The end of the year is fast approaching and with it the festivities and gatherings we love so much. Though many of us spend the year trying and perfecting wash and go’s and all forms of twists and braids, come this time and we all like to glam it up with some party hairstyles for natural hair. Let’s be honest you’ll shine no matter what, you can perfectly make a […]
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Christmas is that time of the year when we like to splurge a little bit on ourselves and others and buy that special gift we’ve been eyeing all year long. For many curly divas, that means buying that more expensive or special gift for their hair, for others it means finding the best holiday gifts for their natural haired friend. Either way, if you really wanna nail a present that any girl with […]
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If there’s one thing you’ll never be quite prepared for when your curly hair starts to grow or reaches a certain length is how difficult it can be to manage and manipulate it or how easy it is to get tangles and single or multiple strand knots. Luckily, the “secret” solution to these woes is a simple one and I can honestly say that sectioning curly hair will make your hair […]
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Oh boy, here I go again about moisture and how to moisturise your natural hair. You would have thought that everything there is to say about this topic has already been said, but guess what? It never is. However, today, I’m not talking about what you need to do, I’ll be talking about the essential hair products you need to have to moisturise your natural hair while transitioning or otherwise. […]
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Moisture is the keynote in the narrative of a curly girl, but I’m guessing you know that having healthy hair is not just about keeping your hair moisturised. Although it is of paramount importance, other practices are also important such as clarifying our natural hair. Clarifying, for those you are not familiar with the word, is the act of removing product residue from the hair, that over time creates build […]
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So I’ve been dipping my toes into unchartered waters lately, and today I decided to do something I don’t normally do: a product review. Why?! Because out of all the product experimentations I’ve done so far, the product I’m about to discuss was the one that caused the most impact on my hair. Have you by any chance tried Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-in Conditioner? No? Then […]
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Hi there gorgeous! I’m not one to spill the beans, in fact, anyone who knows me will tell you I can keep a secret. Really, I can!! However, there is a high chance I’ll drop blue on the floor trying to keep this one in, so for the sake of my health, I’ll tell you right away: Curly Hair Lounge is quickly approaching the two-year mark and I’ve got some big […]
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If you’re halfway through your transitioning hair journey or nearing its end and “living the natural hair life” is all you can dream of you’ll soon learn, once you get there, that shrinkage is a real thang. For many naturals, it can keep them from enjoying their real hair length. While reaching for heat styling tools would have been the solution in a past “hair life”, today there are some inventive tools to straighten […]
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