Category: Hair Care
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Protect Your Natural Hair: Safe Heat Styling & My Go-To Products
Learn how to protect natural hair from heat damage, safely stretch curls, and maintain healthy, strong hair. Includes my favorite products for protection.
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When My Silk Press Turned Into a Blowout (and I Didn’t Even Mind)
I set out to give myself a silk press—dreaming of sleek, silky hair with that gloss and stretch you see all over Instagram. But sometimes reality has other plans 😅. A silk press is supposed to be all about achieving a super smooth, shiny, straight finish on natural hair by washing, blow‑drying, and flat‑ironing in…
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My 2026 Hair Goal: Retaining Maximum Length as a Stretched Natural
This year, my hair journey has a very specific goal: retaining as much length as possible. After years of experimenting with different methods and trying to balance hair health with growth, I’ve decided to embrace being a stretched natural. For me, this means styling my hair in ways that minimize manipulation and heat while still…
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Winter Hair Care: 3 Ways to Keep Your Hair Hydrated and Healthy
Winter can be harsh on your hair. Cold outdoor air, dry indoor heating, and winter styling can leave hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. But with a few simple winter hair care tips, you can keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and shiny all season long. 1. Deep Hydration for Dry Hair Dry hair is…
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My Favourite Shampoos for Natural Hair: What I Actually Reach For on Wash Day
When you have natural hair, shampoo is not just about getting your hair clean — it sets the tone for your entire wash day. A good shampoo should cleanse without stripping, support scalp health, and leave your curls feeling soft instead of tangled and dry. Over the years, I’ve learned that no single shampoo does…
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Laifen Hair Dryer SE Review (2024 Upgrade) — The Best Affordable Blow Dryer for Curly & Coily Hair
If you’ve been searching for an affordable blow dryer for curly hair that actually performs like the high-end brands, the Laifen Hair Dryer SE might just be your new wash-day bestie. As a mom of three girls with different curl patterns, finding a dryer that works for all of us feels like winning the natural-hair…
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Why My Blowouts Never Last — And Why I Could Never Be a Straight Natural
Struggling to make your blowouts last? Here’s why your natural hair blowouts may not be staying straight — from tools and technique to humidity — and why it’s okay to embrace your curls.
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My First Impression of the SheaMoisture Bond Repair Shampoo and Conditioner
If you’ve been eyeing the SheaMoisture Bond Repair line and wondering if it’s worth adding to your wash-day routine, you’re not alone. As someone with natural, textured hair, I’m always on the lookout for products that can strengthen my strands without leaving them stripped or dry. After hearing so many people talk about this collection,…
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My Natural Hair Journey + Current Hair Care Routine
Join me on my natural hair journey and discover my weekly wash day routine that keeps my scalp healthy and my hair growing strong. I’m sharing the products I actually use—from CeraVe and L’Oréal to SheaMoisture and Joico—plus affiliate links so you can try them too!
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Best Drugstore Shampoos and Conditioners for Natural Hair and Dandruff
One of the biggest goals in any natural hair journey is length retention. We know our hair is always growing, but keeping that length means fighting against breakage, dryness, and scalp issues like dandruff. Over the years, I’ve learned that the right shampoo and conditioner can make a huge difference in how healthy my scalp…
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