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5 Easy Fixes for Dry, Frizzy Ends

Christina Patrice·June 25, 2014

Are you plagued by dry, frizzy ends? I am. There are any number of causes for fuzzy, dry, frizzy ends — from split ends and single strand knots to damaged cuticles. Rough handling of hair, inadequate moisturizing, color damage and normal wearing of the cuticle can cause rough ends that make detangling seem like...

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4 Essential Tips for Keeping Natural Hair Moisturized in Dry Heat

Christina Patrice·June 22, 2014

Style Icon Tessa June is more than halfway over and July is well on it’s way! For many ladies, this means humidity,and fighting a losing battle against a seemingly endless supply of moisture in the air. Wash and go’s shrink, twist-outs turn to puffs and you can forget about straight hair. I really do sympathize...

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How to Preserve a Wash and Go Overnight

Editorial·June 21, 2014

by Victoria of Tresses and Treats As I’m still in that awkward TWA stage and dealing with major shrinkage, preserving my wash n’ go’s overnight can be kind of difficult. I’ve been struggling for a way to manage my wash n’ go, but it’s still an ongoing process. And I’m lazy (uhh, hello?!), so I really don’t like...

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The Length Retention Checklist: 20 Questions to Ask Yourself When Your Hair Progress Stalls

Editorial·June 21, 2014

by Robin (pictured above) I believe that most women with natural hair have the ability to grow their hair to long lengths. I grew my natural hair from shoulder length to waist length in three years. I’ve never had hair this long in the past. I don’t come from a family of women with long hair and I didn’t...

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How To Blow Dry Natural Hair Without Suffering Heat Damage

The Natural Haven·June 20, 2014

For most naturals keen on growing their hair, avoiding heat is a very sacred mantra. We know that blowdrying, even on a low setting, literally dries the hair by taking internal moisture levels to below what air drying would produce and never rebalancing with humidity in air. You can read the science here. However, some...

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5 Go-To Summer Natural Hair Products For Under $10

Editorial·June 18, 2014

by Christine of Amor Artistry As summer approaches, our hair routine is bound to change. For the most part, us naturals won’t be doing the same hairstyles as we did for the winter season, which only means it’s time to swap out certain products. Everyone loves a great product, but everyone loves a product that works great...

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How I Achieved Long, Healthy 4B/4C Hair Without Using Hair Vitamins

Editorial·June 17, 2014

by Tori (pictured above) After posting length check or ‘before and after’ pictures on Instagram, I often get asked if I take hair vitamins, and the answer is no. I also often get asked, “how did you grow your hair so long?” or “what can I use to make my hair grow?” I never have...

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3 Key Things to Consider Before Dyeing Natural Hair

Editorial·June 17, 2014

by Kelsey (pictured above) of Lifewithcoco2 If you’re anything like me, then you loveeee hair color! Ive changed my hair color 7 times since Ive been natural and I’ve always been asked a lot of questions. From picking a hair color to maintaining the health of your hair, there are a couple of things you should think about...

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How I Manage My Waist Length, Type 4 Hair Without a “Texture Manageability System”

Editorial·June 15, 2014

A few weeks back our writer Christina wrote a review of the Beautiful Textures Texture Manageability System. Here, Kara gives an alternative perspective of managing natural hair. by Kara (pictured above) By now I am sure that most of you are aware of these “revolutionary” systems that are on the market for curly girls to...

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How To Use Mango Butter for Hair Health and Shine

Editorial·June 15, 2014

BGLH Marketplace raw mango butter By Alondra Along with my handy-dandy shea butter, I’ve come across yet another natural product to add to the team: 100% All Natural Mango Butter. Now, I’ve always seen this butter listed as an ingredient in hair care products, but never had I seen it in its natural form until recently. I’ll be completely honest. When...

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