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Sep 11

411 on Hair Porosity and Natural Hair Regimens

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411 on Hair Porosity and Natural Hair Regimens by Mahisha Dellinger of Curls.biz Whether you love it or hate it, most of you are aware of Andre Walker’s hair typing chart. One topic that is less ubiquitous is the term “porosity” as it relates to curly hair. As a fellow curly, I am well aware of the challenges we face…

Sep 11

Humidity Schumidity – You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet.

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by Julia-Anne of Three Naturals I recently got back from a fabulous two-week vacation to my island home – St. Lucia (with a quick hop over to Barbados for a wedding – shout out to Charm & Tunde). I didn’t really give any thought at all to how I would style my hair in St. Lucia, because I figured for…

Feb 26

Low Porosity Hair: What It Is, Why It Happens, and the Proven Ways to Moisturize and Grow (2026 Edition)

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Low Porosity Hair: The Real 2025 Guide to What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Thrive With It by Danielle Cox, CurlyNikki.com Low Porosity Hair Through My Eyes (First-Person Lived Truth) You know that moment when you step out of the shower, blot your curls gently, apply your go-to leave-in… and nothing happens? Hours later your hair still…

Jan 27

How to Moisturize Natural Hair

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by NaturallyChelsea via NaturallyCurly As curlies, we are in a constant battle to keep our hair moisturized. Some of us even go on quests to find the perfect regimen and holy grail products that will keep our tresses happy for days on end. But having coily hair that is well hydrated doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s as simple…

Jan 27

Curly Hair 101- Revisiting the Basics

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by Tiffany Anderson of Live Curly Live Free Over 65% of the world's population has curly hair, yet many girls with curls chemically straighten and/or damage their hair with blow-dryers and flat irons rather than wear their natural curls. Why? Because they are sick and tired of struggling with dry, unmanageable frizz day after day, tired of bad haircuts from…