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Dec 18

The Truth About Glycerin for Natural Hair (Environment Matters.)

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by Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.com Before now using glycerin for natural hair had always been a tricky topic for me. I sort of understood the purpose of the ingredient in hair products but I was still lost on the whole weather, dew point aspect. Like many, I saw other popular bloggers and vloggers using glycerin for natural hair, creating DIY…

Aug 24

How to Keep 4C Hair From Frizzing in Humidity and Extreme Heat – Natural Hair Care

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Originally written by Hadassah Agbaps from Nigeria and updated by Team CurlyNikki for 2026 Hadassah originally wrote this guide from one of the best possible testing grounds for natural hair in humidity: Nigeria. Her fine, highly porous Type 4 hair was dealing with heat, sweat, shrinkage, sun and moisture in the air all at once. More than a decade later,…

May 04

Fight the Frizz or Go with the Fro?- The Deets on Anti-Humectants

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wash (do the most) and go by Susan Walker of DrWalkerWellness As the weather gets warmer naturals are finally letting go of their protective styles and being free with their hair. Wash n’ gos, twist outs, braid outs, bantu knots outs – you name it, it’s out! And while we’ve done away with our winter hibernation styles and embraced the…

Sep 21

Glycerin-Free Natural Hair Products for the Summer

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From my Cape Town adventures... by Ashley Glenn Summer is here! It’s time to stow away our sweaters and boots and bring out the sundresses and flip-flops. And for some, it’s time to pack up products containing glycerin, due to the heat and humidity. Here are some Glycerin-Free Hair Products that can help you this summer. Oyin Handmade Hair Dew…

Sep 21

Curly Hair Tips for Spring & Summer Humidity

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from my South African adventures! Tonya Mckay writes; As we move into spring and summer — our favorite seasons for fun outdoor activities — we face challenges with our curly hair that are unique to the climate and activities. There’s no denying that the change in seasons can be tough on our hair care routines. Products and processes that…