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Sep 21

Breaking One of the Detangling Commandments

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(Please excuse the possessive “natural’s”, LOL!) by Shelli of Hairscapades Okay, so I may be (figuratively) hung, drawn, and quartered for this one. Alright … alright … I’m being dramatic. But … I’m about to suggest something that will probably go counter to a “natural hair” great commandment that most have probably read over and over again. DETANGLE FROM TIPS TO…

Dec 19

The Ouch-Free Guide to Detangling Natural Hair

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by Christina Patrice One of the most labor intensive aspects of the natural hair journey is detangling. It can also be the most confusing. Let's go ahead and break it down: Step 1 When trying to decide the best course of action for detangling your hair, it is always best to start with an understanding of how your hair behaves.…

Sep 21

Never Underestimate the Power of the Shower Stream

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by Shelli of Hairscapades I’ve been meaning to write this post for a couple of months now to highlight, share and co-sign on a trick that I read on CurlyNikki long ago, but only started employing more recently. There are several viable and effective options for detangling naturally curly hair: dry with oil, slightly damp with oil and/or conditioner, wet…

Jan 27

Finger Combing Tight Curly Natural Hair

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by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com One of the scariest things about having tight curly/coily hair is tangles, tangles, and more tangles. Most of us with natural hair always opt for the hairstyle that will keep our hair manageable when it comes to wash day. Read On>>> Most of my journey I have experimented on and off with finger combing. It…

Sep 11

Going Comb Free for Long Hair- Natural Hair Care

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by Dawn Michelle of Minimalist Beauty Growing up I was that kid who did her homework first, took weekly dance classes, read teen magazines cover to cover, then changed hair styles and nail polish almost everyday or every other day. I was so into fashion and beauty that I was given three teen magazine subscriptions for one of my birthdays.…