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Sep 21

The Struggle- What Heat Styling is Doing To Your Natural Hair and How to Protect It

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by Tonya Mckay By now you've likely encountered the hair tutorial gone wrong that resulted in unassuming YouTuber Tori Locklear losing a full section of hair. The country gasped with her when she realized what high heat had done to her hair, and many of us thought twice before touching a flat iron or curling wand to our strands again.…

Sep 21

Heat Stretching: Length Retention & Convenience

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by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com Heat stretching for me is just about convenience and preference. I heat stretch because it is easier for me to manage my hair and I enjoy it. I've used heat for over 2 1/2 years, which is over half of my journey. I've had great success and feel it has helped me to retain length.…

Aug 06

How to Blow Dry Natural Hair Without Heat Damage (4C Hair Guide)

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*With cooler months approaching, I thought I'd repost for those that want to switch things up!* by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com When I found Youtube I decided that I would NEVER use heat on my natural hair. I developed this big fear of damage and a whole lot of other things. Once I became a little more comfortable with my…

Sep 21

A Bunning Routine for Natural Hair Length Retention

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Pamela writes: I only wash my hair once a month and in between styling sessions, I keep it bunned. I hear the same question from everyone-- how do you keep your hair looking so shiny and clean? Read On>>> MY SIMPLE BUN ROUTINE Once a month: Apply coconut oil prior to shampooing as a pre-poo Shampoo with Elasta QP Conditioning…

Jan 27

Moisturizing Heat Stretched Hair- Natural Hair Care

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by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com I am someone who uses heat on my natural hair regularly. I maintain my heat stretched hair for up to two weeks before I wash. When you have flat ironed or blow dried your hair, you tend to avoid any type of water, so that the hair does not revert. Here is how I moisturize…