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Sep 21

Oil Rinsing for Beginners

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by KandyKurls Oil rinsing is a technique used to lock moisture in ones hair while in the process of washing and conditioning. It is very similar to the LOC method, except it is only done in the shower. It is usually done with one of three oils—olive, coconut or avocado—because they penetrate the hair shaft. Read On!>>> Benefits You increase…

Sep 21

Troubleshooting the L.O.C. Method for Your Natural Hair

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by Michelle of Radiant-Brown-Beauty Liquid. Oil. Cream. A Natural’s recipe for long-lasting, moisturized hair. Or is it? Ultimately the only cure for dry, parched, afro-textured hair is water. But, water eventually dries or evaporates. That’s where sealing comes in. The L.O.C. method is a process of sealing the hair that can be quite effective. But what if you’ve tried…

Sep 21

4 Tips for Growing Long, Natural Hair

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My Trifecta for Hip Length Hair by Farida Sharma People that I come across these days assume that my hair has always been long and that my genetics are responsible. Rather annoyingly, some people have come straight out and said ‘being mixed race must have really helped you grow your hair to that length’. NO, no , no the truth…

Sep 21

5 Ingredients to Increase Moisture Retention this Fall

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by Toia B of Luvtobnatural.com We’ve been talking much about how protective styles in conjunction with moisturizing and sealing can be most beneficial for your hair this fall. To keep the theme going, I thought I’d run down a few of the oils and butters I like to use to keep my hair in the best shape possible as the…

Sep 21

Dry Natural Hair and How to Fix It!

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by Christina Patrice At some point in our natural hair journey, we've all been there. Or maybe you're there now, and that's why you're reading this. Whatever the case may be, nobody likes the feeling of dry, crispy, overworked hair that breaks off into thin wisps at the slightest touch. But before we get in to a product frenzy, let's…