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Sep 21

Debunking Hair Care Myths- Natural Hair Care

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via TheBeautyBrains We receive a lot of beauty industry press releases that contain information that is…uh…crappy, to put it politely. So it’s a nice change of pace when we see information that’s science- based. Case in point, here’s the latest from hair-care advocate and health scientist Audrey Davis-Sivasothy at www.haircarerehab.com. Debunking hair care myths • Myth: There’s a magic pill…

Sep 21

“Excuse me, Are you Ethiopian?” & Other Intended Compliments

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by Amber Williams of ThePsychologyofStyle “Are you Ethiopian?” The cashier at Trader Joe’s asked me this at check out after inquiring if I had a name for my frohawk. I responded, “No, why?” He replied, “Your look and your hair.” Read On!>>> Granted, I do have a huge red ‘fro atop a 117 pound slim frame that sometimes draws a…

Sep 21

Do You Need a Mini Chop?- Natural Hair Trimming

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by NaturallyChelsea Despite our best efforts to care for our hair with the right products and treatments, there are times when it just does not act or feel right. Our products may no longer work like they used to and the feel of our hair may scream damage despite its healthy appearance. When that happens, we may be baffled, but…

Sep 21

Natural Hair Care Tips for Type 4 Curls

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by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals For new and experienced curlies it can often be difficult to develop a hair care regimen that is beneficial to the needs of your hair. There are so many resources available to gather information from and making sense of everything can be a huge task. Women with type 4 hair can often find it challenging to manage…

Sep 21

Q&A: Reducing the Stress of Wash Day

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Q: Nikki, I have such a hard time when I wash my hair. Sometimes it seems I do more harm than good, experiencing more breakage than I assume is considered normal. My favorite style is the wash and go so I'm constantly re-styling and re-wetting. Help! CN: Here are three additions to my natural hair routine that have changed the…