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1. Not detanglingNever, not once did I properly detangle my hair, if at all. I would simply shampoo and condition my hair, throw some Motions foam wrap lotion and Paul Mitchell foaming pomade and keep it moving. I barely used a comb! Now, it was cute but that’s it. It was not healthy in the least bit. Surprisingly I didn’t lose a lot of hair; however, I was not retaining length

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Pic 1: My natural hair      Pic 2: My weave Protective styling is not something I’ve been too successful at in the past but I respect it.  I know that it has its place in the natural hair universe so I acknowledge its existence.  I’ve always embraced the idea of it – I mean it makes sense.  It is in line with all things sacred as it pertains to healthy

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Fall is all about layering.  It’s my go-to method for any on the go outfit.  You can’t go wrong when you start with a blank canvas and build around it.  I apply this same logic to my fall hair regimen.  I am a firm believer in layering my hair essentials.  How you layer is just as important, if not more important, than the mere fact that you are layering.  If

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If you’re looking for a complete hair system, you may want to turn your attention to the new TGIN Moist Collection.  It is almost inconceivable to find a complete product line that you are pleased with.  It’s like getting a CD that you can play all the way through without skipping any tracks a ’la that oldie but goodie, Mary J Blige My Life.  It’s still everything!  Anyway,

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When I heard of Wonder Curl’s new Restoring Hair Treatment I couldn’t help but get excited.  As someone who colors her tresses, and sometimes, dare I say it….uses bleach to get the light look I desire, anything extra I can do to treat and restore catches my eye!  “An intensive deep hair treatment that strengthens, moisturizes and smooths your hair” Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis

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  Although I’ve been MIA on my blog, trying to revamp it to make it much better for you, I’ve also been busy with my contributor work.  Please head over and check out my latest and greatest installments over at KisforKinky.com!  I’d love to hear what you think! Let The Church Say, “No More Weaves” They Say If You Stay Ready, You Ain’t Got To Get Ready More Length More

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Wonder Curl is expanding its product line by the minute adding more great items and I, for one am excited.  If you follow me on Instagram, or any social media outlet, you know I’m always singing its praises!  When it comes to hair products, there’s not too much hype about shampoo.  I mean it’s just shampoo, it’s a cleanser, you put it in your hair, massage your scalp, rinse

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Curly Chics is currently under construction. I am in the process of revamping the site so please bare with me! I will be back up and running soon with more fab content! Peace & Love Curly Chic In the meantime, please head over to Curly Nikki and KisForKinky and check out my latest contributions!

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    Curly Chics is currently under construction. I am in the process of revamping the site so please bare with me! I will be back up and running soon with more fab content! Peace & Love Curly Chic In the meantime, please head over to Curly Nikki and KisForKinky and check out my latest contributions!

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Curly Chics is currently under construction. I am in the process of revamping the site so please bare with me! I will be back up and running soon with more fab content! Peace & Love Curly Chic In the meantime, please head over to KisForKinky and check out my latest contribution to the site!

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You hear many women of color refusing to swim or even get in the water for fear of getting their hair wet.  My family had a pool growing up and I can remember throwing out threats such as “You better not get my hair wet!”, while sitting on the edge of the pool with just my feet in the water.  Much of the protest was because I didn’t want my straight hair to curl up (how ironic) but

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Source Like many new naturals I got sucked into the notion that certain products were needed to achieve hair goals. I had to use specific shampoos, multiple conditioners, moisturizers and styling products depending on the season and how much definition I needed, oils the covered the alphabet and a few supplements because my hair needed a boost in growing. I had the idea, but I was

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So it’s officially summer people!!!  Although my air conditioner has been pumping nonstop for almost a month now and the shorts and maxis have already made their debut, the calendar says today is the official kick off.  While many naturals are turning to Havana twists and box braids for refuge this season, others are total rebels and prefer to let their hair run wild and free.&

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When I saw this pic on instagram I had to laugh.  I am a huge Tracee Ellis Ross fan like most.  I’m that girl who’s still trying to understand why they ended Girlfriends so abruptly 5 years ago.   I could relate on so many levels to each of the characters and I lived to see Joan’s beautiful bead of curls and clothing ensemble every week.   I still relive those

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Photo Courtesty of Curly Nikki.com   Out and about running my errands like I do, I almost always end up conversing about hair.  Typically someone will approach me in one of the aisles of my fave consumer haven spot, Target.  By the time the conversation is over it’s usually a mutual respect and admiration for each other’s fro and each of us dishing the tea on our hair

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So I've talked about my plan to get Havana twists for awhile now, giving my curls some much needed off duty time.  My impatience took a turn for the worse last week which led me to wearing two strand twists using my own hair for about 4 days and I have to say it made me even more excited about my upcoming new look.  Because of my texture and the lack of density I am unable to

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I am and have been a fan of Karen’s Body Beautiful, the entire line - no surprises there.  If you follow me on any social media outlet, you already know this.  In fact, most of her line is a regular part of my hair rituals.  All leave -ins are not created equal and believe me when I tell you, there is no mediocre when it comes to this leave in.  I put that on everything.&

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I Didn’t Twist My Hair Last Night and the World Didn’t Come To an End Ok, ok, before you turn up and start going in on me about breaking a cardinal natural hair care sin, let me explain a few things.  I am a rule follower; I don’t cuss in front of my parents, I don’t liter, and I don’t run red lights.  So of course I am all too familiar with the basic nighttime ritual rules; must

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So, I had recently cut the remainder of my bone straight hair off and found that none of my staples worked for my hair. It seemed as though my new texlaxed head of hair HATED everything I used before. Nothing seemed to moisturize my hair and it was constantly dry no matter what I used. I did a bit of research and after a series of porosity tests, I realized that I had low porosity hair. My

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So a few weeks ago I posted a pic on instagram of me and my big hair revisiting the wash and go.  The wash and go and I have a complicated relationship.  As a new natural, it was all I knew.  Maybe a year ago I retired the look because I found it to be a challenge as I retained more and more length.  One of my hair crushes and sister bloggers, Elle of Quest for the

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It’s that time of year when conversation about what to do with our hair for the summer is in full swing.  Cut if off, go into full protected mode?  For many, summer represents vacation, day parties and easy living.  We aim to have fun and look good while doing it and low maintenance is a fabulous way of doing just that.  Although Brandy has pretty much moved on from the

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I am always in the search of something to add volume to my curly locs.  I live for big hair and yes, size does matter.  I can’t think of enough cliché comments to convey how I feel about it.  “bigger is better”, “go big or go home”?  For me, it’s not so much about length as it is volume nor is it about pure aesthetics because we’ve all seen some super dope twas, I used to

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As with any journey, transitioning presents its own unique challenges. While everyone’s experiences are different, it can be helpful to see how others have navigated through the process; all in the name of networking.   Disrespecting the game As the journey of transitioning is underway, it is important to recognize the hair that is still relaxed while respecting the new texture.

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In a sea of products all proclaiming to clean your kitchen, wash your car and keep your hair looking dope at the same d*m% time, it’s challenging seeing who the imposters are.  Enter the product junkies of the world who also happen to blog.  Say what you will about us feigns but without us trying every product under the sun and sharing the experience, you’d be left to your own devices

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Not only are there general dos and don’ts for natural hair but those rules are broken down by season!  I know!  I know! “ain’t nobody got time for that!”…Ridiculous right?  Something about the word “rules” just screams “break me” and automatically incites challenge and resistance.  Hence the old adage “rules were made to be broken”.  To avoid feeling so combative,

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