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The ABCs of Caring For Locs

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The ABCs of Caring For Locs

Keeping hair, no matter the type, takes consistency and a proper hair regimen. There's often a misconception about locs where some folks regard it as low maintenance. To an extent it is. However, for healthier locs, you have to invest a lot of time, effort and resources. Here are some fundamental things you need to do when you have locs.  Shampoo your locs Yes, you have to shampoo your locs. Due to its nature, dust, dirt and residue of products can easily get trapped in your locs. Shampooing helps get rid of these, keeping them clean. It is also essential...

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Unleash Your Natural Beauty With These Styling Tips

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Unleash Your Natural Beauty With These Styling Tips

The versatility of natural hair has been established. Unlike back in the day when naturalistas were 'limited' to few styles, the styles we're all witnessing today are nothing short of amazing. Styling is one of the many ways to either maintain your hair or lose your hair based on the techniques used. To keep your hair healthy, here are a few tips to go by. Understand your hair Identify your curl pattern, find out the porosity of your hair, use the right hair tools and know what products your hair responds to. The versatility of natural hair also means that...

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Hair Treatments - When To Choose What?

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Hair Treatments - When To Choose What?

Having healthy, luscious and beautiful hair doesn't just happen. Not only does it take consistency and patience, but knowing how to generally care for it. One of the many ways of keeping your hair healthy is to treat it often. Knowing what kind of treatment to opt for, is critical. Here are some hair treatments you ought to know about. Hot Oil Treatment This is one of the underrated hair treatments if we're being honest. However, its benefits are immense. Whether you're dealing with frizzy hair, dry or damaged hair, or dull-looking hair, you need a hot oil treatment.  Procedure...

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You Need A Spray Bottle

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You Need A Spray Bottle

No, it's not cliché. If you're keeping natural hair, you need a spray bottle. The bottle itself isn't necessarily what you need but you need to moisturize your hair.  You can decide to go in for a hair mist which provides moisture to your hair on the go. You can also choose to go the DIY way and mix your own products in a spray bottle. So what do you need in your spray bottle?  Water The most important ingredient needed to moisturize your hair is water. The content of your spray bottle should be about 70-80% water. You can use any...

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The Big Chop

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The Big Chop

One of the many fancy terms you'd come to know and appreciate within the natural hair community is the 'big chop'. This simply means cutting off all your permed hair to reveal your hair in its natural state. For sometime now, big chop has become a buzz-phrase as more and more people take the natural hair route. Before you decide to join the wagon, here are a few things you need to know. Do it for you Don't just follow the trend. If you intend to cut off your hair, do it because you want to not because everyone is...

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