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Welcoming a new baby into the world is a joyous occasion, and every parent wants the best for their little one. When it comes to caring for babies, it's essential to understand that their hair requires unique attention and care. Natural hair has its own set of characteristics and needs that differ from straight or wavy hair types. In this post, we will explore some essential tips and tricks for caring for babies with naturally kinky hair. Understanding Kinky Hair Natural hair is characterized by tight, coiled, or curly hair strands. This hair type is common among people of African...

Taking care of natural hair comes with its highs and lows. It can get confusing with so much misinformation and half truths. The truth is when it comes to hair care, there's no blueprint. However, there are some guiding principles to make the hair care journey worth it.  What products should I use? First off, knowing your hair porosity will help in choosing the kind of products to use for maximum benefits. This notwithstanding, avoid products with sulfates and parabens. They're not good for your hair. Considering how dry natural hair can be, opt for products which provide your hair...

Healthy hair doesn't happen by chance. The fixation on the length of hair instead of its health is worrying. Just like anything, if you do take care of your hair, it'll grow healthy. Adopting good hair practices should be on the list of everyone. It's time to do away with the bad hair practices. If you're wondering what they are, here goes.  Not using hair products Yes, you've bought all the essential products needed to take care of your hair but are you using them? Don’t be that person. Buying products is good but using them is even better. Use the...

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...

Keeping natural hair definitely comes with a lot of myths. It's understandable considering the fact that we're still learning a lot about how to keep and maintain our hair. It can be frustrating to decipher between what is a myth and what is a fact. As uncomfortable and frustrating as it may be, experimenting with your hair to know what works and doesn't work seems to be the best way to go. However, there's a general consensus regarding facts on natural hair care. Oils moisturize your hair - myth Hair oils are sealants! Oils help to seal in moisture. Moisturizing...