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Maintaining Healthy Edges for Natural Hair
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For many individuals with natural hair, the quest for healthy, flourishing edges can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Edges, the delicate hairline framing the face, are particularly susceptible to damage and breakage. However, with the right care and attention, you can foster the growth of strong, beautiful edges that complement your natural hair texture. Let's explore effective strategies to promote edge growth and maintain overall hair health. Gentle Handling and Protective Styling The first step in nurturing your edges is adopting a gentle approach to hair care. Avoid tight hairstyles that put excessive tension on the hairline, such as...
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Unleash Your Natural Beauty With These Styling Tips
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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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Does Hair Care Start And End At The Salon?
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Apart from visiting the salon, what do we do at home to take care of our hair? For most of us, there's no hair care regimen we align with. For others, the occasional application of shea butter is enough. The truth is, how we take care of our hair at home plays a major role in how healthy it becomes. Don't get it wrong, visiting the salon is great but hair care doesn't end there. Here are some hair care practices you should be doing in between salon visits. Taking care of your edges Often forgotten about is 'edge care'....
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Dandruff? You Need To Read This
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If you've ever had dandruff, then you know how uncomfortable it can get. Those dry, flaky, whitish substance in hair which becomes difficult to hide sometimes. Not only is dandruff uncomfortable but very irritating to say the least. Have you tried to treat it to no avail? Before you give up on finding a remedy, let's try to address a few issues. What is dandruff? Dandruff is a fungal infection caused by the fungus known as Malassezia. This fungus feeds on excess sebum or oils on the scalp. It usually multiples and becomes very itchy. Causes of dandruff When it comes...
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Turning Natural
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Being a naturalista is all fun and games until it isn't. Perhaps, if we were privy to some nuggets of wisdom about natural hair, things might have been a bit easier.
Here are few nuggets to keep in mind while we go through our natural hair journey.
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