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STYLE SHOWCASE: HOLIDAY HAIRSTYLING FEATURING ROLLER SETTING, THE SUPER CURLY FAUX HAWK & THE PILED-HIGH PONYTAIL

Christmas and Kwanzaa are fast approaching. Besides searching for the perfect gifts for family and friends, there will be tons...

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PROTECTIVE STYLING TOOLS TO GIFT TO YOUR FAVORITE PROTECTIVE STYLISTA

If you're wondering what holiday gifts to grab for a certain style-conscious, hair care-obsessed someone in your life, you can't...

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STYLE SHOWCASE: HEAD WRAPS AND GODDESS BRAIDS TO PROTECT HAIR STRENGTH AND LENGTH IN WINTER

It’s that time of year again when the temperatures start to dip and the air becomes dry. None of that...

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WHAT IS POROSITY?: HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR HAIR IS RETAINING THE MOISTURE IT NEEDS TO THRIVE

As I’ve mentioned in a previous blog post, there are certain characteristics about your hair that are important to know...

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PROTECTIVE STYLING, PROTECTIVE STYLES AND WAYS TO SAVE ON STYLE COSTS

Typically when we say “protective styling,” most think of specific hair styles such as braids, weaves, twists and so on...

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NATURAL, TEXLAXED OR RELAXED HAIR? ACHIEVING THE HEALTHIEST POSSIBLE HAIR IN ANY CASE

As a child growing up in Harlem, I remember how everyone had relaxed hair except me. I wanted relaxed hair...

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CURLY, COILY MEN’S HAIR GROOMING 101: COMBATING DANDRUFF, RAZOR BUMPS & INGROWN HAIRS

Everyone loves a well-groomed man—and there is no better feeling than stepping out each day looking fresh and fly. That’s...

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LOCS BENEFITS, LOC EXTENSIONS & OTHER LOCS 411

Another great option for rocking a natural style is locs. Although locs have actually been around for thousands of years...

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LEARN NIGHT TIME HAIR CARE AT THE CURLS, KINKS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

On October 28, from 12 pm to 7pm, all are invited to join us in Atlanta for the Curls, Kinks...

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STYLE SHOWCASE: GEL TWISTS, BANTU KNOTS AND TWO-STRAND TWISTS

Natural hair is not only healthier to wear, it’s also fun to flaunt. Styling possibilities are endless and the outcomes...

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NATURALISTAS, HERE’S WHY MOISTURIZING AND CONDITIONING IS A MUST

The fact is that if you don’t have naturally straight hair, the oil your skin naturally secretes from the sebaceous...

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ULTRA-CURLY, CURLY OR WAVY NATURAL HAIR: HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR CURL PATTERN

The most important aspect of going natural—and being comfortable with being natural—is understanding your hair’s character. Truly knowing how your...