3 KEY WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HAIRLINE WHEN WEARING A PROTECTIVE STYLE

3 KEY WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HAIRLINE WHEN WEARING A PROTECTIVE STYLE

Recently, I posted a video to Instagramsharing a few quick tips on how to take care of your hairline, or edges, while wearing protective styles. I shared three main ideas there on how to keep the f...
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HOW TO EAT BETTER FOR OPTIMAL HAIR HEALTH

HOW TO EAT BETTER FOR OPTIMAL HAIR HEALTH

With the holiday season in full swing, comfort food-eating is in full effect too. Workday potlucks. Company Christmas parties. Family dinners. Weekend holiday gatherings. Everywhere you turn there is pasta, cakes, pies, cookies, soda, wine, cocktails and lots of other “goodies.” And let’s not forget the fast food you might grab while holiday shopping. All of these foods are delicious and are a big part of celebrating the season—so I understand how difficult it can be to completely avoid them.
Posted in dieting for hair, hair strength, healthy food for hair, healthy hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, Taliah Waajid
STYLE SHOWCASE: HEAD WRAPS AND GODDESS BRAIDS TO PROTECT HAIR STRENGTH AND LENGTH IN WINTER

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 is very good for rocking twist out or blow out styles. Cold, dry weather damages hair cuticles and leaves the hair shaft unable to retain moisture. Dry brittle hair, of course, is more susceptible to tangles and breakage. Protective styling is the key to strengthening your hair cuticles and enabling your hair to withstand the cold so that you can retain your length. I've discussed it before in the blog post here but I want to continue talking specifically about protective styling practices you absolutely want to incorporate into your hair care and maintenance regimen.
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