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Are You Still Natural if You Bleach Your Hair?

To be more descriptive, whereas I couldn’t stretch the strands before, once bleached, I could hold a patch of hair between my thumb and pointer finger, pull it and release only for it to fall into a wavy ‘c’ shape. When I went to wash my hair, it didn’t recoil, the curls only became more prominent. This is not very characteristic of my type 4 hair which would typically shrink when it comes into contact with water. It’s almost as if my hair grew when it became wet. Continue reading Are You Still Natural if You Bleach Your Hair?

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Cut Your Hair Off, Now What?

Can you believe 2022 is going by so quickly? The next thing you know you are reading this blog entry in 2023! Whew! Anyways, I trust you are having a great year. With all the craziness in the world, if we can control anything, let it be our hair. Today let’s get into caring for short hair. I have been rocking a very low cut … Continue reading Cut Your Hair Off, Now What?

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It’s Just Hair: Don’t Be Too Attached

This title seems weird coming from a hair enthusiast doesn’t it? Like what? What do you mean it’s just hair? This is a hair blog after all! Well, first off welcome to today’s blog. It should be a freeing one because I’m inviting you to take the load off with me. I recently one upped in age and decided to make a big change. I … Continue reading It’s Just Hair: Don’t Be Too Attached

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Getting A Silk Press? Things To Know Before You Do

So you’ve decided to get a silk press done on your natural hair, let’s discuss a few things before you do. First things first: you may have a different experience from the hundreds of persons who get silk presses done each day. With that being said, let me share some general expectations you should have, a few of which I noticed from my recent in-salon … Continue reading Getting A Silk Press? Things To Know Before You Do

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The Difference Between Hair Butters, Custards And Other Natural Hair Products

Do you know the difference between the wide array of natural hair products that are on the market? I must admit it can be overwhelming. A friend of mine woke me up the other day because her friend needed some tips on what products to get for her hair. Jamie- you prompted this . Lol. So it’s 2021, well, halfway through now and I want … Continue reading The Difference Between Hair Butters, Custards And Other Natural Hair Products

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Haircare Playlist

Listening music while treating or styling your hair makes the process so therapeutic. Who else enjoys music playing in the background? Welcome to today’s entry, t’is the season for festivities so you may even add some Christmas carols to your favorite playlist. So what songs do I listen to during my haircare sessions? There are 2 categories: Slow and calm 90’s RnB & Dancehall Latest … Continue reading Haircare Playlist

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Confidence Is The Best Hairstyle

Without confidence your hair will never look good. Don’t get me wrong, a great hairstyle can truly boost your confidence but there has to have been some in the first place to begin with. Welcome to another entry for the festive season and on the topic of festivities; confidence and good vibes are on my Christmas list. How about yours? Great hair and even better … Continue reading Confidence Is The Best Hairstyle

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Low Cut Hairstyles You Must Try in 2020 and 2021

There are some great low cut hairstyles I’ve been wanting to try since the start of 2020. This urge increased since the pandemic, so what’s stopping me? I truly don’t know. Welcome to another seasonal entry, if you’re new to the blog, feel free to catch up on the previous posts. So what are some of these hairstyles that have been beckoning to me? Be … Continue reading Low Cut Hairstyles You Must Try in 2020 and 2021

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Best Jamaican Hair Products of 2020

My favorite hair products of 2020 are Jamaican products. No surprises there when the product line I’ve been using religiously is manufactured right here on my tropical island. Ready to hear what they are? Let’s go! Zimii Haircare Products. The first time I used anything from this line, I was looking for a relatively inexpensive shampoo and conditioner to try, it didn’t matter the brand … Continue reading Best Jamaican Hair Products of 2020

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