Blog — hair loss
How to keep your natural hair moisturized for a super long time. 💦
Embed from Getty Images Growing up, many of us were taught to avoid water like the plague. All it took was a few drops to completely undo hours of hot combing, roller-setting, or relaxing our hair. It wasn't just a waste of time if our freshly-straightened tresses got wet; it was often a huge waste of money too. That's why it's completely understandable that, even into adulthood, many of us naturalistas try to extend as much time as possible between shampoos. We're lucky we don't need to cleanse our hair often, but there is a limit to how long we can go without washing. Depending on...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Edges Laid to the Goddesses 💁🏿♀️
Embed from Getty Images If you randomly select a natural hair tutorial on YouTube, chances are the final step will be to lay your edges. From box braids to wash-and-gos, many people like to slick down their baby hairs to give their style a polished look. Laid edges definitely aren't a new phenomenon. We've been styling our baby hairs for decades. But just because it's an old practice doesn't automatically mean it's a safe one. When properly taken care of, Afro hair is quite durable. However, if we over-manipulate it or don't provide it with enough moisture, nutrients, and protein, it can become brittle...