How to Achieve Your Best Natural Hair Year with a Hair Journal and Planner

Why Every Naturalista Needs a Hair Journal & Planner

Every curl, coil, and kink tells a story of growth, patience, and care, and maintaining natural hair takes more than products and tutorials. It requires consistency, reflection, and the ability to understand what truly works for your hair. That’s why I launched the Curls, Coils & Kinks Journal and Planner …

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Is Your Hair Heat Trained or Heat Damaged? Find Out Now

Heat Damage vs. Heat Trained Natural Hair- Key Differences

In the world of natural hair, few debates are as heated (pun intended) as the one surrounding heat damage vs. heat training.  Both involve the use of heat tools like flat irons, blow dryers, and hot combs, but the outcomes and intentions behind them are very different.  Let’s break down …

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The Truth About Good Hair vs. Bad Hair: Unlearning Texturism

Good Hair vs. Bad Hair- Unlearning What You Were Taught

The debate over good hair vs. bad hair is a deep-rooted issue that continues to shape how people of color view their natural hair.  These labels didn’t come from us; they were handed down through generations of colonialism, racism, and Eurocentric beauty ideals.  And while the natural hair movement has …

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How to Care for Your Scalp While Wearing a Protective Style

What’s the Concern With Not Washing in a Protective Style

A recent Reddit thread sparked debate in the natural hair community: “Is it bad to not wash your hair while it’s in a protective style?” While some shrugged it off as no big deal, others warned about buildup, irritation, and long-term damage. So what’s the truth? Let’s break it down …

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I Used to Love My Natural Hair. Now I’m Burned Out. What to Do Next

How to Fall Back in Love With Your Natural Hair

There was a time when your natural hair felt like magic. You’d catch yourself smiling in the mirror, proud of the way each coil framed your face. But lately? It feels like a struggle.  Wash days feel endless, products don’t seem to work anymore, and the excitement you once felt …

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