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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Hair Growth Oils That Actually Work: What to Know Before You Buy

What Most Hair Growth Oils Actually Do

A recent Reddit post declared, “Hair growth oils don’t grow your hair,” while another one declared “Hair growth oils has black people in a choke hold.” While those statements reflect a growing frustration in the natural hair space with overhyped products, it’s not entirely true and definitely not the full …

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How to Make Wash Day Easier: A 4-Week Reset for Natural Hair

The Wash Day Reset Solution

For many of us, wash day is supposed to be a ritual, but it often feels like a full-time job.  Between detangling, deep conditioning, styling, and then waiting for our hair to air-dry, it’s no wonder so many of us start to dread it.  If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed, …

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How to Remove Old Twists Without Breakage: Detangling Matted Roots Made Easy

Step-by-Step- How to Take Down Twists With Matted Roots

You installed twists thinking they’d be a low-maintenance protective style, but now you’re dealing with buildup, puffy new growth, and matted roots. Life got busy, and now taking down a protective style you left in too long is a whole challenge on its own. Matted roots can happen when shed hairs, …

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