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Sis, You're Doing Too Much. It's Time to Pick a Regimen.
Put down that product, junkie. It's time to get back to basics.Sis,Come on over and sit on Christina's virtual couch. We need to have a talk.I'm not judging you. I'm not here to chastise you....
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Natural Hair 101: How to Find Your Hair Type and Texture
As it turns out, there's a whole lot more to your hair than a number and a letter.Hey girl hey! Welcome to Natural Hair 101! I'm excited to go through this journey with you all again! This is FAR from...
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Natural Hair 101: Building a Regimen for Healthy Hair Growth That Works
Let's cut the fluff and get down to the basics of wash day.Welcome back, naturalistas! This week, we're going to do a lot of heavy lifting — cutting through the crap and zeroing in on the most...
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Natural Hair 101: Everything You Need to Know About Deep Conditioning
If it ain't here, it ain't facts.Brands and influencers alike promote tons of information about deep conditioning, but not all of it is correct. That's why we're going to spend a little time cutting...
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Natural Hair 101: How to Style, Perfect, and Preserve Your Wash & Go
Just in time for summer....Hey Curlfriends! We're holding steady and making some progress into this regimen-based Natural Hair 101 series. So far, we've covered:Why being a product junkie isn't the...
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Natural Hair 101: How to Fix Damaged Curls
Get ready to bounce back from your biggest hair fails.Dealing with damage or hair that doesn't quite behave like it used to? Then you've come to the right place. As the Natural Hair 101 series draws to...
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I Actually Used the SAME Hair Products for Three Months. Here's What Happened.
You'll see the results soon enough...Back in April, I checked myself into product junkie rehab after a much-needed butt whoopin' and candid conversation with Brandie Kekoa. If it wasn't for Brandie and...
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The BEST Low-Carb Pizza Recipe (Gluten-Free + Keto-Friendly)
One of the hardest things about my recent gluten-free journey is having to eliminate some of my favorite things in the world.Like hunks of Celebration and Chocolate Marble cake from SusieCakes. And...
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From Home Office to She Shed! Tips for DIY Room Remodel on a Budget
If you follow me on Instagram, then you've already caught a glimpse into a major DIY project that has basically consumed my spare time from late September to early October: remodeling my home office...
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How to Keep Dry Curly Hair Moisturized and Sealed this Fall & Winter
If you've been a reader around these parts for a while, then you already know I'm a huge fan of changing regimens seasonally. Every few months, the environment presents a different set of challenges...
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DevaCurl Dupe? Review: Zotos Professional All About Curls (at Sally Beauty)...
If you've been to Sally Beauty lately, then I'm pretty sure you've seen them. That row of white and neon green bottles with black text — All About Curls.And if you're like me, then you've probably...
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DevaCurl Dupe? Review: Zotos Professional All About Curls (at Sally Beauty)...
Alright now, let's get down to BUSINESS! In part two of my deep-dive into the Zotos Professional All About Curls collection (and how it compares to DevaCurl), we're going all in on styling...
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2019 ULTIMATE Black Friday | Small Business Saturday | Cyber Monday Natural...
Alright you guys, I've held you up long enough. Without further delay, I present the ULTIMATE Black Friday // Small Business Saturday // Cyber Monday Sale Guide! A lot of you guys have been waiting on...
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New Lid = New Formula? The 411 on WetLine Xtreme Gel
A few months ago, I went in to Target to re-up on WetLine Xtreme Gel. As I scanned the shelf, I realized that the blazing neon green lid on my beloved 35.28oz jar had been replaced with a much more...
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For Us, By Us: 4 Black Owned Skincare Brands to Bless Your Melanin in 2020
Happy Black History Month, y'all!Well, it's more like Black History 365/6 around these parts, but I wanted to do something extra special in 2020, dedicated to the beautiful shades and undertones that...
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How to Tell When Your Natural Hair Products Have Expired
When was the last time you “cleaned up” your natural hair product stash?Back in September/October when I renovated the she-shed, I planned to clean up my products... but I didn’t. All I did was buy...
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How I’m Planning a Zero-Debt Wedding
Thank you CreditRepair.com for sponsoring this post. CreditRepair.com’s team understands that a credit score is not just a number; it's a lifestyle. Many of you guys know that I’ve got my hands in a...
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I Cut My Hair! My Be Kekoa Cut and Color Experience
Back in February, I had the pleasure of once again parking my behind in Brandie's chair at Be Kekoa. Unlike my last major cut, this one had less to do with me screwing up my hair, and more to do with...
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Review: Wash and Go with KeraCare GELESSENCE
Since WetLineXtreme decided to roll out a product reformulation that absolutely nobody asked for, I've been on the hunt for an affordable, accessible replacement wash and go gel to add to my...
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Recipe: Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Wings that Actually Taste Like Fried...
Y'all.Get in here.I think I cracked the code.These wings are crispy, golden brown, and have the perfect ratio of crunchy exterior to juicy interior that you'd expect from some wings fresh out of the...
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Review: tgin Curls n' Roses on Low Porosity Natural Hair
I know y'all knew this was coming!As soon as @bronzegirlwithcurls slid in my DMs with that screenshot to Ulta's website, I've been determined to get my hands on the tgin Curls n' Roses collection. The...
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My Quarantine Regimen for Healthy Natural Hair Growth
I can’t believe it’s basically August.Us LA folks have been at home on punishment since March, and by the looks of it, we're on track to spend the rest of 2020 that way. 😭 Through it all, I can’t...
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6 Products for Scalp Psoriasis Relief On and Between Wash Days
I'm no stranger to scalp drama.Since 9th grade (don't ask what year that was, just mind your business 😭), I've been dealing with psoriasis on my skin — and especially my scalp. When my scalp flares up...
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2020 ULTIMATE Black Owned Black Friday // Small Business Saturday // Cyber...
It's that time again!!! I swear, the end of November snuck up on me! I can't be the only one who's shocked that Black Friday is like 5 minutes away.I'm not gonna hold you though — here is the ULTIMATE...
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20+ Black Owned Home & Beauty Brands to Shop (Now) and This Black Friday
Heyyyy, so umm... it's been a while, eh?I know, I know. Lowkey, the last time I updated this blog was around Black Friday 2020. Forgive me — 2021 has been a wild one. Between starting a business with...
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