Wash and Really Go
I am a wash and go enthusiast helping busy women to master thier curls. I focus on all aspects of the wash and go including cleansing, moisturizing, styling, products and tools to help naturals complete thier hair care routines as quickly as possible while maintaining healthy hair.
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Drying Natural Hair: How to Avoid Frizz, Breakage, and Shrinkage
Drying natural hair can be a challenge when you have no clue what you’re doing. Add in the risk of heat damage or hair breakage and you’re downright fearful. The good news is there are techniques and tools to help you through this process that extend beyond air drying. This article will help you decide which method will work best for your curls and make drying natural hair a breeze. You will also learn effective ways of drying natural hair that preserve moisture and your curl pattern. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you click through & make a purchase, I will receive…
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Transitioning To Natural Hair Without The Big Chop
When someone says they are transitioning to natural hair it means they are growing out any relaxed or damaged hair to reveal their natural texture (3c, 4a, 4b, 4c etc). Even if you’ve never used a chemical straightener, if you’ve experienced hair damage and wish to reclaim your original curl pattern, you too are a transitioner. You have the choice to transition over a period of time or do a big chop. A big chop is when you cut off all relaxed or damaged hair at once. Big chops are for those of us brave enough to embrace an entirely new texture and style quickly. If the idea of a…
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How To Choose A Hair Dye For Natural Hair
Fall is here and it’s the perfect time for us curly girls to experiment with a little color. It’s also important to find a safe hair dye for natural hair that won’t damage our curls. But how does one choose the perfect hair dye for natural hair? With all the chemicals in boxed and professional dyes you may even be wondering whether or not you can dye your natural hair without losing your curl pattern. It’s wise to want to protect your hair and this article will help you make an informed decision about what type of hair dye to choose rather than feeling like you should exclude yourself from…
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Healthy Hair Habits Of Women With Long Natural Hair
I’ve been natural since 2011 and have had long natural hair for over a decade. In that time I’ve come to understand a few basic, but not so common practices that have helped me to achieve long and healthy hair. In addition to my own results, I noticed that other women with long, healthy hair followed similar routines. This article will share the habits that women with healthy hair follow to help them retain their length and hair health. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you click through & make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to…
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Make Any Shampoo a Moisturizing Shampoo
One thing about me is I’m a “make it work” kind of girl. This is particularly true when it comes to my hair products. I just can’t bear to waste the money or see the product crowding up my shelves. One area that rears its head most often is around my shampoos. Over the years, I haven’t always knocked it out of the park with my shampoo choices. This has led me to figuring out ways to get the best return on my product investment. Below you will find my three best methods to make sure you turn that not so great shampoo into a moisturizing shampoo experience. Some of…
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Wash Day Routine Tips For a Super Fast Wash and Go Routine
How dreamy would it be to complete your wash day routine in half the time it typically takes you? You might be surprised to know that this dream is closer to accomplishing than you think. With these quick and easy wash and go tips you will be sure to complete your natural hair routine in record time. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you click through & make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Before You Start Your Wash Day Routine, Remember… 1. Keep Hair Detangled and Stretched Prior to…
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Best Detangling Brush for Natural Hair – FHI UnBrush Plus Review
Detangling brushes for natural hair are all the rage in the curly girl community and for good reason. The best ones give us ease when detangling our hair and more importantly, they give us our precious time back. Raise your hand if detangling currently takes up the majority of your hair routine. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you click through & make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! The Best Detangling Brush for Natural Hair? Different styles of detangling brushes are found all over the internet. Social media platforms…
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How To Grow Long Natural Hair – Healthy Hair Practices
One of the main things I would hear when I was younger was “girl, you got all that hair and you don’t do anything with it”. It used to bother me until I realized this was exactly the reason why I was able to grow long natural hair. I left it alone for the most part and that is precisely why that is my number one step. Normalize not having to do something to your hair everyday and you may notice you have more strands to show for it. Below I’ve outlined other practical and easy tips you can follow to grow long natural hair. Some of the links in…
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Moisturizing Shampoos For Natural Hair That Clarify and Hydrate
Ever had the wash day experience where you actually need to use shampoo and not simply co-wash like we all love to do? So you pick out your favorite low lather natural hair shampoo with more natural based ingredients but there’s a problem. Yes, it’s moisturizing. And yes, it doesn’t strip your hair of its natural oils. But does it feel clean? Meh. If you are one to co wash regularly, there will come a day when you need to use a lathering high quality shampoo to wash your hair. There is no way around it when you have a lot of build up. But naturally, you don’t want your…
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Wash Day Routine For Type 4 Hair: Your Best Wash and Go
A wash and go is another phrase for a wet and set which means that any hair type can achieve this look. Why? Because it’s about setting in place what your hair already naturally wants to do which is curl up. Do not fall into any trappings of the mind or media that try to convince you that wash and go’s are not for kinkier hair types. The following techniques will help you to build a solid routine that you can come back to often. We are going to enhance what’s already naturally showing up for you so that you can feel confident with your wash day routine. Some of…
