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The Nwele Technique and the Damn Salon Boutique
Nwele is an African threading technique used to elongate the hair without the use of heat. This is especially handy for those with type 4 hair, because of its tendency to shrink over two times shorter...
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Tresemme Split End Remedy System on Natural Hair
Immediately when I saw the words “split end”, on the Tresemme product line I became attracted. My natural kinky coily hair is easily prone to tangles and knots. These tangles cause splits which in turn...
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Kinky Curly Custard Review
Kinky curly custard, keeps your hair moisturized for days on end and maximizes your curl definition. One common question that women of color often ask is “how to keep natural hair moisturized?” and for...
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Keep Your Natural Hair Care Costs Low
Whether you are newly natural or a seasoned naturalista your hair care expenses should be low. To maintain the health of your hair you only need the basics: a cleanser, conditioner, a moisturizer,...
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Review of Curlformers on Natural Hair 4B & 4C
Curlformers are a great way to give your hair some nice stretch without using heat at all or minimum heat by use of a hooded dryer. The application of curlformers appears to be challenging but once you...
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Curlformers on My 4b & 4c Hair
This weekend I decided to create a curly textured style using Curlformers. I’ve used them a couple of times before and I can say that they are challenging to use at first. However, now that I have...
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Are Keratin Hair Treatments Safe?
Ever wonder what trying a keratin hair treatment would be like? Many of them even call themselves natural hair straighteners. Well, how natural are they really and are they safe for your hair? Cathy...
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What to Look for in a Deep Conditioner
Conditioning is probably one of the single most important factors to any hair care routine. Which is why when you choose a deep conditioner you want to choose well. There are some ingredients you...
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Reader Question: What Products Will Grow Hair Fast
Reader Akiva asks, “What products can grow my hair as fast as possible?” My answer to this is: No product will grow your hair faster. Do good products make it easier for your hair to retain length?...
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Store Bought Products vs DIY Products
Klout Follower Sshar Scott asks: “Is a store bought moisturizer or a DIY moisturizer better for 4a/4b/4c hair?” My ultimate answer to this is, it depends! If you are willing to invest in the energy to...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Oils
More than likely oils will be the first products you are introduced to as a new natural. Some will swear that you can’t go natural unless you apply oils to your hair and scalp. I believe this is a...
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Beginner’s Guide to Oils Part II: Getting in Deep…Oils that Penetrate
As we conclude our discussion of oils and how to incorporate them into your regimen I need to mention that while in general oils alone are not moisturizers, there are a few oils that will penetrate...
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Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root Deep Conditioner Review
Conditioner is one of my top must have products. Each time my hair is washed I try to aim for a deep conditioning session. So needless to say I go through conditioners fairly quickly. Which is why...
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Carols Daughter Sale: 35% Off Special for Black Naps Readers!
Hey there Black Naps’ readers! Carols Daughter is having an awesome sale that you all should definitely check out. Just recently I purchased Carols Daughter’s Black Vanilla Smoothie and the Black...
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Swimmer’s Guide: Protect Your Natural Hair With These 3 Steps
With summer comes swimming pools. And nearly all swimming pools use chlorine to clean the water. Chlorine can be very hard on hair, especially black natural hair. Fortunately, there are a variety...
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10 Oils You MUST Try
Maintaining healthy natural hair doesn’t require you to purchase all those fancy products from the hair care store. Some of the best hair care products can be found at the grocery store or the...
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3 DIY Conditioner Recipes
Many ingredients needed for hair growth, thickness and moisture can be found in nature. So, for some naturals, hair maintenance involves using natural products for the care of their hair. Here are a...
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You Be-Natural Keratin Treatment My Review and Experience
I first became aware of the You Be-Natural Keratin Treatment last year after attending their launch party in Philly. The party was great, the models looked awesome, but ultimately I didn’t jump to try...
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6 DIY Hair Product Recipes for an All Natural Hair Regimen
Are you looking for a natural hair regimen using all natural products. Here are a few of my favorite DIY recipes that will definitely leave your hear looking and feeling healthy! NETTLE TEA HAIR...
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The TWA Chronicles: @InPursuitof_B
Short natural hair has been huge this summer season: from big chops to tapered fros, women around the globe are embracing the beauty and ease of shorter tresses. For this reason, we are thrilled to...
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