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Tag: curly hair
7 Things About Curly Cuts You Need to Get Over
“You said you paid HOW much for your curly cut?!” “$130.” “No way! I can go to my local salon and get a trim for $20.” For…… Read more “7 Things About Curly Cuts You Need to Get Over”
Summer’s Coming–Your Curls Shouldn’t Stay Behind
While we’ve been yearning for warmer weather and have received nothing but cold and rain in return–we can still look forward to sunnier days. Asides from the…… Read more “Summer’s Coming–Your Curls Shouldn’t Stay Behind”
Hair Care Reflection: Things I Was Doing Wrong Throughout My Curly Hair Journey
I began my transitioning process in August 2016, the start of my junior year of undergrad. Since then, I’ve been patient, experimented with dozens of different products,…… Read more “Hair Care Reflection: Things I Was Doing Wrong Throughout My Curly Hair Journey”
A New Lifestyle: Managing a Six Day Gym Week and Maintaining my Curly Hair
Finding the motivation to commit to the gym is harder than performing the workouts themselves. For almost a year, I kept telling myself, “Okay, next month is…… Read more “A New Lifestyle: Managing a Six Day Gym Week and Maintaining my Curly Hair”
Going Blonde at City Curl Studio!
If you know me, you know I get color happy every six months and cannot resist the urge. Sometimes I get even more color happy right after…… Read more “Going Blonde at City Curl Studio!”
Is Hair Maintenance Really That Easy While You’re on Vacation? (Puerto Rico)
“Yo, we out to PR real quick”, said my dear friend known as “Rookie”. Before I even purchased my flight, I immediately thought about how I was…… Read more “Is Hair Maintenance Really That Easy While You’re on Vacation? (Puerto Rico)”
5 Safe(r) Conditioners for My Curlies and Transitioners!
It’s no secret conditioning is one of the essential parts of hair care, period. If it weren’t for conditioner I would’ve thought I was doing the wrong…… Read more “5 Safe(r) Conditioners for My Curlies and Transitioners!”
5 Sulfate-Free Shampoos I Recommend For Those With Curly Hair or Are Transitioning
One question that I always get asked and is difficult to answer is, “How do you get your hair like that?” Be prepared to take out a…… Read more “5 Sulfate-Free Shampoos I Recommend For Those With Curly Hair or Are Transitioning”
Stay Confident in Your Hair–Even if You’re Still Transitioning!
The most common question I get is, “How do you get your hair like that?” followed with, “I’m trying to get my curls back but I can’t…… Read more “Stay Confident in Your Hair–Even if You’re Still Transitioning!”
Event Recap: Kurls in the Park!
A few weeks ago, I set a goal (one out of many) for 2018- host my first curly hair event. A few weeks later, my sorority sister…… Read more “Event Recap: Kurls in the Park!”
Why Transitioning Is Worth It – the Bounce Back Is Always Real!
tran·si·tion tranˈziSH(ə)n,tranˈsiSH(ə)n/ noun the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. We’re not programmed to be static- we must constantly undergo…… Read more “Why Transitioning Is Worth It – the Bounce Back Is Always Real!”