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All Salons Are Not Created Equal

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Ok… you go to the salon needing a trim but they gave you a hair cut instead. Or you went to the Dominican Salon for a blowout. It looked nice but a week later you realized you have extreme heat damage. And as a result you decided “I’m never going back to the salon again. […]

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My Shampoo Smells Good But….

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Ever heard of “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”? Well this old phrase should definitely apply when purchasing hair products. Often times we’re drawn to the pretty bottles or the “smell good” products for our hair.  And some of us even believe the more expensive, designer products are best for our hair just because […]

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Frizzy Hair

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If you’re like me then you know how it feels to take your precious time making sure that when you style your hair for the work week that it’s cute and presentable for all to see only to step outside, pass by a window and catch the reflection of your unrecognizable fro. Yikes! Sometimes it […]

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Oily Hair

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Because our hair regiments aren’t a “one size fits all” type of situation, the consistency of our shampoo days can vary. The conditions of our hair and scalp can act as a barometer to let us know when or how often we should shampoo our hair.  If your hair is naturally oily this could  mean […]

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Consider Your Personality

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Ok, so you’re feeling like it’s time for a new look. You kinda have an idea of what you want but you’re stuck trying to decide. The new style you’ve found is so different from what you usually wear and you’re wondering or worried about what your coworkers might say or maybe you’re worried about […]

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Different Hair Textures

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Often times it seems we want what we don’t have. How many times have you admired someone’s hair wishing it was yours? And sometimes we can make certain temporary alterations and adjustments to achieve our desired looks. But sometimes we come across situations were we just can’t quite replicate the styles we want because of […]

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Hair Suicide

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If you’re passing that flat iron through the same section of hair over and over again you’re committing hair suicide. I don’t care how course or thick your hair is, you or your stylist should not be passing that flat iron through the same piece of hair more then once. That’s right ONCE. Doing so […]

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Learn To Love The Hooded Dryer

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Ok…. here’s the truth. I know we all hate sitting under the God forsaken hooded hair dryer. Whether you’re natural or relaxed it’s always a good idea to give our hair a break from the tools that cause us to use direct heat from time to time such as flat irons, curling irons and blow […]

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NO Hair Grease

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So let’s talk about why grease is not good for your hair. If you like light, soft, fluffy hair that moves and blows in the wind, then using hair grease is not a good idea. If you have a dermatitis, dandruff or dry scalp, STOP USING GREASE! Grease has petroleum in it which is heavy […]

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Careful With Your Wool Collar

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REPEAT AFTER ME:” I will not let my wool collar touch my kitchen”. This may be a bit premature considering it was just 92 degrees in the DMV in October but winter is coming. Pretty soon we’ll be layering up in our winter gear and wool is a common fabric used to help keep us […]