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Genie Locs/Yarn Braids/Nu Locs

Materials: 2 Skeins Red Hart Acrylic Yarn 2 Combs for parting (rat-tail) and detangling (wide tooth) Clips for sectioning hair Leave-in conditioner Scissors Lighter Spray bottle Let’s get started! Prep: Wash and condition hair and detangle. Add a leave-in conditioner (optional) Blow dry hair. Spray the yarn with water so it will not absorb the moisture out …

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How to pin curl hair

Pin Curls 1.  Start by using a fine toothed comb with a rat tail. 2.  Using the tail of the comb create a  part in your hair.  3.  Carefully section off a 1″ inch section of hair for a medium sized curls.  Section on a smaller section for tighter curls and larger sections for looser …

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How to wrap your hair

Brush all of your hair from the crown forward into your face. Brush the sides down to your ears and the back down to your neck. Put your palm flat down on the crown of your head and hold the top in place. Depending on which side you part your hair start brush your hair …

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How to straighten hair with a flat-iron

Straightening black hair does not mean you have to end up with flat, greasy, burnt hair!  Using a ceramic flat-iron is an effective and easy way to get relaxed or natural hair straight.  Follow this step by step guide to get straight hair that moves! 1. Cleansing Your Hair Wash and deep condition your hair …

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Natural Hair Oils for Black Hair Care

Try these natural oils to make your hair softer, shinier, and stronger! ♥ Avacado Oil – this oil is great for natural AND relaxed hair. It has nutrients, amino acids, essential fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, B, D, and E.  You can use this oil for moisturizing, deep conditioning, improving hair strength,  and boosting shine. Castor Oil- this oil thickens …

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How to go natural WITHOUT cutting off all your hair

Returning your hair to its natural texture involves learning new care and styling techniques that you might not be familiar with. Many women do not go natural because they fear losing the length of their hair. The “big chop” or “BC” involves cutting away all hair that has been chemically processed. This is NOT necessary. It is possible to …

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Why go natural?

Natural Hair is Versatility. Natural Hair is Beauty. Are you currently chemically relaxing your hair? Has your hair stopped growing or breaking off? 1. Chemicals are HARSH A chemical relaxer actually breaks down your hair. I know it may seem that your hair is benefiting from a chemical treatments but it is really slowly destroying it…permanently. After many years of …

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