4c Hair Natural Myths Debunked

4c natural hair myths

When it comes to caring for natural hair, there is so much information to available right at your fingertips. You’ll find that some things are true while others are not, which can affect your hair growth. That said, here’s a breakdown of some 4c natural hair myths, and what has worked for me so far…

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Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

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When it comes to achieving healthy hair, it starts at the roots. Think of the hair on your head as a garden. A healthy soil promotes healthy plants. The same idea applies to our hair. Our scalp is like the soil of a garden. Our environment and our habits play a vital role in the…

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Frizzy Hair: Science Behind the Frizz

frizzy hair

Frizzy Hair. We’ve all fallen victim to it at some point. I certainly don’t look forward to those muggy days. The higher the humidity, the more likely my braid out turns into a puff ball. I’m sure many of you can relate. All curly hair types react to it in some way. But, there is…

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Hygral Fatigue: What is it and How to Avoid it

hygral fatigue stacy-ann gooden natural hair

Hygral fatigue can be extremely damaging to naturally curly hair. Before we get into how to prevent it, let me explain what it is. What is Hygral Fatigue Hygral fatigue is basically moisture overload. The hair cuticle becomes damaged because of excessive moisture entering and leaving the cuticle. The hair strand expands when it’s wet…

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All Aboard Thomas and Friends

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Where do you take a kid who loves trains? The Holiday Train Show, of course! While you’re at it, stop by and check out All Aboard Thomas and Friends! It’s been tough to coordinate the best time to take the kids this year. It seems like we can never figure it out between our work…

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Why You Should Visit an Animal Sanctuary

Since becoming plant based two years ago, my husband and I often search out vegan friendly restaurants to take our family. It was about a year ago that we took the kids to a vegan cafe and met a Mother and her Daughter who recommended that we visit the Catskill Animal Sanctuary.  I stumbled across…

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Planning the Perfect Water Park Adventure

Water parks have become a family tradition over the years. Our two children are different ages with different interests. Therefore, finding the right one can be a challenge. It takes a little research, but we’ve managed to find places that they both can enjoy. This year we decided to take them to Splish Splash in…

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Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Vegan green smoothie recipe

It’s not often that our family can all enjoy the same movie, especially our kids. They are different ages with different personalities. But, they are both equally excited about the How To Train Your Dragon 3 Walmart Exclusive DVD.  There’s a new dragon in this sequel and she’s a girl. We loved all the previous…

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