Author: marelle76
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2025 Microlocs~ Stay Ready
I had to make a quick video because I saw a shift in the natural hair winds. The more we create solutions to toxic synthetic hair the closer everyone had come to whatever version of locs feels best to them. I went the microlocs route because I have to have versatility. Y’all have seen me…
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My Grandmother’s Recipes are Enough.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxVvO0TFK9zZAtD_nz6AFoWPGwkk4APdJe?si=mBDe4lzp3oSLtg_R So in the wake of having someone from Delaware do their best to steal from me and the ripples of having much more time for personal pursuits because Corporate comes with ups and downs, I’m in a contemplative mood. The weekend that we usually celebrate Essence Festival is also my birthday weekend, always has…
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My Natural Hair Journey: Embracing Change and Growth
Hey! It’s been quite a while and that’s only because natural hair care hasn’t changed much since we last talked. However, since someone tried to walk off smooth with my logo, I figured that’s a sign that I need to let folks know… I’m Still Here. Since 2014 with that logo that was a paid…
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Tips for Starting Locs
I told you all that I would update accordingly as new things arise. Please see the video and let me know what other questions you have about my hair.
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It’s been a long time.
Just giving an update. Everything is going just fine. I’m 3 years into the re-start of my loc journey and the hang-time is real. I’m also 6 months postpartum and Operation “Protect Your Edges At All Times” is in full effect. Whether the threat is an impromptu nap, the grabbing hands of a 6-month-old baby…
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Since I’ve been gone…(Hair gallery Update)
I have restarted my locs, working on building a family and in doing so my focus has shifted away from hair and more to surviving and thriving as a black woman in America…
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Ooh My Trip, Travel Log & Update (VIDEO)
We here at OohMyHair.com had one helluva (I love that version of the sentiment) anniversary celebration and thought that you should share in the joy that you’ve helped create. This is a new phase of the blog, the intent is to bring you much more content via videos and some interactive posts. Nothing can fully…
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Every Table…
My Granny had a saying: “Every table’s got to stand on its own legs.” I’ve found many places to apply that saying in my life since she passed and today I’m going to apply it to hair. Not just Natural Hair. :::crowd gasps in unison::: There’s a misconception that there’s a no maintenance way of…
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Good Groceries
There you sit on wash day and your bathroom sink looks more like the church kitchen during a Repast. All the Olive Oil, all the eggs… You can freestyle if you’d like especially if you enjoy experimenting,but here are some links to some great recipes. Leave-in /Refresh Cleanser Deep Conditioner If you find yourself…
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Weavie Wonder
Time after time, the Nat-life Gurus go on a witch hunt in search of the next thing to shame people about. (You know it’s true, last year it was hair color). So now the proverbial “Big Bad Wolf” is Weave! Are there valid concerns as to the overall health of wearing a weave? Absolutely. As…
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