Category: Early stage Blues
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Loc Life Thus Far
So I started this blog as a way to give back for the past decade of having natural hair. I’m starting on this journey with locs (sometimes referred to as dreadlocks). I usually am able to manipulate my curl pattern to submit to my will but this new phase in life is proving the exact opposite. I…
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We Thought You’d Laugh
Here at OohMyHair.com we love a YouTube comedy crew called Dormtainment. This week they posted a skit revolving around natural hair and we thought our followers would enjoy. As we don’t agree with every perspective portrayed in the skit a couple of us have been through a similar situation and thought that our readers would enjoy holding the…
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With Imagination and a Hair Bag….
Everyone at OohMyHair.com decided to bring you a “Must Have” list of products and tools to be sure that you’re ready for the journey. Our vets (natural for over 2 yrs) can benefit from this list as well.1. All Satin Everything- Wherever you put your head, do your best to have either a scarf, pillow…
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That Kind of Hair Day
Nobody is exempt from a not so easy to deal with hair day (we’re trying to avoid “bad hair”). No matter your texture, curl pattern, color or length, sometimes our hair just refuses to comply. Here’s a few go to looks, sure to counter cantankerous tresses.When in doubt, wild it out. Lucky for all of us the Bohemian…
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Natural but versatile
Have you ever stood in the mirror and noticed that your hair was winning the fight? The answer for me is yes. I decided that I was going to win the battle a long time ago. I have been natural for 3 years now. At first it was hard for me to make this choice because almost…
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To Grow, or Scalp to Show? That was the question…
Not a full year of growth. After 2nd big-chop A great question came in from a reader in the Ohio area. “What made you decide to go natural?” I realized I never shared the story. Also, there will be more than one author on this blog so there should be a few answers to this…
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Clean Curls 101- Poo Basics
What does it matter? First, the purpose of cleansing is to remove build-up and allow the hair to breathe and absorb nutrients essential for healthy growth. Cleansing also allows the hair to return to a stable pH balance and in doing so reduce opportunities for breakage. The frequency of cleansing should coincide with the amount…
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Still holding on to the length…
So you’re not quite ready to take the plunge and get rid of your relaxed hair. Here are somme facts about your hair to keep in mind. Curly or Straight: You can’t have it both ways, your hair is it’s strongest when there’s not abrupt change in texture down the shaft. This is a great…
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The first week after the big chop!
Congratulations! You’ve taken a large step into this journey and you decided it was best to dive in head first. Depending on your curl pattern you may be experiencing straight patches and flyaway hair. If you conducted the ceremonial ritual at home, there’s a chance that you may need professional assistance soon. Some of the…
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