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11/1/2021

Low Porosity Hair vs High: How To Test Your Hair

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Why is hair porosity important? Does it matter?

And how do you even find out if you have high porosity, medium porosity, low porosity or super low porosity hair?

The answers to these, plus (finally!) a legit, science-based porosity test that actually works.

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7/10/2020

The 4 Types of Moisturizing Ingredients Your Hair Craves

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Water is the only moisture, but it's not the only thing that can moisturise your hair:  Moisturizers can, too.

Distinct from water but totally connected, moisturizers are the ingredients that help your hair get or hold on to moisture.

There are 4 types that you need to have in your hair regimen:



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29/9/2020

9 Ways To Fight Maskne When You Have Natural Hair

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Could your natural hair be making your maskne worse?

If you style with curl creams or oils, swear by co-washing, and rock a cotton mask, then it could be. . .  

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28/8/2020

Moisture vs Hydration: What's The Difference?

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If you read beauty blogs, browse natural hair forums or scan the blurb on product labels, you've probably heard this line being drawn between moisture and hydration... and been a little confused by it.

​Can there really be a difference between moisture and hydration? If so, what is it?
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10/8/2020

What Protein Treatment Is Best For Your Hair?

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So you think you need a protein treatment, but you're not quite sure which one would work best on your hair type.

There's a simple way to figure it out.

​Take this quiz to see the type of protein you really need. 

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31/7/2020

What Are The Ingredients In Silicon Mix?

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Silicon Mix is that conditioner which can smooth tight-tight curls straight in a Dominican Blowout one day, and bring old wigs and weaves back to life the next.

​It works on hair regardless of race or curl type, too.

​So what are the magic ingredients inside this jar that make all of this possible? It might surprise you. . .

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25/7/2020

Everything You Need To Know About Low Porosity Hair & Protein

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​Confused about whether you can use protein on your low porosity hair or not?

​Here's the real answer to the protein and low porosity hair dilemma.

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10/7/2020

Can You Wash Your Hair With Dishwashing Liquid?

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Is it safe to wash your hair with dishwashing liquid? The short answer: It won't kill you, but it could ruin your hair.

​This trend might save you money in the short term but beware. Here are 6 good reasons why washing your hair with dishwashing liquid is a bad idea.

Plus: 2 exceptions where it might actually make sense. . .


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3/7/2020

How The CROWN Act Is Changing Natural Hair

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Smiling woman, yellow background. Meaning of the CROWN Act and CROWN Day mean for natural hair. www.dominicanhairalliance.com

​July 3rd was recently declared CROWN day, in celebration of the CROWN Act - a legal breakthrough that protects natural hair.

​Here's what you need to know.

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15/6/2020

Drying Oils: The Ingredients That Secretly Dry Out Your Hair

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​Drying oils are used by paint manufacturers to make paint dry faster.

They're key ingredients in linoleum, putty and varnishes too.

​So what are they doing in your hair products?



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