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Spilling the tea on simplifying natural haircare & styling | Cosmetologist | JSU Alum 🐯

Chicago, IL

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Car-lisa

@protectedbylisa

2 years

Just because you have natural hair does not mean you have to do the most. You do not have to: Restyle daily Oil it daily or at all Spray with water daily Add in products daily Deep condition every wash day Pre-poo every wash day Leave it dirty Be afraid of heat

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Car-lisa

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Say what you will about back to back protective styling but the hair doesn’t lie.

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Car-lisa

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How she left my chair (cause what made y’all think we didn’t do a cut? Lol) Just wanted to show the after effects of back to back protective styling without taking breaks to care for your hair. Take the breaks before the next install.

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Car-lisa

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Keeping your hair braided all the time - getting box braids or Knotless braids every 2-3 months - does not grow your hair.

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All I want to say is...... heat & color are not the problem 👀

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@VidaSterLinG @c0kahina Your hair grows because of growth phases. These occur just like we shed skin. Part of it is the hair being dry in these styles (since you can’t fully wash it) & rubbing against the synthetic hair (lifting the cuticle making it easier to damage) is probably what you’re noticing

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Car-lisa

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The point behind using shampoo is to cleanse your scalp & remove oils, dirt & debris but there are levels to shampoo. Let’s get into them….

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3 years

If oil & water do not mix.... What real benefit do you think a hot oil treatment has for your hair?

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Car-lisa

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I’m not about to act like I don’t see things like this in salon. This is what causes me to say things like take a break between your styles before your hair gets to this point. Cause I give a damn when I see this & I don’t want others to experience it if they can prevent it

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@lorettatjie That’s the whole point, protective styles themselves aren’t bad. It’s the not taking a break that causes issues.

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For those who want more clarity. I’m referring to protective styles (with extension hair) without breaks between the installs & no haircuts/care over 1-2 years. This didn’t happen overnight or as soon as she got a few installs. This was gradual damage over time.

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Car-lisa

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Please stop using olaplex if you do not have colored hair. You really do not need it at all. This is just a reminder cause I’ve said something about this in the past.

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When it comes to styling your hair a common thing I’ve seen is naturals using creams and leave-in’s as a styler. Unfortunately those products don’t have much hold & that is why you have to keep “refreshing” & retwisting your hair throughout the week. Let me put you on, a 🧵

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Cowash is not shampoo. It does not replace shampoo. It’s like washing your body with lotion.

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“I oil my scalp when it starts to itch” 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

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Car-lisa

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3 years

In full transparency sometimes my clients have some trauma & are in need of a fresh start. I can’t wait to see what her hair looks like 6-12 months from now with proper care & no more protective styling during that time.

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Car-lisa

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You moisturize your hair by cleansing & conditioning it. You repeat this process every 5-10 days (depending on your scalp health & activity level) to REPLENISH the moisture (water) & hydrate your hair again. It’s a cycle.

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@SiempreAlecia You can get braids. The key is to not do installs back to back without breaks.

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3 ways to simplify your natural hair routine. Cause we don’t have all day to cleanse, condition & style.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Wigs are not a easier/quicker way to wear your hair vs wearing your natural hair.

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2 years

@rahbeeyana @trapcry @damekayla Soon as I heard that “Chile” & willie was his brother I knew 😂😂

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Car-lisa

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There are licensed stylists out here that still don’t understand that shampoo lifts the cuticle & conditioner closes the cuticle. How Sway....

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Detangling can be hard for a lot of those who are just getting into wearing their natural hair or for those who may just be taking too long (longer than 15-20 mins is too long) So let me help you out!

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Car-lisa

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3 years

A thread of educational resources on natural hair from natural hair stylists all over to get you started on your 2022 natural hair journey and/or goals.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

I’ve already said it on Instagram but I’ll reiterate it here. If you have an August appointment with me and went to rolling loud or Lolla just cancel it.

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2021 @lollapalooza

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Box braids & Knotless braids are just a cute way to switch up your style. You’d still cleanse your scalp every 10 days or so but you just wouldn’t have to style it. In my professional opinion after 4-6 weeks it’s time for them to go.

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Got a protective style this summer? Want to make sure your scalp isn’t itchy? Cleanse it. How do you do that? A 🧵

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3 years

The introverted urge to disappear from everyone unannounced when you need to recharge.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Let me give you the back story on the before picture. She was: • cleansing once a month • using acv to cleanse • doing an egg & Mayo mask Y’all see the locs that formed? On the right I used shampoo to cleanse, did an olaplex treatment & used water & 2 gels to style.

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If your protective style has been in for 6-8+ weeks.... It’s time to take it out! Your hair is thirsty 💦

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Hair will grow regardless of the style you have it in. Also braids (with extension hair that you keep in 8-12 weeks) aren’t as low manipulation as you may think. Your hair is constantly being manipulated anytime you style the braids.

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Car-lisa

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Cleansing your hair on a regular basis is beneficial for: • Your scalp health • Style outcome • Length retention Plus who wants to smell a funky head of hair? I promise your partner doesn’t 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Car-lisa

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4 years

Tiffany went from heat damaged & relaxed box colored hair in 2019 when I met her to this beautiful wash & go and custom color today. Shout out to her for being consistent, trusting me and following all recommendations.

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3 ways to simplify your natural hair routine cause it isn’t and doesn’t have to be hard 🤷🏾‍♀️

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2 years

Let’s talk about leave-in conditioners and when to use them. A 🧵

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Car-lisa

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4 years

Dry hair is the absence of water in the hair. The water will evaporate overtime (usually 5-10 days) and will need to be replaced. Think of it as a cycle of hydration.

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For those who want to know how a curly cut will look in a different style… I hope this answers that question ☺️

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I will never understand folks being resistant to cleansing their hair when it itches. Y’all understand you need to wash your ass when it itches but your hair is where y’all are resistant?

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Deep conditioners are not a necessity every week when you cleanse & condition your hair.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Haircuts on a regular basis are essential in retaining length.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Yes this needed to be reposted here. Stop giving those oils so much credit some folks actually need treatment from a dermatologist.

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Car-lisa

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One of my clients came in with a twist out & it was just soooo defined & beautiful. Her hair is 7 days old in this picture & her last cut was back in June. This is her before we cleansed or did anything.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Bobs on tight curls > Her first wng with me. I’m excited for the next appointment when she will have even more definition & an even sharper line 🥰

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Car-lisa

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3 years

I bet y’all didn’t 4C that finished result 🤣😍 wash & go w/an alcoholic based gel (xtreme wetline) vs wash & go from me w/suggested products Color was done by my client at home (I’m loving the rose gold situation)

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You do not need leave-in conditioner for a defined & long lasting wash & go (hydrate & define set) None of these sets have leave-in & my clients can go 5-7 days without having to refresh their hair because we used products with hold & their hair was set (with a hooded dryer)

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Car-lisa

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2 years

The best compliment I have ever gotten has been “ever since we partnered together I have fell in love with my hair” 🥰 My client here has been with me since October & decided she wanted color for the first time ever & we did some subtle highlights that aren’t too blonde.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Back to back protective style install’s with no breaks for maintenance of your real hair could be what is causing your hair to be dry & impacting the longevity of your natural hair styles.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Your hair & hair styles do not need moisture daily. You moisturize your hair with water during the cleansing & conditioning process every 7-10 days.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

I really wish y’all would stop using Andre walker’s hair typing chart. I don’t use it & I never will 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Car-lisa

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4 years

Let’s discuss chronic dehydration today and how protective styles can cause this issue.

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Car-lisa

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1 year

May(straight) & September (curls) December will be 3 years since we partnered together to get rid of color & heat damage & now we get to have fun with her hair.

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3 years

3 reasons why that DIY conditioner isn’t helping your natural hair.

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2 years

Curious about what your natural curl looks like? Get in the shower and wet your hair - get it soaking wet. Add your shampoo to your hair and lather it a bit. Now step out the shower and look at your hair. That is how your natural curl or coil looks.

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3 years

6 months post big chop 🍾

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3 years

A trim is a haircut. Any time shears are opened and hair is removed it is a haircut.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

I promise y’all I want y’all to have PREDICTABLE & EASY results from your hair with a SIMPLIFIED routine. Highly textured hair does not mean MORE work or MORE products.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

As a stylist who started as a braider….. I became a stylist because I was tired of folks having unhealthy hair they wanted to continuously braid up.

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2 years

Just a reminder to detangle your hair while your conditioner is in your hair. It’s helpful to use a detangling tool like a wet brush or brush with the best. Finger detangling is not cutting it & if your hair isn’t fully detangled how can your style look it’s best.

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@kaijju2 Actually braids with synthetic hair isn’t meant to prevent breakage. This is why…synthetic hair rubbing your hair can lift your cuticle (the layer of protection) which makes it easier for it to break. Also dehydrated hair that is being rubbed against is more likely to break

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Car-lisa

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I have been loving these flat twist pin-up’s lately! If you want to do this at home here is how I do it 🧵

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Car-lisa

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1 year

Heart cuts turn into round cuts when your hair grows out longer. If you want to keep that shape you would have to loose some length to achieve it again. Just a reminder for all of y’all who want heart shapes 💜 May (venom shirt) vs. September (tan shirt)

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I really love to see my clients hair shape come full circle from when we first began working together. It is the best part of what I do!

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3 years

My heart goes out to those who are so concerned about length. Length doesn’t equate beautiful hair.

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Car-lisa

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2 years

You do not need raw oils or oil in your haircare routine or styling steps if you want to wear your loose curls out (wash & go).

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2 years

Someone asked “why do curly stylists not refer to the curl typing chart” and I thought this would be great to share with y’all too so let’s get into why we don’t. A thread 🧵

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2 years

5 basic things you need to get started with caring for your natural hair A thread 🧵

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2 years

3 reasons why your rod set is not coming out the way you want it to. A 🧵

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2 years

As we head into the thick of spring & beginning of summer that usually consists of travel, outdoor workouts, weddings & graduations. The main question for many naturals is what to do with your hair for any of those activities or events. A 🧵

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Car-lisa

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1 year

So I’ve seen a few clients with color damage this week in the salon & I’m just reminding you that you do not have to have damage when you get color. Here is how you can avoid it A 🧵

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Conditioner & water in a spray bottle is not needed to blow dry your hair. 🙃 Heat protectant will be just fine.

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Car-lisa

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2 years

Heat & color damage a year & 2 months ago vs October this year My client came in last year and was tired of straight hair all the time and she wanted to see her curls. We are in the process of growing her hair out & I cannot wait for her 2 year anniversary

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Car-lisa

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2 years

The thing I love most about working with curls is that most of my clients have different curls and they’re at different lengths so their curls and shape can look different. These are all hydrate & define sets (wash & go)

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Curls can lay all kind of ways. Some lay down and gain volume over tjme. Some like to live up and towards the sky & are voluminous no matter what. Understanding and ACCEPTING the way YOUR curls lay is KEY for having realistic expectations of what they will look like.

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Car-lisa

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2 years

“Do what works for you” is a rabbit hole for people to go down that wastes time & money. Use whatever branded product that you’d like but the method of cleansing & conditioning weekly along with using a styling product with hold is the end all be all. Period.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

Just a reminder that straight naturals are still natural 💙 Not sure why some of y’all think wearing your hair pressed means it isn’t natural. If you don’t have chemicals in your hair ….it’s natural 🤗

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Car-lisa

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2 years

Black women wearing their loose curls and coils on vacation >>>>

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Let’s chat about shape a 🧵- This is an example of a relatively even shape - no layers at all. There are a few areas towards the front that need to catch up for the shape to be totally even but it’s almost there.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

@LaBeautyologist Natural hair can be easy....if we learn how. It can be simple....if we learn how. It can be predictable.....if we learn how. I think so many folks try to figure it out on their own & get discouraged in the process.

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Car-lisa

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4 years

The texture (feel) of your hair has nothing to do with how hydrated it is. Try this...cleanse, condition & rinse your hair. Now feel how it is with NO product on it. That is your texture & it is hydrated.

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Car-lisa

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2 years

Oil does not moisturize, it lubricates. So when you apply oil to your scalp you didn’t moisturize it you just put some lube on. It will have slip and some sheen but not moisture.

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3 years

It’s the shape for me 🥰

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3 years

Your scalp is a layer of skin right? When that layer of skin has overactive cells that reproduce quickly you may see flakes & think oh my scalp is dry. No it isn’t.

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Car-lisa

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3 years

3 ways to simplify your natural hair routine. Cause we don’t feel like taking all day to cleanse, condition & style our hair.

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Car-lisa

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4 years

1. Oil repels water from your hair. It does not moisturize your hair or scalp. If you’re looking for definition when it comes to your natural styles stop using oil.

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3 years

Basically cause folks been too comfortable following women into the crib this year.

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Car-lisa

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2 years

Got my pictures back & so far these are just 😆 I’ll share more later on.

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If you use a leave-in or oil to style your curls & air dry at home you shouldn’t expect the same results at a salon appointment. We are use different products & we dry your hair with a diffuser or hooded dryer. Top is air dry & leave-in Bottom is botanical gels & hooded dryer

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3 years

The reasons why I don’t believe in curl typing. Sometimes you can have different curls on the same hair strand. She went from “3c” (zig zag) to “4c” (coil)

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3 years

Juicy ass two strands 😍 Foam was used cause gel isn’t what will get this result 💫

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3 years

Low maintenance ☑️ Low manipulation ☑️ Humidity/rainy weather friendly ☑️ Will double as a twist out in a few days ☑️ (if she wants it to) Workout friendly ☑️ A protective style without extension hair that took less than 2 hours ☑️ (minus the haircut)

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4 years

Perm & flexi rod sets on natural hair is a cute way to switch up from a wash & go or twist out. They do not require any chemicals and you do not need to straighten your hair to do a rod set.

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Car-lisa

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2 years

Cleanse, condition & set with a product with hold like a gel or foam. Diffuse or sit under a hooded dryer after your style your hair and leave it alone until it’s time to wash your hair & restyle again in 5-7 days or so.

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2 years

Mr. & Mrs. Rush 🍾

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4 years

Cleanse, condition & style with botanical gels. (Yes the type of gel you use matters) This should last her about 5-7 days before she needs to repeat. The goal for a lot of naturals is to not have to restyle their wash&go after 2-3 days. I love being able to put y’all on.

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3 years

Her twist out is going to be sooooo juicy when she fluffs her hair out. Since she is high density with large hair strands these larger twists will have a full look with plenty of definition. If she was low density the fullness when fluffed will be different.

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3 years

My top 4 favorite styling foams for natural hair. From strongest hold to lightest.

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4 years

3. Oil can not increase the rate in which your hair grows. Your hair will grow with or without the use of oil. Essential oils like tea tree for example, can help with scalp irritation. Scalp irritation can impact growth, when that issue is fixed you may see growth.

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3 years

People still trying to argue with me about braids causing hair growth is beyond me. Since when did kanekalon hair and a braid cause the anagen phase of growth to start?

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