7 Expert Tips for Refreshing Curly Hair Between Washes If you’ve got curly hair, you already know you need to limit your weekly washes. The experts say that two or three washes per week is plenty for curly-haired queens. Too much washing and your spirals will be devoid of the natural oil that makes them so gorgeous. But what happens when they begin to look...

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HAIRVOLUTION LIVE EVENT A discussion about the politics and history of Black hair WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2021 7.30pm (1930hrs) tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-and-talk-for-hairvolution-tickets-165660985467   Panel includes: Anastasia Chikezie, Stella Dadzie, Annika Allen, Carryl Thomas - further names TBC   Annika Allen – co-founder Black Magic Awards and podcaster, UK Eva Anek – design and fashion, UK Anita Asante – fashion and design, USA Caroline Blackburn – former...

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Skincare is one of the primary self-grooming habits that everyone should take seriously, but usually, men just stick to the simple things. Studies have shown that men have more collagen and elastin that makes their skin thicker and firmer than women, but men can still face many of the same issues that women deal with. More men are now looking to have a better skincare...

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The Float Test: Take a couple of strands of hair from your comb or brush and drop them into a bowl of water. Let them sit for 2-4 minutes. If your hair floats, you have low porosity. If it sinks, you have high porosity.        

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Winter 2020 is shaping up to be a lot different from your usual festive season. In the real world, masks are going to be over the bottom half of your face rather than the top. In the virtual world, people are really only going to see you from the top half up. This means that festive glam hair is going to be more important than...

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It is a general view of our culture that beauty is something that takes time and effort. If you want a stunning body or athletic physique, you have to spend months in the gym, drinking nothing but green smoothies.  In reality, though, that’s not always the case. You can do things that take sixty seconds or less and allow you to avoid a lot of...

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If your daily grind is getting the better of you, it might show from the look of your skin. Aging is nothing to be ashamed of, nor should it be hidden away like a dirty secret - but many people feel self conscious when their skin looks dull or a little tired. We all want our health and vitality to shine through in every possible...

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There’s not much you can about your genes. And for that reason, there’s little point in thinking about how you can achieve a Hollywood-standard level of appearance. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to just settle for whatever naturally comes your way. There are many, many ways that you can push your appearance in the right direction, a lot more than people usually realize....

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Men’s perfume works in the same way as women's perfumes do: to enhance your attractiveness to potential partners or the one you already are with. They can either heighten your natural fragrance or mask it completely.      The power and potency of natural pheromones have been much exaggerated and the role of scents, fragrances, and men’s perfumes in male grooming has been downplayed. Research...

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  Keep up with Nafisah Carter Photographer: Nathan Pearcy How the Coronavirus is impacting the beauty bag? It's definitely hitting small businesses harder than anyone else. We're not making the money that we used to make. This situation reinforces how important it is to have a backup plan. I don’t think anyone saw this coming. I know I didn't see this coming. And I'm learning...

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https://www.sheamoisture.com/     Start by giving your hair a deep, well-deserved cleanse with the African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo and Balancing Conditioner. Try the brand’s new Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil Lush Length Lite Leave-In to detangle and nourish. If looking for a silicone-free option, SheaMoisture’s Silicone Free Miracle Styler Leave-In Treatment uses Sugarcane Extract and Meadowfoam Seed to provide slip in...

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