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I’m Rose, and I created this blog to make caring for curly hair easier. I share routines, products, and small tricks that actually help my curls stay healthy. If you’re trying to understand your curls and make them look their best, you are in the right place.

Featured Posts:

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  The Truth About Sulfates Silicons and Alcohol
  If you ever stood in the haircare aisle flipping bottles over and feeling overwhelmed by the ingredient lists, you’re not alone. For years, curly haired people have been told the same thing: avoid sulfates, silicones, and alcohols at all costs. If a product had even one of them, it was automatically labeled “bad” What Sulfates… Read more: The Truth About Sulfates Silicons and Alcohol
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  3 Hair Products Every Curly Head needs
  If you have curly hair, you already know this: not every product is made for us. What works for straight hair can completely flatten, dry out, or frizz curls. Over time, I’ve realized you don’t actually need 15 different products. You just need the right three. Photo Credits: The Juicy Beauty Here are the three… Read more: 3 Hair Products Every Curly Head needs
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  How to Care for Low Porosity Hair
  If your hair is like mine and takes forever to get fully wet in the shower, takes hours to to dry, and products just sit on top instead of absorbing, you probably have low porosity hair. Low porosity hair means your cuticles are tightly packed and lay flat. While that can make your hair look… Read more: How to Care for Low Porosity Hair
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  The Best Oils For Hair Growth
  If you ever searched “how to grow hair naturally”, you’ve probably seen various different oils pop up, and the list honestly feels endless, and it can get overwhelming fat. But not all oils work the same way, and not all of them actually target growth at the root, some improve circulation. Some protect your strands… Read more: The Best Oils For Hair Growth
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  More Moisture: Curly Hair’s Biggest Myth
  The biggest lie curly-haired people have been told is that more moisture will fix everything. From deep conditioners to heavy creams and leave-ins, the curly hair community is constantly encouraged to add more hydration will avoiding protein, as if it were harmful. However, this advice often triggers a growing issue many people are experiencing without… Read more: More Moisture: Curly Hair’s Biggest Myth
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  Seasonal Curl Care: Why Your Routine Needs to Change in Winter vs. Summer
  Curly hair is always changing, but nothing affects it more than the seasons. Temperature, humidity, and wind all play a role in how our curls behave, which is why the routine that works perfectly in July suddenly stops working in December. For years, I treated my curls the same way year round and wondered why… Read more: Seasonal Curl Care: Why Your Routine Needs to Change in Winter vs. Summer
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  Wake Up With Better Curls: 3 Nighttime Methods That Work.
  Do you ever wake up after styling your curls, look in the mirror, and wonder how all that hard work disappeared overnight? You’re not alone. How you sleep will ultimately determine how long your curls last, sometimes even more than the products you use. Image Via YaniBeast If your curls still fall flat even on… Read more: Wake Up With Better Curls: 3 Nighttime Methods That Work.
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  The Curl Reset You Are Missing
  If your curls have been looking flat, weighed down, dry, or just not curling the way they ysed to, there is a good chance the problem is not your gel or your diffuser, it is buildup. One product almost nobody uses enough is clarifying shampoo. Curly hair especially needs this step because we layer so… Read more: The Curl Reset You Are Missing
• Understanding Your Curls
  Image via Curl Ambassador The curl chart divides hair textures into three main categories: wavy (Type 2), curly (Type 3), and coily (Type 4). Within each category, there are smaller subtypes labeled A through C that describe how tight or loose your curl pattern is. Type 2: Wavy Hair  Wavy hair has a loose “S”… Read more: Understanding Your Curls