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Embracing Shrinkage: Understanding the Science of Textured Hair
Have you ever tried a 'wash and go' or twist-out, and after an hour or two your hair was puffy? Gone are face-framing defined curls and...

Tamika Alleyne
Aug 283 min read
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How to Maintain Healthy Relaxed Hair Between Salon Visits
The decision to relax your hair can make your gym routine, everyday styling or wash day easier and less time consuming. However, caring...

Tamika Alleyne
May 193 min read
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What Causes Hair Damage?
There are different categories that hair damage can fall into. These include physical, environmental, chemical, lifestyle and improper....

Tamika Alleyne
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Understanding Alopecia Areata - Alopecia Series (Pt. 3)
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.

Tamika Alleyne
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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The Benefits of Moisture & Protein Treatments for Strong and Healthy Hair
Achieving a balance between moisture and protein is key to maintaining healthy hair. Protein treatments complement moisture treatments.

Tamika Alleyne
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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Is Alcohol Really Bad For Your Hair?
Have you added alcohol to your black list of bad ingredients? Have you also ditched products that you loved after reading the ingredient...

Tamika Alleyne
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Coconut Oil: Is it Good For Hair Growth?
Coconut oil has been widely used in numerous ways including hair grooming and skin care for an extremely long period of time. In the...

Tamika Alleyne
Dec 2, 20223 min read
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Which Shampoo Is Right For Your Hair?
I did a survey a while ago to determine how people choose their shampoo. The choices were based on: scent, packaging, cost or your...

Tamika Alleyne
Mar 15, 20223 min read
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Can Keratin Treatments Be Done On Natural Hair?
Have you ever been curious about what keratin looks like on natural hair? Did you then search for pictures of what a keratin treatment...

Tamika Alleyne
Feb 7, 20223 min read
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5 Ways Protective Styles Can Damage Your Hair
Protective styles, from my professional observation are styles that protect your hair from mechanical and environmental damage....

Tamika Alleyne
Jan 7, 20224 min read
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Product Spotlight - Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-in Conditioner
Let me begin by saying that I am always very leery of products that claim to do everything for everyone and this product does that...

Tamika Alleyne
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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What is Traction Alopecia? - Alopecia Series (Pt. 2)
Traction alopecia is one of the most avoidable types of hair loss since it is not a result of genetics, hormonal changes, or a direct result

Tamika Alleyne
May 27, 20212 min read
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Post-partum Hair Shedding - Alopecia Series
n this post, I'll be focusing on post-partum hair shedding or hair loss experienced by women after giving birth.

Tamika Alleyne
Apr 5, 20213 min read
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Is Self Care Selfish?
It took me a while to learn the difference between self care and being selfish, but as I got older and wiser, I became a firm believer in...

Tamika Alleyne
May 17, 20205 min read
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Knotless Braids: Why I am Not a Fan
Another concern I considered was the aesthetic factor. A lot of women are not a fan of their already thin hair looking scanty.

Tamika Alleyne
Apr 11, 20203 min read
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