How Do I Know My Hair Type?

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Learning how to properly care for your fine coils is all part of the journey to healthy, moisturized hair. Though filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, every step is worth it as you learn how to properly bring your curls and coils to their full glory! All it takes is an understanding of … Read more

What is Fine Coily Hair?

As you browse the hair care aisle, you’ll likely notice many brands dedicate themselves entirely to a single hair type, whether that’s curly, straight, coily, or wavy, while others focus on “all hair types”. While some hair types can tolerate “one size fits all” hair care solutions, fine coily hair takes a bit of extra … Read more

Hair Texture vs Hair Type

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Have you ever heard someone discuss coily hair and coarse hair as if they are one and the same? It’s not uncommon to confuse hair texture with hair type; but in reality, these two terms refer to incredibly different traits! While hair texture refers to the thickness of each individual strand of hair, hair type … Read more

How to Pick the Best Leave-in Conditioner for Fine and Coily Hair

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Not so long ago, finding haircare products for fine natural hair proved to be a bit of a mission. Sure, there were products available for some curly hair, but our fine, tight coils needed some TLC too. After some time, a trend finally started to appear for DEFINED coils, a much-needed breakthrough for us fine Type 4 and … Read more

Summer Styling with Glycerin Free Products

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While glycerin is a great, moisturizing product in other settings, it’s an ingredient best avoided by fine Type 3c and Type 4 naturals, especially if they live in humid climates. Glycerin increases the likelihood of your hair soaking up water from the air, leading to frizz and unpredictability.

Tips for Swimming with Fine and Coily Hair

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner; that means it’s time to have more fun in the tropical sun! Before diving into the swimming pool or the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, understand that, while swimming is a blast, it can cause damage to your fine coily hair. Most pools depend on … Read more

Fine and Coily Girl Summer Care Guide

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As the chill recedes and the sun creeps back out, it’s time to celebrate summer in all its glory! That means vacations, barbecues, and all the sunshine we’ve spent the Winter craving. It can also mean humidity and damaging UV rays, but with the proper protection, you can enjoy the sunshine without fear of damaging … Read more

Caring for Protein-Sensitive Hair

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Okay, so you’ve put in the work. You’ve tested your coils, researched your products, and realized that you may have protein-sensitive hair. Now that you’ve learned the stiffening effects that excess protein can have on your delicate, fine coily hair, what’s next? If you have protein-sensitive hair, the key to maintaining silky, healthy strands is … Read more

Learning and Loving Your Natural Texture

There’s a kind of magic that comes with knowing you’re moving through the world with healthy, gorgeous coils. When you know you look good– really good– it paints the whole day with a special kind of glow. The easiest and best way to give your fine, natural coils and curls the health and nourishment they … Read more

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