Kristin Richards

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Beauty

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

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

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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

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How to Find Products Fine Coils Love

Of all the combinations of coil patterns and textures, Type 4 or Type 3C fine, natural hair has to be the most complex. Coils, in general, are dry and need moisture, but fine hair soaks up oil like a sponge, leading it to be easily weighed down by heavy or greasy products. Fine coils need

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Fine and Coily Girl Summer Care Guide

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

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Why Should I Choose Coconut Oil-Free Products?

There’s no getting around it: coconut oil has a great reputation. Useful in the kitchen or on the makeup counter, this versatile product is a fantastic way to add natural, pleasantly-scented moisture to your skincare routine. While all this is undoubtedly true, if you’re a fine and coily natural, you may be better off leaving

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Caring for Protein-Sensitive Hair

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

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Your Full Guide to Protein Sensitive Hair!

Have you ever used a product that promised to make your hair healthy and strong, but didn’t feel quite right? There is a popular concept that since protein is good for our body, it must automatically be good for our hair, too. Well, anyone with fine coily hair knows that not all ingredients are made

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