In today’s post, I thought I would debunk seven natural hair myths that I have heard over the course of my natural hair journey. Natural hair commentary and hair practices are often laced with misconceptions and miseducation. I argue that these myths contribute to natural hair frustrations and beliefs that efforts to grow healthy hair are futile.
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Wellness
Dealing with Post-Grad Depression
The short end of this story is that yes, I am currently dealing with post-grad depression. I think it’s important that as a Woman of Color, I am candid in
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Beauty
Why I Only Use Natural Oils and Butters for My Skin
A few years ago, I resolved to use only products with natural oils and butters to cleanse and moisturize my skin after realizing how toxic the skincare industry can be.
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Faith
“Why is God Taking So Long?” 3 Times When I Endured A Waiting Season
No one likes waiting. And if there is anyone on this planet who can tell me that they do, I probably still wouldn’t believe them. The truth is, each time
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Recipes
Vegan Chipotle Black Bean Burger
A few years ago, if you had asked me to try a vegan black bean burger I would have probably given you a major side eye. I enjoyed black beans,
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Lifestyle
Nigerian…in Education? Why I Pursued My Master’s Degree
Wow, your girl has earned a Master’s degree. I graduated, y’all! I am officially Taiwo, M.Ed. I never really discuss my professional interests or goals within the blogosphere. And as a
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Natural Hair
5 Reasons for Hair Breakage & How to Recover
If you have been following me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that I have been documenting my road to natural hair recovery after experiencing serious crown breakage in the
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Recipes
Spicy Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burritos
Lately, I’ve been making vegan spicy tofu scramble breakfast burritos that I can place in the freezer and then pop in the oven for busy weeks. As a graduate student,
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Faith
What I Learned From My 14-Day Social Media Fast
Some of you might be wondering “where have you been?!” Or thinking something along the lines of “how can you launch a new blog and then just leave us out
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Recipes
Vegan Loaded Lentil and Kale Soup
Two facts about me: 1). I am always cold. My sisters often joke that I am a reptile. 2). I have never been a soup person prior to becoming a
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