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How to Wear a Helmet Over Curly Hair

• Post published:September 9, 2020
• Post category:Eco Lifestyle
• Reading time:5 mins read

Over the last year, I’ve fallen in love with riding my bike. It started as a carbon-neutral way to get to work, but now I enjoy doing it for fun…

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Certified B Corps for Curly Hair

• Post published:September 2, 2020
• Post category:Resources
• Reading time:7 mins read

The B Corps certification signifies that a company practices social and environmental responsiblity. As of the time of this writing, there are over 3500 certified B Corps companies. How many…

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Pandering & Greenwashing: Eco Styler Gels

• Post published:August 26, 2020
• Post category:Unfiltered Opinions
• Reading time:6 mins read

Eco Styler Gel is NOT eco-friendly. That’s it. That’s the post. Okay, that’s not quite the whole post, but that’s the TL;DR. Read on for a more nuanced take on…

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Tree Naturals Conditioner Bar Review

• Post published:August 19, 2020
• Post category:Product Reviews
• Reading time:6 mins read

Today, I’m reviewing the Hair Detangling Green Tea & Coconut Conditioner Bar from Tree Naturals because what could be better than plastic-free conditioner from a Black-owned brand? Like the NBA…

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How to Repair a Shower Cap

• Post published:August 12, 2020
• Post category:Eco Lifestyle/Hair Tools
• Reading time:4 mins read

Today I’m practicing what I preach and fixing up an important hair tool! Specifically, I will repair a shower cap where the elastic has stretched out, making the caps unusable.…

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Jargon Watch: Eco-Friendly Terminology

• Post published:August 5, 2020
• Post category:Resources
• Reading time:7 mins read

Environmentalists throw around a lot of terms like “organic,” “palm oil-free,” and “biodegradable.” Today, I want to break down some of this eco-friendly terminology to make sure we’re all on…

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A love letter to Plaine Products

• Post published:July 29, 2020
• Post category:Product Reviews
• Reading time:5 mins read

I’m not calling this post “Plaine Products Review” because I can’t even hide it y’all. I loved using Plaine Products shampoo and conditioner on my 3c curls! Let me tell…

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8 Things to Upcycle in Your Bathroom

• Post published:July 22, 2020
• Post category:Eco Lifestyle
• Reading time:6 mins read

In the spirit of Plastic Free July, I want to share some of the things I’ve upcycled in my bathroom. This post is inspired by Immy of Sustainably Vegan on…

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Flaxseed Gel ONLY Wash N’ Go

• Post published:July 15, 2020
• Post category:Hair Styling
• Reading time:4 mins read

Today I’m trying out a styling technique from another sustainable curly girl - Miriam from Zero Waste Curls! In one of her YouTube videos, Miriam mentions that she uses only…

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DIY Review: African Black Soap Shampoo

• Post published:July 8, 2020
• Post category:DIY Recipes/Product Reviews
• Reading time:6 mins read

Do you remember a couple weeks ago in my Curly Hair Plastic Free July post when I said you could make your own DIY hair products? Well, that’s exactly what…

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