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Gentle Styling

How to Detangle Natural Hair Gently — To detangle natural hair gently, make it evenly damp, add conditioner or detangler for slip, and divide it into manageable sections.
Low-Tension Protective Styles: A Scalp-First Guide — A low-tension protective style keeps hair gathered or tucked without persistent pulling, scalp pain, or heavy strain at the roots.

Do Hair Products Expire? Check Labels and Storage — Hair products have a limited useful life, but there is no single expiry period for every shampoo, conditioner or styling cream.
Natural Hair Care Before and After Swimming — Wet your hair with fresh water before entering a pool, wear a comfortably fitted swim cap, and rinse promptly afterward before shampooing and conditioning.
A Natural Hair Wash-Day Routine That Can Bend — For fine natural hair, keep wash day simple: assess scalp and buildup, work in four to eight sections, shampoo the scalp, condition and detangle damp hair…
How to Refresh Natural Hair Between Wash Days — To refresh natural hair between wash days, identify whether the problem is shape, dry ends, tangling, or buildup.