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Relaxed hair remains as popular as ever, but with the downturn in the economy, even more women are finding themselves having to step out of the salon and take their situation into their own hands. There's an abundance of hair-straightening products on the store shelves, but how do you know where to begin? What's best and what's bogus? Relax! BV HairTalk has your back, with a breakdown of blogs that are here to help you maintain your situation without breaking the bank.
If you ask around the Web, one of the most popular relaxed hair blogs is KISS - Keep It Simple Sista! This blog is all about maintaining the healthy appearance and strength of relaxed hair, reviewing makeup products and growing hair as long as possible. Be sure to check out the blog and YouTube channel -- KISS is a great resource for anyone who loves long, straight hair!
Healthy Textures is a membership Web site that is dedicated to helping you maintain beautiful, straightened hair at home. It costs $9.99 a month and $99 for the year -- but considering that this site can help you look like you just strolled out of the salon, isn't that worth it? Besides, their popular forums are chock-full of information, their e-store is fully stocked with e-books, DVDs, Webinars, and information to teach you how maintain your beauty on your own terms.
Looking for a challenge? Then you need to check out HairliciousInc.com -- this site is all about hair challenges and tips to increase the length and strength of your hair! From the coconut oil challenge to the glycerin challenge, you can learn how to combat hair loss, how to prevent matting, and what apple cider vinegar can do for you!
Relaxed Hair Health is regarded as one of the best hair blogs online, because the blog focuses on holistic hair care. Here you can learn how to cleanse and detox your scalp, how to figure out your hair priorities, and tips for stretching out time periods between relaxing your hair.
Did you learn a few new blogs to check out from this post? Did I miss one of your favorites? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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By: Juana on 4/29/2010 11:48PM
Ok ok, I have curly hair, and I must admit that I like my hair. I also have a solution for the straight hair sites....Why not try going natural for a minute. You just might like it and you might ever like yourself more. Eventually all that perming is going to go beneath the scalp. Some of us already are working with half a deck so why allow chemicals to further destroy your brains. What is wrong with black women? The sista in the pic is wearing her hair straight with colored contact lens. Looking at her I don't see where any of this makes a difference in her appearance. We still see who she is. All I'm saying is, give weave a break, give straighting a break, give wigs a break, give your eyeballs a break(colored lens)give yourself a chance to love your natural beauty. We are some of the most beautiful women in the world. We age gracefully. White women are buying butts, lips, reshaping their face structure all to have what we were born with. Stop it sisters, stop it.
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By: Mookm988 on 4/25/2010 6:06PM
It seems that black women have really forgotten what their born look is including myself. I have gotten my hair back to it's natural stage and it was never kinky so I love it, it's feels so free. I was a prisoner to relaxers, weaves and wigs but to be able to wear my own natural hair again was like being reborned. I love my hair, my very own hair that grows out of my head and it is so healthy again.
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By: Relaxed Hair Health on 4/25/2010 12:52PM
Thanks for the shout out, Patrice. I agree with your list of great straight hair blogs. I read all of them regularly. For me, it's all about healthy hair, relaxed or natural. I don't rule anything out. I've learned tons during the journey because healthy hair is the end game.
Thanks again!
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By: MySalonScoop.com on 4/25/2010 6:00PM
Your readers should check out a newer site on the block, MySalonScoop.com. Most relaxed hair sisters need to go to the salon at some point. We publish articles about everything related to the salon experience from what to ask on your first visit to when it is time to break up with your stylist. We report the scoop about how to maintain healthy hair of any texture, whether you want to rock it au natural or straight. In addition, we have a searchable salon directory with client reviews.
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By: lvberly on 4/25/2010 3:44PM
Has anyone ever seen an infomercial about the Maxi-glide Steaming Flat Iron.
Trust me it works! My mom, my sisters and I swear by it! Wouldn't leave home without it!
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By: Daria Wright on 6/16/2010 11:30AM
StraightToTheRoot.com is the only site completely dedicated to hair topics of interest to black women founded by Emmy nominated, celebrity hairstylist Daria Wright. The site features expert hairstyle secrets, haircare tips, product knowledge, an advice column for common hair dilemmas, and more.
www.StraightToTheRoot.com is definitely a site to checkout.
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