Relaxed Hair Feature Form

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Hi there!! Thanks for choosing to share your hair journey with BlackHairPlanet Magazine! Please complete the form below and be sure to upload pictures to be added to your feature. You will be contacted once your feature is ready to be published. Have fun!! … [Read more...]

Hairstyle of the Week

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This week's featured hairstyle is shown on none other than our own Dena.  She is rocking a beautiful rollerset during her stretch between relaxers.  This is yet another way to maintain relaxed hair in between touch-ups.  Her voluminous spiral curls are an example of a go-to style for her in … [Read more...]

African American Short Hair Styles

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I love short hair styles! A fresh and cute hairstyle shows character, confidence, and bit of mystery. Sometimes a long hairstyle can be somewhat plain or ordinary; not knocking long hair here, I simply find short styles cute, sassy, and fun! How about you? Check out some of these captivating short … [Read more...]

To Lye or Not to Lye?

Which is better: lye or no-lye relaxer? No lye relaxers (boxed relaxer kits) are not the best form of relaxers to use.  Often they dry the hair out and damage the hair far beyond the effects that lye has on the hair.  The myth is often that "no-lye" is better because it is free of lye, leaving … [Read more...]

Wash n Go Relaxed Hair

Wash n Go Relaxed Hair   How do you achieve the wash n go for relaxed hair? Well, the closest that I’ve come to attaining this style is to utilize a couple of great products and two strand twisting my hair. Don’t get me wrong, you will have to put some work into this if you are relaxed. It … [Read more...]

Styling Relaxed Hair

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Styling relaxed hair Relaxed hair is typically not considered difficult to style. As a matter of fact, I have heard more ladies with relaxed hair express that one advantage to being relaxed is the ease of styling. However, you may find it difficult to maintain fresh and interesting styles that … [Read more...]

How to take care of African American Hair (Relaxed)

How to Take Care of Relaxed African-American Hair Because of the delicate nature of American African hair; is known for it natural state of dryness.  If you have this kind of hair type and your hair has undergone hair relaxers or any chemical treatment for that matter, it is wise to give it … [Read more...]

Protein Treatments for Relaxed Hair

Protein Treatments for Relaxed Hair Felicia from Fredrick, Maryland asks: Is a protein treatment to be used before or after a relaxer?  Or both? Protein treatments are undoubtedly needed after the process, as they are meant to restore the keratin bonds that are broken down during the … [Read more...]

Co-washing Tips & Techniques for Relaxed Hair

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Co-washing Tips & Techniques for Relaxed Hair There are many techniques and strategies that women of color rely on for optimal hair care. Co-washing is a technique that both natural and relaxed heads of hair have benefitted from. My point of view will be from the relaxed perspective. So, what … [Read more...]

Optimal Care for Relaxed Hair

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Optimal Care for Relaxed Hair It is somewhat disheartening to hear the stories of women with relaxed hair and the many issues they face. Some women find it difficult to maintain the upkeep of a relaxer. Some are experiencing damage due to over processing or improper care of their relaxed hair.  … [Read more...]

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