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Child with low manipulation style

Low Manipulation and Protective Styles Aren't the Same Thing

The phrases "Protective Style" and "Low Manipulation Style" are often used interchangeably within the Natural Hair Community. A healthy hair regimen will...

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Afro Textured Hair with Comb

Hair Typing Was Never the Whole Story

The 1–4 chart is handy shorthand. It was never the whole story, and where it came from is a good reason not...

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Mother doing daughter low porosity hair

What Porosity Tells You About Your Child's Hair

If you're in the thick of understanding your child's hair and what products best suit it, you've likely come across the word...

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Back length Children's Loc

Choosing a Loc Size Is a Bigger Decision Than It Looks

There are many things to consider when starting your Child's Loc journey. One of the most critical factors before starting locs, aside...

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Child Satin Durags

More Than Waves: The Story of the Durag

A hair-care tool, a symbol of Black identity, a fashion statement, even something that's been banned. Here's the story behind the durag,...

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Textured hair shampooed

The Simple Hair Routine We Keep Coming Back To

Clean, condition, seal, protect, repeat. The six steps we keep coming back to, and why the order matters more than the products.

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Silk Satin Bonnet for Hair

What Your Child's Bonnet Is Really Doing

A bonnet won't magically make your child's hair healthier, but it protects the care you've already put in. Here's what it's doing...

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Child in Purple Satin Bonnet

More than Children's Bonnets and Durags: A New Look

LittleRootz is primarily known as a Children's Bonnets and Durags line. A long-term goal of mine is to develop the company into...

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Let's Talk About Our Kids' Mental Health

Let's Talk About Our Kids' Mental Health

Not talking about it never protected anyone. Here's how we make room for hard conversations at home.

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