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  • Curly Hair Resource Guide 2025 cover image featuring an illustrated woman with natural curls and bold title text highlighting routines, tips, and product recommendations.
    Hair Tips

    Curly Hair Resource Guide: Routines, Tips & Products

    ByAna October 3, 2025January 31, 2026

    Your one-stop curly hair resource hub routines, product guides, and tips all in one place. Bookmark this guide for healthy, defined curls.

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  • Illustration representing hair porosity and how hair absorbs water
    Hair Tips

    Hair Porosity Explained (And Why Yours Might Have Changed)

    ByAna January 22, 2026January 26, 2026

    Hair porosity affects how your hair absorbs water, holds moisture, and responds to products—but it isn’t fixed. In this article, I explain what hair porosity really means, why common tests can be misleading, and how postpartum changes, environment, and consistent care can shift how your hair behaves over time.

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  • Illustration showing Type 2 wavy hair patterns labeled 2A, 2B, and 2C, progressing from loose waves to deeper, more defined waves.
    Hair Tips

    2A–2C Waves: How to Build a Lightweight Routine That Lasts All Day

    ByAna January 16, 2026January 18, 2026

    Wavy hair can look effortless, but without the right routine it often falls flat or frizzes by midday. This guide breaks down 2A–2C wave patterns and shows you how to build a lightweight routine that keeps your waves defined all day.

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  • Realistic Curly Hair Wash Day for Moms (Type 3A–3C) Using Henna
    Hair Tips

    Realistic Curly Hair Wash Day for Moms (Type 3A–3C) Using Henna

    ByAna December 19, 2025January 26, 2026

    Wash day doesn’t always happen in one sitting when you’re a mom — and that’s okay. In this post, I’m sharing a realistic curly hair wash day routine for moms, using henna to strengthen and define Type 3A–3C curls. This routine focuses on detangling, scalp care, managing hard water buildup, and restoring moisture, all while working around real life and motherhood.

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  • Homemade Jade Leaf matcha latte in a clear glass mug by a window, showing the creamy frothy top and light green color.
    Curly Mama’s Kitchen

    Matcha Latte Recipe: A Calm Coffee Alternative for Sustainable Energy

    ByAna December 2, 2025December 7, 2025

    A creamy Jade Leaf matcha latte that delivers calm energy without the caffeine crash. Learn how I make it hot or iced using my instant milk frother — and why switching from coffee changed how I recharge my mornings.

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  • Featured image showing the title ‘How to Apply Curl Products by Section’ with illustrated women wearing curly hair on a blue gradient background, representing a guide for low-porosity, mixed curl patterns
    Hair Tips

    How to Layer Curly Hair Products by Section (Low-Porosity Mixed Curl Routine)

    ByAna November 25, 2025November 27, 2025

    Got curls that dry unevenly? Learn how to apply your products by section to balance volume and definition — whether you diffuse or air-dry. This routine is made for low-porosity, mixed-pattern hair that needs lift at the crown and bounce at the ends.

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  • Illustrated tropical-themed blog cover featuring a pregnant woman with curly hair and hoop earrings on the left, tropical palm trees and orange accents in the background, and the title “How I Faded My Stretch Marks After Pregnancy” displayed on a cream backdrop with hibiscus and island-inspired details.
    Skin Care

    My Real Stretch Marks Treatment After Pregnancy

    ByAna November 18, 2025November 19, 2025

    I did everything right during pregnancy — and still got stretch marks. A year later, they’re barely visible. Here’s exactly how I faded them using realistic routines, microneedling, and a lot of patience.

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  • Two women with curly hair standing on a tropical beach at sunset, wearing colorful summer dresses, next to bold text that reads “Curly Hair Routine Mistakes and How to Fix Them.”
    Hair Tips

    Curly Hair Routine Mistakes You’re Probably Making (and How to Fix Them)

    ByAna November 14, 2025January 11, 2026

    Think you’re doing everything right for your curls? Chances are, you’re making at least one of these common curly hair routine mistakes. From overwashing to skipping leave-in conditioner, small habits can lead to dryness, frizz, and limp curls. Learn how to fix them, refresh between wash days, and build a routine that actually works for your unique hair type and porosity.

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  • Illustrated comparison of 2C and 3A curly hair types, featuring two women with brown skin and different curl patterns, showcasing wavy and curly textures side by side.
    Hair Tips

    2C vs 3A Hair: Key Differences and How to Care for Each

    ByAna November 11, 2025November 14, 2025

    Not sure if your hair is 2C, 3A, or a little of both? This guide breaks down the real differences between these curl types, how to tell them apart, and how to care for mixed textures with simple, lightweight routines and beginner-friendly products.

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  • Radiant brown-skinned woman with defined 3B curls smiling at the beach, representing hydration, definition, and bounce for curly hair.
    Hair Tips

    3B Hair: Ringlets, Volume & Frizz Control

    ByAna November 7, 2025January 12, 2026

    When I discovered my curls were actually 3B, everything clickedwhy heavy butters weighed them down, why frizz hit overnight, and how balance really is everything. This guide breaks down how to cleanse, hydrate, and style 3B curls for lasting bounce, shine, and definition through every season.

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  • Illustration of a confident brown-skinned Latina woman with voluminous curly hair, glowing skin, and a soft smile. The image represents natural beauty and self-care, aligning with the theme of HydraFacials for acne and skin confidence.
    Skin Care

    HydraFacial for Acne: My Before & After Results

    ByAna November 4, 2025December 17, 2025

    After years of battling cystic breakouts and oily skin, HydraFacials completely transformed my complexion. In this post, I’m sharing my HydraFacial before and after results, how the treatment helped my adult acne, and why it’s worth considering for clear, healthy skin.

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  • Digital illustration of a brown-skinned Latina woman with fine, wavy brown hair looking to the right, styled with soft volume and shine. The image features the text ‘Curly Mama Chronicles: Fine Wavy Hair Routine – Lightweight Styling for Volume + Definition.'
    Hair Tips

    Fine Wavy Hair Styling Routine: Lightweight Products That Don’t Weigh You Down

    ByAna October 31, 2025November 2, 2025

    Fine wavy hair is beautiful but tricky, too much moisture flattens it, too little creates frizz. This lightweight styling routine helps you find the balance. Learn how to layer products, build volume without buildup, and keep your waves soft, defined, and full of movement from wash day to day three.

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  • Illustrated banner featuring three brown-skinned women with 4A natural hair — one with braids, one with a puff, and one with cornrows — representing healthy curly hair care and protective styling tips.
    Hair Tips

    4A Hair Care Routine: Moisture, Shrinkage & Protective Styling Tips (Beginner’s Wash Day Guide)

    ByAna October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

    Discover the ultimate 4A hair care routine with moisture-rich steps, shrinkage solutions, and protective style tips that bring out your coils’ best. Learn how to layer products, reduce tangles, and keep your curls strong, defined, and hydrated every wash day.

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  • A smiling woman with voluminous curly hair wearing an orange top against a soft peach background. Text on the image reads “How to Switch to Natural Shampoo With Curly Hair, Transition Without the Frizz Monster.”
    Hair Tips

    How to Transition to Natural Shampoo With Curly Hair (Without the Frizz Monster Phase)

    ByAna October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

    Thinking of switching to a clean or natural shampoo? If you’ve tried before and ended up with dry, frizzy curls, you probably skipped the transition phase your hair needs. Learn how to detox your scalp, rebalance your curls, and choose the right shampoo rotation for your porosity so you can embrace healthy, defined curls without the frizz monster phase.

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  • Anime illustration of a pregnant woman in a bathrobe holding skincare spray bottle, representing pregnancy-safe skincare routine for back acne.
    Skin Care

    How I Cleared My Back Acne During Pregnancy (Safely)

    ByAna October 21, 2025October 24, 2025

    Struggling with back acne during pregnancy? Here’s how I cleared mine safely with gentle, dermatologist-approved products and simple shower tweaks. plus pregnancy-safe alternatives that actually work for sensitive skin.

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  • Illustration of a brown-skinned woman with healthy 3C curly hair wearing gold hoop earrings, representing shrinkage, moisture, and curl protection
    Hair Tips

    3C Hair: Shrinkage, Breakage & Protecting Your Curls

    ByAna October 17, 2025January 12, 2026

    3C hair is bold, coily, and full of life, but managing shrinkage, dryness, and tangles requires a delicate balance of moisture and protection. Learn how to care for your 3C curls with hydrating routines, rich masks, and styling techniques that keep every coil defined, strong, and thriving.

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