What Do We Use on Our Natural Hair (EMPTIES MARCH 2016)

What Do We Use on Our Natural Hair

If you have been wondering what the girls and I have been using on our natural hair for the past few months, here they are:

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  1. UnknownMarch 13, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Hi,

    I really appreciate all that you do in regards to natural hair care education! I have been using natural hair care products on my daughter for 6mo. or so and I haven't seen any growth. she's 5 and it's like her hair has stopped growing for a year now. Any advice?

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalMarch 15, 2016 at 5:05 PM

      Did her routine change? Here are some tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzTnHNx01UY

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    I've been using shea moisture's coconut oil I have yet to try Trader Joes.

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  3. UnknownMarch 21, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    I've been using shea moisture's coconut oil I have yet to try Trader Joes.

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