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Rena on expressing self, sharing love, and staying inspired

Rena on expressing self, sharing love, and staying inspired

by Blog Author
In 5 years, I see myself as an independent woman who pursues her career and supports her own needs and those of her family, and who encourages other women to work hard to fulfill their dreams.
Interviews
Moyinoluwa Oripeloye: Hair Tips and telling stories for people who can't

Moyinoluwa Oripeloye: Hair Tips and telling stories for people who can't

by Blog Author
I always say I'm essentially a writer because that's the one thing I knew I would do as a child. Telling stories for people who can't and sharing experiences is at the core of my existence. So I fused my passion for storytelling and writing into brand management and creating visual content around natural hair.
Interviews
Phoebe on challenging our perceptions

Phoebe on challenging our perceptions

by Blog Author
What does hair have to do with my professionalism? Our guest today is a young powerhouse that encourages us all to challenge our thinking by sharing her own evolution of thought.
Interviews
Hair stories: Nadia, Patience, and Ninia’s perspective

Hair stories: Nadia, Patience, and Ninia’s perspective

by Blog Author
Each person's relationship with their hair is personal, that's why we love highlighting many different perspectives here. Today we bring you three stories: Nadia, Ninia, and Patience tell us a bit about themselves and their experience, enjoy!
Interviews
Meet the Team - Lauraine on Hard Work and Goal Setting

Meet the Team - Lauraine on Hard Work and Goal Setting

by Blog Author
In life, you have to set your own goals no matter what situation you are in. What people say about you is not who you are. I believe if you work h...
Interviews
Meet the team - Fabiola's life experience

Meet the team - Fabiola's life experience

by Blog Author
A lot of talented folks contribute to building Iraba daily. We're excited to introduce one of those lovely people today and think you will enjoy getting to know her. Let's get to it!
Planning on Wearing a Straight style? Keep these 4 Things in Mind

Planning on Wearing a Straight style? Keep these 4 Things in Mind

by Miss Iraba
Once in a while, it's fun to change things up and wear a straight style. Just be careful not to use too much heat! Here are 4 things to keep in mind, if you're thinking about straightening your hair.
Are You Wasting Conditioner?

Are You Wasting Conditioner?

by Miss Iraba

Do you love a time-saving tip as much as I do? I'm definitely hair-lazy and will take efficiency any day. Read on if you can relate! Let's tackle something basic today: What's the point of conditioning? As in...what is it for?

The best ways to determine your hair type

The best ways to determine your hair type

by Miss Iraba
Typing hair has become confusing. There are several methods out there, and lots of arguments online about which type people have. We’ll do our best to give you a brief overview of the most popular typing systems, and let you know which one we prefer and why.
Why does Shea butter become grainy sometimes?

Why does Shea butter become grainy sometimes?

by Miss Iraba
Have you used Shea butter before and noticed that sometimes it gets grainy or clumpy? Why does this happen?
Ingredients
Let’s talk about Natural Hair Types - What's the deal with them?

Let’s talk about Natural Hair Types - What's the deal with them?

by Miss Iraba
We all know that everybody’s hair is different. Chuck it up to genetics. It’s unclear why two sisters can look alike and have radically different hair. Over the years, different groups have created categories to help us navigate how to treat and style different hair types. 
5 Things to Consider when Picking a Hair routine

5 Things to Consider when Picking a Hair routine

by Miss Iraba

You’re thinking about doing your hair, and can’t quite decide what to do. Procrastination is an option, but you had promised yourself to do better…Congrats! Here are 5 things you should be considering: