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    What Is A Scalp Detox & Do I Need One?

    Detoxing your scalp is a great way to care for your natural hair. If you have an itchy scalp or are dealing with dandruff, a scalp detox may be the way to go! Continue reading to learn more, and if you’d like more information, contact Swoope Hair, a Birmingham natural hair salon. What Is A Scalp D…Read More

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    Tips For Detangling Natural Hair

    Naturally curly hair can easily become tangled, knotted, or matted, and regular detangling is a key part of hair care. Not only does it help make styling your hair easier, but it also helps prevent breakage and support hair growth. Learning how to properly detangle natural hair will keep your hair l…Read More

  3. Healthy Hair Tips For Natural Hair

    Here at Swoope Hair in Birmingham, our goal is to help women learn to care for their natural hair! A big part of that is the hair habits you form outside our natural hair salon. If you’re new to rocking natural hair, or are concerned about length, it’s important to focus on the health of the hai…Read More

  4. How To Figure Out Your Curl Type

    Finding your curl type can be confusing! Everyone’s natural hair is unique, and while categorizations are helpful, hair isn’t mean to be put in a box! Several textures can exist on one head alone, and your hair may fall between categories. Plus, there’s some debate among natural hair stylists …Read More

  5. Protective Styles For Natural Hair

    It’s winter, and even here in Birmingham, the temperatures drop and the air gets dryer. Colder, drier weather can be especially damaging to natural hair, and wind dehydrates your curls and can lead to breakage. That’s why protective styles are so important, not only for keeping your hair healthy…Read More

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    Natural Hair 101 – How To Care For Your Natural Hair

    My mission here at Swoope Hair natural hair salon is to help women enjoy healthy, natural hair. But if you’ve been relaxing your hair your whole life, the shift to natural hair can be overwhelming! That’s one of the reasons why I started my Natural Hair Mastery for Beginners four-week course and…Read More

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    To Go Short Or Not? Rock These Short Natural Haircuts

    If you’re thinking about transitioning to natural hair, going for the big chop may be the way to go! It’s certainly dramatic, and can be very liberating. However, if you've had long hair for a long time, going short can be scary. Short hair styles are sexy, chic, and fun, but first you have to k…Read More

  8. 3 Tips For Transitioning To Natural Hair

    Here at Swoope Hair, we understand how intimidating the transition to natural hair can be! But it can also be incredibly liberating and a form of self-love and self-expression. The biggest question a lot of women have is whether to go for the “big chop” or to transition slowly, keeping the lengt…Read More