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It’s been nearly eight weeks since I delivered my second bundle of joy and I can confidently say that having my second child has been a completely different experience from my first. I no longer fear the child birthing process (though it’s still not exactly a walk in the park), I’ve scaled back on my “bump update” pics due to running after my toddler all day, and, ultimately, I know what to expect (crying, blowouts, no sleep, etc.). Something else I know is in store for me? The dreaded postpartum hair loss. I can still remember the horror I felt after seeing clumps of my hair in the shower, so I’ve decided to implement a few changes to my routine in hopes of keeping the hair fall to a minimum. Read on to discover everything I’m doing differently after Baby #2. 

If you're a curly girl, then you likely face the daily struggle of achieving smooth strands. You use a smoothing shampoo and conditioner in the shower, load up on anti-frizz serums, blow-dry your hair with a round brush, and flat iron or curl your hair multiple times week. As a fellow curly girl, I think it’s time we say “Enough is enough!” Why continue to fight your natural texture when women with straight hair would kill for a little curl or wave? It’s time to embrace our spirals, ringlets, kinks or curls and sport them with pride! Luckily, there are plenty of curl-friendly styles out there. From curly bangs to romantic updos, your curls are the secret to achieving soft, effortless styles—sans heat! Take a peek at some of our best tips for curls and then check out our favorite tutorials that will help you fall in love with your curly locks all over again.

Whether you’re participating in-person learning or are enrolled in Zoom University, back-to-school season is the time to debut a new look! We may not all be going into the classroom, but you will have to show your face during video classes, so you might as well show off a fresh haircut!