In Living Curls

With so much bad advice floating around from so called 'financial experts', it's hard to know what to trust. That's why this week we're focusing on women in finance with an actual expert, Dana Branham. She shares her own journey with personal finances, information on financial literacy, and her advice for saving, along with so much more.

Partnering with the right stylist can change your entire attitude toward your hair, that's why this week I'm focusing on finding the right hairdresser.

As we move into the colder months, it's typical for our hair to become dryer. I've seen and heard a lot of incorrect information on keeping your hair moisturized floating around, so I'm stepping in to debunk moisturization myths. Join me, Melanie Day, for factual information, hair hydration tips, and my favorite product recommendations.

I know first hand that going to the doctor to talk about your symptoms can be overwhelming. You're coming to someone with 12-20 years of education and expecting them to be the expert on your health. While they are health experts, I'm here to remind you that you've been in your own body as long as you've been alive and only you know how it feels. You are your own best advocate for your health concerns.

It's the one and only Melanie Day here, and I've got details on selecting, styling, and caring for extensions in your curly hair. We're talking about clip-ins, wigs, and protecting your hair while you're using these products. Along with knowledge, I'm sharing my favorite product recommendations.

Long hair, short hair, fine care, curly hair - what hair care products are best for you? Not all hair products are created equal, and it's important to understand your hair and what it needs to be happy and healthy. This week, I invited Nutritionist Deepa on to talk about hair products and hair care tools.

Skin and hair are closely related, especially when it comes to your scalp and what's on it. This week, we're taking a deep dive into this connection with Dr. Amy McMichael, MD. Amy is a Board-Certified Dermatologist who enjoys taking care of all patients with skin, hair, and nail conditions and diseases. She has been at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for 25 years and is the Chair of the Dermatology Department.

August is Hair Loss Awareness month, so I wanted to get into one aspect of that: lace front wigs. To do this, I brought on a very special guest: Toni Love. Toni is an international platform stylist and educator, Toni, a firm believer in continuing education, now owns Toni Love’s Training Center L.L.C.

If you've struggled with haircare in the past, then you likely know how powerful a community. Finding people on the same journey makes the process easier, and having shared resources enables actionable learning. If you've considered finding a haircare community, check out In Living Curls Haircare Community!

Keeping a protective style can be difficult in the Summer. Taking care of your braids, curls, etc. is important for maintaining healthy hair year-round. Regardless of style, your hair should be happy and healthy! Make sure you're giving your braids the love and attention they need in the Summer months.