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Welcome to Natalie’s Hair, Horses and Harps!
Hello, my name is Natalie and this is my personal blog. In Spring of 2025 I decided I wanted a life reset. Among many changes, I chopped off what had once been, at its longest, over 30 inches of wavy… Continue reading
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September Update: How Far My Hair has Grown since the last Trim
Time for a hair-check! What does my hair look like one month later? For those of you new to my blog, back in the spring I had decided to lop off all the damaged hair and start from scratch. I… Continue reading
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Hair Powder Recipe – Plants & Clays Instead of Shampoo
In a previous post I shared with you how to incorporate hair powder into your routine, whether to extend time between showers or (as in my case) in lieu of modern showers. History has shown that relying on methods that… Continue reading
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I Said I Don’t Wash My Hair, But I Didn’t Mention this Special Rinse Recipe
I think it’s time to talk about a recipe that I periodically use in place of my water-only rinses for my scalp and hair. In some of my previous posts I’ve talked a little bit about the Kaolin clay, rice… Continue reading
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The Role of Protective Hairstyles for your Newly Grown Locks
So, you’re trying to grow your hair past your chest? Or maybe you struggle to get it below your shoulders? There are so many things that people will try telling you is the magic bullet for your hair. In my… Continue reading
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Why I Don’t Use (Most) Supplements for Getting Into Health or Improving my Hair
Unless you have a vitamin deficiency, it is unlikely that you actually need to be taking a bunch of vitamins. Sometimes, those unnecessary vitamins can be sneaky: There are a lot of “hair growth” supplements out there that, turns out,… Continue reading
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How To Use Hair Powder In Your Weekly (or Daily!) Longhair Routine
Hair powder, also sometimes referred to as volumizing powder, powder shampoo, or (incorrectly as) dry shampoo, is a staple and mainstay of my long-hair haircare routine. Hair powder allows me to manage my scalp’s oil production while also providing benefits… Continue reading
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When Improving Hairgrowth, More People Need to Talk About Sun Damage
Do you see the problem in that image? It’s not just that my hair wasn’t braided or kept up off of my jacket–it was being allowed bleach in the sun. I thought I wanted to keep it down and let… Continue reading
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How To Manage Powder Haircare on Your Period
When my monthly comes, I’ve learned I have to make a few adjustments to what I normally do. This is because my body tends to act up during this time, with cramping, irritability, and notably more scalp oil. It is… Continue reading
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What Actually Matters For Having Dream Hair, and 6 silky feet of it
I’m sure you’ve seen and heard it all before…. the shampoos that promise fresh clean locks, the conditioners that claim to “repair” bleach damage, the serums that tell you you’re missing something without their scientific results, or the masks that… Continue reading
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