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Hi, I'm Leah!

I'm the creator of A Relaxed Gal a blog providing hair, beauty, and lifestyle inspiration and tips for women who want a simple way to look great, feel great, and live great.

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How I Care For My Hair Before A Relaxer Touch-up

Getting a relaxer applied is a serious process because it’s a chemical that changes the structure of the hair strand, and it can cause some serious damage if not applied properly. Even when applied properly, there can still be some damage or discomfort if our hair and scalp aren’t properly prepared…

How To Help Relaxed Hair Recover From Summer

Summer can be fun. You spend a lot of time outdoors at the beach, at the pool, in the park, and sightseeing. But all of that fun in the sun can wreak havoc on your hair and damage it . The good news is there are things you can do about it. Here are five tips that can help your hair recover and br…

15 Bad Hair Care Habits I No longer Have

When I started on a journey for healthier, relaxed hair, it was because I started to notice things about my relaxed hair I didn’t like. I naturally have really thick hair, but over time, I started to notice my relaxed hair was thinning. It wasn't retaining any length. I also started to notice t…

How To Avoid Heat Damage When Drying Relaxed Hair

I think the longest part of my wash days and the part I dislike the most is drying my relaxed hair. It can also be the most damaging part of washing your hair. Particularly if you use heat. Using heat to dry your hair not only removes the water but can also burn your hair and remove all the mois…

Best Setting Powders For Oily Skin That Actually Work

One of the biggest challenges of having oily skin is making your makeup last. You can use the best primer, a matte foundation, and even a setting spray, but if you skip setting powder or use the wrong one, your face can be a shiny mess within a few hours. That’s where a good setting powder comes in…