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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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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…

6 Ways To Help Foundation Last Longer On Oily Skin

It’s no secret that I have oily skin that can sometimes act like combination skin. So throughout the day, my t-zone gets slick and shiny. This can make wearing foundation for more than a few hours a bit challenging. I would sometimes go into the bathroom after being at work for hours, look in the…