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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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Budget-Friendly Relaxed Hair Care At Target

One thing I’ve been keeping an eye on lately is budget-friendly hair care. While I want to take care of my hair, I also want to do it in a way that doesn’t cost more money than it has to. And it doesn’t hurt that these drugstore brands have been stepping up their game lately. If I were starting my …

10 Great Relaxed Hair Products Under $10

Before I started my healthy, relaxed hair journey. I cared very little about the type of products I bought and used. I would just buy whatever was cheapest. While I've learned that cheaper isn't always better, getting good hair products doesn't need to cost a bucket load of money. From …

17+ Essentials For Any College Dorm Room

It’s that time of the year when newly graduated high school seniors and their parents are scouring the stores in person and online. They are looking to gather everything they need or think they will need for college campus living. Here is an ultimate shopping list of essentials for any college dorm…

Signs Hard Water Is Damaging Your Relaxed Hair

When most people think about hair breakage, they usually blame heat damage, lack of moisture, skipping trims, or too much manipulation. And yes, all of those things can absolutely play a role. But there's another issue that I don't think gets talked about enough in the relaxed hair communit…

Target Circle Deal Days 2026: Best Deals, Dates & Shopping Tips

If you’re a deal hunter like me, you probably keep an eye out for some of the larger and deeper discount sales of the year. One of those sales that comes around once or twice a year is Target Circle Deal Days. I’ve shopped this sale a couple of times when there were some things I’ve needed, but I’v…