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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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Nighttime Skincare Routine For Clear Skin & Oil Control

If you have oily skin, you already know what can happen if you go to bed without properly removing your makeup. Breakouts, clogged pores, and excess oil will usually greet you in the morning. That’s why my nighttime skincare routine is all about doing two things: removing every trace of makeup and …

Everything To Know About The Amazon Big Spring Sale

Occasionally, Amazon runs a sitewide sale, such as the Big Spring Sale. It’s kind of like a lead-in to Prime Days, except anyone can shop the Big Spring Sale. No, you don’t have to be a Prime Member to partake. Ok, let’s jump in and start talking sale details.

Best Protein-Free Shampoos For Relaxed Hair

If your relaxed hair has ever felt dry, stiff, or brittle even though you're moisturizing it, too much protein in your hair products could be why. That’s something I learned the hard way after dealing with protein overload a few years ago. Since then, I’ve been very selective about the amount o…

The Blow-Dry Technique I’m Using Now On My Relaxed Hair

If you’ve been in your relaxed hair journey for any length of time, you already know that wash day is really “wash + dry day”. While the products and techniques used to wash your hair are important, so are the techniques used to dry your hair. That’s why I decided to visit the way I had been blow-d…