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How To Maintain Your Fall Color-Treated Hair

Posted by Kiana Glasper on Sep 15th 2020

Fall and Winter are among us, which means one thing-- it's officially that time of year when we can expect to see more women experimenting with color trends. But wheth …

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Easy DIY Back-To-School Natural Styles

Posted by Kiana Glasper on Aug 26th 2020

Design Essentials had the pleasure of recently collaborating with YouTube influencers to bring you 3 easy back-to-school hairstyles using products from our DE Natural Collections. Check out the looks, …

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How To Achieve Flawless Volume & Definition On Fine Curls

Posted by Design Essentials on Jul 7th 2020

Want to liven up your fine curls? All it takes is volume and definition. Yup, that's all, just two easy styling tricks that will have you gagging over your (already beautiful) fine textured curls …

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Top 8 Summer Fun Mistakes That'll Ruin Your Silk Press

Posted by Chanel Robinson on Jul 6th 2020

When it comes to achieving a flawless silk press, Design Essentials has always been on top of giving you the latest tips and tricks! Within this year, we've provided you with professional tips to ach …

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How To Maintain Your Strands & Stay Fit Without Protective Styling

Posted by Design Essentials on Jun 12th 2020

Have you ever gone easy during a workout or skipped it altogether in order to keep your hairstyle intact? Don't be ashamed if you answered yes - many women find it difficult to stay fit AND maintain t …

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Protective Styles | The Summer Quarantine Regimen

Posted by Kiana Glasper on May 27th 2020

There's no question that protective hairstyles are the go-to savior during quarantine and the summer months. Styles such as braids, twists, wigs, and sew-ins allow our natural strands to be tu …

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