The Mane Journal

THE MANE JOURNAL

Welcome to The Mane Journal. A space designed just for relaxed hair girlies. Here, we break down everything from expert hair care tips to the science behind our products. Dive into thoughtful research, discover the best ways to keep your hair strong and healthy, and stay updated on the innovations shaping the future of relaxed hair care. This is more than a blog, it’s community. So let’s grow together.

Can Stress Make Your Hair Shed? Here’s What Helps

Stress can make your hair shed, usually a few months after the hard part. Here’s what’s happening, how to tell shedding from breakage, what helps, and when to see a...

Can Stress Make Your Hair Shed? Here’s What Helps

Stress can make your hair shed, usually a few months after the hard part. Here’s what’s happening, how to tell shedding from breakage, what helps, and when to see a...
The Relaxed Hair Renaissance: Why Women Are Rec...

Relaxed hair is making a confident return, this time with more knowledge, healthier habits, and more intentional care. Here’s why women are coming back, and how to do it your...

The Relaxed Hair Renaissance: Why Women Are Rec...

Relaxed hair is making a confident return, this time with more knowledge, healthier habits, and more intentional care. Here’s why women are coming back, and how to do it your...
Pixie or No Pixie? Why Summer Might Be the Perf...

Thinking about a big chop this summer? A relaxed pixie cut is bold, breathable, and great for heat and humidity, with minimal styling effort. With a solid routine and a...

Pixie or No Pixie? Why Summer Might Be the Perf...

Thinking about a big chop this summer? A relaxed pixie cut is bold, breathable, and great for heat and humidity, with minimal styling effort. With a solid routine and a...
Humidity & Relaxed Hair: How to Fight Frizz & K...

Humidity can undo a sleek relaxed style fast, because relaxed hair is more porous. To fight back, seal your cuticle with pH-balancing products, use low-water moisturizers, and set your style...

Humidity & Relaxed Hair: How to Fight Frizz & K...

Humidity can undo a sleek relaxed style fast, because relaxed hair is more porous. To fight back, seal your cuticle with pH-balancing products, use low-water moisturizers, and set your style...
Sea Moss for Hair: What’s in It and Why We’re I...

Sea moss is a mineral-rich seaweed, and it’s one of the ingredients we’re looking at for MJ’s Mane. Here’s what’s in it, why it caught our eye, and what we...

Sea Moss for Hair: What’s in It and Why We’re I...

Sea moss is a mineral-rich seaweed, and it’s one of the ingredients we’re looking at for MJ’s Mane. Here’s what’s in it, why it caught our eye, and what we...
Protecting Relaxed Hair While You Sleep: The Be...

A solid nighttime routine helps protect relaxed hair from dryness, breakage, and friction while you sleep. By moisturizing and sealing your hair, setting it in a protective style, and using...

Protecting Relaxed Hair While You Sleep: The Be...

A solid nighttime routine helps protect relaxed hair from dryness, breakage, and friction while you sleep. By moisturizing and sealing your hair, setting it in a protective style, and using...
Old-School Relaxer Myths That Need to Die (And ...

Old-school relaxer myths have shaped how many of us see chemically straightened hair, and it’s time to let them go. We break down the biggest misconceptions and share what every...

Old-School Relaxer Myths That Need to Die (And ...

Old-school relaxer myths have shaped how many of us see chemically straightened hair, and it’s time to let them go. We break down the biggest misconceptions and share what every...
Relaxed Hair on Vacation: How to Maintain Your ...

Keeping relaxed hair healthy on vacation means balancing hydration, protection, and low-maintenance styling. Use leave-ins, UV-protective products, and lightweight oils to combat humidity and sun exposure, and prep your hair...

Relaxed Hair on Vacation: How to Maintain Your ...

Keeping relaxed hair healthy on vacation means balancing hydration, protection, and low-maintenance styling. Use leave-ins, UV-protective products, and lightweight oils to combat humidity and sun exposure, and prep your hair...
Can You Color Relaxed Hair? What You Need to Kn...

Yes, you can dye relaxed hair, but it takes careful timing, the right type of color, and good aftercare. Wait at least 2 to 3 weeks between relaxing and coloring,...

Can You Color Relaxed Hair? What You Need to Kn...

Yes, you can dye relaxed hair, but it takes careful timing, the right type of color, and good aftercare. Wait at least 2 to 3 weeks between relaxing and coloring,...
The Ultimate Guide to Relaxed Hair Care: How to...

Relaxed hair does best with the right care and consistency. A balanced weekly routine of gentle cleansing, deep conditioning, moisturizing, and protective styling goes a long way, along with regular...

The Ultimate Guide to Relaxed Hair Care: How to...

Relaxed hair does best with the right care and consistency. A balanced weekly routine of gentle cleansing, deep conditioning, moisturizing, and protective styling goes a long way, along with regular...
How to Apply a Relaxer at Home With More Care

Relaxing your hair at home takes care and proper preparation. Key steps include waiting 6 to 10 weeks between touch-ups, protecting your scalp, applying relaxer only to new growth, and...

How to Apply a Relaxer at Home With More Care

Relaxing your hair at home takes care and proper preparation. Key steps include waiting 6 to 10 weeks between touch-ups, protecting your scalp, applying relaxer only to new growth, and...
Kakadu Plum: What to Know About This Vitamin C-...

Kakadu plum is an Australian fruit that’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Here’s what we know about it, what we don’t, and why we’re planning to use it after...

Kakadu Plum: What to Know About This Vitamin C-...

Kakadu plum is an Australian fruit that’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Here’s what we know about it, what we don’t, and why we’re planning to use it after...