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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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10 Great Rinse-out Conditioners For Dry Hair

I’m not a hair product junkie, but if you looked in my bathroom cabinet you would see lots of different conditioners. No matter what type of conditioner it is, deep conditioner, leave-in conditioner, or rinse-out conditioner, I have several. While shampoos are important for cleansing your hair, a…

10 Costly Financial Mistakes To Avoid

When it comes to managing our money we are always faced with choices we need to make. Sometimes we make a good choice, other times we make not-so-good ones. The not-so-good choices I like to call mistakes and they can have an impact on our ability to successfully manage our manage and get to a plac…

My Go-To Tool for Steaming Relaxed Hair At Home

When my relaxed hair starts feeling dry and brittle, I know it's time to give it some extra love. Just washing and deep conditioning my hair, or using moisturizing hair products can help. Other times one of the best ways to restore moisture to my hair is by doing a steam treatment. Moisture is …

5 Ways To Earn Amazon Gift Cards

We all shop on Amazon for just about everything. Many of us buy our everyday items on Amazon such as toilet paper, beauty products, and baby diapers. Amazon is also great for the occasional splurges like a new dress, a cordless vacuum, or a standing desk. Those purchases can add up though so if you…

Why These Real Techniques Tools Are My Everyday Essentials

When I first started experimenting with makeup, I quickly learned that one of the keys to achieving a flawless makeup look isn’t just about the products you use—it’s about the tools. You can have the best foundation, blush, or eyeshadow, but without the right tools, your makeup may not apply as smo…

4 Of The Best Hair Brand Alternatives To Mielle

While it has died down some, the Mielle controversy is still going strong. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, let’s recap. Back in 2024, several women took to social media to share that Mielle hair products, specifically products from the Rosemary Mint line were causing their hair to fall ou…