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Oh hey, I'm

Paula

Curly Hair Adventures is where passion meets purpose.

Whether you’re here for travel and natural hair inspiration or need a digital content partner, you’re in the right place.

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On the blog

Ecuador Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Play & Stay
Dakar, Senegal Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Play & Stay
8 Things to Do in Mexico City for a Birthday Trip
Salvador, Brazil: Where to Eat, Play & Stay
Guatemala: Where to Eat, Play & Stay

The Natural Hair Handbook

10+ years of natural hair knowledge. 30+ pages. One guide.

From understanding your hair characteristics to finding the right products, retaining length, and even managing your curls on vacation — The Natural Hair Handbook covers everything I wish I’d had when I started my journey.

I’ve reached waist-length natural hair, and I’m sharing every tip, product recommendation, and lesson learned along the way.

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Plan your next adventure

Travel planning doesn’t have to be stressful. From done-for-you itineraries to a customizable trip planner, I’ve created digital products that help you explore with ease and confidence.

Take the chaos out of trip planning.

Whether you’re planning a solo getaway, a girls trip, or your next big adventure, this Google Sheets itinerary template will help you get organized — without overwhelm.​​

☑️ Pre-built tabs for flights, stays, and activities
☑️ Budget tracker + dropdowns to keep things easy
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Confession: My hair lives in mini twists about 95% Confession: My hair lives in mini twists about 95% of the time and I'm 100% okay with that 🤷🏾‍♀️

​It's one of the things that has helped with my length retention over the years. And while it might not be the most "exciting" style, it's consistent (a must for my busy schedule), incredibly versatile, and keeps my high porosity, high density, fine hair moisturized and ends tucked away.

​This is just one of the many tips I share in my 30+ page natural hair handbook.

​If you want to:
👩🏾‍🦱 Simplify your routine
👩🏾‍🦱 Understand your hair's unique characteristics
👩🏾‍🦱 Find products that actually work for you
👩🏾‍🦱 Discover styles that aid in length retention
👩🏾‍🦱 Learn how to travel with your curls

​Then this is the handbook for you. It's essentially everything I wish I knew when I first started my natural hair journey.

​🔗 Grab your copy through the link in my bio.

​What’s the biggest hair issue you're currently dealing with? (e.g., dryness, breakage, or just zero time)

#naturalhairjourney #lengthretention #minitwists #naturalhaircaretips #blackhaircare
I’ve reached the stage of life where I refuse to c I’ve reached the stage of life where I refuse to come home needing a "vacation from my vacation."

​When I planned this Tuscany 🇮🇹 trip, I knew the only way I’d actually reset was to intentionally leave space for me to just... be. Coming off a heavy month of April (marking the 10-year anniversary of my dad’s passing) this time away was more than just a trip, it was a necessary pause for my mental health.

​I loved the busyness of Florence, but also needed the stillness of the countryside. So, we retreated to the Tuscan hills (via: @locandadeilogi) to drink a copious amount of wine 🍷 (via: @colombaio_santachiara), eat well (via: @cantinettadeilogi), sunbathe and nap poolside. 😴

​I used my customizable itinerary template to include that balance into the schedule ahead of time, so I didn’t have to do anything once we arrived, besides relax.

​Grab the exact template I use through the link in my bio 🔗 (also, my Tuscany blog post is coming soon).

#tuscanyitaly #tuscany #tuscanytravel #sangimignano #tuscanycountryside
Do you get stressed out trying to fit your fav hai Do you get stressed out trying to fit your fav hair products/tools into a carry-on? 🧳

​What if I told you that you no longer have to sacrifice your luggage space for bulky hair products or tools that don't even provide international adapters?

​I finally found the ultimate travel hack: The Mint!

​✨ All-in-one tool: Warms, detangles, and styles.
🧴 Thermal infusion: Wastes less product & coats every strand.
🌍 Travel-ready: Includes TSA-compliant pods and global adapters.
⏱️ Speed: Professional refresh in under 20 minutes.

​Level up your travel hair game. Click the link in my bio to shop The Mint! 🛍️

#naturalhair #blackhair #hairtools #blackownedbusiness #texturedhair
Ecuador 🇪🇨 is really slept on (IMO), it's such a b Ecuador 🇪🇨 is really slept on (IMO), it's such a beautiful country with so much to offer!

Here are some things I'd recommend doing 👇🏾

🐎 Horseback riding in Cotopaxi National Park where you get views of three volcanoes, including Cotopaxi (which is one of the world's highest active volcanoes 🌋).

🐖 Try their traditional dish, cuy (guinea pig). I avoided it in Peru because both countries typically serve it whole with the head on 🥴. However, I tried it at @somos.rest in a dumpling 🥟 and it was actually delicious.

🌎 Straddle the equatorial line by visiting the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo.

⛰️ Get a day pass at @lunavolcan where you can relax in several pools/jacuzzis with views overlooking Baños, and more.

🍫 Cacao is native to the Amazon, so if you're a chocolate lover, eat up at places like @republicadelcacao's chocolate lab.

💦 Visit the @cascadaelpailon waterfall.

My Ecuador post sharing where to eat, play, and stay in Quito, Baños, and Cotopaxi is now live (link 🔗 in bio).

#ecuadortravel #blackwomentravel #quitoecuador #bañosecuador #cotopaxi
This month marks my 10th natural hair anniversary! This month marks my 10th natural hair anniversary! 🎉 On September 4, 2015, I officially started my #naturalhairjourney (after 3 years of transitioning from relaxed hair).

​➡️ Swipe for things I've learned about natural hair care through this decade-long journey. Also sharing some additional tips below:

1️⃣ Protective styles ≠ healthy hair. Imma hold your hand when I say this: Protective styles aren't a shortcut to healthy hair. They're a break from styling, not an excuse for neglect. If you aren't taking care of your hair underneath, what are you actually protecting? 🤔

2️⃣ Textured hair is not created equal. What works for someone else might not work for you. Get to know your hair. You can get a consultation from a stylist, or take the @myavanahaircare analysis test.

3️⃣ Healthy habits = healthy hair. If you’re not taking care of yourself inside and out, your hair will tell on you 🗣. Drink your water 💦, move your body💪🏾, manage your stress, take your @blackgirlvitamins (I got a discount code via link in bio). Healthy hair starts with a healthy you.

🥂  Cheers to 10 years of learning to love the hair that naturally grows out of my scalp.

[Collage on first slide from 2015 → 2020 → 2025]
Back in May, I went on @buoyant.travel's inaugural Back in May, I went on @buoyant.travel's inaugural trip to Senegal 🇸🇳 which was my 3rd trip with the Black woman-owned company 🫶🏾

From surfing with a Black-owned surf school 🏄🏾‍♀️ to a wine tasting and pairing at a Black woman-owned restaurant, we had a time 😍

Here are some of my fav 📸 from my phone and @mistermaja's camera. I'm working on a blog post sharing our itinerary, including where we stayed, ate, and played—stay tuned!

Check out @buoyant.travel if you're interested in visiting Senegal, Brazil, Ghana, and more! Also, link 🔗 in bio for a recap of Salvador 🇧🇷 and Ghana 🇬🇭
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