<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dear Little Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Women, Embracing Life's Journey]]></description><link>https://www.dearlittleme.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:21:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dearlittleme.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[My No Bleach Hair Transformation: From Black to Copper Brown Hair ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changing hair color without bleach can be a challenge, especially for afro-textured hair. I recently took on this challenge using a no bleach method that gave me a fresh, bold look while supporting my hair growth journey. This post shares my experience coloring my hair with Cream of Nature C42 Light Golden Blonde, followed by a mix of Adore Hair Colours Spicy Cajun and Paprika. I also detail how I styled my hair afterward with a blowout and straightening, plus what I learned along the way. My...]]></description><link>https://www.dearlittleme.co/post/my-no-bleach-hair-transformation-from-black-to-copper-brown-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8dcb711d0590986fff405a</guid><category><![CDATA[Experiments]]></category><category><![CDATA[My Journey]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:07:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47d3aa_7f86a953d524414d85a5e7f116fafc6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>May Szn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start Here: The Length Retention Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Dear Little Me - a space for every woman who has ever stared at her afro in the mirror and thought, “Why won’t my hair just grow?” If you’ve tried every product, every routine, every YouTube method and still feel stuck, you’re in the right place. This blog isn’t about chasing perfect curls or copying someone else’s wash day. It’s about understanding your own type 4 hair, keeping the length you already grow, and healing the stories you were told about your coils along the way. My...]]></description><link>https://www.dearlittleme.co/post/start-here-the-length-retention-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8adcacfe6fd82d1506aca2</guid><category><![CDATA[The Length Retention Project]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:02:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>May Szn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing My Afro Hair Journey: Experiments in Growth, Love, and Retention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up with Afro hair has been a unique experience filled with challenges, discoveries, and moments of self-love. For many, our hair is often misunderstood or overlooked in mainstream hair care conversations. My journey has been about learning to appreciate the natural texture I was born with, experimenting with different methods to encourage growth, and finding ways to retain length while keeping my hair healthy. This post introduces my website and shares the early steps of my hair...]]></description><link>https://www.dearlittleme.co/post/embracing-my-afro-hair-journey-experiments-in-growth-love-and-retention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c3802bc8e587d43988c22</guid><category><![CDATA[My Journey]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:03:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47d3aa_07be938444ed4ef29fa5802b89fb6e01~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>May Szn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>