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New Guide: Beading Basics

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Bead Materials 101
Glass, wood, metal, clay — compare durability, weight, safety, and best uses for different hair types.
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Secure Threading
Learn knot types, tension tricks, and attachment methods that stay put without damaging strands.
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Clean & Care
Safe cleaning routines for beads and hair — plus how to spot wear, tarnish, or breakage early.
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Color & Pattern Pairing
Design principles for matching beads to skin tone, outfit, and occasion — no fashion degree required.
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Kid-Safe Beading
Non-toxic picks, snug-fit tips, and age-appropriate styles — plus school-compliant options.
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Bead & Bloom began in 2020 as a personal blog documenting our journey to find safe, beautiful, and culturally respectful hair beads. Today, we’re a community-driven resource focused on education, inclusivity, and craftsmanship — not commerce. Every guide is tested, every tip reviewed by stylists and dermatologists, and every photo styled on real hair.

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