7 Ways to Get Past a Natural Hair Growth Plateau

@SIMPLYBIANCAALEXA  by Kanisha of BlackNaps.org Have you ever experienced a hair growth plateau? It’s when your hair can’t seem to grow past a certain length: be it neck length, arm pit length, bra strap length etc. This is probably due to some practices (or lack thereof)...

At Home with Nikisha: Chai Coconut Ice Cream (Vegan)

I got myself an ice cream maker! It’s really easy to use and you can use any ice cream recipe with it. I love that I’m able to explore different flavors and have the option to make healthy vegan recipes. It’s also been fun making ice cream with my son Jaden. He’s learning that healthy...

Insta lately.

Hey!  Glad to see you here again.  Just wanted to let you know that you can also find me on Instagram.   See you there! @Lifeasnadege from Relaxed Hair Health http://ift.tt/1MXKx...

Are You Protective Styling or Defective Styling?

Guest Post by Amanda @ NaturalHairCareNews Admittedly, protective styling is a great way to protect your hair from damage. There are box braids, kinky twists, mini twists, mini plaits, wigs, weaves, buns and many more protective styles out there that us naturals love to wear....

Nightly Exfoliation | How to wake up looking like you had a facial.

You guys know that I love the topic of exfoliation. We've discussed it time and time again. We've even been inspired by celebrities who attribute regular exfoliation as the key to their glowing, youthful skin.  I thought we've learned all their is to know, until I was given...

The Quickie How To: Easy Sleek Low Puff/Bun On Short Hair

How do I get my short 4C hair into a sleek bun/low puff? this is one of the most frequently asked questions, it's pretty simple really Eco Styler Gel, a Soft/waves brush and a head wrap. Eco Styler is still my go to hair gel after all these years of being natural though it...

The Pre Poo: Importance of Pre Shampoo Oil Treatments

Pre Poo [pre shampoo/pre cleanse] is one of those natural hair girl things we all do and probably don't really understand why we are doing it [definitely the case for me for quite some time]. I've started to pre poo my hair religiously before every wash and I'm seeing the benefits...

Hair Botox (at home) part II- Success!!!

Majestic Hair Botox | LV Cles I'm excited to share the second installment of my feedback on the at home Hair Botox treatment.  If you recall, the first go around didn't go so well.  Unfortunately, the Hair Botox formula I purchased contained formaldehyde and I...

This is Why Your Natural Hair is Breaking...

glam idol, Chantel by  Sabrina Perkins Damaged tresses, brittle hair, split ends, and dry strands are all discouraging aspects of coily, wavy, and curly hair. Combating dry hair and breakage is about being knowledgeable and patient. It is about listening to your hair...

Remedies for Natural Hair Loss and Thinning

 by Sabrina via GlobalCoutureblog.net First off, any woman who feels this is not the post for them needs to rethink her situation. While it is true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women. Yes, we can...

My anti-aging tools that I've never told you about.

Besides hair products a good amount of my disposable income goes towards facial beauty tools and anti-aging contraptions.  My is collection small but growing.  Ideally, I'd love to invest in expensive machines like one that does at home oxygen facials.  But for now...

Facial Care Routine for Psoriasis and Troubled Skin

Psoriasis is no new topic for the blog, I've written about it a few times -- especially scalp psoriasis. But what I don't do too often is talk about skincare and psoriasis, because it's a little trickier to manage and so temperamental. So when I find products that work, I must...

Motivation Monday | Dreaming Big vs. Doing Big

I just happen upon this wonderful comic that I had to share with you.  It details the wonderful lesson of being a producer vs. consumer while reminding us of the rewards of being diligent and consistent with our actions. Take a look. Never forget the power of action....

Knitwear Designer: Aisling Camps (PT 1)

Photos: Donald Michael Chambers Model: Alana Nipper Makeup: Nina Alcantara     “So the collection started from there with colors and then I started experimenting with soft shapes and forms. Layers of gauzy knits over tighter ones, subtle cutouts and playing with garments...