Review: Working Out with tgin's NEW Curl Bomb Styling Gel + Smooth & Hold Edge Control [GIVEAWAY INSIDE!]

This family of products right here....chhhhhh No kidding, this review has been like 3 years in the making. That's about how long I've been waiting for tgin to drop a styling gel. Yes, Twist & Define Cream will always hold a special place in my heart. But we all know...

3 Reasons Why You Should Trim Before Summer

A couple years ago I instituted the micro trimming process into my hair journey.  Basically, I trim minuscule amounts of hair on a monthly or every other month basis.  One positive benefit I've enjoyed from implementing this method is thicker ends overall.  Micro...

Clay vs. Mud. Have You Been Using The Wrong Mask This Entire Time?

Two weekends ago, I attended the Makeup Show.  This is always one of my favorite events because that's when I stock up on my holy grail beauty item.  Once I scratch that off my list, I take time to fully enjoy the entire experience. This year, one booth in particular,...

Albert Einstein's Visualization Process Gave Me Crazy Powerful Results.

Since it's Monday,  I wanted to kick off another week of experimentation.  To ensure that I have a powerful week, I decided to continue my practice of visualization.  But instead of doing it in a haphazard way, I wanted to create a definite process. My mind isn't...

Eating For Your Hair Health – How To Feed Your Hair For Maximum Growth

Contents Water Protein Foods Fruits And Vegetables Grains And Nuts Dairy If you are on a hair growth journey then you have probably heard that hair growth is a scientific process and is directly related to the food you eat and your lifestyle. If you periodically watch youtube videos...

Mom Creates Billboard To Help Her Daughter Embrace Her Afro Textured Hair

If you are a mom of a little girl with afro textured hair then you know how important it is to ensure that she knows how beautiful she is and how beautiful her hair is. Recently one mom, Lekia Lee, was recognized for going the extra mile for her daughter by when she rented a […] The...

Clarisonic has entered the Anti-Aging Game with this Product Penetrating Facial Massager

I'm huge fan of facial devices.  Currently, I have quite an extensive collection of various types of facial tools.  But....like...can we ever own enough? I thought I was good until I learned that Clarisonic has thrown its hat into the ring.  In 217, they launched...

Essential Beauty Items that Should Be in Your Car

It's officially spring.  I love bringing in the new season by removing clutter, writing down new goals and such.  One idea that popped into my head is putting together a little kit of essentials to keep in my car. It's gonna get really hot in my state really soon,...

How to Ensure You'll Actually Do What You Say You'll Do.

An interesting thing happened over the weekend.  At the start of the year, I established the intention to "live a lifestyle that creates a desirable weight."   Ideally, I wanted to maintain a decent weight without having to work too hard for it.  The easier it was...

The Only Protective Style Guide You Will Need For Your Hair Journey

Contents Best Practices Twists Braids Locs Weaves and Wigs Crochet If you are on a hair growth journey one of the most consistent themes you will hear is that you must do protective styles in order to see real growth success with your hair. These days most of us understand this concept...

Struggling to lose Weight? You're Probably Missing the Obvious Culprit.

A friend and I were having a conversation the other day about our plans to slim down by summer.  Both of us started off strong and experienced decent weight loss thanks to our newly formed habits. But now, we've hit a slight plateau. I'm sure that a lot of that is related...

An Open Letter Apology to Sulfates

There's a perfectly good reason to add shampoo to your regimen.  Dear Sulfates, Over the years, you've been given a bad rep. What started out as us just wanting to do right by our natural hair, has morphed into this anti-sulfate campaign that's got the facts all twisted...

Acne Scars | The One Instance Where Your Melanin Is Working Against You

A short while ago, I watched a video of a young lady enjoying an Oxygen Facial.  Once all the steps in the process were complete, the esthetician grabbed the sunscreen.  This is a pretty normal way to end every facial. But it was what the woman said during application...

The Process of Redefining Yourself As Who You Want to Be

Sometimes, when I'm having a conversation with someone, they'll describe themselves as having certain characteristics. In my mind I'm thinking, "you say that about yourself but your actions don't reflect it." This weekend, I realize that I've been doing the same thing.  After...

Must See // This Obagi Facial is the Greatest of All Time.

You may remember Brittney Hampton from a previous article on the topic of her favorite detox tonic.  Brittney is one of my faves to follow on social media because she's pretty transparent about her beauty routine. The other day, I received a message from a homie on Instagram...

Got Acne? Follow This Simple Advice Straight from a Professional Dermatologist

I still shudder when I reflect back on the days when I constantly suffered from breakouts.  It was years of sheer agony.  There was a lot of trial and error before finally making progress.  One thing I wish I would have done differently was visit a dermatologist for...

Forget Lotions. Body Oils Are What Your Skin Is Craving

A few years back, I was introduced to baby oil gel by a stewardess with amazing skin.  Since then, I've been hooked.  Every winter, I stock up on a couple bottles.  But as it gets warmer, I realize that I may need to switch up. What I needed was a lighter version...

Style Obsession // The Pleated Skirt

Last fall I visited New York for a few days.  Whenever I travel to a major city, one thing I always do is keep an eye out for any emerging style trends that haven't yet reached the mainstream.  Sometimes I come back unsuccessful, but this visit was quite different. Upon...