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Foundation Drops | A Dream Come True if You're #TeamNoMakeup

When I began my skin care journey, I've set one clear goal.  To have skin so flawless that foundation wouldn't be necessary.  I want skin that looks just as good bare as when it's camouflaged with high-end foundation. Every day, I get one step closer.  I'm still...

7 Benefits of Coconut Milk for Natural Hair with Alikay Naturals

Creamy coconut milk in shampoo form! I'm sure you've gotten the memo by now that Melted Coconut Oil Season is upon us. If your coconut oil hasn't completely liquefied by now, it will at least soften substantially in the coming weeks. Coconut oil lovers, get ready - it's...

Model Grace Mahary Reminds Us How To Get That Summer Skin Glow

@gracemahary The warmer it gets the more I start thinking about the full manifestation of summer.  I've already begun rummaging through my drawers in search of summer gear.  The only thing going through my mind is how I can nurture a head to toe glow.  On...

Controversy At Shea Moisture’s New Ad. What Do Y’all Think?

Yesterday Shea Moisture released the first of an ad series to promote their products and to say black women were outraged, might be the understatement of the year. Before I go any further, watch the ad for yourself: I was honestly truly disappointed with the ad because last week...

Shea Moisture's Pepsi-esque Ad Move - How Did it Even Happen?

Back when it was all love - 3 months after seeing MahoganyCurls (again), and meeting #goalsAF Massy Arias, Shea Moisture would go on to announce their partnership with Bain Capital. Yes, I used to work for NuMe (hangs head in shame) After yesterday's social media fallout...

Shea Moisture - We Not Finna Do This.

Dear Shea Moisture, As a blogger, writer, influencer, consumer, and most importantly Black woman - I need to let you know something, straight up. We ain't finna do this. Nope. Image: Shea Moisture Not today, Shea Moisture. Not tomorrow, either. In fact, you can pretty...

Damage-Free Temporary Color on Natural Hair with Biotera Sheer Iluminator Tinted Moisture Treatment

Biotera Sheer Illuminator is the perfect gentle color tint for natural hair. I'm no stranger to color. Back in the day, before I knew anything about developers, pH balancing, or even the structure of hair itself - I was all up in Target and Sally's buying boxes of dye...

How I came to believe that I could earn a $10,000 a month

Many years ago, I had a conversation with my brother in which I asked him to imagine what it would feel like to earn $10,000 a month.  I could see the expression on his face change as he tried to imagine the scenario.  He struggled mightily.  After a few moments of...

The Truth About Caring For 4C Natural Hair And Achieving Your Hair Goals

Contents What is 4C hair 4C hair wash day Protective styling Choosing products As I get older one of the things that hold true in my life is that there are no shortcuts when you want to be successful at any goal you might have. In my own hair journey, and I am sure in […] The post...

This Simple At-Home Treatment Will Remove Your Stretch Marks & Body Scars

The other day I was watching one of my favorite reality shows.  There was a scene where two of the main characters enjoyed a day of beauty treatments.  Instead of enjoying a leisurely massage, they opted for a more aggressive option. While laying face down, the two women...

Style Edit // Summer Festival Lookbook

Coachella is currently in progress which means the start of spring/summer outdoor season.  I figured now would be a great time to collect some style inspiration for festival outfits ideas. I adore this black crochet top.  It's stylish, sexy and effortless.  It also...

This Braid & Curl with Eden BodyWorks Citrus Fusion is All You Need for #Summer17

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Using The Power of Your Mind to Create the Perfect Ending for you Life.

One thing I hate more than anything is a movie ending that's completely different from what I expected. I loathe movies that end in a manner contrary to what I wanted to see. It doesn't matter if the movie was one of the most cleverly directed features ever if the ending is not...

How To Eliminate Distressed Dry And Brittle Hair For Good

Contents Deep Conditioning The LOC Method A Midweek Moisture Regimen Trimming your hair The truth about afro textured hair and dryness is that you will never find one without the other. I know that sounds gloomy but that is the reality of the structure of our hair strand. Every strand...

3 Ways I'll Incorporate Activated Charcoal into my Daily Beauty Routine

I've been aware of the many benefits of activated charcoal for years.  But I experiment with lots of products so I put charcoal on the backburner.  Today, I happened to stumble of Biore's Deep Pore Charcoal cleanser.  I wanted to try it so bad. But instead pulling...