13 Little Known But Effective Hair Product Gems in the Natural Hair Community

I suppose there is hardly anyone who’s oblivious to the heavyweights in the natural hair care industry. Tropical Isle Castor Oil, Aphogee Hair Reconstructor, and EcoStyler are all household names, but there are some products that have been operating under the radar. Today we put...

Could Copper Water be your next hair, skin and nail supplement?

The other day, I was perusing through Amazon in search of some cute copper mugs to enjoy one of my favorite new beverage, the Moscow mule.  Little did I know that I would come across an ancient Indian method that would help me create my own health & beauty water at home. Prior...

5 Beauty Items that I Now Keep In My Fridge

A couple of weeks ago, my ancient AC unit finally gave up.  The worst thing that could happen was being without AC in the middle of July.  Part of me contemplated enduring a hot summer without the modern necessity of cool air, but then I thought of how the sweltering...

Now Serving: Super Moisturized Curls with HairVeda [Review]

Don't let dry curls get you down this summer! This review has been a looooong time coming. HairVeda is one of those brands that's been on my radar since like 2013, but I never got the chance to get my hands on. 2017 is straight up blessings on blessings on blessings - because...

Brazilian Beauty Secrets || Can Adding Vitamin A to Your Shampoo Boost Your Hair Growth?

The other day I picked up a bottle of vitamin D capsules at a local grocery super store.  For a couple of years, I've talked about the benefits of ensuring that we have enough vitamin D in our diet.  Because of our melanin, most of us might actually be vitamin D deficient....

Monday Motivation \\ How to Inspire Yourself Every Day when You First Wake Up

Over the weekend, I checked out some house/apartment tour videos on Youtube.  One video, in particular, featured a loft style apartment with a modern aesthetic and killer views.  I loved the minimalist decor and monochromatic design.   Everything about his apartment...

Straightening Your Natural Hair a Sign of Insecurity?

Content: Some Of Us Weren’t Ready Impatient Or Incompetent Stylists We Want The Best Of Both Worlds Final Thoughts So straightening hair is a sign of insecurity which indicates that you hate yourself? Well according to some in the natural hair community that is the diagnosis for...

Let's Discuss Your Plan for Flexible Passive Income

I'd like to bring up a topic that has been an interest of mine for many years.  Early on in my financial journey, I stumbled on an audio book that forever changed my viewpoint on the most effective way to earn money.  That book was called Multiple Streams of Income by...

Stylist Feature – K_TheStylist

Introduce yourself and which salon if any you work at… My name is Kahdija (K_TheStylist) IG. I have been a professional cosmetologist for 15 years. I currently work at M’Bellish Hair Studios in Chicago IL. I am a life time learner in this business and I am always looking for new...

[MUST TRY] Your DIY Post Shower Hair Oil for Sleek, Shiny Moisturized Hair

I've been known to randomly poke around Amazon in search of unknown beauty products that could potentially change my life.  This morning, I stumbled on a wonderful little gem and I couldn't be any happier. The actual product itself is manufactured by a well known Japanese...

Palmer's May Have Created the Perfect Summer Glowing Skin Product

Years ago, I met a gorgeous flight attendant who let me in on the secret to her glowing skin.  During our convo, she made certain that I was aware of oil gel.  Unlike lotions, oil gels have the ability to hydrate and nourish the skin for long periods of time.  Plus,...

Want Hip Length Hair? Learn The Hair Length Retention Secret From The Women Of Chad

Contents: Length Retention Secret? Ingredients For Chebé Traditional Chebé Recipe Their Process A Substitute Maybe? What Are The Key Principles Of Their Phenomenal Length Retention? The Takeaway Final Considerations Here we always stress the importance of ensuring health if...

First Impressions // Did a water softener make a difference to my hair + skin?

A few weeks ago, I allowed my mind to wander in the shower as I typically do.  Out of no where, I said in an audible voice "I need a whole house water softener."  A water softener is something I've wanted for many years.  Hard water has been the bane of my existence...

Let's Discuss the Waist Length Hair Retention Secrets of the Women of Chad

One of the most important aspects of a successful hair journey is our ability to retain length.  Even if you aren't trying to have hip length hair, retention serves as an indicator of how solid our hair routines are.  If we're constantly loosing length, there's a problem...

4 Ways That Summer is Ruining Your Beauty (and how to stop it).

Summer is in full swing.  I'm sure we're all enjoying the longer days and the warm sunshine.  While you're enjoying fun filled days outdoors, I want to you keep a little something in mind.  Summer, may be one of the most damaging seasons when it comes to our beauty...

Unbreakeable Hair? The Protein Treatment That Beats Pure Protein

Contents: Errr…What? The Streets Are Talking How Does It Work? The Process Comparison To Similar Protein Treatments Recommendations Conclusion It has been scientifically proven that hair is made of protein. It is responsible for the structure, density, texture and curl pattern. That’s...

Self Care with Soultanicals Day 7: Reflections & Redirections

Do you see the SunKissed GLOW on that leg?! Photo Credit: Samuel If there's nothing else I learned from 7 Days of Self Care with Soultanicals, it's that you never know what you need until you need it. Spending 7 days exercising self-care has been nothing short of powerful. I...