Sheilo Hair Products – Hydrate Line Review

I adore conditioner. After my hubby and daughter, the thought of a new conditioner is the only other thing that gets me jumping excited. So when I was asked to review the HYDRATE hair product line of Shielo.com it was more of a treat than a chore. My samples arrived and I promptly...

Japanese Cotton Squares have Revolutionized My Beauty Routine

Many years ago, I came across the concept of lotion masking while researching Japanese beauty secrets on Youtube. This was well before the sheet mask craze. The technique was pioneered by beauty expert Chizu Saeki, author of The Japanese Skin Care Revolution. Th technique is simple,...

Top 10 Controversial Hair Stories Of 2017

It’s that time of year when we like to take stock of all that has happened in the last 12 months. Even though individually we tend to prefer lighter topics with the classic happy ending, as a group there’s something about a controversy generally that attracts us the most. It’s...

Air Drying Relaxed African American Hair

One look at any hair care forum and you will find loads of ladies who are perplexed or frustrated by air drying.  This is unfortunate as air drying is one of Tressbuzz’s top methods to retain length.  I will even go so far as to say that I have rarely seen a relaxed sister...

My Doctor asked for my Aging Secrets. Here they are!

Yesterday, I visited the doctor for a first time in a while. This was just a routine wellness checkup. This year I turned 40 and I realize that I have to take precautions to protect my body against age-related diseases. After completing my intake form and first-time visitor...

Heat Training Hair: A Balanced View

Since featuring Brittany, an avid heat training enthusiast, on the website a few weeks ago, I have had few emails and comments suggesting that I give a more balanced view on the subject so here it is! So what is heat training? From my research online, I have found two definitions...

How I'll Utilize My Planner to Crush My Goals in 2018!

We're in the final stretch of 2017.  Have you accepted any invites to any end of year vision board parties yet?  One of my friends mentioned hosting one this year and, unlike times past, I noticed a little internal hesitancy.  Don't get me wrong, vision board parties...

#ByePores// My DIY at Home Cryofacial Hack is nothing short of Genius.

Not long ago I had the pleasure of experience cryotherapy for the first time.  After the lady at the cryo center explained all the details of the treatment, she asked if I had any questions.  "Yes.....uh, do you do cryofacials also?"  Sadly, they didn't...

Be Prepared To Do SOMETHING To Your Hair Every Day!

I had a conversation recently with a good friend. She has had natural hair for the same amount of time that I have but she is part of the ‘stuck at shoulder length’ brigade. We were just chatting generally when the subject drifted to hair (as it usually does) and she mentioned wanting...

12 Holiday Hairstyles For Type 4 Hair

Usually, when we think of the holidays most of us are ready to whip out the latent fashionista in us by getting snatched and slaying the hair game. Unless you’re into that Christmas life, I doubt that the above is what crosses your mind when you think holiday hair.   Well if...

Back To Basics – Detangling Technique

Are you being too rough with your hair? I get this question a lot: ‘I have been natural for a few years now and no matter what I do protective styles etc, my hair just doesn’t go past shoulder length. What can I do to retain my length?’ Lets get back to basics for a […] The post...

What I learned from Friend Zoning all of my Suitors.

I don't write a ton on the topic of relationships because of my limited dating experience.  Although my dating life was short-lived, it was very intentional.  Looking back, I think there was value in my dating methodology. The reason I'm writing about this out now is...

Is Mineral Oil Really All That Bad?

Does mineral oil really deserve it’s ‘evil to black hair’ image? So what’s the deal with this oil anyway and why does it deserve our cold shoulder? Mineral oil or liquid petroleum is a liquid by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline and other petroleum based...