Exploring Our DNA With 23andMe

*Photos: Terry Gates   We always felt fortunate to be twins and not just twins but identical twins. Twins are either born dizygotic (fraternal); 2 separate fertilized eggs or monozygotic (identical); 1 fertilized egg divided into 2. There is a very special bond we share and...

How to Make Your Paper Sheet Mask Perform Like a Fancy Hydrogel

Cold, dry weather will be here before we know it.  If you're like me, you're already planning to tackle dry skin with the help of a hydrating sheet mask.  Have you noticed that sheet masks have been evolving lately? It appears that the paper-based masks are being replaced...

10 Ingredients You Should Look For In Your Conditioner

I remember how happy I was to see that there was going to be a new natural hair company launched in Jamaica with all the cool new products I have loved here in the US for the last four years of my hair journey. Nettle and Moss, is a pretty young business but it carries enough...

The Beauty Spoon: Get Every Last Drop Of Your Hair Products

So I was co-washing my hair a few weeks ago with my Aussie Moist Conditioner which was running out. Now when one of my products is running out I will usually leave the bottle upside down for a few hours before using it. This makes it easier to get most of the product out of […] The...

Three Ways to Walk for Flatter Abs

In an ideal world, I'd be able to get to the gym 3-4 times a week.  But sometimes my schedule doesn't permit. Whether we work out regularly or never make it to the gym, there is on exercise that all of us do every day.  And that is walking. You may not think of walking...

Is Sodium Hydroxide In Your Hair Products Anything To Worry About?

If you are a chemist then sodium hydroxide is affectionately known as NaOH in common conversation. But for me it is just one of the main ingredients found in  hair relaxers and the last time I checked we broke up back in 2008 and sadly the relaxer is no longer a part of my life....

Back To Basics – How To Make A DIY Length Check T-Shirt

Tracking your progress while you grow your hair is pretty obvious to most of us but you would be surprised at how often people think that just glancing in the mirror to see their current length is enough and they will remember where they were for the next time. If you are like the...

The Staggered Protective Styling Regimen – Grow Your Hair Long The Easy Way

Over the last few weeks we have posted quite a few articles on protective styling techniques complete with tips on how you can use them to retain maximum length in your journey to long hair. I have a confession to make. I rarely retain length myself when I don't protective style....