Top Hair Color Trends for Natural Hair in 2014

Source: Brittany Sky  If someone asked me to name one thing that can describe a popular trend for natural hair this year, I would have to say “fun , candy- coated hair colors!” From aquamarine blues to bubble gum pinks, us naturals have really been having fun with our God-given hair. This is such a […]

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Nail Rubbing For Hair Growth: The Basics of Balayam Yoga and Why We Are Skeptical

You all are going to think I lost my mind, and if you do, that's OK, because I get that a lot, sometimes. Maybe you won't say I am crazy; maybe you will chastise me for suggesting just any old thing for some hair growth. Well, if you let me choose the route you take, […]

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A Pictorial Guide On What to Do When Strangers Want to Touch Your Hair

  Afrobella.com We tackle this subject at least a couple times per year because to be frank, it is a real problem. Imagine: you’re in the store, and a lady walks up to you and compliments your hair. You say, “Thank you”, and the predictable happens…she reaches for your hair. What do you do? A. […]

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Get Educated: 5 Reasons You Need to Add Protein to Your Hair Regimen This Winter

Believe it or not, our hair is actually made of protein. Protein is essential for every organ in your body and just as essential for healthy hair. Each hair strand consists of keratin, small amounts of water and a binding agent, which holds the keratin and water together. Our hairs are made of a follicle […]

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4 Ways Natural Hair Took Over Mainstream Media In The Year 2014

Tracee Ellis Ross said it best: “2014 was the year I saw my hair on TV.” She would be absolutely right. During the year of 2014, we were able to see natural hair not only represented on Essence, and on natural gurus YouTube channels, but on TV shows, commercials, ads, movies, and even celebrities showing off their own natural […]

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Accepting Your Natural Hair Texture Is The First Step To A Succesful Natural Hair Journey

I was watching youtube like I usually do every night and I came across a video by Ambrosia Malbrough who was talking about texture acceptance. She kind of went over her hair story pretty quickly and made note of the fact that since her big chop and throughout her natural hair journey, over the years […]

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4 Types of Products That Are A Must For Low Porosity Hair

Without a doubt, low porosity hair can be a tricky head of hair to work with, especially when it comes to what products to use and which not to use. Low-porosity natural hair can tend to feel dry and because of it’s nature, can be quite difficult to get moisture into it. Protein can be […]

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5 Things Every Guy Should Know When Dating A Naturalista

No matter how you slice it, us natural girls have our own ways of doing things and we are pretty set in them. This list is for the guy who might be used to a woman with straight hair, maybe a perm or a weave, and who might need a little help navigating that natural […]

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The Supplement Proven Eliminate Eye Wrinkles 16 Weeks (..and it's not collagen).

Wearing protective face masks every day has really caused me to finally focus on the part of my beauty routine that I've been pretty much ignoring.....my eyes.  When the bottom half of your face is covered up, all attention land on our eyes by default.

At my big age, I should have a robust anti-aging routine for my eyes.  But I don't.  Sure, I rub a little facial moisturizer into my eye creases, but that's about it.  Before I invest hundreds into eye creams, I thought I'd take an internal approach instead.

Thankfully, I've stumbled on a supplement proven to improve eye wrinkles in weeks....

I'll give you a hint, it's not collagen.  Sure, collagen is great but there's another wrinkle-fighting powerhouse you should absolutely know about.

Actually, probably are already aware of this supplement but may have forgotten all about it thanks to the collagen craze that's taken over.  I'm not here to bash collagen.  I'm here to remind you that MSM has been clinically proven to reduce facial wrinkles in weeks.  MSM is a sulfur-containing compound found naturally occurring in our bodies.  Supplementing with MSM can provide a wide variety of beauty and health benefits.

Today, we're focusing on the skin health potential of MSM.  

A study was done where participants were divided into groups of 2.  Group 1 consumed three grams of MSM daily for 4 months (16 weeks).  The conclusion of this study proved that taking MSM daily for 16 weeks resulted in a huge reduction in eye wrinkles.  That's pretty exciting news but I was a little concerned with having to take 3 grams of MSM daily.  Most MSM supplements on the market are about 1000 mg (1 gram) per serving.  

Just because the study participants took 3X the recommended dose doesn't mean that you have to take it to that extreme.  Why?  Because a second study took place where those involved consumed 1 gram (1000 milligrams).  Instead of being pitted against a group who took a placebo, they were compared to women who took 3 grams of MSM. The good news is that both groups experienced a reduction in the number and size of their facial wrinkles.  By the way, the wrinkles they specifically measured were crow's feet.  

So basically, if you supplement with at least 1gram of MSM consistently for 16 weeks, you're likely to experience a noticeable difference with eye wrinkles. I suspect that results would improve even more if coupled with a powerful eye serum.

MSM is one of those supplements that benefit the body in multiple ways which may account for why it takes months to see results.  My theory is that certain minerals are distributed throughout the body in order of importance.  Since MSM is a critical component in bone and joint health, it's probably allocated to our internal framework before we experience external (skin) benefits.

Just because the 3 mg/day group showed increased anti-aging benefits doesn't mean that you should start off with taking 3X the recommended amount.  MSM can come with some side effects.  People react to it differently so if you want to incorporate MSM into your routine, start slow and build up. 

My plans include adding a pinch of powdered MSM (and bamboo silica) to my homemade collagen drinks.  Along with that, I'm going to experiment with applying MSM topically as a skin booster.  Years ago, I wrote this article about the infinite number of ways to incorporate MSM into one's beauty routine.

Next on my list of projects is to make this very simple, very effective MSM eye serum to pair with internal supplementation to really keep those eye wrinkles at bay. 

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5 Things You Should Consider Before Coloring Your Natural Hair Blonde

Blondes have more fun….do they really? Not sure about that statement and not just because I’ve never had blonde hair. Actually, I am with the camp that feels blonde hair is overrated. I am also part of the camp that feels black women need to stay clear of this color because it rarely compliments our […]

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Installing Box Braids And Twists On Your TWA Could Be Very Damaging

If you have done the big chop and are now sporting a TWA we are pretty sure some questions have come up for you concerning getting braids or twists for protective styling or just for the style itself. These styles are very possible to achieve but there are some concerns when doing those styles on […]

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