You love your pick don’t you? Of course you do, we all do. My Afro pick is in my bathroom draw ready and waiting for me whenever I need that disrespectfully big hair that proves I am the baddest B , woman in town. Like all hair tools you have to know when it is best to […]
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Since I’ve been natural for 2 years, I’ve never really thought about the history of natural hair. I was simply enjoying my kinky roots since I became natural. But for a while now, I realized that there is a root to all things natural and I have been wondering: how did the natural hair […]
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I viewed this as a huge win but I no longer needed the help of heavy foundations to recreate the look of even skin. But, instead of forgoing makeup altogether, I turned my attention to power foundations as a suitable alternative. Powder foundations are great, especially if you're an oily girl. Instead of covering discoloration, they sort of blur them away.
I have 6 or so foundations in my rotation, but I only owned a couple powders. One was from Bare Minerals and the other from NYX. I was pretty happy with the options I had, that is until I learned that Fenty Beauty finally added a powder foundation into their lineup. I had no choice to buy it, and I'm glad so glad I did because Fenty's Pro Filt'r Powder Foundation is a must-have.
My requirements for a high performing powder foundation is simple, cover my acne scars and even out my skin without looking dry or ashy. Bonus points if my skin still looks like actual skin after application. The reason I purchased Fenty's Soft Matte powder foundation without hesitation is because their liquid foundation is known for creating a perfectly natural look so I knew their powder would not let me down.Let me tell you that I was not disappointed. Pro Filt'r Foundation is my skin's perfect match. Listen, I love Bare Mineral's loose powder foundation. It creates a beautiful finish but loose powder isn't portable which makes it sort of impractical for touch-ups. Fenty's packaging is super-cute and perfectly packaged. Fenty's compact has 2 mirrors which is a genius attention to detail. We all know how compact mirrors tend to get powder residue on them rendering them almost unusable. Fenty solved that problem forever.
If you are a fan of natural-looking makeup, you have to check out Rihanna's Pro Filt'r powder. Rihanna is an advocate for highlighting your natural beauty and it shows. This power is non-cakey, long-wearing, blurs beautifully, and claims to be humidity resistant. If it indeed resists sweat and humidity then I have found my long lost love.
One quick note, if you already own Fenty's liquid foundation and want to try the powder, the numbers aren't an exact match. Keep that in mind when selecting the color for you. Overall, I deem Fenty's Pro Filt'r as Top Tier and many of the Beauty Gurus on YouTube would agree. One word you'll hear repeated in the reviews to describe this powder is "skinlike" and that's exactly how I want my powder to operate.
“Conditioners is bae” Can I say that? Probably not, so let me translate, conditioners are the best things since slice bread for a curly hair, straight hair, any hair that needs moisture, detangling, protein and over all maintenance. The purpose of your conditioner is to alleviate some of the stress put on our strands from […]
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Obviously, I took his advice. And, let me tell you, that chocolate-almond croissant was the highlight of my entire weekend.
That story is meant to illustrate my excitement for a recent discovery. It's a beauty product that, like my chocolate-filled croissant, marries two amazing concepts into one holy grail must-have.
Kiehl's sunscreen formula is pretty impressive, but here I am about to make yet another sunscreen purchase. The reason I'm about to open my wallet for another sunscreen is 'cause this one is unlike any sun protection product I own. Somehow, the geniuses at Biore discover a way to combine essence and sunscreen into one.
I don't know if I've mentioned this but facial essence is probably my favorite type of beauty product. When the 10-Step Korean routine gained popularity, I learned of the existence of essence and never looked back. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that a brand would offer unto us an essence that protects the skin from the sun, yet here we are.
Biore has basically changed the entire game by developing a watery, gel-like essence that hydrates with the consistency of a serum. Some of the hero ingredients in this product include vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract, and glycerin. Your traditional sunscreen feels thick and heavy. Biore's Aqua Rich is light, watery, and hydrating. Because of the water-based formula, you don't have to worry about the dreaded white cast.
Once I learned that this amazing formula has an SPF of 50, I could not pass it up. I'm loving how creative brands have become with their sun protection products. Last year, I couldn't contain my excitement about Super Goop's SPF 50 Glow oil stick. Back then, I thought nothing could top that....I was mistaken. Guys, I'm not overexaggerating about the potential of this product, the reviews I've seen are pretty stellar. Basically, it's been granted holy grail status by those who've tried it.
Biore Aqua Rich could not have come at a better time because winter dry air wants to ruin our lives but we can't let that happen. So let's stay true to our commitment to wear sunscreen every day while enjoying moisturized, dewy skin.
Sounds amazing right?!
Well that depends on who you ask. This isn’t a post that will give you a definite answer that suits everyone, rather the point of looking at these two oils together is so that you can make an educated decision about which of the two are best for you. Or even better than that, can […]
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The answer to that question is a resounding yes! And I'm here to share them with all of you in hopes that you finally treat yourself to this amazing experience.
Not long ago I looked at my hands and noticed that my fingers were all shriveled and wrinkly looking. Yes, I'm a year older but that doesn't necessarily explain why my hands seemed to have aged overnight. The real reason why this was happening is because of the lack of blood flow to my fingers. Unfortunately, cold weather causes the body to have to prioritize which areas of the body receive adequate blood flow.
With increase blood flow, comes increased warmth. Hence why we sweat during workouts. In winter, our body is busy trying to keep our organs warm so it's diverting blood flow inwards leaving our extremities to fend for themselves. This explains the cold fingers, toes, and ears. Cold finger/toes is not really a big deal but when I think about the fact that our skin's surface is also getting reduced blood flow, it makes me pause.
When it comes to optimal health and beauty, blood flow is one of the most precious commodities available. Without it, we die... But with adequate circulation, we experience a myriad of benefits. One such benefit is an enhanced immune system. That's because good circulation allows white blood cells to be transported through the body. Exposing our bodies to extreme heat also stimulates autophagy which is a process in which old and damaged cells are cleaned out in order to regenerate new, younger cells. Perhaps one of the reasons why people don't get as sick in the summer is because our blood circulation is greater in the warmer months...who knows?
But let's talk about what beauty benefits of enhanced blood flow. Blood carries nourishment that feeds our cells. When cells don't get access to enough nutrient-rich blood, they don't do well. In extreme cases, the cells die off. But, for most people, lower blood flow results in dull, dry looking skin. When our scalp doesn't have access to a constant flow of nutrient-rich blood, hair growth slows.
All these reasons are probably why I'm seeing more celebrities treating themselves to trendy infrared saunas. The very first time I tried a sauna, my skin was breaking out badly. After a few sessions, the acne lesions seemed to magically go away. Perhaps the intense sweat sessions helped my body to release toxins that would've been purged through the skin on my face. When I committed to visiting the sauna at my gym a few times a week, my glow was undeniable.
Recently, I stumbled on a video where a guy treated himself to a sauna session a day for 10 days. At the end of his experiment, he enjoyed several wonderful benefits from weight loss & pain reduction to improved skin and better mood. So, of course, I want to try a similar experiment for myself...especially heading into a new year. You know how some people do juice cleanses every year to clear out toxins? I think saunas make a great detox alternative if juice fasting isn't your thing.
If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, consider treating yourself to a series of infrared sauna sessions. I got started by buying a few sessions on Groupon. After my first round, I was hooked and decided to splurge on an at-home unit. If there aren't any spas offering sauna sessions in your neck of the woods, hot yoga might be a great alternative.
Although I don't use my sauna as much as I should, it's been an amazing asset over the years to help with pain. Infrared heat is also a great way to intensify deep conditioning on wash day.
Really looking forward to trying a consistent sauna challenge to see if I can compound the beauty benefits in a short period of time. If you're going to give this a try, be sure to implement the tips I learned from Karrueche's sauna wellness routine.
Alright ya’ll, I see you going in on me in the comment section. You haven’t even read the article yet and all I see is –“this tew much girl”, “Black pepper…whet?” “No way” .. I get it, when I read it I was a bit flabbergasted myself. Cayenne pepper is used extensively in home made […]
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A few years ago I followed some women who used heat training to keep their hair long and watched in awe as they retained every inch of hair they managed to grow. My fascination with their method’s was pretty much based on taboo. The fact that all the information around me said there is no way […]
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For those of you who do not know what being fully raw vegan is, it is simply choosing to eat your food in its fully raw state with no cooking. The lifestyle is plant based, so that means you would eat fruits, vegetables and nuts primarily. The point of being fully raw is that you […]
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It is almost big chop day and you are panicking, are you ready for this? Do you have everything? What will you look like? Maybe you should just forget the whole thing and call your stylist for a relaxer. Wait just one second! Not so fast young lady, you have been back and forth on […]
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Many of you are still transitioning or considering the transition process and we are sure it helps to see what a typical wash day routine would look like before you start your journey. This post will feature a video showing just that. YouTuber Journey to Waistlength has been transitioning for 19 months and while for […]
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Once upon a time, I attended a personal development seminar that successfully created real-life transformations. At the end of the seminar, they encouraged us to sign up for another training program that promised even greater results. To help convince the audience of its effectiveness, they invited past attendees to discuss all the success they achieved as a result of the training.
Instead of signing up for the next seminar, I paid close attention to the testimonies to see if I could glean any powerful insights. This was over 5 years ago. But one goal achievement tip I learned that night has stuck with me ever since.
Their goal achievement system involved working as a group to create an environment of high accountability. Another successful tactic involved working towards reaching specific milestones that would lead to the successful accomplishment of an overall goal.
This idea of striving for individual milestones was a very attractive concept. Going from A to Z may seem like an impossible task but transition from A to B is much more doable.
The method I will use to tackle my goals in the year to come is to break down my goals into tiny, bite-sized milestones that I can easily reach. There are two types of people, those who are motivated by reaching a big goal and those who are motivated by the small wins along the way.
Which type of person are you?
I absolutely need those small, steady wins otherwise I lose all motivation, or I get distracted and move onto something else.
Let's say you want to lose a few extra pounds gained during quarantine. You can choose to set your sights on losing 20 lbs or you can set a goal of losing 1.0 lb. Which of the two options is easier? I, personally, would prefer to set a goal to lose one pound then go from there.
Creating a micro-milestone is a no brainer because you're almost guaranteed to achieve it. Once you have, you'll want to experience the taste of success once again...so you shoot for another pound then another.
Another wonderful benefit of setting micro/milestone goals is that they help you to develop valuable habits. For instance, let's say you set a goal to lose a single pound, and you do it, to repeat that goal you'll have to replicate some of the same behaviors that generated your first win. If you repeat those same behaviors long enough, it becomes a lifestyle. When I wanted to earn an online income, my first goal wasn't "earn six figures" it was "make my first sale." Once that sale was made, I worked to replicate that outcome again and again.
Sometimes we don't even know the path that will take us to long our term goals. But we know exactly what to do to get to the next closest outcome....and that's where we should place our focus. We can't achieve our goals unless we generate a steady stream of motivation to move us forward. Milestones-based will take us there. Reaching one milestone is another way of activating the Domino Effect. It's powerful and will change your life.
Many of us like to throw words around like “Summer Regimen” and “Winter regimen” as if our hair has suddenly morphed into something different other than basic protein with a bit of curly attitude. Even here on BHI if you hit the search bar and type in Winter regimen, you are bound to find one […]
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