Long Healthy Natural Hair Pyramid – A Regimen At A Glance

You can’t create a one size fits all approach to a natural hair regimen, even amongst natural hair gurus, their specific journeys and methods responsible for their successes are very divergent,  sometimes even downright contradictory. Rather than going down the route of an example natural hair regimen as I did before, I thought a visual of what constitutes a […]

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Long Healthy Relaxed Hair Pyramid – A Regimen At A Glance

Just like diets, it’s difficult if not impossible to create a one size fits all approach to relaxed hair care. Even with tools and example regimens already on the website the endless questions I was still getting told me that the subject hadn’t been covered well enough. Better is this pyramid below that shows at a glance […]

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Why You Should Include Scalp Massages In Your Regimen

Everyone wants to increase their hair growth and hair health.. And many will spend a lot of money for products that claim they can.. when.. the answer to these problems is to follow simple biological principles. The blood is our bodies source of energy. It is what brings oxygen and nutrients to every organ and […]

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The Ultimate Secret To Long Natural Hair Is . . .

So I just had to share this video by youtube loc guru and funny girl Chescalocs. Sit back and have a laugh while you discover the one product that really works for hair growth.

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How To Wear A Short Wig or Weave When You Have Long Hair

Long hair is overrated. It’s nice to have it but it’s also a great deal of work to maintain, particularly long natural hair. Look at Mwedzi with her mid back length 4b hair. Her epic 4 hour detangling sessions are enough to make even the most patient of us reach for either a pair of scissors or […]

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[trending.] The Crossbody Mini Bag

Several months ago, I sent a direct message to a friend on Instagram expressing my desire for a designer fanny pack.  She encouraged me to treat myself to one if that was what I wanted.  I then informed her of the hesitations that stopped me from moving forward.

I grew up in the 80's when the fanny pack made its first appearance.  Back then, they were loud, ugly and were the accessory of choice for overweight tourists.  There was nothing fashionable or desirable about them.  But times have changed and fanny packs/belt bags are making a comeback in a major way.

  Several luxury designers have released belt bags that are the modern, trendy version of the fanny pack.  I'm interested but still hesitant. One concern I have is that they're meant to be worn around the waist.  My body often fluctuates and when I gain weight, it often settles on my midsection.  The worst thing one can do is wear a fanny pack or belt bag with a bloated tummy.  That's a huge no-no cause it'll draw too much attention to a problem area.

I thought I would have to give up on my dream of rocking a cute trendy bag this summer until I came across the perfect alternative.
Once I finally accepted the idea that a bag wrapped around my waist wouldn't probably be all that flattering on me, I kept my eyes peeled for an alternative.  It wasn't long until stumbled on the perfect summer bag.

Instead of strapping a small bag across my tummy pooch, I can rock a crossbody mini.  We all probably have a crossbody hanging in the closet, but it's time to sport the modern version. The updated way to wear a crossbody is so that the bag rests somewhere near or above the waistline (instead of below the hip).  This brings your bag closer to eye level making it more of a part of your overall look versus appearing as an afterthought.

Nothing screams "carefree" like a perfectly positioned bag that allows you to enjoy farmer's markets, festivals, outdoor cafes or a day of shopping with both hands completely available to explore the world around you.   To recreate this look, you'll have to get a little creative.  These shorter length crossbody bags aren't mainstream yet so you have to keep your eyes peeled.  The easiest way to partake in this trend is to use an adjustable length strap so you can dictate where the bag sits.  Keep in mind that smaller the pouch, the more you can play around with finding the perfect positioning on the body.   Crossbody bags with a chain strap are ideal because you can shorten the length and sport as a belt bag or you can wear it as a traditional crossbody.  More bang for your buck.

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Simone Reminds Us to Step Our Lash Game Up.

In a perfect world, I'd execute a multistep beauty routine every night to ensure that I wake up flawless every morning.  Most days, I do the bare minimum required to keep my face from breaking out.  But this strategy is passive in nature and doesn't create new results.  I need to remember to include steps that not only maintain but also add value.

Thankfully, I was given a timely reminder that cleansing and moisturizing isn't enough.  And if I were to include one additional step, I could be enjoying the lashes of my dreams.
One of our favorite beauty inspiration here on the blog is Simone, aka, Cocoaflowerr.  She's what I'd classify as a natural beauty who appreciates the power of a solid self-care routine.  We've talked about her skin, body care and flat tummy regimen in the past.

Recently, she passed on a little tip that we all can benefit from.  In the caption of a recent Instagram post, Simone informs us that she uses castor oil at night and Glossier's new Lash Slick mascara during the day.  I'm sure most, if not all of us have heard that applying a little castor oil on the lashes at night could mean beautiful lashes in the near future.  Simone's signature look is the no-makeup natural face.  Nothing pulls that look together better than lengthy lashes and a full brow.  And castor oil can help take us there.

Simone didn't go into much detail about how long it took for her lashes to reach new lengths. My guess is that it didn't take too long.  Our lashes typically have a short lifespan, but with a little help from castor oil, we can help keep our lashes a little longer.  All we have to do is procure a few empty mascara tubes or liquid eyeliner applicators and we're in business.

When I first saw Simone's results, I was a bit skeptical about whether her lashes were indeed longer than before.  But after scrolling back a few months, I realized that the difference was undeniable.

Simone's Natural Lashes from December 2017

Her new set of extra long wispy lashes were just the inspiration I needed to add castor oil to my nightly routine.  I've seen some impressive result from people who've applied commercial lash lengthening products religiously.  While some of them can produce decent results, they can be a bit pricey.  Most of us already have some castor oil at our disposal. All we have to do is be a little diligent in adding it as an extra step to our nightly routine.  It probably only takes a second but the results could be very worth it.

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