It’s Perfectly Fine To Fail Occasionally In Your Natural Hair Journey

A wise woman once said “Its my party and I can cry if I want to” and a famous black guy once said “It’s my prerogative” over and over again in one of his songs and a Rasta man once said “Baby don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright”. While none […]

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The Recipe for How to Smell Your Best This Summer.

The countdown to summer has begun.  It's time to place our focus on beauty routines that compliment the upcoming season.  In order to thrive this summer, we must be brilliant at the basics.  The first thing that comes to mind when I think of summer is hot weather....which means sweating.

I'm fearful of sweating because I'm concerned about offensive body odor.  Because I work from home, I rarely wear deodorant.  When I do wear underarm protection, it's usually a natural brand.  Natural deodorants are cool, but honestly, they don't do a great job of preventing sweat.   Instead of trying to eliminate sweat, I prefer to take an alternative approach that consists of eliminating odor altogether. This summer, I'm implementing some tried and true solutions that address body odor at the source.
You guys may have heard me say this before but my motto for summer is always "sweat before you sweat."  Sweat is the primary way that our body uses to eliminate toxins.  But a lot of us haven't experienced a good sweat in months!  Suddenly, summer arrives and we're sweating almost daily.  Have you ever experienced your water being cut off, then once it's back on, you turn on the faucet and brown water comes out.  I theorize that the same thing happens with our pores.  A lot of people break out at the start of summer because the body might be releasing backed up toxins.

After you let the facet run for a little bit, the water starts to run clear again.  My husband sweats a lot. If he engages in a brisk walk or does yard work outside, his sweat glands go crazy.  But he doesn't have any body odor.  My theory is that it has to do with the frequency of which he sweats.   I don't like to sweat.  Whenever I engage in a strenuous activity, I try to scale back quickly to avoid sweating.  I can go months without experiencing a good sweat.  This is a huge mistake because when I actually do sweat, the smell is unpleasant.

 One day, I was introduced to the wonderful world of infrared saunas.  I become obsessed saunas because I could sweat heavily without having to engage in strenuous activity.  Saunas soon became my primary tool in implementing my "sweat detox" strategy.

And it worked beautifully.  The more I engaged in heavy sweating, the weaker my natural scent became.

But I didn't always have time or access to saunas.  So I had to develop another strategy.  All it took was a dropper full of chlorophyll in my water bottle to trigger the internal cleansing process.  I've talked about chlorophyll at length.  Basically, it's a compound that's abundant in plants.  Chlorophyll is what gives plants their rich green color.  When we incorporate chlorophyll in our diets, we can experience any (or all) of these possible benefits.

• Neutralized Body Odor
• Improvement in Acne
• Stimulated Digestion
•  Cancer Fighting Properties.
• Enhanced Metabolism
• Increased Energy (possibly due to higher oxygen levels in the blood?)

I normally go for liquid chlorophyll but I just found out they also sell chlorophyll gel caps which is perfect!  I'm grabbing a bottle to take with me when I'm on vacation.  Have you thought about trying out the keto diet to trim down for summer? You better have plenty of chlorophyll handy because bad breath is an unwanted side effect of using rapid fat burning.

Overall, my winning strategy will include regular chlorophyll consumption, a sauna regimen, and my newly discovered practice of sanitizing my underarms with an acid toner.  Oh, one last thing.....I'll be drinking copious amounts of lemon water to also help promote internal cleansing.   Think of all the wonderful benefits of starting a regimen like this.  Our fragrances will smell more captivating and we'll feel more confident knowing that we aren't giving off any unpleasant orders.   What can be better than that?

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How To Blow Dry Natural Hair Using The Tension Method

Hello Shrinkage? I have a message for you, she told me… to tell you… that shes’ just not that into you! ha! Ok all jokes aside if you want an alternative to ‘regular’ blow-drying, meaning using a comb attachment, a brush or direct high heat blow drying then tension blow-drying might be your guy. Tension […]

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Defining Curls With A Denman Brush – 4b 4c Natural Hair

Jenelle aka BlakIzbeautyful on YouTube has been sporting the cutest tapered cut on her natural hair lately and in this video she demonstrates how she does her wash and go. Wash and go’s are a special kind of hair style for a number of reasons. But one major reason is you never really wash and then go […]

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Summer Ready // Peel Pads are "the Truth" for Glowing Skin.

The warmer it gets, the more I think about how to prep my skin for summer.  During colder months, I'm obsessed with how to keep skin moisturized.  But, as summer approaches, my mind is filled with ways to keep my pores happy.  Unhappy pores are a recipe for congestion and breakouts.

Over the years I've realized that, if my pores are happy, my skin will stay in its lane.  Just as I was contemplating how to prep my skin for summer, I came across the perfect solution that will have my skin flawless by summer.
Danielle Prescod, Style Director for BET, recently let us in on a little secret that helped transformed her skin.  Via an IG story, Danielle bragged about how pleased she was with her skin lately.  What made her so happy? The fact that she didn't need the help of foundation to cover up any blemishes on her skin.  That's because she implemented a new daily routine that changed everything.

Her skin transformation was so obvious that some of her followers messaged her asking for details on what was working.  Danielle happily shared a snapshot of the product that saved her skin.  Dr. Dennis Gross' Alpha Beta peel pads were the new holy grail in her skin routine.  Danielle boasted about how smooth her skin feels and how the peels CHANGED her skin in a mere 10 days.

For those who aren't familiar with this 2 step peel system.  The product consists of pads soaked in gentle exfoliating acids.  Technically, the pads are marketed as an anti-aging product designed to attack dull skin and fine lines.  And, since it's an acid-based product, we also experience refined skin, smoother texture, and (yes) happier pores.

The reviews on Sephora support Danielle's claim that these pads are life-changing.  I actually have these peel pads and used them sparingly because they're pricey product and I wanted to savor them.  Turns out that I was doing it all wrong!  Based on the reviews, those who use it consistently were rewarded handsomely with the most wonderful outcome.

"I was never interested in trying this product because it seemed way too expensive and didn't seem worth the money. I recently received a week's worth of daily peels for free and after using it for seven days straight all I can say is WOW. After the very first use, I immediately noticed that my skin looked brighter and healthier. After a week I noticed that I had reduced texture and my pores looked smaller. Amazing! This is now a must-have for me and I think everyone needs to give it a try too."

Since this isn't a wash-off product, a lot of reviewers recommend that you use it at night to allow the acids time to work while you sleep.  Be sure to wear sunscreen during the day to protect your freshly exfoliated skin.  These peel pads are not cheap!  The price is similar to getting a quality facial.  To make your investment stretch, you can do a 7-day or 14-day peel. Then, your skin needs a refresher, start another 7-day cycle.

If you're a little skittish of the price, you can grab their 5-day starter pack to see if your skin loves it.   Or you can try some of the other peels on the market with a little lower price tag like Bliss' glycolic resurfacing pads (loved by @cocoaflowerr). 

In the winter, our cell turnover rate declines.  That means that our dead skin cells are taking center stage.  A little gentle exfoliation might just be what your skin needs right now.  Imagine how great it will feel to flaunt your foundation-free-flawless-skin in all of its wonderful glory.

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Cute Bantu Knot Out On 4c Natural Hair

Oh don’t hurt em Chizi! We have seen a million Bantu knot outs on blogs, forums and especially on YouTube, and still we are not bored. In the below video Chizi Duru demonstrates her Bantu knot out hair style which looks totally adorable and we couldn’t resist sharing it here. Bantu knots can be done in […]

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2 Inches Of Hair Growth In 5 Days? Inversion Method, Hairdrenalin Potion And Bamboo Leaf Tea

Not too long ago a story broke in the media of a woman who tried to rob a Beauty Supply Store of $850 worth of hair weaves. The woman got involved in a violent altercation with the shop owner and at one point the woman’s little baby was caught up in the fight and fell […]

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