I live in Florida, where the sun is pretty much always shining and the summer months bring on an entirely new level of HOT, so making sure my hair is properly moisturized is always a priority, especially as someone with naturally curly hair. I try my best to use products that will keep my hair healthy…
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5 Bad Hair Habits That Stop Growth
Since going natural in 2007, I quickly learned that I had some pretty bad hair habits! I didn’t have an official hair regimen established and without a clear idea and plan for my hair I was legit just going with the flow and my hair was like “Girl, no!” I’m proud to say that over the…
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This Olive Oil Spray Is For Your Hair, Not Cooking!
A few days ago, I was scrolling through my Instagram timeline for kicks and giggles, when I stumbled upon an article that legit made my finger stop in its tracks. I spotted a screenshot of the below tweet from a young lady named Coral (AKA @reauxbae) and literally scratched my head in confusion. pic.twitter.com/YYM1E4wcjR — auntie yonce…
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5 Tips to Keep Your Natural Hair Healthy and Growing!
Our hair is our crowning glory, so it’s important that we nourish and care for it as best as possible. I’ve been natural since the Fall of 2007. Over the years, I’ve gone through the ups-and-downs of being very attentive to my hair and borderline neglectful. I’m currently in one of my “I have to…
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Beauty Tutor: How To Oil Rinse Your Hair (A Beginner’s Guide)
Hey B&B friends! You guys know I don’t like keeping secrets from you, especially not dope beauty secrets and tips. I wouldn’t say that oil rinsing is something new to the beauty industry, people have been doing it for years, but it’s fairly new to my hair care routine and my tresses are definitely reaping…
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Get Glam this Spring with Zyrtec’s Allergy Face Beauty Kit + Giveaway!
Allergies can definitely cramp your style during warmer months. Sneezing, irritated eyes and a runny nose are absolutely no fun when you want to feel and look your best! This Spring the makers of ZYRTEC have teamed with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg and the lifestyle site Gilt.com to introduce the first-ever Allergy Face Beauty Kit! You might be wondering…
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4 Tips For Choosing the Right Makeup for Sensitive Skin
Makeup is pretty much all of the rage right now! Everybody and their Mama’s Mama are creating and trying new beauty hacks and techniques. I have sensitive skin, so I always make sure I’m careful about finding and using the right products to keep my skin looking and feeling healthy! Your skin is the largest organ of your…
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6 Natural Oils that are Good for Your Hair
Incorporating natural oils on my hair has pretty much changed my hair care routine for the best. My hair is healthier, shinier, longer and thicker and with me being a naturally curly girl oil and water are pretty much my curly hair maintenance BFFs! Some folks think that oil is bad for your hair, but the truth…
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10 Amazingly Inspiring Quotes from the 2016 #BlackGirlsRock Awards!
#BlackGirlsRock founder @BeverlyBond gave a beautiful speech full of honesty, pride and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/WzHb8t2WQl — HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) April 6, 2016 This year marks 10 years of the Black Girls Rock Awards. This year’s honorees were queen mother writer/director/producer Shonda Rhimes, actress/playwright Danai Gurira, actress/ social activist Amandla Stenberg, the legendary singer Gladys Knight, singer/fashion icon Rihanna,…
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5 Tips for Picking & Using the Right Concealer
Finding the right shade of concealer can be quite the tough undertaking, especially for women of color. There are only a few makeup lines that offer a decent variety of foundations that look good on dark skin, and the same applies when looking for concealer. Well, no worries, I’ve got you covered with these tips…