There’s nothing worse than spending time perfecting your makeup, only for it to start breaking down a few hours later. Between heat, facial oil, and everyday movement, keeping everything in place can feel like a full-time job. And not every setting spray is built to handle real-life wear. With my o…
If you’ve been in your relaxed hair journey for any length of time, you already know that wash day is really “wash + dry day”. While the products and techniques used to wash your hair are important, so are the techniques used to dry your hair. That’s why I decided to visit the way I had been blow-d…
If you have relaxed hair, you may have experienced this; not every product makes it into your hair regimen. Some get used to and set to the side. Others may be partly used and then trashed. Those that work well either stay or get added to your hair regimen. Last year, I finished a handful of hair c…
One thing I always find interesting is which beauty products I end up finishing. Not the ones that look cute on my shelf. I’m talking about the ones I keep reaching for until there’s nothing left in the bottle. Last year, I went through a mix of skincare and makeup products. Some that quietly becam…
With the cost of everything going up, stretching tight budgets even further, we’re all looking for ways to save a little more and earn a little more. This desire has resulted in reward apps growing in popularity. Related read: 12 Ways To Save $1000 In 30 Days I see more and more people, particu…
If you suffer from dry hair, whether consistently or from time to time, you know how hard it can be to find a hair mask (A.K.A. hair masque) that not only will your hair like but will also hydrate it. So what is a hair mask? For years, I thought deep conditioners and hair masks were the same. T…
Have you ever opened your bathroom cabinet, looked at all your hair products, and wondered how you ended up with so much stuff? Same. When I first started taking better care of my relaxed hair, I was trying everything from different shampoos, conditioners, oils, and tools, all without really knowin…