Ah, fall. It's one of my favorite seasons. There's a cooler nip in the air, the sky tends to be a pretty blue, and the leaves are changing colors. And I get to start pulling out some of my favorite sweaters and boots from the back of the closet. Since I've been on my relaxed hair jour…
One thing that makes shampooing my relaxed hair so much nicer is having a shampoo that lathers well, smells nice, gets my hair clean, but doesn’t dry my hair out. And I usually get that feeling when I’m using a good moisturizing shampoo. If you have relaxed hair that tends to feel dry, rough, or st…
Get your money ready! Ulta’s big beauty event, The 21 Days Of Beauty, dates and items have been released. The sale runs from August 28, 2026, through September 17, 2026. Keep reading if you're looking for good discounts on hair and beauty items.
Is your beauty stash starting to look like the beauty aisle was dumped in your house? Before you buy another beauty product, let’s talk about some of the skincare and makeup products I’ve used up and whether I think they’re actually worth the money for oily skin.
Hair damage doesn't usually happen overnight. Most damage and breakage come from small habits that add up over time. The good news is that many common causes of hair damage are preventable once you know what to look for.
If you're anything like me, you probably have a stash of hair products you've been meaning to finish. Using up products I've accumulated over the years before buying more has been one of my goals this year. After several months, I finally have another round of hair empties to share. Som…
If you've been following my relaxed hair journey for a while, you may have seen that I usually share a hair update after every relaxer touch-up. This one is a little later than planned. Between preparing for vacation, traveling, and then getting back into my normal routine, I completely forgot …
Sometimes I stumble upon a good hair product without even really looking for it. I may be innocently scrolling my social feed or watching videos from my favorite hair influencers, and notice one product keeps coming up for all of them. That’s what happened with a liquid leave-in conditioner that I …
One thing I’ve been keeping an eye on lately is budget-friendly hair care. While I want to take care of my hair, I also want to do it in a way that doesn’t cost more money than it has to. And it doesn’t hurt that these drugstore brands have been stepping up their game lately. If I were starting my …
Before I started my healthy, relaxed hair journey. I cared very little about the type of products I bought and used. I would just buy whatever was cheapest. While I've learned that cheaper isn't always better, getting good hair products doesn't need to cost a bucket load of money. From …
It’s that time of the year when newly graduated high school seniors and their parents are scouring the stores in person and online. They are looking to gather everything they need or think they will need for college campus living. Here is an ultimate shopping list of essentials for any college dorm…
A big downside of having oily skin is how frustrating it can be to spend time doing your makeup, and a few hours later, it starts to break down. For years, I dealt with oily skin by lunch time, makeup sliding around, and makeup looking like it’s disappearing from my face. As well as needing to blot…
Before my relaxer touch-up appointments, I usually try to give my hair a little extra attention. I want it to be clean, moisturized, and strong, as I’ve found that helps me to have good results afterward and minimize potential damage. If my hair has been feeling dry or if my ends are looking like t…
When most people think about hair breakage, they usually blame heat damage, lack of moisture, skipping trims, or too much manipulation. And yes, all of those things can absolutely play a role. But there's another issue that I don't think gets talked about enough in the relaxed hair communit…
If you’re a deal hunter like me, you probably keep an eye out for some of the larger and deeper discount sales of the year. One of those sales that comes around once or twice a year is Target Circle Deal Days. I’ve shopped this sale a couple of times when there were some things I’ve needed, but I’v…
Shopping for skincare at Target can get overwhelming fast. One minute you’re grabbing laundry detergent and toothpaste, and the next thing you know you’re standing in the beauty section comparing ingredient lists and convincing yourself you suddenly need a new serum. Related read: My Skincare Routi…
Ah summer! The time of the year we tend to spend a lot of time outside. While most of us remember sunscreen for our skin, it’s easy to forget that the sun can also take a toll on our hair. If your relaxed hair has been feeling drier than usual, more brittle, or just harder to keep moisturized durin…
It really seems like the older I get, the more people I know who are graduating from high school or college. Sometimes it’s a relative, other times it’s someone who attends my church or a co-worker's child. Have you noticed that too? Well, if you have, you’ve probably also noticed that with gr…
When it comes to caring for relaxed hair, your regimen shouldn’t stay exactly the same forever. What worked for your hair five or even ten years ago may not be what your hair needs now. As your hair changes, your lifestyle changes, and even the products available change, your routine will probably …
Choosing hair products can feel overwhelming when every bottle promises moisture, strength, or shine. And with so many hair products to choose from, a lot of them can start to look the same unless you know what to look for on the ingredient list. But one of the easiest ways to better understand wha…