Getting a relaxer applied is a serious process because it’s a chemical that changes the structure of the hair strand, and it can cause some serious damage if not applied properly. Even when applied properly, there can still be some damage or discomfort if our hair and scalp aren’t properly prepared…
Summer can be fun. You spend a lot of time outdoors at the beach, at the pool, in the park, and sightseeing. But all of that fun in the sun can wreak havoc on your hair and damage it . The good news is there are things you can do about it. Here are five tips that can help your hair recover and br…
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When I started on a journey for healthier, relaxed hair, it was because I started to notice things about my relaxed hair I didn’t like. I naturally have really thick hair, but over time, I started to notice my relaxed hair was thinning. It wasn't retaining any length. I also started to notice t…
I think the longest part of my wash days and the part I dislike the most is drying my relaxed hair. It can also be the most damaging part of washing your hair. Particularly if you use heat. Using heat to dry your hair not only removes the water but can also burn your hair and remove all the mois…
One of the biggest challenges of having oily skin is making your makeup last. You can use the best primer, a matte foundation, and even a setting spray, but if you skip setting powder or use the wrong one, your face can be a shiny mess within a few hours. That’s where a good setting powder comes in…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard that black hair and relaxed hair can’t grow, that it can’t be long, and stops growing once it gets to a certain length. Despite hearing that most of my life, I didn’t fully believe it because my hair was typically on the longer side. So either what others w…
I love trying new skincare products, whether it’s the latest launch or just something new to me. That said, I’m very particular about what I put on my face. So when CeraVe gifted me their AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 50, I wasn’t sure how things would go. Especially since this formula say…
It’s no secret that I have oily skin that can sometimes act like combination skin. So throughout the day, my t-zone gets slick and shiny. This can make wearing foundation for more than a few hours a bit challenging. I would sometimes go into the bathroom after being at work for hours, look in the…
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 all of the things they need or think they will need, for college campus living. Here is an ultimate shopping list of essentials for any coll…
When summer rolls around, we tend to spend more time outside and get to be more active. While that can be great for our bodies and health overall, it’s not always good for the health of our hair. The sun, wind, sand, and water are your hair’s worst enemy. They all can cause short-term and even lo…
Are you ready to shop all of the Amazon Prime Day deals? If you don’t know what Amazon Prime Day is, it's actually more than a day. It's two days of deals on Amazon for Amazon Prime members. So to take advantage of this and get the deal price for items you’re interested in, you need to have…
Amazon Prime Day! Are you ready for it? This year, Amazon Prime Day goes from July 8-11, 2025. This is a sale that is for Prime Members only. If you'd like to learn more about Amazon Prime Day, how you can take advantage of it, and how you can save money and time while shopping the sale check o…
Amazon Prime Day. I'm ready for the deals! So, in case you have no idea what I’m talking about, Amazon Prime Day is a shopping event specifically for Prime members that happens once a year. During the event, Prime members can find special discounts and deals on various products. Everything fr…
I never used to be one for spending time at the beach, but now that I'm an adult I've grown to like it. I now enjoy spending time in the ocean breezes, exploring the coast, and people watching, well I could go on and on. Despite all of the fun I have at the beach I've found that if I …
When I travel, I want to take as many beauty products as I can fit in my toiletry bag and suitcase. I don’t want to sacrifice the benefits of my established hair and skincare routines when I go on vacation, if I can help it. The downside of packing so many beauty products in my luggage is the poten…
Summer isn’t my favorite season, but I do like it better than winter. That’s probably a good thing because living in the south, summers are no joke. When I moved to Florida, I moved in the middle of winter. So I moved from the cooler (colder?) temps in North Carolina to a milder winter in Florida…
I like to travel. I want to go to different places, whether in the U.S. or overseas, to experience new cities and cultures. To do that, I need to spend some time in those places, more than just a couple of days, and I don't want to have to worry about my hair while I'm there. I don't do…
During the summer, we tend to spend a lot of time outside. Time in the sun, on the sand, and at the sea. This exposes your hair to heat, wind, salt, and chlorine. All of which can do a number on hair, drying it out and causing breakage and split ends. This makes keeping our relaxed hair protected a…
Protecting and caring for relaxed hair doesn’t end when you go to bed. It’s a 24-hour commitment. What you do at night plays a big role in how healthy and strong your relaxed hair stays. One of the easiest yet most impactful things you can do is protect our hair while we sleep. I have had a nightti…