Beauty
Bold Lip Colors I’ve Rocked and Loved as a Mom
My love affair with lipstick goes as far back as I remember. I would take the money I earned and run to Mac as a teenager, and treat myself to a lip gloss. Now as a mom, I use lipstick as a mood enhancer. On those days when I don’t have time for a “full-face,” a fresh...
Matify Me Best Liquid to Matte Shades for Women of Color
Makeup is forever evolving; the trends change as often as those in the fashion industry. Past trends went from sultry and daring, to soft and playful. Lipsticks have especially evolved over time as well. In the 90’s, dark but bold colors were in, but they were all...
A Few of My Favorite Hair Accessories for Natural Hair
Hair accessories can be so much fun to incorporate with natural hair styles. They can be small displays of big personalities! So far this year, I have enjoyed seeing naturalistas have fun with their hair by adding accessories to their protective styles. I think it’s...
Three Great Leave-In Conditioners that Won’t Break the Bank
A good leave in conditioner is a great item to use in order to defeat dryness, help prevent breakage and support healthy hair growth. When we first become natural we are bombarded with so many choices for haircare. It can be overwhelming. We are also taken back by...
How I Keep My Tapered Cut Curls Poppin’ with a Simple Regimen
One of the primary reasons I cut my hair was the desire to keep it simple. Less hair, less work. Now that I've cut my hair, I've also made a point to keep my regimen simple. I didn't want to have to pack a ton of products when traveling and I didn't want to have to...