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Three Easy Hairstyles for the Mom On the Go

Three Easy Hairstyles for the Mom On the Go

As a mom of two, I always find myself getting ready last. I make sure that everyone else is dressed, has their hair done, and ready to get out that door. By the time it is my turn to put on some clothes and do my hair, I have about 10-15 min. What if you just washed...

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Instagram Hashtag #CurlFest2017 Will Give You Life

Instagram Hashtag #CurlFest2017 Will Give You Life

For those of you who were stuck at home during CurlFest, Instagram hashtag #CurlFest2017 will provide all the recap you need to get your life! I just couldn't get over how many photos there are to be adored. From gorgeous black men to beautiful black babies and...

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A Natural Hair Guide to Protective Styling for the Summer

A Natural Hair Guide to Protective Styling for the Summer

Protective styles are a great way to take a break from washdays, twists outs, and those bad hair days that the humidity may cause in the summer heat. Save yourself some time by trying some of these easy to manage, beautiful hairstyles so you can enjoy your summer days...

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5 Simple Steps to Maintaining a Good Twist Out

5 Simple Steps to Maintaining a Good Twist Out

As much as a good twist out day is GOLDEN to us curly-haired girls, sometimes keeping the style in can be challenging. It’s either smashed down, underneath our bonnets and head wraps after we wake up, or we’ve lost an excessive amount of moisture overnight. Here are 5...

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Three Natural Hair Styles for Brides & Bridesmaids

Three Natural Hair Styles for Brides & Bridesmaids

Spring has sprung. It’s filled with sunny skies, longer days and new iced coffee flavors. Through the sniffles and teary eyes of allergies, we see our timelines and newsfeeds filled with graduations and weddings. Your best friend’s wedding, your cousin’s wedding, your...

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A Simple and Stunning Natural Hair Up-Do

A Simple and Stunning Natural Hair Up-Do

We all have special occasions to attend or be apart of every now and then. What do we do first? Start the search for the perfect natural hair style that will impress and have us feeling beautiful. As a naturalista, I completely understand the struggle to find creative...

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My Go To Goddess Braid and MakeUp Look

My Go To Goddess Braid and MakeUp Look

We all have our standard look we have mastered. Whether we are getting ready in a rush or want to avoid over-thinking how to start our day. It could be a bun and slayed edges or a "wash and go" pineapple! Well, this is my current "go to" look! I wanted to share how I...

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How To Maximize Volume with Fine Natural Hair

How To Maximize Volume with Fine Natural Hair

When people comment that my natural hair is “thick,” I laugh. Inside and outside. It’s the same laugh you feel when someone says you’ve lost weight, but you know it’s your Spanx. Or the mental chuckle you have when someone says you have full eyebrows, but you know you...

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I am Maria Antoinette, and I’m a Beauty and Lifestyle Expert who is totally in love with all things beauty, fashion and DIY. As a wife, mom and entrepreneur I understand the stress of balancing it all, my soul purpose is to encouraging women to simplify their lives, through a DIY lifestyle. Here at TMA it's all about simple, fun and informative living. Thanks for joining me! Click here to read more…

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