Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the North Carolina Natural Hair Expo. Held in Raleigh, this was North Carolina’s First Natural Hair Expo, and hopefully one of many successful ones in the future. The brainchild of Malaika Cooper and Martone Evans, these ladies produced an extraordinary event, replete with workshops, vendors and an [...]
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Sandal season! Time to unveil your beautifully pedicured toes to the world. I love to revel in the range of dazzling nail polishes with colors to match my mood, outfit and occasion. I make sure, however, that my devotion to beauty does not come at a sacrifice to my health, and armed with the proper [...]
Midwives use them to ease the pains of the mother during childbirth.
Therapists have utilized them to alleviate symptoms of depression and balance mood swings.
Women have applied them to their hair for generations, to stimulate growth and instill shine.
Patients with arthritis have found them indispensable for joint pain relief.
What is this seemingly enigmatic [...]
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Savvy: : adjective-having or showing perception, comprehension, or shrewdness especially in practical matters; verb-to know, to be wise
There could not be a more fitting term to describe Savvy Brown. On her blog, she shares valuable information on home, health, and (the topic that all of us ladies love)….hair! Did I mention she does all of [...]
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On the quest for smooth skin? In addition to eating healthy and using safe products, exfoliating is a MUST.
You want to remove the dead skin cells to reveal your natural glow. (By the way, be sure to exfoliate with natural ingredients–save the chemical peels for the science lab.) You can always make your [...]
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In my journey to have perfect eyebrows, I found the ideal ancient beauty technique.
And So It Begins…
I remember my first time like it was yesterday. I had just my hair done at the salon, and the stylist insisted that she “trim” my eyebrows. Then–GASP!–she pulled out a single edge razor and headed straight for my [...]
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A few years ago, I searched to find the perfect soap. I wanted something SLS-free of course, that would not dry the skin. My husband happened to discover soaps from Rawganique.com, and the two of us have been loyal customers ever since.
Why do I love this soap? Let me count the reasons….
The soaps are handmade [...]
Countdown to spring! What does that mean? A trip to the nail salon to get your feet sandal-ready. If you are reading this in a larger metropolitan area, you are one of the lucky ones who can get a pedicure for $20 or less. I reside in a city where a pedicure can cost more [...]
Everyone knows that you should drink 8 glasses of water per day, but how many of us really get our recommended amount? I drink tons of water now, but I haven’t always been so mindful of my daily intake. Just a few years ago, I was addicted to soda. I think I still have remnants [...]
In an earlier post, I advised to you to take inventory of your lotions and creams to check the ingredients. You did throw out that vat of vaseline, didn’t you? Well, as promised, here is a list of natural alternatives that you can use. These oils have been used by cultures for generations to maintain [...]
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