Hair braids have been around for a long time. The oldest known evidence of hair braiding may go back about 30,000 years, known in academia as the Woman of Willendorf, is a female figurine estimated to have been made between about 28,000 and 25,000 BC. The Venus of Brassempouy is estimated to be … Read more
I was introduced to silk pillow cases by my Grandma MeMe. I remember as a little girl going to my grandmothers house and watching her while she performed her nightly beauty ritual. She would always clean her face with cold water, put on night cream, brush her hair and sleep on a silk pillowcase. I … Read more
The colder months are never ideal for hair and skin, so we need to provide them both with that extra bit of care and protection against the weather. To help you maintain beautiful and healthy hair, even during the harshest winter months, here are five tips that should prove useful. Tip #1: Try an Olive … Read more
It’s no secret that skincare is expensive, and face oils are no exception. A good beauty oil uses the best ingredients and doesn’t add any unnecessary fillers or fragrances. Because of this, things can get a little costly. Unlike most other skincare products though, beauty oil can be used in a variety of ways. Here … Read more
Naturally curly hair is beautiful and free looking, but let’s face it, sometimes those curls can get a bit unruly and you find yourself wishing you could have straight luxurious locks instead. If you’ve never attempted to straighten your curly hair before, or you have given it a try only to find the curls were … Read more
Sick of fighting flat hair, limp locks, and fringe glued to your forehead? High five! I’ve been there… Actually, I still have that problem (something I was born with, I guess!). However, after hundreds of attempts, experiments, and failures, I know for sure how to cope with my volume-challenged (or should I say vertically challenged?) … Read more
Protecting long hair while you sleep is essential if you want to maintain healthy, shiny locks. Many people don’t realize that how you care for your hair while sleeping can have a big impact on its health and appearance. When you sleep, your hair is vulnerable to damage from tossing and turning and friction against … Read more
Today I want to introduce everyone to a fellow entrepreneur, Ecouia Harrison, and the launch of invention the Silky Sak. I’m a sucker for a good founder’s story, but first let me talk a little about wigs and bundles, for those that aren’t familiar, because believe me: wigs are for everyone. Introduction to Extensions … Read more
With the at home lock down we are all looking a little bit more like our “true selves”. Longer hair, gray roots, natural nails and less makeup. I set out to find the best options for gray hair coverage and came up with 2 5-star choices. Temporary Root Coverage I have tried many options and … Read more
I am a hair mask virgin. I have been able to balance my hair dryness and health with shampoo and conditioners. I also don’t use curly irons or any additional products in my hair. I even try to air dry my hair as much as possible. For me, less is more but I have so … Read more