Following on from last week’s Sun Week, I wanted to share what SPF I’m currently using. While there’s an old favourite in the form of my trusty Nivea Moisture and Protect, I recently added a new item to my sun…
Sun Week Pt. II: SPF For Black People.
There’s a misconception that Black people don’t need sunscreen or SPF protection. And while I sometimes can’t help but give a little inner side-eye whenever I hear this or the surprise I get from people when I talk about wearing…
Sun Week Pt. I: SPF Facts.
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve found myself being totally immersed in all things sun and SPF related. What started with the tentative launch of Glossier’s first sunscreen (and their impressive marketing tool of discussing various sun-related issues in…
(Temporary) Long Hair, Don’t Care.
The path to long locks did never run smooth… so in the event that I get bored of waiting for my hair to grow (or I’m just looking for something fun and different to do with my hair, clip-ins extensions…
Inspired By… #1.
I came across this picture last week and was so blown away by this girl’s beauty and presence. Seeing her full and luscious hair really inspired and acted of a reminder for some of my goals both hair-wise as well…
Protecting New Hair Growth.
As someone whose hair has been transitioning for the last nineteen months it’s fair to say that I know a thing or two about struggling to keep your hair (two different textures) as one unified being on your head. As…
Three (Easy & Inexpensive) Ways To Great Skin.
Last week I came across an interesting article on Byrdie, listing how to get yourself amazing skin without breaking the bank or trying too hard – two things we definitely advocate here on the blog. Needless to say, some of…
Onion Oil For The Win.
I touched upon this a few weeks ago when I shared the two new oils I bought, but after reading so much good stuff about one particular oil, I really wanted to dedicate a whole post to it. So, the…
Moringa Oil Is a Thing.
Now I know what you’re thinking: moringa oil? Not another random oil that will transform my hair to an altered superior state. Is that even a thing? Well yes, yes it is, and yes it probably will transform your hair…
Manicure Update: Coconut Nails.
While I love wearing white nails, sometimes it’s not always practical – kind of like wearing white clothes. More prone to getting (visibly) dirty and looking more obviously unkept, sometimes it’s a lot more hassle than necessary to rock such…
Beauty Bits #3.
A few weeks ago, my sister went to a natural hair fair and picked up a few samples from Cantu, a black hair company whose products I had seen in both my house and hair shop, heard great things about…
Empties: RIP Rimmel London Wonder’Full Mascara.
I have had a love-hate relationship with this mascara since the day I opened it. Even now as I write this review, I’m still not 100% sure on what to say. Do I mention how it was not as dramatic…