DIY: Faux Locs

Hello Curlies! I have been on the quiet and will post a hair update in a bit but until then I wanted to stop in and show you my current style which is the trending Faux Locs. I did these myself and it took my roughly 6 hours to complete. And here's why - I …

BEAUTY DIY: Baking Soda & Lemon Juice Face Mask

Source: Embrace The Curl Lemon juice is chock full of antioxidants that fight off the damaging effects of free radicals and baking soda will help gently restore the pH of your skin while also removing dry and dead cells clinging to the surface of your skin.  This combination together is rather potent when used internally …

DIY: Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

There are so many variations to little DIYs for our hair! The good thing about that is that you have many recipes to choose from! I found this quick and easy DIY on the blog Allie Le Fenere and absolutely had to share. It takes but 3 awesome ingredients and as much as I hate …

DIY: Strengthening Hair Mask

I am goo-goo for DIYs. Its not me being too cheap to buy the actual product (because some things I just refuse to make myself) but rather me feeling exhilarated and just flat out proud of myself for putting fresh ingredients together to take care of my tresses as mother nature intended. No chemicals. No fragrance …

DIY: Scalp Treatments

I have been natural for 1 yr 5 months now and not once have I stopped to consider my scalp. I mean, I exfoliate my face twice a week and my body once a week or once every other week. Why have I not shown my scalp the same love and attention as it pertains to …

DIY: Bentonite Clay Hair Mask

Hey Curlies! So I took down my crochet braids just shy of 3 wks and decided to give my hair another bentonite clay wash to properly cleanse it after so long between washes. Also, I knew I was going to do another protective style this weekend so its good to get the hair and scalp nice and …

DIY: Coconut Oil & Honey Hair Treatment

I found this great hair treatment recipe over on the Mad In Craft blog and the corresponding information on the Radiant Life blog (you can check them both out for more info / recipes) and am really excited to try it on my hair! It uses 3# of my favorite ingredients and is super simple yet sounds so beneficial …

Protective Style: Crochet Braids

Hi lovelies! I have been meaning to try my hand at crochet braiding and finally got around to it this weekend! Can you say BIG HAIR??!! I am on holiday right now and its also Carnival season here so I wanted a big afro with lots of spunk. I used 2.5 packs of marley braiding …

Homemade Natural Deodorant

I just came across this recipe on FreePeople Blog and just had to share! Mostly so I can remember to try it as soon as I get all the ingredients in hand 🙂 I'm a big fan of DIYs and so this just tickles me pink; a definite must try. What you need: ½ cup …

DIY: Bentonite Clay Face Mask

Yesterday, I came across the ever popular Bentonite Clay in my local health food store and could not resist the urge to purchase. I have heard amazing things about this clay and was super excited to try it out so last night I gave it a twirl. Bentonite clay mask helps draw excess oil and …

DIY: KimmayTube’s pH-Balanced Leave-In Conditioner

One of the things we go through the fastest in the natural hair community is CONDITIONER! Hands down!  An 8oz bottle doesn't last a very long time, at least not for me. If you're a Youtube junkie then you most likely have come across the KimmayTube's recipe for a pH-balanced Leave-In conditioner. Everyone brags on …

DIY: Coconut Milk Deep Conditioner

I wanted a deep conditioning recipe that required neither a fruit nor a vegetable. One that would be quick and easy to mix up, yet moisturizing and beneficial for my hair. A lot of naturals are happy to just use their store-bought conditioner and sit under their heat cap for deep conditioning benefits. But if you're …

Honey Shampoo: Natural Way to Cleanse Hair

If you are looking for a natural way to cleanse your hair then look no further than your bottle/jar of honey! Here is all you need to know about the shampoo that uses only 2 ingredients: honey and water. Reblogged and edited from empoweredsustenance.com   Why Wash Hair with Honey Shampoo The pH of the …

DIY: Banana & Coconut Milk Deep Conditioner

Bananas, coconut milk and honey might sound more like ingredients for a tropical smoothie, but the combination is actually an effective deep conditioner for your hair. It’s easy to make, will nourish your hair and leave you with soft, smooth and shiny tresses. Bananas are rich in potassium that strengthens hair, minimizes breakage by restoring …

DIY: Protein Hair Masque

I've been longing to try a protein treatment but have never went hunting for a good store bought one. I just removed some marley braids after exactly 4# weeks so I figured, why not take the leap and crack that egg open?! And that's exactly what I did when I mixed an easy protein hair mask …

DIY: Whipped Shea Butter for Natural Hair

I purchased some whipped shea butter today from Shea Batter Antigua for 2# reasons: 1/ I have been too lazy to whip it myself; and 2/ I wanted to give my fellow naturalista a sale 🙂 I tried whipping some shea butter a couple months ago but the quantity of raw shea butter I had …

DIY: Daily Hair Moisture Mist

I've been trying to figure out why my hair isn't growing at the rate that I believe it should be (based on past experiences) and I am thinking it could be my lack of using aloe vera as part of my hair care regimen. Not to mention the many times I have colored my hair!!! The …

DIY: Cover Button Earrings

Everyone knows that one way to enhance your look is to add a bit of accessories to the mix. I personally do not wear a lot of jewelry; my accessories starts and ends with a pair of earrings! And when it comes to my having natural hair, I tend to lean more towards earrings that …