Maintain Your Hair Get Regular Haircuts. There is a myth that getting your hair trimmed makes your hair grow faster but that is simply not the truth. Your hair growth is regulated by your hair follicles and those are on your scalp. However, getting your hair cut or trimmed regularly does keep your hair more … 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
This President’s Birthday weekend got me thinking about makeup and beauty trends in the 1800’s vs today. Just how different would it have been for me back then? Turns out it’s not hard to make the case that we are reverting back to beauty trends 200 years ago. Here are some examples: The healthy/natural look … 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
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
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
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
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
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