If I had to choose between liquid and powder makeup, liquid would win every time. My application skills are certainly above subpar, but I admittedly still struggle… Read more “3 Ways to Keep Your Powder Makeup from Being too Cakey”
Category: Health & Beauty
How to Care for Your Skin in Winter
The seasonal changes can really take a toll on your skin, but the worst time of year is the winter. Not only does your exposed skin suffer… Read more “How to Care for Your Skin in Winter”
Skin Therapy During Harmattan Season
While North America and Europe are experiencing winter, in West African countries, they are well into the Harmattan season. This dry season typically lasts from November… Read more “Skin Therapy During Harmattan Season”
5 Steps to Healthy Winter Skin
If you live somewhere that the winter season can get unbearably cold, you know exactly what kind of toll it takes on your skin. It’s especially challenging… Read more “5 Steps to Healthy Winter Skin”
Would You Go Makeup Free for Your Wedding?
Imagine walking down the aisle on your wedding day and wearing absolutely no makeup. That’s what Bisola Umoren did. After this photo was posted of her on social… Read more “Would You Go Makeup Free for Your Wedding?”
16 Women Past and Present Who Rock Short Natural Hair With Style
Over the last decade many black women have been abandoning their rituals of chemically straightening their hair. They are embracing their natural textures and loving it. I’ve… Read more “16 Women Past and Present Who Rock Short Natural Hair With Style”
Can Your Lipstick Be Harming You?
There’s nothing like the perfect shade of lipstick. Trust me, I know. I’ve gone to great lengths to get my perfect shade. I once sent my boyfriend… Read more “Can Your Lipstick Be Harming You?”
What’s Wrong With Skin Bleaching?
Artist Azealia Banks, who’s no stranger to controversy, recently posted a photo on her Instagram account that had people asking if she was bleaching her skin.… Read more “What’s Wrong With Skin Bleaching? “
Alicia Keys Says #NoMakeup
She’s not the first celebrity to expose herself without makeup and she certainly won’t be the last, but for now, Alicia Keys is challenging beauty standards by… Read more “Alicia Keys Says #NoMakeup”
5 Steps to Beautiful Skin
1 Wash Your Face Every Day This is especially to be taken seriously if you wear makeup on a daily basis. The worst thing for your… Read more “5 Steps to Beautiful Skin”
My Natural Hair Stories – Flat Twist-out
In my continued series on how I work with my natural hair, I wanted to share my first time doing flat twists. Normally I do single twists… Read more “My Natural Hair Stories – Flat Twist-out”
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