Step Out of the Box With These 7 Fall & Winter Boot Styles
"Shrinkage" has become a four-letter word within the natural hair community and, quite frankly, I fail to understand what the huge fuss is about. Here are some things to note about natural hair shrinkage.
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Lupita Nyong’o: Glamour Mag Cover Star!
In its December issue, Glamour Magazine celebrates women of the year. On the cover… who else?! The Lupita love continues. Peep a couple of my faves from the spread! Read the story and click here to view the full spread with deets on these beautiful ensembles. xoxo Toia B.
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Hair Tip Tuesday: Five Natural Emollients for Fall Hair Care
We’ve been talking much about how protective styles in conjunction with moisturizing and sealing can be most beneficial for your hair this fall. To keep the theme going, I thought I’d run down a few of the oils and butters I like to use to keep my hair in the best shape possible as the temps continue to drop. Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) This rather heavy oil helps to thicken hair, making it strong from the inside out. It’s been known to increase blood flow to the scalp sending nutrients to hair follicles which, in turn, boosts hair growth. The smell isn’t the greatest so I like to put in a few drops of peppermint and tea tree essential oils. Not only do they help make the scent of the JBCO a little more bearable but they are both great for scalp health. JBCO, an unrefined form of regular castor oil, can be used directly on…
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4 Go-To Protective Styles You’ll Want this Fall
Protective styles can be worn anytime, but it's especially good to tuck your hair away during the cooler months. They keep your ends protected AND save you time in the mornings! Here are four style ideas for you to try this fall!
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3 Protective Style Tips for Natural Hair Health!
As we approach colder weather, you may be thinking about installing a protective style to tuck your hair away. Before you see your stylist or tackle it yourself, here are a few protective style tips to keep in mind to help maintain the health of your hair.
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