by admin.maria | Jul 12, 2018 | Beauty, Haircare, Lifestyle, Skin Care, Well-Being
We’ve been visiting Mayfield Lavender farm in Banstead for the past six years. Lil Vallie was only a bump then. It’s become part of our summer family time rituals. Walking along the lavender lanes, he view was breath-taking. The fragrance was at once heady and...
by admin.maria | Jun 2, 2018 | Hair Cutting Traditions, Haircare, Lifestyle, Milestones, Mixed Textured Hair, Natural Hair
A few days ago, hubby pulled up some ole videos of our kids. While looking at them, it finally sunk in… we didn’t have babies anymore. We all had a giggle at their tumbles, spills and baby babble. What an eye opener for Valentina, though. She often gets frustrated...
by admin.maria | Feb 17, 2018 | Hair Treatments, Haircare, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Products
Melanin is the pigment that determines brown beauties’ skin, hair and eye colour. It also provides some protection against sun damage (but we still got to wear sun protection people!) I dare say melanin is the source of black girl magic. Naturalistas worldwide are...
by admin.maria | Dec 27, 2017 | Haircare, Mixed Textured Hair, Product Review, Product Review- Hair
Miss Vallie is now the ripe ‘ole’ age of 5, so I feel more confident using haircare from the high street. I was recently introduced to Mazuri haircare for children and I accepted a review opportunity to trial products from the range. We were sent full sized Mazuri...
by Maria Tumolo | Oct 11, 2016 | Haircare, Natural Hair Products, Natural hair washday, Organic Hair Products, Product Review- Hair
I try to deep condition my hair at least once per month. Depending on the treatment, I leave it on for 15 minutes to 45 minutes under plastic wrap. I don’t usually use heat, instead I allow my body heat to help it process. Last summer I reviewed Mane Divas Sea Hearts...
by Maria Tumolo | Feb 26, 2016 | Afro Hair, Haircare, Natural Afro Hair, Natural Hair
Whether hair is natural or processed the scalp it grows out of must be cared for. Since becoming natural and being a part of forums as well as attending events, I’ve come to realise scalps are in need of TLC. I’ve heard and seen scalps at have been distressed due to...
