by admin.maria | Mar 19, 2019 | Book Review, Natural Hair, Natural Hair and Motherhood, Product Review- books
If you know me, you’ll know I love to talk all thing hair, especially curly hair. In my family, we have four different textures. My daughter wonders why her hair isn’t like mine. She’s got looser curls (more like waves) than mine. She and I could totally relate to...
by admin.maria | Jan 31, 2019 | Afro Hair, Motherhood, Natural Afro Hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair and Motherhood, Natural hair washday
Today’s hot sunny weather has made me reminisce about the last time I was 5 months pregnant, but then I was holidaying in Trinidad. This was near the start of my natural hair journey. I asked my dear and trusted friend, Chelsea, to help me cut my hair to its natural...
by admin.maria | Jan 10, 2019 | Haircare, Natural Afro Hair, Natural Hair, Product Review- Hair, Product Review- skin care products, Product Review: Organic Goods
I LOVE organic self-care products. The lush fresh natural fragrances and textures can be so uplifting. SSB Naturals sent me some of their products to trial for the purpose of this review. They use shea butter which is amazing for top to toe, along with other organic...
by admin.maria | Dec 20, 2018 | Afro Hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Products, Natural hair washday, Product Review, Product Review- Hair
When I was newly natural, I read-up on natural oils that were good for hair and skin. One oil I wanted to try was Tahitian Monoi. I visited a few shops that sold organic oils but no one knew what I was talking about. Eight years later and Monoi Oil can be found online...
by admin.maria | Dec 14, 2018 | Afro Hair, Haircare, Mixed Textured Hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Products, Natural hair washday, Product Review, Product Review- Hair
I’m a fan of Boucleme haircare. It was probably the first hair care brand I used where all the products worked for me. My curls weren’t weighed down. The curl definition, elasticity and shine were perfection. I’ve used most of their products, including their...
by admin.maria | Oct 10, 2018 | Afro Hair, Hair Treatments, Haircare, Mixed Textured Hair, Natural Hair, Product Review, Product Review- Hair
I first tried As I Am a few years ago, when I picked it the Coconut Cowash at a natural hair product exchange. My curls loved the product. There was enough slip to detangle in the bath, and moisturizing enough to make my curls ping. Since then, I’ve tried other...
