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the one ingredient that changed my hair life | what I’m using currently
I think we can all agree that moisture is a must if we want soft, beautiful strands. For the longest I’ve always done hot oil treatments at home to help restore and protect my hair! It all started with Okay Pure Naturals Black Jamaican Castor Oil.
That Orange Crush Neon Lid | Danessa Myricks Beauty
The one thing I love about this trend is that it’s meant to push the line, which means anyone can do it. I started following Danessa about 3 or 4 years ago and what captured me the most about her page was that she has this way of making the face a piece of art, it’s like paint on a canvas. The thing about Danessa is that she has this power to empower.
4 Skincare Brands to Try This Spring | What’s on My Bathroom Sink?
My mother being Pacific Islander, she always had super soft skin. I was introduced to Olay and Pond’s straight from her bathroom lol. But she always had stashes of cocoa butter sticks, Vaseline, Just for Me hair milk and baby oil! She had her stuff and I had mine. When it came to beauty, she taught me to embrace my natural, to not be defined by the industry standards. From an early age, it was consistently instilled in me to practice self-preservation, good sun protection and lots of hydration.
23 Karats and Camellia Oil | When to Buy Luxe
if no one has told you yet, know that you deserve to go for the gold. you are worthy of good skin care + a peaceful routine. whether it’s the early hours of the morning or late into the evening when everyone is asleep, you are worthy.
Holiday Glam | It's Hot Spiced Mocha Magic
it’s allll about the warm sugar brown swatches, those deep violet hues, and that spicy pop of burgundy! i’m sharing some of my favorite finds so that you can test some of these brands on black friday for yourself.
B E Y O N C É ✨ Glam + My Latest Thoughts on 5 Women Who Redefine Beauty
I want to dedicate this post to all of the women who have been strong in the face of adversity, to those who have had to fight for justice / respect / policies / wins.
Shiny Hair for the Fall: My 4 Tips on Reversing Summer Damage
I'm back this week with my personal advice on how to create a very sleek + shiny look. It's my favorite style for the fall especially because I can get it to last longer
🥢🥟🥡 Dewing the Most: I Tried the @NAMVO Glow and I'm Sharing Her Product List 🥡🥟🥢
The #dewydumpling by @namvo Is My Current Fav. She's Got Me Mixing and Making My Own Custom Products in My Bathroom!
Mani for Mama | China Glaze Chic Physique Spring Collection
This past month, we've been testing out some really cute colors from the china glaze chic physique spring collection! They were so sweet to gift us the entire palette to try out and because of them, we've had the opportunity to reconnect and just gab like the girly girls that we are.
The Gua Sha Glow 刮痧 Facial Routine
For all the skincare addicts out there, you know we've been on this jade-rolling rollercoaster for a few years now. I purchased my first jade roller in 2014 and I used it as a way to sort of contour out my face and for lymph node drainage. Around that time, I was consuming more alcohol and wanted to detox my skin on the weekends.
The Warmest Yellow You’ll Ever Wear | Colourpop's Paper Tiger
Spring is finally here! Omg, can I tell you something? I'm so stoked for this season because I get to see miguel next month and I can't wait to be outdoors again. I'll definitely be doing this look for the concert or maybe for date night! Yellow has been a popular color and I decided to buy in, so I chose colourpop to help with this look.
Your Blush Has 3 Secrets | The Lowkey Valentines Look
My whole m-o is about keeping it chill, classy, and originally you. Everyone want's the good brows, that mauve lip, sharp liner. It's time to graduate that look and get out your blush. Part of growing up is to reduce excessive spending on countless products. Part of growing up is working with what you've got. You wear the makeup, don't let it wear you.
What's On My Lips? 6 Valentine's Day Products You Can Use All Year!
These are my favorite valentine's day products, especially because they're all pink! Perfect for a nice evening out. Follow this guide to get a good hydrated face, clean nails, and a good glow.
💋🏝💃🏽 How To Maintain A Summer Glow In The Winter // My Top Products 💋🏝💃🏽
Let's be honest, we all want to keep a summer glow year round. But I believe that your glow is more than a good tan and shimmering lotion. It truly comes from within and from a consistent regimen. How we take care of our skin, nails, teeth, and hair is very important.
💙💎❄️ Favorite Weightless Winter Foundation ❄️💎💙
It really reminds me of rihanna's fenty beauty pro filt'r matte longwear foundation because they're both very light. The difference is that rihanna's product is liquid to powder and nars is more liquid to matte in my opinion. When it dries, it feels like a water color, very soft, smooth and appropriate for cold weather. I don't have to worry about transfer.
🎆💜 Plum Perfection: My New Fall Nail Color 💜🎆
Thanksgiving is almost here. You are now rocking with the best. And I just found the perfect alternative to that basic b burgundy. If you want to join in and switch up your color to those deep, saturated hues for the fall, I would totally recommend going plum.
👄 Fenty Beauty: Riri Does It Right & 4 Things You Should Know 👄
I think it's safe to say the fenty beauty line has been completely embraced worldwide, as rihanna has developed a line for all women, especially us brown girls. I have tested the fenty beauty line and my favorites quickly became the pro filt'r foundation and the gloss bomb.
🌹🌷FEM ROSA 🌺 KAEPOP Collection🌷🌹
I've been so excited to try the fem rosa collection. Karrueche put out her second collab with colourpop (who by the way is heading to sephora!) and I am really loving the palette.
Glossy Lid Gang: Pat McGrath Dark Star 006 Limited Edition 🖤🖤🖤
It's the glossy lid trend that we all love! I first tried it last year and then put it on my snapchat and some of my friends really liked it. Pat mcgrath is a genius! I think this look is perfect for the summer. To achieve a similar, inspired vibe, check out the products I used.
#KKWBEAUTY Crème Contour And Highlight Kit Review
It seems like contouring these days has evolved as part of our everyday makeup regimen. It's a step in the beauty process that we can use to not so much transform, but enhance our features.