Au Naturel
I am always on the hunt for what works for natural hair care & beauty as well as personal care for the body. I ditched almost all commercial products for my hair and face a long time ago & share some of the things I do use instead.
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SCS – Bentonite Clay & Charcoal Mask
Hey hey y’all. I apologize that I did not get to edit and share SCS with you last week. I finally got it done & I’m sharing the bentonite clay & charcoal mask…
SCS – How’s Your Mental Health?
Hi again friends & neighbors! I posted this video on all my social media channels because its just that important. If you’ve been here before you know that I am a huge mental…
Trimming 4b/4c Natural Hair
I’m getting a trim this week’s self care Sunday & sharing 3 different methods I have used for trimming 4b/4c natural hair. Before I dive right into the trim, let’s talk about why…
Using Exfoliation & CBD Oil for Skin Care
This week’s self care Sunday is all about how & why I incorporate regular exfoliation & CBD oil in my skin care routine. CBD oil is all the rage and I finally know…
All Natural Homemade Personal Care Recipes
When I first went natural with my hair wayyyyy back in 1993, I dabbled a little in natural products for my hair. I didn’t get too far – there wasn’t much information &…
Why Turmeric & Liquid Amino Acids Are My 2 New Kitchen Favorites
I have been a naturalista for something like 26 years. In the beginning I tried so many products, some worked, some not. Only when I kinda became a “purist” (maybe) did I find…
Why I Finally Tried the Max Hydration Method & What I Think About It
Well my naturalistas, I finally took the plunge. I tried the Maximun Hydration Method (MHM) & I’m here to tell you my results & exactly how I feel about it. I read about…
Moisturizing Semi-Homemade Body Wash Using Castile Soap
Being the naturalista that I am, for years I have used castile soap to wash my hair. On a whim I started using it as body wash, mainly because I was tired of shelling out…
DIY Lotion for Skin & Hair
Take a look at your lotion. What’s the first ingredient? Water! What’s next? If it’s any good, probably some butters (shea, cocoa, etc), oils (olive, coconut, etc.), glycerin. Some have oats, honey, flaxseed…
All Natural Super Simple Homemade Lip Balm
I have a confession. I have dry lips. It has nothing to do with the weather or how much water I drink, my lips are just dry. I have used may different types…
