This post is sponsored by Clairol. I’m a natural hair blogger who adores her texture. I do everything I can to preserve my hair texture at all costs. My hair color, however? I’m willing to play with – as long as it doesn’t affect my hair texture. In high school, I wore my…
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The Luster Family Story– 60 Years of Black Beauty History, Made in Chicago
Black Beauty History is an ongoing series here at Afrobella – click here to read some previous installments. Think back to the very first black hair product you may have ever heard of – the first product you knew was intentionally made for our specific hair needs. For me, I believe that product was Luster’s Pink Oil….
Ask a Beauty Professional — Hair Shedding vs. Breakage: What’s the Difference and What Do I Do?
Bellas, we are living in a time of “fake news.” It’s true in terms of politics, and it’s also true in the beauty world. All over the internet and social media, I’m seeing totally misadvised information disguised as beauty hacks. Some of these so-called hacks are relatively harmless, but what concerns me is the trend…
Your Healthy Natural Hair Growth Diet — 10 Things to Eat and 5 Things to Avoid
They tell us to eat for health, eat for nutrition. But FOOD, y’all. Why is it SO good? It’s one of my life’s great conflicts – the desire to eat healthfully versus the delicious ubiquity of carbs, sugar and fried things. There are benefits to drinking more water, eating a healthier diet and eliminating food…
These Are Some Of The Most Popular Beauty and Hair Products at Target Right Now
Shopping for beauty products can be overwhelming. You walk into this bright, gleaming aisle filled with brightly colored products all clamoring for attention. If you’re already a beauty fanatic, you’re probably excited to discover what’s new, hot and special for the store you’re in. If you’re a beauty newbie, you may not know where to…
Products With Purpose — Moroccan Elixir Pure Argan Oil
Some brands donate proceeds for a day, others do it for a whole month. And some brands are based completely on charitable donation and through their purchase, we the consumer can support an important cause in an ongoing way. That’s what this new category is all about. Every month I’ll be featuring Products With Purpose,…
Lessons in Life and Business – Gwen Jimmere of Naturalicious Hair Shares Her Top Entrepreneurial Tips
We live in a bold new world, bellas. No longer do you have to sit back and dream of being an entrepreneur – thanks to the internet and social media you can literally come up with a business idea and launch in less than 24 hours if you get your ducks in a row. Be forewarned…
Madam C.J Walker Beauty Culture – An Intentional Tribute to the Original Hair Care Millionaire
(Photo Credit: Madam Walker Family Archives) In many ways Madam C.J Walker is a patron saint and guiding light for the natural hair industry. Respected as an entrepreneur, activist, philanthropist and innovator, she became known as the first black woman millionaire in America. Her “Walker system” of anti-hair loss products was all homemade, made for…
Internationally Natural – Happy Curls, Happy Girls
So my first Internationally Natural post focused on Trinidad. And my post yesterday also focused on Trinidad. Yesterday’s post was all about the best places to shop and best Trini beauty and hair products. And today we’ll take a closer look at one of my favorite Trinidadian natural hair brands that was mentioned in that…
Welcome To T&T! Where To Do Your Beauty and Natural Hair Shopping in Trinidad
I haven’t been home for it in an astonishing number of years, but there’s absolutely no doubt — this week right here is THE busiest week for tourism in my homeland of Trinidad. It’s (almost) Carnival and people from around the world are heading to sweet T&T for a dose of sun, mas, and steelpan….