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Winter Skin For The Win!

Winter Skin For The Win!

| January 20, 2011 | 20 Comments

You’re either stuck inside with drying heat, or shivering outside in the freezing cold. Either way, winter will suck the life out of your skin and leave you looking like Ashy Larry. What’s a bella to do? Well, drink more water for starters. Increasing your internal moisture will definitely make a difference in the appearance [...]

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Help! My Favorite Hair Product Has Turned On Me

Help! My Favorite Hair Product Has Turned On Me

| January 18, 2011 | 12 Comments

Picture this: yesterday, Martin Luther King day. My husband has the day off and wants to take me out. So I hop in the shower to get ready. After a quick conditioner wash, I decide to use a hair product I haven’t in a while. The oldie-but-goodie that’s stashed at the back of the drawer. [...]

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MAC + Mickey Contractor = WIN

MAC + Mickey Contractor = WIN

| January 14, 2011 | 8 Comments

I can barely keep up with MAC’s collections. Already this year they’ve come out with how many? Four? Five? Dang! I gotta check Temptalia to try to keep track! I don’t even try to review every collection that comes down the pike. But if I see something truly remarkable that bellas all shades of beautiful [...]

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The Official Coconut Water Review

The Official Coconut Water Review

| January 12, 2011 | 61 Comments

Coconut water has become big business in the United States. All of a sudden people are calling it “nature’s Gatorade” and talking about it’s amazing restorative powers. Cocktail blogs are posting recipes for coconut water newbies, talking about this delicious new chaser that’s actually good for you. Ask anyone from the islands and they’ll tell [...]

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Monday Manicure  – Milani Jewel FX

Monday Manicure – Milani Jewel FX

| January 10, 2011 | 27 Comments

It’s 2011, and the plan for Afrobella is to be bolder and braver than before! So I figured it’d be best to kick things off than with a Monday Manicure that takes no prisoners. TA-DOW! Disco ball nails! It’s the kind of manicure that’s either totally up your alley, or not your cup of tea [...]

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Cover Girl Queen Collection How-To’s and New Lipsticks!

Cover Girl Queen Collection How-To’s and New Lipsticks!

| January 7, 2011 | 6 Comments

Bellas! 2011 is bringing in some gorgeous new makeup to the drugstore, are you ready? The Queen Collection has had a classy new makeover, and their new Queen Collection Lip Color lipsticks are swoon worthy! Moisturizing, smooth, rich, vibrant color in a wide range of shades. I just got some samples in the mail and [...]

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Ask Afrobella: Natural Hair. Start Here!

Ask Afrobella: Natural Hair. Start Here!

| January 5, 2011 | 23 Comments

I think I can guess what a few of you made as a new year’s resolution this year – to go natural! Just within the past few weeks, I’ve gotten several messages from new naturals who are seeking guidance and advice. Please allow me to be your guide and answer some of your questions! Welcome [...]

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