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Hair Oils For Black Hair -Undo the Damage!

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Do you have dry, damaged hair? Are trying to grow your hair longer, fuller and stronger? Well, then you MUST use hair oils for black hair!

Hair oil is so beneficial to a successful hair journey. It is a key component that you should have in your black haircare arsenal. Why?

It’s because it is SO beneficial. Some of the benefits of using a good hair oil include:

  • Regularly using hair oil can help enhance lubrication of the hair shaft
  • Helps prevent hair breakage (less breakage means more growth)
  • Minimizes the appearance as well as prevents split ends
  • Provides tresses with radiant shine
  • Detangles and makes kinks easier to remove
  • Also can enhance your hair color

Yes, hair oils can do so much to improve the condition of strands. However, there is a problem. What is that?

Hair Oils For Black Hair -Undo the Damage!

Sadly, most “mainstream” products on the market today that are specifically for black hair can have an adverse effect on tresses. We repeat, many of the hair products that are for black women do not improve the condition of the consumer’s hair. The problem: These products often contain harmful ingredients that can strip strands of their moisture or clog the scalp, which all may inhibit natural hair growth.

 

 

This can be quite a scary realization, but this knowledge should push us to buy from reputable black hair companies (big or small); or request more and more products that are efficient, but most importantly healthy for our hair. For example, there are pomades as well as moisturizers that contain petroleum oil. That is like taking mounds of Vaseline and styling it into your tresses.

Can you just imagine how much that could weigh down your hair and plug up your scalp? Moreover, many women use such products daily and unknowingly are working against the growth process of their locks. So unfair.

Therefore, what is the solution to keeping black hair healthy if so many hair products or tools are damaging? It takes doing a little detective work and being a little more selective in what products you should buy. Learn which ingredients are bad for your tresses, then seek out products that do not contain them.

Black hair needs moisture due to the fact that it tends to be dry. So then, purchasing  nourishing hair oils would be an advantageous buy. 3 hair oils that you should be using because they are great for black women are:

Coconut

Jojoba

Shea

These oils penetrate strands and moisturize the scalp. Healthy strands and healthy scalp, equals more hair growth as well as vitality. A simple equation that really works!

So then, always do your homework. Look at the ingredients list on EVERYTHING you buy. Also, never buy harmful products marketed for natural or black hair; and you will be rewarded with a beautiful, gorgeous head of hair!

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Beauty

Concealer Gone Wild-Application Tips for Flawless Under Eyes

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Concealer

Beauty Tip: How To Apply Concealer

At times makeup can be a little challenging, but with a little know how as well as practice you can be good to go. Concealer is the perfect product if you are concerned about lessening the appearance of under eye circles and/or bags. Therefore, when Saturday morning rolls around after a fun Friday night you will have no fear facing our dear friend the bathroom mirror.

Nevertheless, we are well aware that it’s not always a night out that may have us reaching for some beauty camouflage. Naturally, many women deal with under eye issues, making learning proper application essential. Moreover, concealer is one of the trickier products because applying too much runs the risk of it instantly showing in photos due to flash lighting or even worse giving off a caked on vibe. Both of which are not very cute beauty looks. Therefore, is there a fool proof method for applying concealer?

How to Apply Concealer

Concealer

Yes ladies there is: Stare straight ahead in the mirror when applying concealer to cover dark circles. If you look up you will apply way too much. Also, apply the product in the shape of a triangle; with the base underneath the eye and the point going towards the cheek.

Applying it this way creates what’s known as the “triangle of light.” You are able to brighten under the eye; thus reducing the appearance of dark circles. All while you also give your cheek area a little lift. Simple right?

Well, that is our little tricks for a flawless concealer application. How do you conquer dark circles?

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Lifestyle

No Bake Desserts That Easy And Delicious

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It’s getting hot out since it’s officially summertime. Which means you it’s time for cookouts and BBQ’s and of course yummy desserts. But it’s to hot to have the oven on so why not try these No Bake Desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep your home cool.

I know for some of you it might seem scandalous not use an oven to bake. But heck, when it’s hot outside, I say skip the oven and have your dessert too!

For recipes on how to make that happen, check out the ones below or head over to my favorite dessert blog, Captured Desserts for mouth watering ideas.

no bake desserts Peanut Butter Oat Squares

No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares
Makes 20 squares
Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 cups rolled oats
Instructions
  1. Line a 9×9 pan with foil. Spray lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. Melt the peanut butter and honey together until smooth, either in the microwave or stove top. Combine mixture with oats.
  3. Press into prepared pan. Place in refrigerator until set. Cut into squares.

Dark+Chocolate+Truffles no bake dessert

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Yield: ~25 truffles   |   Inspired by Something Swanky and Savory Simple

Ingredients

16 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 – 1/2 cup cocoa powder, for dusting

Directions

Prepare the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan on medium-high heat, just until it begins boiling. Immediately transfer the heavy whipping cream to the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Chill in refrigerator for several hours or preferably overnight.

The next day, use a truffle scoop or hand-and-spoon method to shape the truffles. Chill in freezer for another couple hours, then prepare a bowl of cocoa powder and roll the truffles in it until completely coated. Chill again before serving, or enjoy right away.

Strawberry Banana Popsicles no bake desserts

3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Popsicles

Ingredients:

  • 1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks, & frozen
  • 12 large strawberries, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)

Directions:

Blend all of the ingredients together on high speed until smooth – about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed as you go.

Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. If your popsicle mold has slots for sticks, you can insert them before freezing – if not, freeze for 2 hours, then put a wooden popsicle stick in the middle (that is what I did). Continue to freeze for an additional 6 hours or overnight – overnight is recommended for easy removal.

Run popsicle molds under hot water to remove easily.

Lifestyle

14 Fat Burning Foods For Summer

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Sometimes it’s not always about being so regimented about our exercise routine. We also have to watch what we consume in the form of food each day. That’s why fat burning foods are important.

14 Fat Burning Foods For SummerYes, we all know you should stay away from junk food or that dessert table unless it’s the fun folks over at Captured Desserts. However, there are foods you should reach for without any sort apprehension because they are fat burning foods.

Below is a list of 14 Fat Burning Foods you should be eating now.

  1. Greek Yogurt
  2. Celery
  3. Water
  4. Quinoa
  5. Oatmeal
  6. Berries
  7. Watermelson
  8. Fish
  9. Cucumbers
  10. Eggs
  11. Green Tea
  12. Coffee
  13. Hot Peppers
  14. Grapefruit

Take Advantage of Fresh Produce

With produce at its peak during the summer months, now is the perfect time to indulge in nature’s finest by eating the freshest vegetables.

  • Tomatoes: Slicing one cup of raw tomato for your lunch salad gives you as much as 40 percent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C and 20 percent of your daily vitamin A.
  • Avocados find their way into salads, dressings and on top of burgers regularly, so it’s a good thing that they’re full of fiber, vitamins B5, B6, C, K, folate and potassium, as well as cell-protecting antioxidants.
  • Greens: Beet greens, dandelion greens, spinach, lettuce and Swiss chard are all in season throughout the spring and summer months. These greens contain protein and iron, and are full of the cell-protecting and repairing antioxidants, vitamins C and A, as well as B vitamins and fiber. Not only do they make a great salad, but you can toss them into a blender, along with some fresh fruit for a green smoothie.
  • Bell peppers make a colorful addition to a snack, salad or meal, but there’s more to this crunchy fruit than meets the eye. Bell peppers contain phytochemicals called carotenoids, which give them their bright colors – and a diet high in carotenoid-dense foods has been associated with reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and age-related eye diseases.
Hair

Pin Curls- The Most Easy Way to Do Them!

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Old Hollywood glamour always seems to come back into vogue. Maybe it’s Tinseltown’s former dramatic essence, the glitzy flair or subtle yet oozing sex appeal. Regardless of what made it so alluring one thing is for sure… the style of retro Hollywood is still just as captivating today! From fashion to hair, vintage looks such as pin curls can still turn a head or two.

Recreating a old Hollywood hairstyle like pin curls from back in the day does not need to be a stressful hair dilemma. Actually pin curls are quite simple! Moreover, they can be created even without the use of heat making it an awesome styling option that won’t cause damage to strands. Big tip: be sure to add Obsessed Hair Oil to your pin curls for a sleek, sexy look!

Another benefit is that not many hair tools are needed in order to make pin curls either. All you really need is a good set of hair or bobby pins. You will use those to secure selected strands during the design process. So then, want to know how to pin curl your own hair? Check out the video!

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