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Mineral Oil and Petroleum, Bad for Black Hair

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a Comment

Growing up you may have been told to oil your hair in order for it to be healthy. It is true that black hair tends to be on the dry side so it needs moisture. However, there are some products that you shouldn’t be using if you don’t want to damage your hair.

Mineral oil and petroleum is probably some of worst forms of hair dressings that you could ever apply to your tresses.

Most think hey, well its oil; but these actually add little or no moisture at all. In reality mineral oils clog pores and leave a nasty buildup on the hair and scalp which is not good when it comes to hair growth. This is why it’s so important to read a product’s list of ingredients. If you notice that wax, mineral oil or petrolatum is an ingredient it is best to put the product back on the rack and make another choice.

So what exactly does your hair need most to stay moisturized? Well, when you are thirsty do you reach for a glass of oil or a glass of water? Hopefully, you said the latter because water is moisture, oils are not. Therefore, you need to use products that utilize humectants.

Humectants are ingredients that attract and bind water to themselves and can even accomplish this right out of the air from the natural humidity. Look for products that contain such ingredients as glycerin or glycerol, urea, NaPCA, chitosan, propylene glycol, hydrolyzed silk, Acetamide MEA, sorbitol, panthenol and shea butter.

The best thing you can reach for is pure organic oil. It is the healthiest thing you can do for your scalp, hair roots and tips. I personally use Obsessed Hair Oil and I love it because it leaves your hair shiny and hydrated. It is great for your scalp too.

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Hair Coloring Rules

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a Comment

Have you ever considered coloring your hair all on your own? A good color job takes skill and usually you can tell instantly if someone has done a good job or should consider buying a …

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How to Trim Your Bangs

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a Comment

Beauty Tip-Save yourself some muhla and trim your bangs yourself.

After you wash and blow dry your hair, flat iron your hair till smooth. Gather bangs and twist hair several times, but not too tightly otherwise you may trim tresses too short. Next, depending on how long you want your bangs, trim hair either above or below your fingers holding the twist. Remember it is best to start longer, because you can always re-twist and re-cut in order to make bangs shorter.

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Get Smooth and Silky Hair

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a Comment

Beauty Tip-When flat ironing your hair use small sections to straighten tresses. The smaller the section, the more weightless and flatter your hair will be. Also, use a comb to detangle the section of hair …

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Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a Comment

Hair that is straight, silky and smooth can turn heads any day of the week. Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued. After flat ironing your hair, use Obsessed Hair Oil for silky smooth hair every …

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Narcissitic Creations – New Luxury Black Owned Cosmetics Brand

Arianne April 3, 2018April 3, 2018Leave a Comment

Narcissitic Creations Founder, Dayana Narcisse

Black women are no joke when it comes to starting new amazing brands and companies! Forbes reports that us ladies of color are racking in $4.5 billion dollars; and we’re just getting started. Nevertheless, this means there are several new businesses to discover and fill your needs from fashion to beauty. One of our latest finds will have your eyes popping for every occasion. Allow us to introduce you to Narcissitic Creations!

Narcissitic Creations – New Luxury Black Owned Cosmetics Brand

Narcissitic Creations is a new black owned cosmetics brand created by girl boss, Dayana Narcisse. Narcisse hails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is a true jack of all trades. Besides being a beauty brand owner; Dayana is also a model, stylist, MUA (makeup artist) and Creative Director. Whew!

No doubt her multi-faceted background influenced her heavily in her decision to start her own cosmetics line. Narcisse enjoys having a ton of clients that love getting in on all of the hottest makeup trends. Having such intimate access to her market helps her tailor her line to exactly their wants and desires.

Now while eventually the Narcissitic Creations line will include a large plethora of products; for now, Dayana is building her brand by starting off with a luxury collection of eyelashes. Each fluttering masterpiece is made at the highest level, yet is very affordable!

Narcissitic Creations – New Luxury Black Owned Cosmetics Brand (Cont.)

Narcisse shared a little intel about her gorgeous lashes. She talked how they are made and which one is the most sought after. She says,

“Shop our beautiful collection. These lashes feature an invisible, lightweight band that connects the mink hair strands to form a strip that secure both corners. They are layered and feathered by hand for perfect even and absolute comfort and an outstanding natural look.

The lashes are very full, long, easy to apply and reusable. [For instance] ‘Vixen’ gives you an incredibly soft and natural look because of the luxurious blend of mink light-wwight hair.

The ‘Supermodel’ Mink Lashes is everyone’s favorite natural lash. If you are looking for a natural style that’s not too full; Supermodel would be perfect for you!”

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Besides being hand-made which is an awesome feature. We also love that these lashes are cruelty-free. So they are great for us and all of our furry little friends.

Plus, the packaging is additionally awesome. Each set of lashes comes in a glamorous, glittery box sealed with ribbon. A nice glitzy touch that makes one feel that they are receiving a fabulous gift just for their eyes!

Let’s get into prices, shall we? There are four different mink eyelashes styles to choose from. You may purchase: Bombshell, Princess, Vixen or the fan favorite, Supermodel. Prices break down as follows:

Bombshell $20.00

Princess $20.00

Supermodel $15.00

Vixen $15.00

Ready to purchase? Get your Narcissitic Creations products by heading to www.narcissiticcreations.com. Don’t live in the U.S.? No problem! This beauty brand does offer international shipping.

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Side braid

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018April 3, 2018Leave a Comment

I Love Her Hair

This is a great natural hairstyle that can contribute to hair protection as well as hair growth. The ends of the hair which are susceptible to damage are well protected within the braid. Moreover, this side braid hairstyle includes a front cornrow that can help keep unruly edges along the hairline under control.

How To Do It:

1. Part hair on the side.

2. Cornrow hair to the left of the part.

3. Once the left side braid is cornrowed down to the nape pull all hair to the right side.

4. Part remaining hair into two sections.

5. Holding the two sections (one in each hand), take strands from the left section and cross it over to the right section of hair.

6. Next, take strands from the right section and cross it over to the left section of the hair.

7. Continue repeating steps 5 and 6, crisscrossing sections of hair until the fishtail side braid is at your desired length.

Want more ideas? Check out this great article on African hair braiding.It can be a style, a statement or a way to bring a storied history into the wearer’s modern-day life. In many ways, hair braiding has deep roots in the African-American community. From their origins in Africa, through the days of slavery and into today’s pop culture, cornrow braids have long been associated with the black community. But many don’t realize just how deep those roots go.

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Coffee for Hair- Say Hello to More Growth and Healthier Looking Hair!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018March 23, 2018Leave a Comment

Make that cup of Joe pay major hair dividends! Think more shine, more growth and even more strength! If any of those are what you are striving towards, have you ever considered adding coffee to your hair care routine? At first, using coffee for hair techniques and treatments can initially seem a little strange. However, the numerous benefits will easily have you rethinking your stance. So then, allow us to briefly introduce you to the exciting world of coffee hair care!

Coffee for Hair- Why Use It?

For one thing, it’s all natural baby! Hair products that incorporate harsh ingredients eventually lead to strands having harsh looks. For instance, just a few of the ingredients to watch out for in popular hair care items include:

•Sodium Lauryl Sulfate– Has been connected to causing skin rashes, eye damage, depression and even cancer.
•Potassium Sorbate– This ingredient has been linked to inducing skin as well as organ system toxicity.
•Dimethicone– This form of silicone can cause the skin and scalp to be not only drier, but become irritated.
•Triclosan– Is known for irritating the eyes, skin and lungs. In some cases has also been the cause of organ disruption.
•Polysorbates, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Phenoxyethanol– These ingredients have the ability to cause irritation of the skin, eyes or lungs.

See the importance of using natural hair care items? While of course, everyone is different and various ingredients may have an affect on some and not on others. It is always safer to utilize products with ingredients that will do the most good instead of the most harm.

Coffee for Hair- Additional Benefits

Besides, being more delicate on your strands and body, coffee comes with a host of other amazing benefits! Let’s quickly discuss a few of them. You may be shocked!

When it comes to hair the number one searched hair issue is usually how to grow more hair. As a result, coffee is like a superhero to the hair strand. This is because caffeine helps to stimulate the follicle’s ability to produce hair.

Furthermore, this little benefit is extremely important since the quality as well as length of one’s hair greatly depends on the health of the hair follicles. To help in this area, coffee stimulates the roots thus improving not only their structure, but their growth. Due to this coffee can do much to prevent hair loss and restore hair growth.

Another wonderful benefit is that coffee is very rich in phytosterols. What can these do for you? Phytosterols awesomely promote moisture retention and absorption! Moisture is not just important for healthy hair in general, but can help prevent dryness, damage, breakage or lack of hair growth.

Coffee for Hair- Invest in Coffee Oil

Ever heard of Coffee hair oil? Some have, some have not. However, if luxurious looking tresses is your aim, purchasing this natural hair product will help you achieve that very result. Coffee hair oil has been credited with the ability to increase blood circulation to the scalp and stimulation of hair roots. Remember, a healthy scalp equals healthy hair growth. If want something more traditional, but just as good try Obsessed Hair Oil. Celebrities swear by this oil!

Earlier we mentioned how coffee is not among the widely known top 12 harmful hair care product ingredients. Which is also why many healthy hair consumers love just how coffee hair oil is made. It is derived directly from coffee grounds.

Oftentimes coffee grounds are just easily and simply dried and then infused into an oil to be used on the hair. While coffee hair oil can be purchased already bottled and ready for use. Some choose to make the oil at home themselves. This ensures that there’s been no funny business with the inclusion of extra unnecessary ingredients that may be bad for the hair.

Coffee for Hair- How to Make Coffee Hair Oil

Want to know how to make coffee hair oil? We thought you might! We asked several hair professionals to give us a simple DIY (do it yourself) recipe. Here’s what they recommend:

DIY Recipe #1

1. Combine 1 cup of Olive Oil with 3/4 cup of ground coffee and place the mixture into a jar.

2. Put the lid on the jar securely then give the jar a good shake. Make sure that you shake the jar well.

3. Keep the jar in a dry place from 1 week up to a month.

4. Strain the oil from the mixture using a cheesecloth. Enjoy using your oil!

**Quick Notes: What is a cheesecloth? A cheesecloth is a loose-woven, gauze-like cloth made out of cotton that’s used in cooking or making cheese. They can be bought in store or online. For instance, Target as well as Walmart sells these cloths for less than $3.

DIY Recipe #2

1. Pour 8 tablespoons of Coconut or Olive oil into a pan and add in 4 tablespoons of ground coffee beans.

2. Heat the mixture over low heat for half an hour or up to a couple hours. Stir occasionally.

3. Strain out the oil using a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Once again, enjoy!

**BEAUTY BONUS! Time to think outside of the strand! Besides being used as an oil for the hair, did you know you could also use this as a body or face oil? Use it to help tighten skin, prevent wrinkles and reduce the appearance of cellulite. This bit of beauty news can be summed up in one word… Amazing!

Coffee for Hair – Our Final Thoughts

As one can see, coffee is not just great in a cup. It can be used to give new life to strands as well as the skin. Therefore, try out these coffee for hair treatment ideas and experience their extensive benefits. You may just find they are just the right temperature (wink, wink).

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Fixing Hair Shrinkage and Loss of Length Due to Tangling With Oil

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018March 16, 2018Leave a Comment

We get it, hair shrinkage is the pits. It can almost feel like your hair look is being short changed. Tresses start off stretched and closer to full length only to draw up like a clam in a shell. Plus, don’t even get us started on detangling. If only there is something one can do to fix both issues simultaneously.

Hair Shrinkage and Loss of Length Due to Tangling

Well, hold on, because there is an option! Do you know what it is? If you guessed hair oil then you would be absolutely correct. Now allow us to quickly tell you why.

First off, what exactly is shrinkage? This is the result of the hair drawing up due to the inability to maintain moisture. The strand can literally “chase” after hydration.

You see as the hair dries it normally dries at the ends first. Meaning our roots dry slower than our strands’ ends. As the hair dries it “draws up” in order to get closer to the moisture still present at the roots.

Get the picture? If you do, then most likely you can also glean a fix to this common hair problem. Nevertheless, if you don’t we’re going to tell you the secret anyway.

Combating Hair Shrinkage and Loss of Length

One the simplest ways to retain moisture in the hair is to seal it in so that it can’t escape. So then, what is a proper sealant? Here is the best hair oil that accomplishes this with ease.

The oil acts like a fence that moisture can’t get over. As we like to say think of it like a puppy and a high barrier. Everything stays nicely and safely inside.

Since moisture can stay along the entire strand the hair does not need to necessarily draw up towards any hydration. Plus, hair oil or creams add more weight to strands. This allows gravity to also do it’s job to keep tresses going downward than up.

Fixing Loss of Length Due to Tangling

So then, now that the cat is out of the bag on how to combat shrinkage. You may be wondering about the second half of this article’s title. How does shrinkage play into tangling?

Simple. Shrinkage causes knots and tangles. The more coil-y the texture, the higher the shrinkage and in turn opportunity for more tangles to be formed.

Nonetheless, hair does not have to be curly or wavy to hair issues with tangling. Straighter textures can also be affected by this issue. Also, dry hair can cause split ends and knotting at the ends. By the way, that is a good indicator that your hair can use a trim; if hair ends can not be combed or passed through with fingers easily.

The best way to fix this? You guessed it, hair oil. You’re a quick study! (wink, wink).

Hair Oil- Combating Hair Shrinkage and Loss of Length Due to Tangling

Nevertheless, the easiest way to detangle tresses while preventing shrinkage is to apply coconut or jojoba oil (or both together) to your hair. Heat the oil(s) up and apply the warm concoction to your strands and scalp. Then use your fingers to gently detangle any knots.

You will find the oil will provide a nice element of “slip” to your tresses. Thus, making detangling not only easier, but less of a pain. Literally.

In order to gain the most benefits, hair oil should be used in conjunction with your other styling products. If you use creams, leave-ins and the like, continue to. Moreover, cream moisturizers should be apart of your hair shrinkage arsenal. When these are used along with oil not only are curls/waves more defined, but will experience less draw up.

So then, there you have it. You CAN combat shrinkage as well as tangles. The fix is natural and extremely useful… hair oil.

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Tamera Mowry -Her Stylist Rachel B Mason Reveals How to Get Her Hair!

Arianne March 15, 2018March 15, 2018Leave a Comment

One thing is certainly for sure… Tamera Mowry and her hair is in serious good hands! The genius behind her stunning looks on The Real, Rachel B Mason, is a multiple Emmy Award winning hair stylist.

Therefore, what is the secret behind Mowry’s insanely gorgeous curls? We have the answer! We went straight to the source in order to learn ALL the secrets. We’re talking products, tools and tips even on combating shrinkage. So if you are ready to take your natural waves and curls to the next level, read on!

Tamera Mowry -Her Stylist Rachel B Mason Reveals How to Get Her Hair

As all curly girls know, your strands are only as beautiful and manageable as your product arsenal. Here’s what Rachel keeps in hers get Tamera Mowry glamorous curls! Mason states,

“I want to give a shout out to Deva Curl for providing us over on The Real with some of your styling products and tools. They get Tamera Mowry’s curls so luscious and fluffy. And for those of you who wanted to know what we use on Tamera’s hair, well here it is.”

Deva Curl is absolutely amazing especially if you are currently wearing your tresses curly or wavy. The products are affordable and effective. Plus, they even have styling tools to make hair drying a cinch. Nevertheless, are there any other products Mason would strongly recommend for the curly and wavy hair squad? There is! She says,

“Product of choice today [is] Shea Moisture’s new product Red Palm Oil and Cocoa Butter [collection] for shrinkage prone hair. I tested it on a client and I liked how the Curl Strench Pudding has just enough weight to it to keep the hair from shrinking too much during the dry process.

It’s not drastic but you notice a difference in the hair shrinkage. What’s key during the diffusing is to leave very little dampness in your hair, you don’t want to dry your hair out.”

Tamera Mowry – Hair Inspiration

Rachel B Mason has created several beautiful hairstyles for Mowry for her hit daytime show The Real. So then, we rounded up 12 of our favorites to give you a little curly hair inspiration. Enjoy!

Tamera Mowry -Her Stylist Rachel Mason

With numerous awards, celebrity clientele and several hit shows under her belt; we wanted to know what inspires Mason to continue to be so successful in the hair industry. She reveals,

“Yeah so I was at mom’s place and came across these old photos of my pops and granny. Let me just say they are the reasons why I am the professional Hairstylist I am today. They were driven. They were innovative. They had growing hands.

They had knowledge. Skills. Spiritual. They were creative. They were hungry. They were determined.

They had strength during times when we (you know what I mean) weren’t acknowledged for our talents and creations but set pride aside and did what needed to be done to support their family. And honey child I am here to say I got all that in my DNA. 3 generations… different eras.. similar challenges; [and] all good people. I wish they were here today so I could thank them at least; for passing it down to me. Forever grateful.”

Last thing we wanted to know was Mason’s thoughts on the long held black hair question, “What really does it mean to have ‘natural’ hair?” There are so many opinions out there. However, many do not realize being natural does not necessarily refer to hair being curly or coily.

Tamera Mowry -Her Stylist Rachel B Mason Answers the BIG Question

Therefore, this subject is something we felt a professional view would be cool to have. So then, what does hair stylist, Rachel Mason have to say about it? Rachel states,

“Okay, so I want to make clear what going natural means. It means cutting out any and all chemical services to your hair. No color. No highlights. No relaxers. No perms. Virgin hair.

Easy enough right? I mentioned previously that I was going natural. I am. I am just going through something called a transition stage. You can cut it all off and rock a cute fade if it fits you to do so; rock a TWA or just cut the hair that is chemically treated and start there.

This is MY transition look and I chose to gradually go natural. I like to curl it, press it out or set it on some rods. I personally like the ability to change my hair when I feel like it and not be stuck with one look. I used to be like that once upon a time.

[However] very soon I will be completely natural, free of chemical or have virgin hair. But don’t be surprised if you see some color later down the line for summer! Here’s the thing ladies if you want to do it, do it! Make sure you do it for you and do it right. If you need help or ideas entering your transition speak to your Hair Stylist or just hit me up if you need a little inspiration.”

Tamera Mowry -Her Stylist Rachel B Mason -The Last Word

Want to keep up with the talented and award winning Mrs. Mason? Get social with her by giving her a follow on Instagram. Her handle is @RaiMason. Plus, you can surf over to her website at www.rachelbmason.com

Also, want to know more about Deva Curl and their amazing porducts? Well, be on the look out for future posts on the brand including one of newest faves by them. A product that is sure to make Wash Day even better and easier!

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