Beauty Notes

African Beauty

Long before the advent of modern cosmetics, Africans relied on the power of nature to care for their skin, using ingredients that have proven to be effective over centuries of use. For the month of...

Give Your Hair A Break

Wearing protective styles are great for their ability to help retain hair length, maintain moisture, and reduce breakage. However, wearing them too long can cause more harm than good. Read our tips...

5 Products for Maintaining Braids

Braids can get a little frizzy and itchy after a few weeks. And finding the right products to use to control new growth and keep scalp calm can be tricky. Here are our top 5 best products to use to...

Washing your braids 101…

Braids are the perfect #summer hairstyle and proper maintenance is key. Cleansing your hair and scalp while wearing protective styles is the first step. Here are our tips for properly maintaining c...

Best Leave-In Conditioners for Dry Hair

Leave-in Conditioners protect, nourish and add another layer of daily moisture to the hair. Try these four to help prevent dryness. 🌟 Best for low porous hair TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave-In C...

Perfect Summer Feet

Warm weather calls for open toe shoes, so a foot care routine is a necessity for #summer. Read more for steps to keep feet hydrated, smooth and free of cracks. 👣 ☀️ Step 1: Remove dead skin with a ...

5 Summer Beauty Must-Haves

Shop our 5 Summer Beauty must-haves. The go-to products that will help you beat the heat and look good while doing it.☀️☺️   1. Bright Colored Pedicure Brighten your toes with a standout nail p...

Summer Skincare Essentials

If you’re looking to get your skincare routine in shape for summer, start with these essentials. Read for our recommendations. An Effective Cleanser You need a cleanser that cleans out the grime ...

5 Ways To Improve Your Makeup

Don't change the way you look, just improve it! Here are 5 under-the radar makeup tips  to look like you - but better.  1.  Add Lashes  Thick, full lashes are a great way to make your eyes look b...

5 Tips to Treat Dry Natural Hair

Dry hair can be frustrating and can lead to breakage. Natural textured hair has a tendency to be dry because the tightly curly pattern hinders natural oils from the scalp from easily making their w...

How Often Should You Wash Natural Hair?

This question doesn't have one complete answer. It varies by hair type, texture and activity. Ideally, you should wash your hair at least once a week. The main goal is to cleanse the scalp, remove ...

From the Archives: All About Hair Care for Black Women by Naomi Sims

In 1982, Naomi Sims wrote one of her most successful books titled All About Hair Care For The Black Woman, where she shared tips for Black women on everything from hair structure to wig care. Here ...