Lupita Nyong'o named among the Most Beautiful Women in the World

I feel sorry for those who doubt that dark skin and short natural hair can be beautiful. Lupita Nyong'o proves otherwise. She boldly and beautifully dominates the cover of People Magazine, being named among the top 50 Most Beautiful women in the world. Congrats girl, represent for us!!

The Essence of Beauty

Essence Magazine got it right in their May issue, featuring three iconic natural beauties. Solange Knowles, Lidisi Anibade and Erykah Badu all graced the the cover individually and brought life to the spring issue with their expressions of beauty. They share the common interest of music but have very unique style. Although their personal styles are different, they all embrace their natural roots and represented for the natural community big time!!!

Solange believes in having the freedom to express herself through her hairstyles and don't believe in being placed in a box as far as her style is concerned.

Ledisi says that her hair is one of her best accessories and that changing it up helps express who she is.

Erykah views her hair as functional art and although she loves styling, it is never done with the intent of making a statement.


These Bold, Beautiful, Black women are trendsetters in their own right and are an inspiration to me for having chosen to rock a natural look. Kudos Essence!!!

Best Drugstore Conditioners

So you guys may or may not know that I am a cheapie, a deal seeker, a frugal sistah......you get the point. It doesnt mean however that I am willing to trade quality for quantity. Since conditioners are one of the most important products in my hair care regimen, and I go through them like water, it is very important that I find those that are reasonably priced, but at the same time being of high quality.
I love conditioners with a very thick and creamy consistency that will serve as pre-poos, co-washes, detanglers or just general conditioning. Anyway, before I get carried away rambling on, let me get right to my top three favorite drug store conditioners:


1. Suave Professionals Almond and Shea Conditioner

I can't say enough about this conditioner. It is my ultimate favorite "cheapie" conditioner that I have tried to date. It can rival any of the the most reputable, most expensive conditioners on the market. For only $2.88, this thick, creamy, rich, nourishing product is always in my stash and serves multiple purposes during my wash day. It is excellent for co-washing, detangling, and believe it or not deep conditioning. The slip that I get from this Suave product is simply amazing.  Due to its effectiveness even if the bottle was only 2 oz in size I think I would still get it. The great news however is that the bottle size far supersedes the typical size of a 16 oz conditioner, boasting a whopping 28 oz in size. What more can I ask for?

2. Aussie Moist Conditioner

My good friend Aussie Moist offers moisture as the name suggest and its thick and creamy texture makes it perfect for my 4b hair. This is another great option for everyday conditioning and I love that this particular size has the convenient pump dispenser to allow for easier handling during the wash process. This generous bottle retails for just over $5 at Walmart or any of your favorite drug store.  

3. Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

This conditioner won my heart with its outstanding fragrance and being an Island Girl, I am a sucker for tropical scents, As with all conditioners that captivates my attention, this conditioner softens and moisturizes and leaves my hair feeling super hydrated.