Shea Moisture BOGO at CVS Alert!!!!!!

Hey Naturals,

• Happy Friday!!!. I was pleased to see that CVS is having a Buy One Get One Free deal on the Shea Moisture Product Line this week.  From time to time stores feature Buy One Get One Half off on this line of products but it is not very often that they offer the second one totally free. You still have 2 days remaining to go out and capitalize on the HUGE sale. The offer ends tomorrow Saturday September 27th. Products vary from one CVS to another depending on the demography I guess. Go do your thang. Have a great weekend.

FALL HAIR TREND ALERT!!!

FALL HAIR TREND ALERT!!!!!!


I chuckled when I saw that the Bubble Pony was on trend for the fall. Saw this pic collage showcasing different "twists" on the hair trend. Its funny because I created a similar hairstyle back in 2009 (Swimwear Pics) for a Swimwear Shoot for Miami Monthly Magazine. I would love to see my naturalistas who have long enough manes try this one. Very high fashioned and chic. Naturals with shorter hair can use kanekalon braiding to achieve the style like I did in Images 2 and 3 below. I may do a tutorial.

#TBT #photoshoot #bubbleponytail

Do something fashionably risky this fall divas!!!

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.

Faux Bang Updo

Protect those Balls

I am torn between laughing, being impressed or SMH. This is a prime example of thinking outside the box. This is actually a genius idea and although I cannot begin to fathom what on earth triggered this idea, I must admit that it is very stellar. When I look at this pic, the Green House Effect and the Baggy Method for natural hair comes to mind. Believe it or not this brilliant idea will not only keep her knots protected but will keep the ends of her hair moisturized. This right here could be the long awaited solution for length retention. 
Would I personally do it????? Don't Think So!!!! but not knocking it....after all its just plastic....LOL.