I had a beautiful time with these girlies last night at Mexican Sugar in Plano, TX! š big s/o to the woman that connects us all – my manager Tristyn Beckwith! š Very thankful for you & Estate Five ā¤ļø
But hol up, tho – do yāall see the SKIN , SKINNING?! š Used the @iliabeauty#trueskin#foundation for the first time (shade: Catalina SF7) and WHEW! šš½ Dis is it. DIS THAT ONE!!
But hol up, tho – do yāall see the SKIN , SKINNING?! š Used the @iliabeauty#trueskin#foundation for the first time (shade: Catalina SF7) and WHEW! šš½ Dis is it. DIS THAT ONE!!
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Yup, you read that right!!
One of the things I love most about the products and tools out today, is that you can truly find quality products at every price point.
And in this economy, that’s huge.
So I put together a list of my favorite hair products and tools that cost under $20 for you! These are items I personally use and absolutely love.
Stay tuned, because the next list I share will be hair products and tools under $50 that every straight natural needs!
Revealing A Mommy & Me Collection You or Your Mom Would LOVE!
I had the pleasure of cohosting a beautiful mother’s day event for an intimate group of some of my favorite mamaās with my twin sister and CEO of Wove, Simone!
During the event, we:
Designed our own Mommy & Me bracelet set, launching exclusively for Motherās Day.
Collaborated on the details and our guests left with a hand-drawn sketches of their final bracelets.
And our guests got their beautiful bracelet sets in the mail a short time after the event!
Alongside delicious bites of sushi and caviar we had yummy mocktails and cocktails! As we chatted the afternoon away, we offered complimentary jewelry cleaning, had a quick & fun lab-grown vs. natural diamond session, and had on-site designers ready to bring any other custom jewelry ideas to life.
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We had a wonderful time and I hope this vlog helps you feel like you got to attend, too!
Shop Woveās Petals Collection launching 5/12! SHOP HERE
Hyaluronic (pronounced hi-ah-lew-ron-ic) Acid ā also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate ā is a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally. Scientists have found hyaluronic acid throughout the body, especially in eyes, joints and skin. (Source)
Hyaluronic Acid helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated – (which means less wrinkles & other signs of aging!)
Makeup meets #skincare is right up my alley! Theyāve got 40 shades and supposedly it lasts 24 hours š I never need to wear makeup that long but hey, maybe some of yāall do šš Have you tried this #foundation out yet?!
If you didnāt think it was possible, youāre about to change your mind for good.
Let me put you on to the best-kept secret in my natural hair journey: ROLLER SETS.
Yes, I said it. Roller. Sets.
If youāve ever wondered how I keep my hair healthy, full, and still enjoy the versatility of straight stylesāthis is it. No magic potion. No expensive blowouts. Just a good olā wet set on rollers.
Letās back up a second.
My hair is natural, and when I do a wash & go, youāll see all my curls out and proud. But when I want to wear it in a straighter style? I reach for my rollers. And honestly, I do this 80% of the time when I want a sleeker look.
It gives me body. It gives me movement. It gives me life.
And the best part? No direct heat. No flat irons sizzling at 450 degrees. No blow dryers tugging at my roots. Just a classic technique that lets my hair stretch and flow while keeping it strong and thriving.
This might sound simple, but trust meāthis was a game changer.
I used to chase every trend, every serum, every āmiracleā product, and still struggled with breakage, split ends, and overall dryness. But ever since I committed to wet setting my hair and giving it the gentle love it needs, Iāve noticed a major shift.
āØ This is the healthiest my hair has ever been. āØ
And I donāt gatekeep. So if youāre trying to figure out how to keep your natural hair healthy and still switch up your style from time to time, roller sets might just be your new best friend.
Iām planning to break down my exact roller set routine in a future postāproducts, tools, drying methods, the whole nine. Let me know if thatās something you want to see!
Until then, just know: You donāt have to fry your hair to stretch it. You donāt have to sacrifice health for style. You can have both.
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Okay sis, hereās the deal. We know flat irons on high heat due damage, but did you know that blow dryer can do damage, too?!
The foundation of a goooood silk press requires a gooood blow dry, and often that required the use of tension & high heat. Combine that with the flat iron on high too – bye, bye curl pattern!
When it comes to roller sets – we are in a new era! The roller set isnāt just a styling method, itās a stretching method. If you think about it this way, it essentially removes the high heat & tension of the blow dry process AND the need for the flat iron to be on high heat (with multiple passes) on the flat iron (if you even choose to do that step! You can always skip it with a good roller set) because when you sit under a hooded dryer – the heat is not directly hitting your hair. Plus, the rollers sustain consistent tension all around so your hair isnāt prone to breakage. Yes, it takes a little longer BUT your hair will love you for it!l
Pro tip: when purchasing a hooded dryer, get one that is at least. 1875 watts or higher!
