I tried the new All Hours Foundation from YSL Beauté and I’m in love yall 🥰 It’s full coverage yet lightweight plus it has #hyaluronicacid in it.
Hyaluronic (pronounced hi-ah-lew-ron-ic) Acid — also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate — 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! They’ve got 40 shades and supposedly it lasts 24 hours 👀 I never need to wear makeup that long but hey, maybe some of y’all do 😂💕 Have you tried this #foundation out yet?!
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Okay sis, here’s 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 isn’t just a styling method, it’s 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 isn’t 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!
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Don’t Be Scurred, Sis!
The use of heat on our natural hair has become SO taboo LOL God forbid we actually CHOOSE heat because it’s what we like and it’s easier than constantly manipulating our natural hair!
Also, I personally can’t stand the “if you wear your hair in a straightened state, that means you hate your natural hair” narrative. It’s so tired and also – how accusatory and assuming?!
What if the whole point of us going natural was so we can be FREE?! Free to choose? Free to use heat or wear our natural texture, or do both?!
We’ve all had the battle of figuring out “How much heat is TOO much heat?” And that is definitely an individual question. (And even better if you can answer it with the support of a trusted hairstylist!)
Everyone’s hair is different but here are a few rules I live by that might help you answer that question better for yourself!
1. Flat iron only when necessary and only once within a week (no matter what!)
2. Use indirect heat (like hooded dryers) to reset a hairstyle if heat is needed within the same week.
3. Incorporate bond or strengthening products at every step of your hair care routine.
4. Heat protectant before EVERY heat tool. No exceptions!
5. Deep treatment with protein and moisture before EVERY roller set / blow out / silk press.
What did I miss?! Shoot me an email so I can add to this list of heat-styling rules to live by!
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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!
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Hey sis! It’s #RollerSet season and I want to make sure you have everything you need to have the best hair yet!
One of the biggest questions people ask first is: What’s the difference between using tension rollers vs. traditional rollers?
If you’ve ever wondered why your curls aren’t super smooth after rolling – the first question is, what kind of roller are you using? You see in much of my content, I’m using Tension Hair Rollers. Very popular in Ethiopian/South African salons because they are designed to really pull the hair taut as you roll, so you get smoother roots and a sleeker finish.
The little “teeth” really help grip the hair! Traditional magnetic rollers that are smooth all around, can be a bit trickier to use. While they are significantly cheaper and easier to find, unless you are very good at rolling, you might see more puffiness at your roots or lingering texture.
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How To Roller Set Using Magnetic Rollers. Watch now!
