I used Carol's Daughter's Moisturizing Black Vanilla Hair Trio Set and I am really impressed. The sulfate-free shampoo thoroughly cleansed my hair without drying out my strands, the conditioning hair smoothie moisturized my hair without…

Increasing numbers of black women today are going natural, embracing their natural texture and learning how to take healthy care of their curls. However, there are many myths about natural hair that simply need to discarded into a black hole of nonsense and misinformation. Here are seven silly myths…

New mother and talent extraordinaire, Beyonce, was named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People Magazine. We are really happy for her! She exudes so much beauty, on the inside and out, and is…

 If you are in the market for an eco-friendly, awesome waterproof makeup remover wipe, then I highly recommend La Fresh Waterproof Remover Wipes. Here is my review of these wipes:

Description: Bye-bye waterproof color and all those other…

Product description: Softens, revitalizes and improves skin's suppleness. With Community Trade organic babassu oil. 

Ingredients:

Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Olea Europaea Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed…

We found an awesome, healthy recipe for mushroom-barley soup: 

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups sliced celery

1 1/2 cups sliced carrots

1 1/4 cups diced onion

1 lb. sliced…

Product Description:  Perfect Edges hair gel infused with Argan Oil controls and holds down edges, while moisturizing and adding Exotic Shine to the hair. This nutrient-rich formula makes hair stronger and gives superior hold without flaking. Perfect for creating sleek, smooth styles,…

Have you noticed how popular shea butter is these days? It is hard to turn around in a beauty aisle and not see shea butter represented in the ingredients. Why? Because it is a natural product that packs a lot of positive punch for your skin. I love using this product in the morning and in the evening. It…

Why do men cheat in relationships? How powerful is the allure of another woman that would incline a man in a relationship to want to pursue her? Should you blame the other woman, or should you blame your man for cheating on you with her (or both)? Are men naturally inclined to cheat? Or are men pressured by…

Check out Mary Mary's new song and video, "Go Get It", off their upcoming album (entitled Go Get It, scheduled to release on May 8, 2012). We are excited about their new album because Erica and Tina (from Mary Mary) continue to inspire and empower fans with powerful and catchy lyrics and arrangements. We can't wait to check out their new album and listen to new, creative ways to express the power of faith and love of God.

‘GO GET IT’ CD TRACK…

We all know that one of the key ways to achieve healthier hair is to incorporate protective styles (e.g., buns, braidouts, ponytails) into our styling regimens. However, it is easy to get caught up in the idea of a protective style and forget to fully nourish and protect our hair while in those styles. Here are some ways…

We are in the works of coming to a salon in your area. We are planning to come to the Washington D.C. area between May 20th-May 22nd, 2012. We will be performing Thermal Reconditioning, Relaxers, Gina Curl and all our treatments. 

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Product description: A nourishing and protective lip moisturizer that delivers a subtle sheer rosy hue for the look of a sexy, just-bitten pout. It blends reparative oils and waxes with real sugar, a natural humectant that seals in moisture, to…

If you want to protect yourself from the rain but you don't want to wear slumpy rain gear, you are not alone! Plenty of women venture into the rain in not-so-cute rain jackets that completely cover up their fashionable attire. You shouldn't feel forced to sacrifice your fashion taste in rainy weather. Consider the following raincoat styles to step out in the rain in style and make some heads turn in your direction: 

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As part of my personal mandate to co-wash more and wear protective styles, I experimented with a new style and am happy to announce that it is my new staple look for a…

Hey Belles, 

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all of your support of The Cafe Belle. We sent out the following message to all Cafe Belle members and suscribers yesterday: 

Hey Café Belle Fans! Thank you…

We attended a Natural Hair event in Detroit this March called It's All Good Hair 2 (held at the Charles H. Wright Museum), which showcased a natural hair show, performances, as well as educational seminars. Here are some of the…