Life has an uncanny way of throwing bumps in our way that leave us with physical, emotional and spiritual scars that sometimes feel like they're impossible to heal.  However, we've all, at some point in our lives, experienced sicknesses and infirmities that we knew God would heal.  We've stood in faith…

Your First Time at the Spa

Everyone likes a ‘heads up’ when they are embarking on a new experience. I have been receiving a lot of letters lately asking about what exactly goes on at a spa and if there are any special preparations needed for a visit. I decided to…

It is easy to perceive happiness as something that we will eventually create and achieve in the future.  But you have the choice of creating and manifesting your happiness in the present. Will you choose to be happy today?…

Demand the Service that You Need! Last week I wrote an article for Huffington Post called Blogging While Ethnic. It told of the experiences I encountered…

As we trek along on our collective healthy hair journey, many of us eventually begin to look for more natural ways to keep our hair and scalps healthy.  We experiment with natural oils, fruit extracts and a plethora of other items in order to keep our hair growing long and strong. You may not have known that the aloe vera plant is a great natural item to add to your…

Are you heading back to school and trying to get your mind right for the new school year? I totally understand what it feels like at the beginning of a new year, determined to do really well and get my head right in order to successfully tackle the new year. In order to accomplish all that you have set out to…

Have you ever been absolutely overwhelmed by the latest fashion trends, wondering how you could possibly adapt the new runway looks to fit your personal style? I have! From the recent colorblocking trend, obsession with plaid and metallic looks and colors, I can personally say that I would never take a look right off of the runway. It’s all about adapting what I see on the runway to what my established style is in order for me to wear the clothes, and not allow the clothes to wear…

Are you looking for some creative date ideas for the upcoming fall season? Take advantage of new, exciting, and memory-building ways to take advantage of the new and cooler season with your honey with the following ideas:

Hiking: I recently bought some hiking pants and waterproof…

Trend #1 Winged Eyeliner: 

Whether it be soft and smokey, or crisp and bold, this "cateye" inspired look…

Anytime you put chemical in your hair, whether perm, color or a relaxer, both moisture and protein is lost. Hair outside of the head is NOT alive. So if damage is done, it can't be reversed. We can try and help protect it from further damage or make it appear better but the key is to PREVENT damage! Getting regular deep conditioning treatments and/or Protein treatments will…

Instead of baking in the sun, which we all know is unhealthy, try using a self-tanner instead. Here are the steps to this tricky process.

1. Set aside the Time- you will need a few hours to bath, dry, apply and the hardest part...WAITING!!

2. Shower or Bathe- make sure to exfoliate very well. Self tanner can adhere to dry skin making it look dark and blotchy. Shaving as well will help with the…

HUMIDITY & YOUR TRESSES

Those of you with curly hair know, trying to fight the effects of the weather is a struggle. So why struggle at all?? Your Blown-Out style will only last for so long before the curls will begin to creep back in again. This may be the perfect time to embrace your natural texture. Instead of coming in for a Blow-Out, why not get a roller set or twist set??…

Blackheads and Ethnic Skin

Dealing with blackheads can be tricky because removing them without damaging the skin depends on so many factors. How long they’ve been in the skin, what daily regimen is used, if you’re  a person of color; these are all…

You're hearing it all over now-Thermal Reconditioning- but what does it mean? What service are you actually getting? Let's break the term down. "Thermal" means heat. So right there, the service will include some form of heat. "Reconditioning" means to change the condition your hair is currently in. So where we've noticed the confusion is that this could mean SO many things. If you have curly hair and blow dry it straight, you have just…

Sometimes Grandma is Wrong!

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The Ethnic Skin Series on You Tube covers a range of topics specific to our skin. In this edition I'll tell you of my personal experience with a letter received from a client. Hopefully after viewing this video you'll understand why it's so important to locate a skin care specialist who understands your skin. Never hesitate to ask before you book an appointment. 

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It shouldn't be done just during the warmer months, but when was the last time you did a full body check looking for abnormalities? Do you know what to look for? Roughly 2 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. It is the easiest to cure if detected early.  There are 3 different types of cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell and melanoma. Don't be concerned with the names but with the A,B,C,D,E of your skin check. Anything that…

Damage Control

COVER UP The best way to protect your hair from the sun's rays is abstinence!  Block exposure to the sun by covering up your tresses with a hat or scarf.

STYLE WITH COVERAGE Many products including leave in conditioners have SPF built right into them.…

There is some saying, that you can't know for sure where you’re going now if  you don't know where you've been lately. It's the right one when talking about weight loss. If you don…