Hi everyone! I kind of feel like gel is having a come back. It was all the rage in the ’90s and early ’00s, used for spiky hairstyles, curls, and generally just to keep hair in submission. It lost a little bit of popularity in recent years, as people turned to mousse and hairspray to…
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Why You Need To Start Exfoliating Your Scalp
Hi everyone! I’ve talked about unorthodox beauty routines before, like oil cleansing your makeup brushes and this entire post. I’ve come across more slightly unknown, but key items, to add to your hair routine. Read on for more.
Review – OGX Intensely Invigorating Eucalyptus Mint Shampoo
Hi everyone! For the past couple of months I’ve been co-washing. Everything has been going well, but I noticed my scalp didn’t feel that clean, and sometimes my hair would feel like it had build up on it. I chalked this up to the fact that while the homemade yogurt-honey-olive oil conditioner I had been…
Review – OGX Conditioner
For the past couple of months, I’ve been co-washing my weave with a natural mixture of yogurt, honey, and mayo. I stopped using shampoo and start co-washing after I realized how dry and damaged my hair was. I would leave on the mixture for about an hour, then wash it out. However, I noticed that…
It’s Just A Hairstyle
There’s been a lot of talk about cultural appropriation lately, and I’ve mostly kept out of the fray because 1. I’ve made a resolution not to fight with strangers on the internet anymore, and 2. The cultural appropriation conversation is way more context than people realize. I’ve been blessed (or cursed?) with the ability to…
Review – Murray’s Edge Wax Extreme Hold
I’ve long been on a search for the perfect edge control. I first tried with Dr. Miracle’s Style Edge Holding Gel, but soon stopped using it after realizing that it only held my edges down for about 10 minutes. I didn’t try any other edge controls because I was sure that nothing would be strong…