Best Tips for Improving Your Body Image as a Woman According to a survey by the Center for Change, as many as 86 percent of women feel dissatisfied with their bodies. Those kinds of numbers can be discouraging to those of us trying to fight our way to better self-esteem. But fear not. You are beautiful, and our tips for…
Juneteenth Natural Hairstyle Inspiration: 15 Beautiful IG Pics By Jacqueline Samaroo Juneteenth may only be a year old as a federal holiday, but many African Americans have been commemorating and celebrating it for decades. There is no doubt that 19 June 1865 is a significant date in the timeline of American history – it meant an end to institutional slavery in Texas,…
Living Duality- Being “In the World But Not of It” Max’s Preschool Graduation Celebration Joy and sorrow. Hope and fear. Celebration and mourning. In this life, in this Love, both are happening in the same space, at the same time. Yesterday afternoon, while watching and recording Max’s ceremony, I began receiving the devastating alerts about Robb Elementary— simultaneously celebrating with…
Image from Pixabay Green Tea Hair Rinse: What is it, 5 Terrific Benefits, and How to DIY Your Own By Jacqueline Samaroo Hair rinses are a fantastic way to add some extra oomph to your curly haircare regimen. And, a green tea hair rinse is one of the best you can use. People have been taking advantage of the many…
Photo by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on Unsplash 4 Beautiful Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil for Hair Growth By Jacqueline Samaroo We often swear by lemon essential oil for our skin’s glow and brightness. But, do you know its main secret? Well, there are multiple benefits of lemon essential oil for hair. This is quite an uncommon use of it. But those…
Three Things I Learned From BeHer Summit About the Purposeful Pursuit of Entrepreneurship By Kim M. Barfield of Pish Posh Perfect BeHer Summit Presents: BeHer Talks, a series of conversations with women of color entrepreneurs, sponsored by Comcast RISE, had all the elements of an intimate talk with a good girlfriend: a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, a spirit of sharing–even…
Photo by Leighann Blackwood on Unsplash 3 Remarkable Benefits of Baobab Oil for Hair Growth (+ Product Suggestions!) By Jacqueline Samaroo There are many beneficial plant oils that have been used for millennia by peoples of the African continent. Shea oil, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil are among the most well-known of these but baobab oil has also been…
Photo by Ussama Azam on Unsplash Best Heat Protectant for Curly Hair Care – 10 Great Choices! By Jacqueline Samaroo Heat styling, whether you blow-dry regularly, flat iron every now and then, or just go for a once-a-year silk press, can be a big help when it comes to caring for and styling curly hair. But, it can also lead…
Curly Haircare 101: What Nutrient Deficiency Causes Hair Loss? Quite A Few, Actually! By Jacqueline Samaroo What nutrient deficiency causes hair loss? Well, there is a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that play a role in hair growth. They contribute to the production and growth of new cells in the hair follicles and help with maintaining a…
4C Natural Hair Doesn’t Slick Down!? LOOK AT WHAT SHE DID! Slick Down 4C Natural Hair | EfikZara Zara is back on CurlyNikki! She’s a fabulous naturalista who shares her natural hair journey with her followers. That includes more than 170K subscribers (aka ZeeStarz) on her EfikZara YouTube channel! EfikZara is super proud of her natural type 4 hair and…