We’ve got 100 degree temperatures happening in Chicago, and my hair is letting me know how it feels about that. It’s not happy. Every day it’s fighting against extreme heat and sweat inducing humidity. Keeping my hair detangled, conditioned and somehow maintaining some kind of curl pattern has been challenging with this weather. As the…
Reviews
All Of My Purple Life and the MAC Blogger’s Obsession Collection is BACK For a Limited Time Only!
Bellas, what a wild and crazy amazing experience this MAC Blogger’s Obsession collection has been! The collection hit MACCosmetics.com on June 21, and I don’t think MAC was ready for the frenzy. My friends Temptalia and Lianne the Makeup Girl had their eyeshadows sell out within days, and my lipglass, All Of My Purple Life,…
You Deserve — Shea Moisture Black Soap Shampoo and Conditioner
Summertime does some THANGS to my hair, y’all. The sizzling hot weather turns my coils into frizz so dense I could lose my wedding ring in the roots of my hair. My scalp gets to feeling hot and sweaty and icky. I get buildup and flakes. If ever there were a time to switch up…
The Makeup Show NYC & the Three Brands MUA Meagan Shea Fell In Love With!
Meagan Shea is a hardworking makeup artist, and when she isn’t beating faces in the DC and Maryland areas or being a busy honeybee at Oyin, she’s a-traveling the land to further her craft! When Meagan told me she was attending The Makeup Show NYC, I asked her to clue me into the three brands…
Jetsetter Travel Beauty Product Faves
If you read this blog and follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you know…I travel a fair amount. Most often to NYC. If I had to label myself, I’d say I’m a reluctant jetsetter. I really prefer to be at my home base here in beautiful Chicago, with my husband and Max the cat. But…
Tried and Tested and True – Classic Moisturizers
They’re the bottles and jars you grew up seeing on your mama’s dresser or in your family bathroom cabinet. The products that don’t get buzz about being new, now, or next – because they’ve always been there. The staples. The stand bys. The classics. Although I might incorporate new hot products with more PC ingredients…
Up and Coming Natural Hair and Bodycare Companies to Look Out For!
Someone asked me recently if I could name my favorite natural hair companies. I started typing out a list of the usual suspects, the mainstream choices…but then stopped myself. I do still use the most mainstream natural hair products, but I do still very much enjoy supporting the up and comers. The new entrepreneurs who…
Hair Product Reviews! Wen Haircare and Cush Cosmetics
Bellas! I’m back with a YouTube hair review video for ya! I’ve been wanting to try Wen hair products for ages, and I finally got my chance last week when my friends at QVC sent me a bottle of the Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner to review. I fell in LOVE and now I’m dying to try…
Cover Girl Queen Collection How-To’s and New Lipsticks!
Bellas! 2011 is bringing in some gorgeous new makeup to the drugstore, are you ready? The Queen Collection has had a classy new makeover, and their new Queen Collection Lip Color lipsticks are swoon worthy! Moisturizing, smooth, rich, vibrant color in a wide range of shades. I just got some samples in the mail and…
Ask Afrobella: Natural Hair. Start Here!
I think I can guess what a few of you made as a new year’s resolution this year – to go natural! Just within the past few weeks, I’ve gotten several messages from new naturals who are seeking guidance and advice. Please allow me to be your guide and answer some of your questions! Welcome…