Archive for the ‘Product Picks’ Category

12 Beauty: We May Not Wrinkle But We Sag–Black Women and Sun Damage

Beauty: We May Not Wrinkle But We Sag–Black Women and Sun Damage

We’ve all heard the term, “black don’t crack.” For the most part, it’s true–oily skin, darker skin with a thicker layer tends not to wrinkle as readily as our paler sisters. But know this–just as sure as wrinkles can show your age, so can sagging of the connective tissue–that hang-dog, jowly look you often see when black women reach middle age. I bet you think that just comes with the territory. Nuh uh.


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6 Beauty: Yes; You Can Spray on Your Makeup. Temptu Makeup System Review!

Beauty: Yes; You Can Spray on Your Makeup. Temptu Makeup System Review!

A day late, but not a dollar short, I just have to reveal a secret I’ve been sitting on for over a month. Temptu airbrush foundation and make-up is the bomb-diggity. This make-up is “HD ready,” so I’m planning on using it for every You Tube video (besides the exercise of the week) and any TEE VEE interviews related to the “Swirling” launch. In fact, I’m wearing it in this video rightchea…


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Beauty: Are Your Feet Beach Ready? Tips from Polish to Potion.

I know you like your boots and all, but spring is here and it’s time, chicas.


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25 Skinny or Thick? Anatasia Makeup Expert Talks Eyebrows and Give Tutorial

Skinny or Thick? Anatasia Makeup Expert Talks Eyebrows and Give Tutorial

Since the makeup show, I’ve been using the Anatasia stencils and I’m really liking how they make creating perfect eyebrows a pretty brainless operation. Get the kit, and you get a choice of a few different looks. The kit will run you about $65. The “petite arch” works best on my face, I find. The [...]


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37 You Saw it Here First: Makers of Shea Moisture Unveils New Line

You Saw it Here First: Makers of Shea Moisture Unveils New Line

For those of you who thought it could get any better than Shea Moisture…take a look and listen…


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9 Product Pic: ‘Healthy’ Nail Polish!

Product Pic: ‘Healthy’ Nail Polish!

I know. It sounds cray cray. You almost need a gas mask when you go into the nail salon these days, what with the DBP, toulenen, and formaldehyde around. So when I found out about Dr.’s Remedy nail polish I was intrigued.


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11 Eye on Beauty: Royal Brush Review and Eye Shadow Tutorial!

Eye on Beauty: Royal Brush Review and Eye Shadow Tutorial!

It’s weird (in a very cool way) that peeps ask me how I do my makeup. Since I am essentially You Tube-taught, I guess that speaks volumes to the power of social media and peoples’ fondness to show the world their bathrooms. Finished product: If you’re interested in learning more about the Royal Brush tutorials, [...]


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8 Are You Over-Moisturizing Your Hair?

Are You Over-Moisturizing Your Hair?

Women, especially those that have recently crossed over to natural hair, become very aware of the fact that they need to moisturize their hair on a regular basis. Afro-textured hair (i.e. Type 4 and combination Type 3 & 4 hair) is quite dry by nature and it’s important to keep hair moisturized in order to prevent breakage that will result from lack of moisture.

But there is a catch. Moisture is indeed great for our hair. But it is possible to have too much of a good thing. And when I say this, I mean that is very possible to over-moisturize your hair and end up with hair that is just as weak as it would be if your hair were overly dry.


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