The beauty industry hates women. Yep, you read it right. The beauty industry hates all women – not just Black women or Asian women, but every woman you see on the street. Why do I say that? Just look at the advertising you see for beauty products. If you’re young, buy this skin care system…
Product swap! I’m excited!
I met up with The Relaxed Chick today and swapped some hair products with her. Some of the products that I had bought (Cantu Shea Butter Grow Strong Strengthening treatment, Alberto VO5 Hot Protein Moisturizing Intensive Creme treatment, Blended Beauty Volcanic Clean Mask and Dove Heat Defy Heat Activated Protect & Shine Mist) haven’t done much…
Product review: Herbal Essences Long-Term Relationship conditioner
I’ve been trying different products looking for the perfect co-wash conditioner. I believe that I found that with the Tresemmé Healthy Volume conditioner — which is my ride-or-die conditioner. I bought Herbal Essences Long-Term Relationship at the same time I bought the Tresemmé conditioner and decided to try it out before I put my twists…
BP Uncensored: Real Beauty
I’m part of a great community service group, Black Pearls Community Services, Inc. It’s a group of Black women who are working to help other Black women and girls build self-esteem and further their education in the Greater Toronto Area. Next month, the group is putting on BP Uncensored: Real Beauty. Peep what it’s about:…
Accidental Natural TV? My braid regimen
On Sunday, I was bored. The Hubby was watching football and basketball and I was idle — so I made a video. I’ve realized that I’m long-winded, but my video is good… at least that’s what I think. If you want, you can watch all nine minutes and 40 seconds of me talking about what…
Winter protective style #1: Braids
Yesterday, I finally got my hair braided as part of the Healthy Ends Challenge and as a winter protective style. As the weather’s been getting colder waiting until the end of the month to get my hair braided felt like forever and a day. Normally, I would let my braider wash and moisturize my hair,…
The Accidental Natural’s reading list
Mornin’ all! Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween. The kids in my neighbourhood blitzed us hardcore and not a candy is left. We had a bunch of princesses, some gangsters, ladybugs, pumpkins and more. Very cute and creative. While I enjoy talking/writing about hair, I also love reading. So, especially while my hair’s…
Bye-bye curls, coils and kinks!
Tomorrow, I’m going into braids as my winter protective style. So, my hair and I will be separated for at least a few months. Sniff. I know it’s for the best, but I will miss every kink, coil and nap. I will miss playing with my curls in meetings or when I’m trying to think…
Moisturize your situation – Part 3
Sorry folks! I was going to update yesterday — but I am starting to come down with something and I really didn’t feel like working. Nevertheless, I have been thinking about what moisturizers I would like to buy and try. I’m finally getting my braids put in this weekend, so these purchases, if they are…
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