**Before I start- I will always note if posts are of products that were gifted. To date I have not been an affiliate to any brands, so I am not making any money off of these posts. These products were NOT gifted.** A while back, Renée had posted about a set of Innersense items being […]
Lavender Water
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1VKxLlKVQ/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet Before I jump too far into this post, I just want to be clear that I DIY this stuff for fun. I do not have a degree in any sort of scientific field. Whether what I make is a hydrosol, hydrolat, aromatic water, distillate, tincture, etc. I’m not really sure, so I’m just sticking […]
Finger Coiling for Wavy Hair
What A technique used to help train your curls Why Because sometimes we have curls that just don’t like to curl as much, sometimes they need help clumping together, and other times it’s just the easiest way to apply a slippery and watery product How Start with wet hair, either from washing or just by […]
What to do with conditioners that aren’t working for you
Do you have a conditioner sitting around that you’re not using, but can’t be returned for one reason or another? Maybe you got it too long ago, maybe the return policy at the store isn’t great. Here are some ideas to help you use them up! Curly Girl Friendly Conditioners These are conditioners that are […]
Favorite Products
Updated on 1/20/20 I’ll keep updating this list as time goes on so that it’s always accurate. One of the ways I’m figuring out this list is “if I run out tomorrow, would I repurchase?” There are plenty of other products that I use that I’m not sure that I would buy again. IMPORTANT NOTE: […]
Hair Dryer Hack
If you follow me on instagram, you know that majority of my posts are hash tagged with #airdried. With how long my hair takes to dry, I’d been eyeing up the Devacurl Diffuser thinking that if I could just dry my roots that it might speed up the overall drying process. I asked my sister […]
Okra Gel Recipe
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4SFGZFhf_/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet My two favorite gels homemade gel are my DIY Flaxseed Gel and DIY Okra Gel! The okra gel is highly moisturizing and nourishing. The okra gel doesn’t have quite as much hold as the flaxseed gel, so I love to combine the two for the best of both worlds! Okra Gel Recipe The base […]
How I Refresh
One of the hardest parts about starting the curly hair journey is learning how to refresh your curls. In my early days, I basically re-soaked and re-styled my hair every day because I couldn’t get the hang of refreshing. I’m happy to say that I no longer need to do that. There are multiple methods […]
Flaxseed Gel Recipe
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvjoLxFS4H/ Looking to enhance your curl on a budget? DIY Flaxseed Gel is a great, easy way to do just that. Flaxseeds are full of health benefits that will not only great for styling, but will continue to improve your overall hair health with continued use. Flaxseed Gel Recipe The base recipe is just two […]
Welcome Balanced Breastfeeding Mamas!
I just wanted to write a quick post to say WELCOME to the Mamas who found this site through Katie Madden and Balanced Breastfeeding. While I know this blog wasn’t even kind of ready to be launched (kind of missing the major components you’re looking for like a “Start Here” guide, etc.) I wanted to […]
