Bobs and lobs are everywhere! This is no surprise as both hairstyles are timeless. Rejecting individuality (a complete step out of character), I will be jumping on the bandwagon this summer and I have already made the essential investments. Essential investments? Yes, I have joined...
Pantene is a household name. It is also a brand I tend to avoid. Buying into the hype, I decided to try a co-wash from Pantene’s range developed for afro/natural hair. To summarise hastily, it was a disappointing experience, not worthy of a review. However,...
Cantu’s Define and Shine Custard is simply the best! Words can’t express how pleased I am with this product. Purchased from Amazon (£5.49, 340g), Cantu’s Define and Shine Custard delivers everything promised and so much more. Free of sulfates, silicones, parabens and mineral oil, the...
Yes, I am reviewing another conditioner from Garnier's Ultimate Blends range. Infused with argan and camellia oil, Garnier’s Ultimate Blends The Marvellous Transformer Conditioner is a pleasant surprise! Prior to purchasing it from Amazon (£2.00, 400ml), I had never heard of camellia oil. According to...
In regards to natural hair care, you can’t go wrong with Cantu! It is a brand I trust and love. Specialising in natural hair and all things shea butter infused, Cantu’s hair care range is extensive. I discovered the brand a few days after my...
An effective treatment for tackling dark spots is hard to find, especially if your budget is tight. Exploiting the common concern, rogue companies have flooded the market with cheap products promising to eliminate your pigmented imperfections. Sadly, such products will only destroy, leaving you with...
I love shea butter. I also love avocado oil. A conditioner infused with both is a rare find, a product I had to try. Purchased from Superdrug (£1.49, 200ml), Garnier's Ultimate Blends The Nourishing Repairer Conditioner is free of parabens, "tailor-made for very dry, damaged...
I am a hair chameleon. My hair is a reflection of my creativity. In my world, a hairstyle is temporary, forever changing. Generally recognised as reddish brown hair, auburn hair is my latest obsession. It is a hair colour that flatters every complexion, from the...
No make-up collection is complete without a matte lipstick or two, be it in the traditional solid format or liquid. MUA’s Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer is an affordable alternative in a sea of expensive options. The liquid matte lipstick has become the most sought after...
Call off the search! I have finally found a solution, the answer, Simple’s Oil Balancing Moisturiser! It is time to say goodbye to oily skin, for good! Formulated for sensitive skin, Simple’s Oil Balancing Moisturiser controls shine whilst maintaining moisture levels. The scent of the...
Organics by Africa's Best is the brand behind one of my favourite hair masks, the legendary Hair Mayonnaise, a deep conditioning treatment formulated to be applied then rinsed out. To my surprise, the brand also offers an alternative, a leave-in liquid hair mayonnaise, something I...
In the words of India Arie, I am not my hair; in my reality, I am. If I choose to straighten my hair or wear a wig, I hate myself. If I rock my natural afro, I am rebellious and unattractive, a woman simply following...