2016 is the year of protective styling. For curious minds and those in the dark, protective styling is the art of creating a hairstyle that prioritises the protection of your hair. From box braids to wigs, protective hairstyles promote hair growth and aid in retaining...
Incredibly moisturising yet light, Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner is phenomenal. Although it is quite expensive (£7.49 for 250ml, from Amazon, the lowest price I could find), I can’t emphasise how much a little goes a long way. Giovanni's leave-in conditioner has a scent but it...
I doubt I will ever love Shea Moisture but I must admit, I'm beginning to like the brand. Reflecting the expression, “third time lucky”, I have now tried three Shea Moisture products (all of different lines) and the third purchase is the first to impress....
Your Beauty First presents the first Staple Investments post of the year, 2016. The subject of this rave is Cantu Shea Butter Conditioning Creamy Hair Lotion, one of my first natural hair care purchases. A moisturiser, I use Cantu's creamy hair lotion as a leave-in...
Dear Shea Moisture, why must you leave me disappointed? I'm trying so hard to get to know and love you. Help me out please! This is my second Shea Moisture purchase (from a different line) and once again, I'm unimpressed. I was left incredibly disappointed...
Often hailed a must have by those of the natural hair community, Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Leave-In Conditioner is the most overrated product in the world. Words can’t express or even summarise my disappointment. Prior to the purchase and...
My natural hair journey began one year ago, on the 4th of December 2014. At bra strap length, my relaxed hair was thinning, damaged beyond repair. Today marks my one year natural anniversary and to celebrate, I have decided to share my experience with you....
Hair gels play such a huge role in natural hair styling, from providing sleekness to defining curls. We all desire a flake free day, which is unfortunately rare. The hair gel that performs well flakes really badly and the hair gel that does not flake...
In every natural hair journey there will be highs and lows. It has become an intriguing movement rapidly generating interest, positive as well as negative. One negative is brands looking to capitalise, marketing products using any term in relation to natural hair. This is the...
No sulphates, no parabens and no silcones – guarantees all natural curly haired individuals have become accustomed to expect. The natural hair movement has inspired brands once dedicated to the relaxer to diversify their ranges, introducing products dedicated to natural hair care. A brand primarily...
Taking advantage of Superdrug’s sale, I decided to take a trip down memory lane. Dark and Lovely was the brand behind the sweet smell of my hair as a child. I stopped using Dark and Lovely products more than six years ago as I felt the...
Although marketed as a hair mayonnaise treatment for weak, damaged hair, Organics’ hair mayonnaise is my staple investment as well as a beauty must have. Enriched with egg protein, vitamins, olive oil and herbal extracts, this product may smell divine but it’s certainly inedible. I...