Women shave their hair for various reasons but I thought I’d share here why I woke up one day and decide to shave my curly hair after letting it grow for 7 years. Anyone with curly hair or who’s gone through a natural hair journey knows that it takes a lot of effort, care, consistency, and patience to care for…
Category: Minimalist Beauty
Simple but effective beauty practices that enhance natural features and promote a healthy, authentic lifestyle.
My 11 secrets to naturally glowing skin all year long
As you probably know by now, I try to keep my daily self-care routine as simple and natural as possible, and skincare is no exception. Three years ago, I was completely discouraged by my skin. My face was definitely not glowing or luminous, but quite the opposite. Every time I looked in a mirror, there it was: my dull reflection,…
The 4 Best scalp moisturizers for black hair: Easy, cheap and home-made
I spent years growing back my natural hair only to shave it all off because my scalp was constantly irritated and my hair so dry. Thankfully, I came out the other side with a few good news, one of them being: I think I’ve finally found the best scalp moisturizer for my (black) hair. Having tried both natural ingredients and…
Is it better to shave your hair wet or dry (women)?
There are both pros and cons to shaving your hair when wet or dry. I am no hairdresser. These are just things I’ve noticed after shaving my own hair, wet or dry, regularly for the past 2 years. Overall, it can be easier to shave natural, curly/kinky (black) hair wet when using a clipper (I’ve never shaved my head with…
I hate my buzz cut! What do I do now?
Ok, so you just shaved your head and you hate your buzz cut? Or worse… do you regret shaving your head? First of all, no need to panic. It’s just a bad buzz cut. (Yes, I said “just”). No, you won’t need to move to Mexico where no one knows you; and no, people will not run away from you,…