This year has been major in terms of history, politics and hair. I went natural this year, which started me on a whole new path of product exploration. In the ten months of wearing my natural texture I've had good days and bad, all equally attributed to the products I've used. In the next coming weeks, I will be doing posts on the BEST OF 2009.Today: conditionersJessicurl Weekly Deep TreatmentIngredients: Water infused with Lemongrass, Nettle, Burdock, Kelp, Marshmallow Root, Horsetail, Basil... Read Full Story

Learn some of my favorite recipes for treating your hair and skinI would love to consider myself the original "mixtress" when it comes to hair products (how ever delusional the thought may be). I love stretching the length of my products--especially conditioners--with extra ingredients from the earth. Here are a few of my favorites:Loosen and soften hair texture1 bottle of Pantene Relaxed and Natural Hair Mask3 tbsp. of 100% coconut milk3 tbsp of 100% pure honey1/2 tsp. with coconut oil1/2 ts... Read Full Story

12 Major Hair and Skin Issues -- Solved! Get help for everything from cystic acne, hair breakage, psoriasis and more Sure, we all get the occasional breakout or dry patch of skin, but if you're suffering from a more serious hair or skin issue then you need serious help. Get it here. See issues Read Full Story

Meet Katerina Graham, the star of the CW's new show Vampire Diaries.Katerina Graham is the beautiful Liberian and Russian-Jew star of the Vampire Diaries. Graham speaks on her role as Bonnie in the new series below.Actress Katerina Graham as "Bonnie"Katerina has medium thick and relaxed curly hair to start.To achieve this look:1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner to improve hydration levels and stand strength.2. Spray on White Sands Porosity t... Read Full Story

Oh, bother. I'm finally trying Curls conditioners for the first time and I'm not so sure if I like them.Disclaimer: I absolutely despise writing poor reviews, especially when I feel as if I am the only one whose hair repudiates a company's record of excellence. I want my readers to take into consideration my hair type and the thickness of my hair. I am a kinky-nap natural. I have very small, very tight curls. It is not to say that these products don't work at all. It is not even to say that... Read Full Story

Total Beauty has been on a roll as of lately. Read my review of Yves St. Laurent's new fragrance, ParisienneHave I died an gone to Paris?Is it just me or do you too hate being girl in the office who aggravates everyones flippin' allergies with stinky cheap perfumes?I'm very sensitive to scents and I am sensitive to other people's allergies. Strong smells wreak utter havoc on my allergies and my asthma.I've been looking to upgrade my selection of perfumes from cute celeb-inspired eau de crap... Read Full Story

Things did not go so well for my Neroli Rose samples. Or, did they...?This has always been my gripe with all natural products: given certain weather conditioners they melt or freeze while being shipped . I received my samples from Neroli Rose months ago and, up to now I cannot get them to return to their original texture. Poo.When I received my Neroli Rose eye cream, wrinkle treatment and stretch mark cream most of it leaked as soon as I opened the jar. This severely limited my ability to typ... Read Full Story

Here are glorious pictures of my Afro growth, charted at 9 months.So, I've come a long way from the start of my new natural journey. I've always had hair that grew like weeds but, I've struggled with keeping it on my head.I thought going natural would present the same problems, so I committed myself to one single solution: I did absolutely nothing to my hair.Instead of struggling to make perfect braid-outs, blow-outs and other overwrought styles, I kept it twisted and braided in extensions. D... Read Full Story

Caress promises to make yours the same but, are the claims true? How exactly do they measure up to Nubian Heritage Ivorian Cocoa Butter Body Wash.Thanks once more Total Beauty for sending me the new Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash and soap.Caress introduced this summer a new body wash and soap that promises to turn dull, drab complexions into glowing sphere of beauty.I started using Nubian Heritage Ivorian Cocoa Butter Body wash recently right after I ran out Caress Evenly Gorgeo... Read Full Story

New York Times gives an (not-so-) impressive piece on natural hair.I love the New York Times website. They can try to bring new and interesting perspectives on topics that affect the people. They are not afraid to publish topics that "go there." In Black Hair, Still Tangled in Politics, Catherine Saint Louis attempts to settle the "natural vs. relaxed" civil war that has been ravishing the black community.Are you less black if you are relaxed or wear weaves? Are you trying too hard to be "A... Read Full Story