It’s Our Birthday + Marula Oil Giveaway
We’re celebrating two years of Organic Beauty Talk and giving away African Botanics Pure Marula Oil…WOOHOO! Pure Marula Oil is a natural, cold pressed, light textured facial oil that’s easily absorbed into the skin and rich in vitamins C + E as well as natural antioxidants that help cells renew and resist damage. Pure Marula Oil is also high in essential fatty acids (Omega 9 oleic & Omega 6 linoleic) that deeply hydrate the skin and reduce redness while protecting against the elements, especially in cold and dry weather conditions. Pure... Read The Rest →
Best Natural & Organic Hair Conditioners
The best natural and organic hair conditioners are ones that moisturize and repair while having the purest ingredients. They strengthen, detangle, hydrate and nourish hair strands with the highest quality non-toxic ingredients which includes no parabens, sulfates, glycols, unnatural fragrances and other harsh synthetics. Here’s some of the best natural and organic hair conditioners: 100% Pure - Natural hair conditioners with certified organic ingredients to restore dry/damaged hair, for healthy/glossy locks, to revitalize bounce and body, and to promote a healthy scalp ($18 for 8 fl oz). Acure Organics - Natural hair conditioners with... Read The Rest →
ARCONA Essential Nutrients Silk Leave-In Hair Conditioner Review
My hair loves ARCONA’s Essential Nutrients Silk Leave-In Conditioner! It’s a vitamin and herbal enriched formula with conditioning silk protein and Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B-5) that helps to eliminate tangles, provide manageability and revitalize the hair and scalp. This natural leave-in hair conditional also has pure flower extracts which helps to moisture bond the hair and protect hair from sun damage and heated styling tools. I spray it on damp hair, after I’ve washed it, and then diffuse my naturally 3c curly hair being careful not to disturb the curl pattern.... Read The Rest →
Best Natural & Organic Hair Shampoos
The best natural and organic hair shampoos are ones that clean well without stripping the hair while having the purest of ingredients for their price. They also leave behind other great benefits whether it be moisturizing, hydrating, clarifying, or protecting tresses. The best natural and organic hair shampoos strengthen and fortify hair strands with the highest quality non-toxic ingredients which includes no parabens, sulfates, glycols, unnatural fragrances and other harsh synthetics. Here’s some of the best natural and organic hair shampoos: 100% Pure - Natural hair shampoos with certified organic ingredients... Read The Rest →
This Week’s Giveaway – 100% Pure NEW Kelp & Mint Volumizing Hair Shampoo & Conditioner
This weeks’s free beauty giveaway is 100% Pure’s NEW Kelp & Mint Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner. The naturally invigorating, hydrating minty shampoo gently purifies while adding bounce, body and luster to hair. The nourishing formula makes hair healthier, stronger and glossier. This natural shampoo with certified organic ingredients has kelp which is nature’s hair thickener and fortifier along with seaweed collagen which adds amazing shine. The minty conditioner invigorates the scalp while hydrating, smoothing and strengthening hair. This natural hair conditioner’s super nourishing formula gives your locks extra glossy shine,... Read The Rest →
How to Straighten Naturally Curly Hair
So far this week I’ve talked about my latest red ammonia free hair color and how to style curly hair. Today, I want to talk about how I straighten my naturally curly hair. Hair Cleansing & Conditioning Routine: Wash hair with EO Rose and Chamomile Shampoo and rinse. Wash hair a second time (just focusing on the scalp to remove all dirt and build-up) with Shea Radiance Herbal Shampoo. I really like this natural shampoo because it has tea tree, rosemary and peppermint oils in it. Condition hair with Acure... Read The Rest →
How to Style Naturally Kinky Curly Hair – Wash & Go
On Saturday I revealed my new red ammonia free hair color, so now let’s talk styling for that kinky curly 3c head of mine. Hair Cleansing & Conditioning Routine: Wash kinky curly hair with EO Rose and Chamomile Shampoo (for color treated hair) or Shea Radiance Herbal Hair Shampoo (just at scalp) and rinse. Condition kinky curl hair with Acure Organics Lemongrass Conditioner. (Note: Shampoo and condition kinky curly hair once a week and condition only on days when you want brand new curls throughout the week.) Gently comb conditioner... Read The Rest →
My New Red Organic Color Systems Hair Color
Two weeks ago, Amy Gabrielson of Organic Hail Salon DFW in Dallas, TX (who also goes between Organic Hair Salon & Nail Spa in Nantucket Island, MA) did my ammonia free red hair color using Organic Color Systems. We stayed within the copper bronze family and I absolutely love how the color turned out! My hair both looks and feels great…soft, hydrated and full of body. Plus, the color is still holding up quite nicely after a few weeks. So here’s the deal on Organic Color Systems…it’s NOT an all organic... Read The Rest →
Talking Natural Hair & Kim Coles at Nappiology Expo 2012
If you’re in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX metroplex or nearby, make plans to attend the 4th annual Nappiology Expo this Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Hurst Conference Center from 8am-7pm. I participated in my first Nappiology event back in June at Fro Fest and it was awesome! The Nappiology Expo is even bigger and better with celebrity guest speaker Kim Coles along with workshops and natural hair and beauty vendors. I’ll be participating in the Blogger’s Lounge hosted by Renee Syler at 1:45pm as well as conducting a workshop... Read The Rest →
Talking Natural World for Natural Girls Hair Event in Dallas, TX
On Saturday, I attended the Natural World for Natural Girls hair event in Dallas, TX as one of the panel members for a discussion on “Learning to love and embrace the kinks.” It’s always a beautiful sight for me to see women embracing their natural hair texture and wanting to learn more about how they can better take care of it. Here’s some of the hair that had me talking and you can view the rest out on our facebook page. Love your hair, love yourself!
