“Being Black Going Crazy”: My Thoughts on Faith and Mental Health in the Black Community

November 30, 2016November 24, 2016 MariamLeave a comment

Lately i’ve been enjoying the amazing Black British documentaries and programming the BBC has been producing. While on iplayer catching up on the ones I’ve missed, I came across one in particular that really struck a cord with me is “Being Black, Going crazy?” (First shown on Tuesday 27th September 2016) The documentary was inspired… Continue reading “Being Black Going Crazy”: My Thoughts on Faith and Mental Health in the Black Community

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Jamaican Black Castor Oil (with Shea Butter) Shampoo and Conditioner Review

November 28, 2016November 24, 2016 MariamLeave a comment

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN NOVEMBER 2014 I got hold of this product while at the 2014 Curlvolution from Mane Divas. I had seen this product around for a while, especially while shopping for my Jamaican Black Castor Oil. I never really gave much thought to whether the products were good or bad, I usually just walked… Continue reading Jamaican Black Castor Oil (with Shea Butter) Shampoo and Conditioner Review

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Monday Motivation: Identifying your Fear

November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 MariamLeave a comment

I love reading motivational blog posts, most especially from Nadege of Bella Mocha. She is actually one of inspirations behind the vision I have for myself career wise. her blog posts always get me thinking of things in a new way, whether it is working out, eating right or getting my skin, hair and make up… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Identifying your Fear

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Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner Review

November 14, 2016October 7, 2016 MariamLeave a comment

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN SEPTEMBER 2014 Around this time last year a close friend of mine went to Las Vegas and being that Shea Moisture wasn’t yet available to purchase in stores in London, when she asked me what she should bring back for me it was a no-brainer. Having used this product for long enough… Continue reading Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner Review

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Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque Review

November 7, 2016October 7, 2016 MariamLeave a comment

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN SEPTEMBER 2014 From the moment my healthy hair journey started I had my sights set on Shea Moisture products. With many of my natural counterparts in the States raving about how great the products were and making them automatic staples in their regimens, I knew that I had to at least try… Continue reading Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque Review

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Felicia Leatherwood Detangling Brush

October 31, 2016October 7, 2016 MariamLeave a comment

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN SEPTEMBER 2014 We all know that it is well advised for Type 4 hair to be finger detangled and to steer clear of combs and brushes that can break our fragile coils. However, I’m one of those 4C hair girls that don’t have a lot of patience when it comes to detangling… Continue reading Felicia Leatherwood Detangling Brush

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Wash Day Diary

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Mariam2 Comments

Since my last wash day post I’ve had a couple more hair wash days. So here are the details. Wash Day 1: 1. I started off with 8 sections, detangled and ready to shampoo. 2. I tried a new shampoo because my hair felt sticky and full of product. After reading a number of good… Continue reading Wash Day Diary

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