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BEAUTY + HAIR

Inside the Brand: c. Booth

Inspired by old world apothecaries, c. Booth makes products of only the finest ingredients, designed to be beneficial for your skin, and leave it supple and healthy. With food-inspired fragrances including coconut fig, lemon sugar and honey almond, you’re also sure to find a scent that will deli... View Post

Inside the Brand: Frederick Benjamin

Frederick Benjamin provides high quality product solutions for the multi-ethnic man who takes a more gentlemanly approach to grooming. The brand prides itself on modern, refined products that do not damage the hair by drying it or adding large amounts of grease or fragrance. Having worked with b... View Post

Product Review: Cover FX Anti-Age Smoothing Eye Primer

By Adriene Boone Product Claim: An "innovative, instant eye smoothing primer with anti-aging benefits that binds concealer and eye shadows to lids and eye area for even, color-true, and long-lasting wear." Product Results: I decided to give Cover FX Anti- Age Smoothing Eye Primer a try for my ... View Post

Inside the Brand: Black Opal

Black Opal Beauty helps consumers to discover the beauty within, by providing a makeup and skincare line developed specifically to address the beauty concerns of women of color. We took a moment to go behind the brand to find out which specific problems Black Opal prides itself on addressing, lea... View Post

Inside the Brand: PHYTO SPECIFIC

The science behind PHYTO SPECIFIC products lies in plant extracts. It is a premier brand for women with curly, coily—and even relaxed hair, who desire products that address their very specific hair care needs. Born of French brand PHYTO, PHYTO SPECIFIC is sold in over 750 professional salons, as ... View Post

Su-Kari: A Sweet New Experience in Bath and Body

Launched in June 2013, Su-Kari is the new brand on the bath and body block, but they’ve already shown they’ve got the moxie to make the line last. Having partnered with the likes of Love and Hip Hop’s Yandy Smith, Darren Sproles of the New Orleans Saints and entrepreneur Tiana Von Johnson, Su-Kar... View Post

Fall/Winter 2013 Natural Hair Trend: Full Spiral Curls & Coils

By Tarin Boone As colder weather sets in many are left to wonder what to do with their hair. Long gone are the lazy summer days of wash and go's and wet and wear styles. As the temperature drops, unfortunately so does my level of attention to care for my hair. Yet, I love the versatility of nat... View Post

Inside the Brand: Nicka K

NICKA K New York believes that beautiful makeup should be an essential part of a woman’s everyday life, so they create professional quality makeup that is both affordable and attainable. Whether you’re searching for an interesting eye shadow palette, a beautiful bronzer, a wide range of lipstick ... View Post

Anu Prestonia: ‘Essentials’ for a Healthy Lifestyle

Anu Prestonia is owner and founder of the Anu Essentials product line, and natural hair care salon, Khamit Kinks. The entrepreneur and certified Hatha Yoga instructor believes in inspiring women to take care of themselves and to work toward beauty in the wholeness of body, mind and soul. We asked... View Post