December 2024 Box Recap
BEAUTY + HAIR
4 min read

December 2024 Box Recap


Beyond the Color: Why Our Curators Chose Sainte Nèl

Every brand in a COCOTIQUE box gets vetted before it gets in. Here's what our curators looked at with Sainte Nèl, what "10-free" really means, and the three shades inside the July box.

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Healthy Hair Starts with a Healthy Scalp: Discover Bephor Braid Rev

When it comes to hair care, healthy hair begins at the scalp. A balanced, nourished scalp creates the foundation for...

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Discover Gentle, Effective K-Beauty with LUE by Jean Seo

K-Beauty has become a global beauty phenomenon for a reason and now women of color are taking notice of its...

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Keep Your Braids and Scalp Refreshed with these 5 Must-Have Products

Braids are a beautiful and versatile protective style, but they require proper care to maintain their freshness and longevity. If...

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A New Way to Gently Exfoliate Your Scalp

If you’re looking to balance your scalp’s pH balance, remove dead skin cells, and residue from hair products from your...

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Discover a New Way to Care for Your Scalp

When you have braids, scalp care is the most crucial part of maintaining the health of your hair. Braids can...

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Discover Protective Hair Products for Protective Styles

Talk about hot girl summer, this summer’s heat and humidity (if you live in a humid climate) have been brutal...

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How to get Longer & Stronger Hair

Hi COCOBelles!It’s Gabrielle Zalina Founder and Pro Stylist of En Love Beauty, and your COCOTIQUE Curl Ambassador. I’m so excited...

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The Power of Essential Oils for the Mind, Body, and Skin

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that capture the plant's scent, flavor, and therapeutic properties. They are derived from various...

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Keys to Aging Gracefully

Aging gracefully involves a holistic approach, encompassing healthy skincare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. Aging also emphasizes embracing the natural changes...

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5 Ways to Embrace Your Natural Hair Texture

For women of color, embracing their natural hair is a powerful act of self-love and cultural affirmation, often challenging Eurocentric...

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COCOTIQUE Awards Business Grants to Two Lucky Winners

Black women are a dynamic and growing force in the landscape of small business ownership in the United States. They...

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The Miracle Routine: A Scalp-First Wash Day
The Miracle Routine: A Scalp-First Wash Day

A scalp treatment can only do so much if the rest of your routine works against it. In Part 2 of our Kaleidoscope feature, founder Jesseca “Judy” Dupart-Harris walks us through her five-step Miracle Routine, and we look at what the science says about the tingle and the botanicals behind it.

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Healthy Hair Starts at the Scalp: A Conversation with Chelsea Ashira
Healthy Hair Starts at the Scalp: A Conversation with Chelsea Ashira

Dryness and breakage are the hair concerns we hear about most, and they often start at the scalp. We sat down with Chelsea Ashira, founder of the clean, nut-free hair care line, to talk about her skin-first routine, then looked at what the science says about the ingredients behind it.

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Heart Disease and Black Women: Symptoms, Numbers, and What to Ask For
Heart Disease and Black Women: Symptoms, Numbers, and What to Ask For

It's the leading cause of death for Black women and it gets a fraction of the attention. Here's what a heart attack actually looks like in women, the four numbers worth knowing, and why blood pressure is the fight worth picking.

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The Light Changes Before You Do: Fall, Mood, and What Actually Helps
The Light Changes Before You Do: Fall, Mood, and What Actually Helps

You're not imagining it. Less daylight changes your sleep timing, your energy, and your mood — and it starts before the weather does. Here's what helps, what's oversold, and when to stop troubleshooting it yourself.

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