EDEN Styles, News, and Inspiration
Get The Dish! Hot Girl vs. Basic Babe
We’ve all been scrolling by everyone’s individual definition of their #HotGirlSummer on social. From traveling with your squad to showing off summer bodies, this season is jam-packed with showing off what makes you fiery this year. But here’s the thing, you can’t live your best life if you’re not putting the best ingredients in your body. That being said, we know being “basic” is literally the enemy to every “hot girl” but who says you can’t elevate to the next level? Check out these 3 basic foods + see how to turn them into a hot dish! Basic Babe: Yogurt Bland, plain + oftentimes yearning for color + style. Hot Girl Upgrade: Don’t sleep on this laid-back but powerful food pick! It may not always be your first choice but it’s packed with protein, a macronutrient essential for building and maintaining healthy hair! Sprinkle some graham crackers, fresh blueberries + juicy mangoes on your unsweetened Greek yogurt and see if it doesn’t turn heads then. Find recipe here! B... MORE
#CURLFRIENDS: Rules to Road Trippin'
Your secret is out. You’re officially busted. We know you’ve been replaying Girls Trip on repeat + secretly comparing your crew to the Flossy Posse as you’re prepping for Essence Fest 2019! In theory, every trip with your squad is filled with unlimited mimosas, VIP passes, throwback memories and all-nighters that take you back to freshman year. And as much as we wish these magical moments would all happen spontaneously, past experiences have taught you that girls weekend can quickly spiral out of control when working from an invisible agenda. To keep your trip stress-free all you need to know are the 3 P’s, and we have you covered! Pictured: @lisette + @joyjah Plan It We know planning can seem tedious, but it can save you from unnecessary drama later. We all have the one friend who loves to plan down to the very minute + one who has never owned a calendar in their entire life. The trick is to find a common ground where there’s a schedule with some wiggle room. Start a group chat o... MORE
Protect + Serve
You’ve finally taken all of your aspirational Instagram style screenshots/saves and shown them to your stylist. Exhaling after she gives you an easy nod of approval, she begins to perform her magic with your box braids. After 6 hours of swapping hilarious dating stories, a NetFlix binge + an GrubHub delivery, you walk out looking like you should be headlining every summer festival of the year! She nailed it + that’s why she is the most important contact in your call log (yes, even over your doctor/dentist/trainer combined)! Now, it’s all you hun! She has officially passed the baton and it’s your responsibility to keep your protective style healthy. Here’s a quick cheat sheet on how to protect your hair + serve up your look! Image: Pinterest DRIPPIN’ Depending on which protective style you’re wearing, you can find numerous ways to keep your scalp clean! One of our fave beauty hacks is to dilute your shampoo with a tad bit of water in an applicator bottle, apply it directly to the ... MORE
Get the Verdict: Is Papaya Castor a Go or No?
As you may already know, we recently launched our Papaya Castor Collection, designed to fulfill your hair regimen from scalp to style. Instead of simply sharing the EDEN perspective on these new items, we thought it'd be beneficial to share a review from beauty blogger, Madisen, of NaturallyMadisen.com. After using the full collection, she shared her thoughts on each new item! Check it out below. ______________________________________ EDEN BodyWorks recently came out with their Papaya Castor Collection! First of all, I knew from the name that these products would smell tropical, and I was right! The key ingredients in this collection are Papaya and Castor Oil. But why did they choose those two ingredients? Papaya contains antioxidants and Vitamins C and A. When used on our hair, it can add volume, reduce dandruff, remove buildup, and provide relief for an itchy, flaky scalp. Castor Oil is packed with fatty acids which provide moisture to both our scalp and hair. It can... MORE
Breathe, Shake + Let It Go: Detox Your Doubts This Spring
“Wake up at 5a, meditate, workout, go to work, eat clean, read, yoga, check in with family, fall asleep” and repeat. Day in + day out, you’re striving to stay on track without dropping the ball to life’s juggling game. Even though you’ve been constantly pushing through, doubts begin swirling in your mind with each day that passes by. One morning your eyes open but the rest of you feels depleted with not enough fight or faith to defeat your negative thoughts. Just breathe. This simply calls for a life detox to reset, realign + center yourself this season. Fall Apart Everywhere you look there’s messaging encouraging 100% ambition 24 hours a day no matter the cost, but this is not a healthy mentality for any long-term goal. Society + media can have you feeling guilty for eating a few extra carbs, sleeping in on a Saturday or even slicing down your to-do list. We need time to beautifully fall apart to remindo urselves the power of slowing down + enjoying life. These ... MORE
Compare + Contrast: Shift Your Beauty Social Media Lens
Doctor? Dentist? Maybe even chiropractor? How did we miss the memo that adulting feels like an ongoing list of health appointments in an attempt to keep us from falling apart. Well, go ahead and add vision to the unfolding list of responsibilities. No need to start squirming + hoping your insurance covers it because this one can be self-diagnosed from the comfort of your queen-sized bed. With social media being the go-to destination of obsessing over your fave celeb, innovative style + of course picture-perfect hair, a thin line is created between inspiration + comparison. If you’ve ever felt drained, depleted or overly critical of yourself after your daily scroll fest, we’re here to order up a new prescription to shift your beauty social media lens. Vision Test Just like going to the eye doctor + nervously reciting the letters off the chart you can clearly see, it’s the same when it comes to social media. Does everyone else’s hair, makeup and body look crisp and clear, but begin t... MORE
Hello Spring, Papaya Castor is Here!
It’s finally here! The NEW Papaya Castor collection has arrived and we’re excited to share it with you! From scalp to style, this new addition to the EDEN family was created to be a tropical treat to your tresses! As its name reveals, the key ingredients are Papaya and Castor Oil. What are their benefits? Papaya A superfruit packed with antioxidants and Vitamins C and A . It has the ability to add volume, lessen dandruff, clear buildup, and relieve an itchy, flaky scalp. Castor Oil Contains fatty acids which provide amazing moisture to both the scalp and hair shaft. Its smooth consistency can also help to protect the hair cuticle from breakage. Now on to the products! Introducing the Papaya Castor... Scalp Cleanser The Papaya Castor Scalp Cleanser is a gentle blend of nutrients that will help to remove buildup without stripping your hair. Papaya naturally alleviates itching and dryness and clarifies the skin. Mixed with Castor Oil, this cleanser also adds moisture, to give your... MORE
10 Influential Women of Color Making History
It’s officially Women’s History Month, and we couldn't be more thrilled! At EDEN, we are all about women encouraging and supporting one another. With a team made up predominantly of women of color, we had to take this opportunity to celebrate a few of our sisters currently making history. Enjoy! 1. Essynce E. Moore Miss Moore is the first black teen author to write three books being used by school districts across the country! Her series is entitled Middle School Chronicles, and includes the installments, 6th Grade Middle School Chronicles: Where No Secrets are Kept, 7th Grade Middle School Chronicles: “Oh Essynce, if only you could see the future…,” and 8th Grade Middle School Chronicles: The Year that Changed Everything. Her books can be purchased on Amazon.com. 2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Many are already familiar with Ocasio-Cortez, as she is now the youngest woman ever to serve in US Congress. She represents New York and has been holding her ground firmly in the new position... MORE
5 Styles, 1 Collection
Ever get tired of having to cross product collections just to achieve your go-to hairstyle? Mixing five different scents, leaving it up to chance whether the varying lines will mix well or not can be frustrating! That’s why we’re here - to make styling simpler! One collection, one scent, multiple options, and great results! We’re talking about our Coconut Shea collection! It’s an OG that has stood strong for so long because it’s super moisturizing, sulfate and paraben free, AND has everything from cleansers and conditioners, to stylers and oils. Whether wash ‘n gos, twist outs, or heat styling is your thing, we’re sure you’ll find something to love! Let’s start with the basics. If you aren’t already familiar with the collection, below is the ULTIMATE GUIDE! We’ve listed of all twelve (YES, 12) items that make up the range. 1.Moisture Shampoo 2. Cleansing CoWash 3. Creamy Conditioner 4. Hair Masque Treatment 5. Leave-In Conditioner 6. Curling Jelly 7. Curl Defining Cream 8. Puddi... MORE
Loc Love
Self-love is one of the driving motives behind embracing natural hair, and we are completely here for it! However, often times, when natural hair is discussed, loose curls and kinks are highlighted, but locs tend to be forgotten about. No, we aren't referring to faux or goddess locs, though they make some pretty fabulous protective styles. We are talking about authentic locs! The kind that take long-term commitment. A part of why less light has been shed on locs, is because an air of mystery still resides around them. To help spread some loc love and knowledge, we reached out to a couple of well-informed ladies. Meet the lovely Keisha Johnson, seasoned in her sisterlock journey, and Keianna Springer, a newly loc'd beauty. @k_adore @keiannajenay_ How long have you had your locs and what inspired you to get them? Keisha: My sisterlocks were installed September 2014. I’ve always wanted locs since being a kid. I was inspired to... MORE
Creating a Moisturized Hair Routine with Tamara Floyd
Do these winter months have you searching for ways to keep your hair moisturized? The lovely Tamara Floyd, of Natural Hair Rules is here to help lay out a few essential steps in just how to do so! *** Dry Natural Hair is a common problem in the natural hair community with many remedies or claims of holy grail products to moisturize natural hair. Don't try to do everything you see or read! And don't buy every hair product that claims to moisturize! Point blank no one hair product is going to "fix" or "solve" your dry natural hair problem. The solution is in your regular hair routine! The truth is natural hair needs a hair care regimen that adds and keeps moisture in your hair. Every product and technique should do one of two things: add moisture to your natural hair or retain/seal in moisture. Here's How You Can Create A Hair Routine That Moisturizes Your Hair Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Moisturize your natural hair from the inside out. Your whole body will than... MORE
Back to the Basics
Hello 2019! We are so grateful to all of our OG EDEN supporters and are thrilled to begin another new and exciting year filled with healthy hair and skin! We would also like to take a moment to welcome all of the new EDEN family members! We are (and have always been) a natural, ingredient-focused brand, committed to providing affordable, luxurious products to complement a healthy lifestyle! Plus, we’re cruelty free (that’s right, no animal testing) and free of harsh sulfates and parabens too. Need to get better-acquainted with our products? Now is the time, as we’re taking it back to the basics. Coconut SheaMoisture, + Definition + Styling Our largest and most-loved collection! Coconut Shea combines Coconut Oil and Shea Butter to deeply moisturize hair from root-to-tip, leaving behind healthy and bouncy curls! Heavy hitter faves in this collection include the Cleansing Co-Wash, Leave-In Conditioner, and Curl Defining Creme. There’s also a Moisture Shampoo, Creamy Conditioner,... MORE
