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4 Back-to-School Hair Hacks to Save Time
Whew! It’s already mid-August and we have no clue where the time has gone! Summer vacations are drawing to a close, and many are already planning, packing, and shopping for the upcoming school year - Moms, grade schoolers, and college students alike. We know that means schedules are about to become a lot busier, with little time to spare (even for those who aren’t prepping for back-to-school). To provide a little help, we’ve got 4 Back-to-School Hair Hacks to hopefully save you a little time! 1.Style Hair at Night! Especially if you or your child’s goto styles are wash ‘n gos, try washing your hair at night and sleeping in your deep conditioner (wearing a plastic shower cap and bonnet will keep you from wetting your pillow); this will allow you to wake up in the morning, only having to rinse out the conditioner and apply your styling product. Using this method, your hair can air dry throughout the day. To save even more time, throughout the week, you can even style your hair be... MORE
Let's Celebrate! - A Note from Jasmine Lawrence
This year marks the 14th anniversary of the founding of EDEN BodyWorks. I’m immensely proud of the impact the team has made and continue to be optimistic about the future that lies ahead. Now that I’ve spent more than half my life at the helm of this organization, I’d like to share some thoughts on the journey thus far, where we’re going, and what keeps us moving. Looking Back Some of you may be familiar with the story, but for those who aren’t, I founded EDEN BodyWorks as a teenager after facing my own challenges with managing my natural hair and understanding my value beyond my looks. I had two goals in mind when I set out to start my own company. First, I wanted to share the natural products I created and healthy hair tips I had learned through research with women around the world. Second, I wanted to encourage, support and empower people to pursue their best, happiest, healthiest lives regardless of what challenges they faced. What started with a hair oil made in my kitc... MORE
Get to Know Your Hair Porosity
This week, Kerone Maxineau, author of Kinks, Curls, and Coils: The Ultimate Guide to Natural and Healthy Afro-Textured Hair, is sharing a snippet from her book with us, and it's all about hair porosity! So get ready to take notes! Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coiled, knowing your hair’s porosity can help you to discover the best ways to retain moisture for your specific hair type. Porosity is your hair’s ability and willingness to absorb water or moisture and keep it in. This is based on how closed or open the cuticles are. Porosity is mostly determined by genetics. However, heat, pH balance, and chemicals can affect and change your hair porosity as well. Hair porosity can range from low, to medium, or high. Like the pores of your skin, when pores are open, it is easy for creams and products to pass through. When pores are blocked or have tight spaces, products struggle to enter. Your hair behaves similarly. Low porous hair has low levels of pores or ope... MORE
Top 7 Summer Vacay Styles
Is anyone else ready for vacation? Whether you’re traveling far or just planning for local day-trip outings this summer, chances are, you’re looking for some cute summer hairstyles to help you switch it up for the occasion. We’re here to help bring you some inspiration! Here are our top 7 vacay hairstyles for summer ‘18: 1. Cornrows! This classic look is great with or without hair added. It helps to keep your ends protected and out of the way so you can just focus on having fun.This style is low maintenance too! @heygorjess 2. Fulani-Style Braids! Fulani braids can add a little twist to traditional box braid styles. They allow you to get creative with the design.Add accessories (beads, cuffs and etc.) for a little extra embellishment as well. @modelesquenic 3. Fun Bun! You don’t have to add hair to get a Fulani-inspired look. Just add a couple braids at the front of your hair and you’ve got the look! This style is super cute, simple, and quick to achieve. @curl... MORE
Pepper-minty: Haute + Spicy Ways to Catch Up On Your Body Goals
“Summer bodies are made in the winter”... It’s a saying that I learned quickly when I first began training to compete in NPC Bikini competitions. Although that chapter of my life is closed, I still carry the essence of the saying with me. I am cognizant of the lesson it teaches about delaying instant gratification and creating habits now that will pay off in the future. Fitness isn’t instant. It’s discipline and harmony. Butttttttt if you’re late to the body goals party and need a plan B you may be wondering or even hearing on social media about all the spicy ways you can catch up. Let’s address them. 1. Speed Dieting (hmm...) A post shared by Lift Heavy | Live Healthy (@30daysofdope) on Jun 18, 2018 at 8:31pm PDT Diets are marketing tools for quick weight loss. Simple as that. They’re intended to get you seeing results quicker so that you feel better about yourself and (hopefully) stay committed. Spoiler alert: we all fall off of a diet plan sooner or later.... MORE
Drink Your Way to Healthy Hair & Skin
*This post is a compilation of content repurposed from our #CelebrateMyBeauty tour. Source: www.blavity.com Just like there are (no, okay maybe a few) get rich schemes, there’s some work involved with achieving healthy hair status. It’s not just the care of the scalp and hair, but also what we are feeding our hair. Luckily, there are quite a few food groups that are touted for healthier hair growth. Salmon is loaded with strong hair supporters like Vitamin D and protein, along with omega-3 fatty acids for healthy scalp Eggs are also an excellent source of omega-3s and the yolk contains biotin (a favorite supplement form taken for hair growth) Almonds also have a high biotin content Sweet Potatoes are loaded with beta carotene Sunflower Seeds have an abundance of vitamin E to enhance blood flow to the scalp and promote faster hair growth Avocados mixed with sour cream as a topical application to the hair and scalp have the ability to stimulate collagen and elastin production - ... MORE
Passing the "Naturalista Torch" onto My Daughters
Yolanda Renee and her daughters, Taylor and Sylar - @etcblogmag TEACHING MY DAUGHTERS HOW TO CARE FOR THEIR NATURAL HAIR When you see a beautiful, smart, brown girl rocking her unique natural hair, what comes to mind? Most people would admire the craftsmanship and wonder, “How did her Mommy create that style?” Right? When styling my girls’ hair I ask myself pretty much the same question- “How can I create my vision?” My thought process goes even a step further as I want the styling process to become a learning lesson for my girls. They can subconsciously learn about caring for their hair if I keep them involved. My top advice for Mamas who are struggling with wash days + styling is, “ALWAYS SET TIME ASIDE TO PATIENTLY CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S HAIR. " -Yolanda Renee When you do not have strict time constraints you have more patience. PATIENCE is extremely important to make your child comfortable, less fussy, and willing to participate. And of course you have to make this... MORE
4 Things to Do Besides Shave Your Legs
By Blossom Onunekwu It’s 2018. We know America’s beauty standards are complete B.S. We know women were pressured by male hair-removal industries to start shaving their armpits. We know that there’s a pink tax that makes female beauty products cost more but have less product. And if you don’t know already, now you know. With that info, you can choose to either buy the male versions of your favorite razors and shaving creams, because the main difference is you’ll actually get what you paid for. Or you can quit while you’re ahead and do more meaningful things with your time. Such as: 1. Build your personal brand. A lot of people think you need a business to start developing your brand. But as long as you’re in the work force, you are your brand. Get some professional photos done. Pimp out your LinkedIn. Add professors, past employers, and family friends. Make business cards for yourself. Once you know what you want to do with your life, you should make sure you are working t... MORE
Uh, Huh Honey!
We did it again! ANOTHER new collection, and this Hibiscus and Honey-infused combo is perfect for spring! The Hibiscus Honey collection is made up of five products, designed to hydrate your hair from the inside out, thanks to its Hibiscus Flower Extract and Honey ingredients. Hibiscus Flower Extract Aids In: - hair growth - Strengthening hair - Thickening hair - Combatting hair loss Honey Aids In: - Strengthening hair - Moisture retention (natural emollient) - Reducing breakage - Antibacterial & antiseptic properties - Adding shine The awesome thing about this line (besides the amazing smell and ability to hydrate), is that it allows for style versatility! With products for curls and for stretched or heat styling, it’s bound to be a staple in your hair care collection! Hibiscus Honey Curl Hydration Shampoo This shampoo gently cleanses and nourishes the hair. Adds moisture and softness to give your curls an extra boost of hydration. ——————— Hibisc... MORE
Spring Cleaning! How to Maximize Your Space (with Tips from The Baby Shopaholic)
Spring is here! It's time to clean! If you're looking to neaten up your place and maximize your space this year, check out some of the organization tips we have for you below. Need to Organize Your Closet? Tall rolling racks can be purchased for fairly low prices at an array of stores. They’re perfect if you have a surplus of clothes that need to be hung, but just won’t fit on the racks already in your closet. You can roll them right into your closet, or anywhere you may have some extra room. If you’re still struggling to make enough room for your entire wardrobe, extra thin hangers are a big help as well! Many stores carry extra thin hangers that stack without bulk. They can also help you fit more of your clothing into your closet than the average hanger. If you’re really into making your closet look neat, try color coding your clothes. Organize them in whatever order you like best, or you could even try doing it according to the order of the traditional rainbow: red,... MORE
Living Beyond the Label
If you were asked to describe yourself, where would you begin? Most likely, you’ll start with your name and profession, then expand from there. Or maybe you’ll start listing values and characteristics that you believe make you likable, descriptive words that convey a person worth knowing beyond those labels. Women tend to wear many hats, with the demanding roles to match. We don't have the luxury of wearing one at a time, either. If we're moms, we're always moms in addition to being an entrepreneur, CEO, volunteer, carpool coordinator, chef and whatever other role life demands that day. Beyond the Label aims to shine light on women at their core, along with their many complexities. We aim to go below the surface and highlight the various tasks and achievements made by the every day woman, including the pursuit in overcoming the personal challenges and obstacles they face daily. It's no longer adequate to look at a woman and see only a carrier for a child or a career. It's ... MORE
The Power Trio Profile
Drumroll please… Our NEW #Almond Marshmallow Trio is FINALLY Here! We revealed little sneak peeks of our newest collection back in December, and ever since, the buzz around Almond Marshmallow hasn’t stopped. It’s official arrival has been heavily anticipated, and now, the wait is finally over! The entire trio is now available for purchase! However, before trying it out, you may have questions about the new line, so we’re here to answer them for you! What’s It Made Of? As the name reveals, this trio is made with Sweet Almond Oil and Marshmallow Root Extract which are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that work together to seal in moisture, drive away damage, and improve split ends, leaving behind long-term benefits. All three products also contain Aloe Vera Leaf Extract! What Does It Do? Almond Marshmallow Split End Repair Masque Deeply penetrates and conditions hair to repair current damage and prevent additional damage from occurring. How Do I Use It? After sh... MORE
