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  • Cartagena Colombia: My 7-Day Travel Vlog

    June 17, 2021 /

    In April, I had the pleasure of spending 7-days in Cartagena, Colombia! This was by far one of my FAVORITE vacations. The people, the food, the culture, the history, the vibe; I loved it all! Cartagena is rich in all of these things and so much more. I didn't even hit the tip of the iceberg in what I was able to see and do during my 7-days there.

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  • Short Natural Hair: Going to the Barbershop During COVID-19

    September 1, 2020 /

    I did a thing and finally went to the barbershop during COVID-19. l needed to give my cut a much-needed boost! In December, I switched up my curly top and cut all of my hair off! Prior to COVID-19, I went to the barbershop weekly to get a lineup.I made sure to document the journey. My latest vlog shows how I prepped for the haircut, takes you along with me to the barbershop and shows the extra steps put in place for social distancing during COVID-19.

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  • The Lip Bar Fast Face Kit

    Is The Lip Bar Fast Face Kit Actually Fast?

    August 14, 2020 /

    If you have been following along on my journey then you know two things about me: 1) This year I have been trying new looks with my hair and makeup and 2) I have the tendency to run late. Well, I found a solution to both! The Lip Bar has become one of my favorite beauty brands. I love their bold colors and affordability. They have a Fast Face Kit that boasts that you can get the makeup look you want in seven minutes, using six products! I couldn't pass it up, so I tested it out to see if it was actually fast.

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  • Adding Temporary Color to My Natural Hair

    July 17, 2020 /

    Summer is not canceled and neither are my beauty and hair routines! When I think of Summer, I think of happy and colorful things. Why not add that vibe to my natural hair? Adding a pop of color to my natural curls using temporary hair colors has become a fun way for me to switch up my evolving look.

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  • Nightly Skincare Routine

    July 13, 2020 /

    Are you continuing to take care of your skin this Summer? Good job; I knew you could do it and I’m proud of you. Let’s not stop there. Keep the same energy for your nightly skincare routine as you have for your morning skincare routine. Although it varies slightly my nightly skincare routine is just as, if not more, important as my morning skincare routine. Earlier this year I started having breakouts that left me with dark spots once healed. It was so severe that it began to make me self-conscious! Not wanting to start wearing heavy makeup to conceal the blemishes, I knew I had to invest in a…

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  • My Morning Skincare Routine

    July 2, 2020 /

    Are you committed to a skincare routine? Have you committed to taking better care of yourself or pampering yourself more in this time of Quarantine Life? This year I have really had to step up my skincare routine, mostly because I was forced to. The main two reasons are: 1) I’ll be 40 next year. They say black doesn’t crack, but it for sure won’t crack on my watch! 2) Earlier this year I began to have breakouts that were worse than I had as a teenager. Not only was I suffering from breakouts, when the acne would heal I was left with dark spots. It was beyond frustrating and…

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  • My Wash ‘N Go Hair Routine

    June 19, 2020 /

    If you’ve ever talked hair with me then you know I am a die-hard fan of the wash ‘n go routine for my curls. It is my holy grail, my signature, my staple. What is a wash ‘n go you ask? Technically it means you wash your hair, put your products in it and go about your day. For me it’s easy, it saves my hair from heat damage and I don’t have to manipulate my hair in order to style it. On the days that I wash my hair, I apply a leave-in conditioner, an oil (or a cream with oils in it), and a gel. In that order.…

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