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Good morning, a lot of questions come out on my mind, regarding this mineral oil. I'm a certified user of this product, recently I find out that every time I move, its as if my body flakes. Is this an effect of mineral oil? I need a possible answer asap. Thanks.. Anon. Zamboanga CityDear Anon,Well it could be a number of things. I'm not sure what you mean so I'm guessing that your skin is

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Pros Conditioner detangled hair very well, lots of slip and moistureCons Shampoo dried and tangled hair into a hot mess, didn’t clean scalp very well. Smell from both products was over poweringPrice £ 9.49 Shampoo was free great price/ dealRecommend? Yes but only the conditionerIngredientsThe Shampoo
Deionized Water , Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap , Hydrolyzed Soy Protein , Organic Aloe Vera ,

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Pros Great moisturizer when used as a leave in, smells scrummy and less to no breakageCons 225ml bottle doesn’t last longPrice £9,99Recommend? YesIngredientsAqua, Simmondsia chinensis (Organic jojoba oil), *Aloe Barbadensis, *+Cetyl alcohol, *Behetrimonium methosulfate (and) *Cetearyl alcohol, Olea europaea (olive) oil, Equisetum arvense (horsetail) extract, Urtica dioica (organic nettle) extract

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Pros Removes dead skin, lightly moisturises, good for eczema, lasts a long time, affordable Cons After a while is just stopped working….. Price £6.95Recommend? Maybe, Ingredients African Black Soap (Saponifed Wildcrafted Virgin Shea Butter, Coconut Oil & Cocoa Pod)*, Organic Rosewater (Rosa damascena), Frankincense Essential Oil (Boswellia carterii), Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon patchouli

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From sheer frustration of having bad advice, hair dressers destroying my hair, sales assistants with no experience of my afro hair and skin, trying endless amount of creams, and shampoos that do not work, pulling my hair out traveling miles to find the products that I needed. I suddenly decided to create a blog to make life easier for women of colour. Where you can take out your frustrations on

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From just browsing youtube today, I came across a useful video that I'm sure will help a lot of people. Especially those women I see out on the street with barely any eyebrows, looking scary like a mad witch!! yikes..Enjoy!:c)

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I received this email yesterday...Ms. Epifany,Your blog is awesome and I need some consulting. I have not permed my hair for about a year now. I have been gradually chopping off the permed ends and currently I have an all-natural head, hurray! However I have a big problem and it's making me feel like this entire process was pointless. Not until chopping off everything did I realize that the

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ACV has been used as a natural hair care product for women with curly to promote healthy and shiny hair. Its acidity is very close to that of natural hair, it’s a good conditioner and cleaning agent as well as an anti-bacterial agent (germ killer). Rinsing with ACV will balance the PH of your hair and remove build up that can result from the use of heavy styling products and harsh shampoos.

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Hello ReadersIts that time of the month again where you can submit your picture of your best hairstyle styled by you to win BOTM. Remember the deadline is the 22nd of every month and I need max 6 participants to start the voting!For rules read more...

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Madame Pepper, 22, from London,UKGive me one word to describe your hair?Unique What fav hairstyle do you wear the most? Pin up do.How does wearing natural hair make you feel?Free What 3 products can you not live without?Water, olive oil and glycerin. As a natural sister, have you always been natural and why?I relaxed my hair twice between the ages of 11 and 12. I begged my mum to let me do it

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www.urbancurlz.comI had to add this link from Urban Curlz because its a video about The Coil Review Re-launch( A beauty/natural hair website) and I thought it was absolutely great and I saw some great hairstyles too!!EnjoyFor more information on The Coil Review go to their website here

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Everyone should know that water is the best moisture for your hair and skin, without it the result would be damaging, but your home’s water might be the culprit for dull lifeless frizzy, hair or itchy skin. I’ll tell you why…What is Hard Water?As describe by Wikipedia, hard water is water that has high mineral content (mainly calcium and magnesium ions) (in contrast with soft water). Hard water

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Lately I’ve been trying to find and buy products that are non GM (genetically modified), but I didn’t really pay much attention to the fact that there is a difference between organic and natural products and how they are labeled. I’ve noticed that there are still a lot of people who confuse the two and end up buying the wrong type of products or are just misinformed.Organic describes a

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As an experienced editorial and celebrity makeup artist, Todra tells us about her makeup theory workshop, her work experiences, tips for achieving flawless beauty and her thoughts on natural products.So what do you do?I'm a makeup artist/wardrobe stylist/beauty blogger, In transition (soon to be in Southern California)Tell us a little about yourself and if you attended school or are you a self

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Hello fellow readers, these are the first 6 participants for hair BOTM. Are you fond of the big afro or maybe wavy long hair with a bang? Well I'll leave the voting up to you guyz, vote for your favourite style!Who will be the next Beauty of the Month?To vote choose your fav hairstyle on the poll section on the far right sidebar! voting will close on the 30th!See the previous BOTM (May) here

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Garrett Augustus Morgan, born in 1877 and died in 1963 stumble across a hair straightening cream when he was working in his clothing shop. He created a original lubricating liquid for his needles to prevent static on the garments. It is widely thought that one day he wiped the liquid off his hands on a piece of woolly cloth when he went to dinner, only to find when he return that the fibres on

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Having named my blog ‘Your Epifany’ I find it only normal to share with you my latest epiphany brought on by a conversation with my boyfriend whilst he was playing FIFA 09 on his Xbox 360. Now before I continue let me give you a scenario… Imagine you are shopping around for a car. You have a particular family car in mind and come across a car salesman. The salesman shows you several options and

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Are you one of those people that use their products till the last drop? I admit that I was one of those people. I used to boast with my friends about how long they lasted. It never came across my mind that theses things actually expire. I remember opening my lip-gloss once and it smelt really bad and the colour had changed. That moment made me realise that they is no such thing as last for

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Imagine wearing a plastic bag tied over your head. What do you think will happen over time? You suffocate. Well this is what mineral oil is doing to your skin!Mineral oil is a thinner form of petrolatum (Vaseline). Despite its name it does not contain any minerals, nutrients or organic ingredients. It’s an odourless and colourless substance and is a by-product of the petroleum industry, which is

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Soft and Frizz-free HairPros Great shine, lasting softness, smells scrummy Cons Small jar for the price, shine goes away too quicklyPrice £3.98 Recommend? Yes IngredientsPurified water, squalane (olive oil derived), caprylic/capric triglyceride (coconut oil derived), peg-75 lanolin, behntrimonium methosulfate, hexadecanol, cetearyl alcohol, ceterareth-20, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, Mango

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Shay, 26, from BermudaHow long have you been natural?Last relaxer was Summer of 07’ (July maybe?).How did your family and friends react to you being natural?My friends were really enthusiastic about it, mostly because they are considering it themselves (guess they want to see the whole process lol) my family is fine with it, my mom is natural; my styles are something my grandmother is not used

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For those who don’t know what a pre-poo is, it’s a conditioner you apply to your hair before you shampoo.So what do you pre-poo with? I will start the ball rolling by writing what I use. I use the magical water, honey, and olive oil mix. Sometimes I warm it up in a bowl for a hot treatment over the winter months or when my hair is very dry from braiding.I apply it to my hair with gloves, (I hate

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I was just browsing Youtube today and came across this video about a technique that I have never heard of in Europe before called the 'Dominican Blowout'. Apparently its common in the US, where natural sistas go to a Dominican salon and have their hair washed, conditioned, roller set and then blow dried bone straight with a hairdryer whilst using a round brush.I watched in horror when I saw the

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There should be more people like this who are proud to wear their natural hair. After all its what god gave you and your hair type should not make you less of a person. It is only you that make people think a certain way about yourself.***NEW***Beauty of the Month feature!What hairstyle are you wearing this month? (May09)To enter, send 1 portrait picture of your best hairstyle with your name to

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100% Chemical FreePros NO sulfates, parfum, petroleum, parabens or mineral oil, keeps hair soft, and smell nice. Cons Contents doesn’t last very long.Price Shampoo is £4.88 and the conditioner is £4.88Recommend? Yes IngredientsThe shampoo Aqua(Water), Lauryl Glucoside(Coconut oil and fruit sugars), Coco Betaine(Coconut oil), Decyl Glucoside(Corn starch and coconut oil), Vegetable

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Here you can leave any feedback, comments or post suggestions for this blog. I value all your opinions and constructive criticism. Thank you in advance for leaving any comments.*** Please note that any unsuitable comments will not be posted on this blog so do not waste your time***

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I have actually used coconut oil in the past because I heard some great things about the oil. I have used it in my hair and on my skin and it kept both feeling super soft. But unfortunately I was living in UK at the time and it was hard to actually find the coconut oil so I stopped using it. Anyway in case those of you that have never consider using coconut oil or have no idea what to do with it

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Lots of curly hairstyles are happening this year. What can I say to that other than...'Its about time!'

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I received a question on one of my earlier posts and decided to give a detail explanation on how to comb your hair without damaging/breaking the hair. Someone asked whether I combed my hair and what is best in terms of combing. Well I don't comb my hair that often, maybe twice a week but when I do, I always comb it when wet with leave in conditioner or whilst applying my wash out conditioner (my

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I have noticed through searching online that people were often concerned about what category they fit into for their hair type. If anything I’ve noticed too much concern about fitting into a group rather than really understanding what their hair needs. My mind is baffled, why would you want to know what your hair type is? At first glance one would think that it is obvious to the eye what you

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Not sure how long it takes to create this but I thought I had to add this video as the hairstyle was done well.

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Products used: ic Fantasia Hair polisher Styling Gel & stocking that was cutLength of time: 5 minsThis style is very easy and anyone with curls can create this styles themselves. Its the most worn hairstyle for all types of women.

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Disappointing Body LotionPros Smells good, ok-ish moisture holdCons Has mineral oil and petrolatum, Skin becomes more drier than normalPrice £2.99Recommend? NoIngredientsWater (aqua), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera (Coconut)Oil, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetylalchohol, Theobroma Cacao (

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I found this really great website today, where they analyse all the ingredients listed on the individual beauty products. They put it into different categories; Health, Environment , Overall and Social Performance. The information shows the impact it has on your general life.I was shocked to discover some well known brands were listed as the worst brands because they contain certain ingredients

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A Great Detangler Pros Detangles hair, leaves hair feeling soft, defines curls Cons None so far Price £2.99 for 600ml inexpensive Recommend? Yes Ingredients Water Aqua , Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid , Decyl Polyglycoside , Glycol Stearate , Polyquaternium-10 , Aloe Barbadensis Extract Aloe Barbadensis , Hydrolyzed Milk Protein , Honey Mel , Lemon Extract Citrus Limonum , Wheat Germ

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Sweet Jelly GlossPros Non sticky, blends in well, Great shine Cons Doesn’t last long Price £3.91. Great price especially when your on a budget Recommend? Yes Ingredients(Shades040, 050, 060, 090, 110, 130, 140, 170 & 180) Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Isostearate, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer

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Products used: Ecostyler Gel, Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner and Shampoo, Afro Detangler, Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk and Hair ButtersLength of time it took: 8 hoursNot only is this girl pretty, her hair style is off the hook!!!!! I love the way she does it. :c)

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Face and press powder in onePros Works well on my skin as I have oily skin, matches my skin flawlessly, looks matte, long lasting finishCons None :c)Price £18.60 An excellent priceRecommend? Hell YES!IngredientsSorry but I threw away the box so I don’t remember all of the ingredients. All I know is that there is Silica and Talc :c/I used to wear fashion Fair make up but my mum introduced me to

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Traditional and Modern StylingPros Smells good, light, keeps hair shiny and aliveCons The good smell doesn’t stay longPrice £8.50 not bad for what it isRecommend? MaybeIngredientsAqua(Deionized Water),Propylene Glycol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Extract of: Marticaria, Sage, Cranesbill, Yarrow, Balm Mint, Lemongrass, Oak Bark, Witch Hazel, Rose Hips, Comfrey, Aloe Vera, Hydrolyzed Wheat

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Great for natural afro, curly and frizzy hairPros Smells gorgeous, makes my hair very soft and easy to manage, shiny hairCons If you use alot in one go it can leave heavy residue (flakes is not my friend) and my hands felt a bit sticky after usePrice £3.99 a great price because it lasts me a long timeRecommend? YES!IngredientsWater, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean),

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I cannot count the amount of money spent on products that I used which failed to live up to their expectations. I did some research in to things and realised that one of the best ways to buy a product is really by seeing product reviews or recommendations from others first. So guess what? thats what this page is all about. I'll be giving ratings on products that I have used in the past out of 5.

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