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5 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Self-care is not selfish! I can not stress enough how important it is to take care of yourself. The daily struggles of life will wear us out, IF we allow it to. A lot of us are trying to balance so many things, but we forget that we can not pour from an empty cup. So my question is, what are you doing to fill your cup? If you are struggling to find the answer, we want to help. Check out some ways to practice self-care below. Journaling This sounds simple, but it works! All you need is a notebook,...
Product Guide: They Key to Purchasing Carrie J Products
Deciding on which products you need for your hair can seem like a full-time job. We create products with simple ingredients that target a variety of hair-types and issues. But you may only need hydration. Or maybe you just struggle with dull hair. Well, we have created a Product Guide (shown above) to help you choose which products to buy. Products not listed on the Product Guide are below: Body Butta Helps with skin conditions such as eczema Moisturizes skin Helps with dark spots and scars Styling Gel Smooths hair Tames flyaways Adds bounce and volume to hair
Benefits of Protective Styling
If you have been following us on social media, then you know how much we stress the importance of protective styling. Protective styling can be very beneficial to your hair. It simply protects your hair from manipulation. Textured hair is already prone to breakage, so protective styling prevents hair from damage. Now, I know you are wondering what styles are considered protective styles. Protective styles can include braids, twists, buns, locs, wigs, bantu knots, crochets, and any other styles that do not require much maintenance. Keep in mind that you must still care for your hair while protective styling. For example,...
Toxic Ingredients to Avoid
When you shop for hair products, do you pay attention to the ingredients that's in them? If you want natural products, you will have to take the time to research them. The product name can be misleading at times. There are also semi-natural hair products that offer a lot of natural ingredients but may have synthetic colors and fragrances. In this blog, we will give you a list of some toxic ingredients found in hair products that you should avoid. Sodium lauryl sulfates/ Sodium laureth sulfate (SLS/SLES): derived from coconuts. Found in most shampoos and may be present in scalp...
The Ultimate Wash Day
How many of you honestly have a consistent wash day routine? We always preach that consistency is one of the main ingredients to maintaining health hair. If you are struggling with creating a wash day routine, no worries! We are giving you the deets to the ULTIMATE wash day! 1. Pre-poo with our Restorative Hair Oil. Simply separate your hair in sections. Apply the oil to your scalp and hair. Put on a plastic cap and let it sit for 10 minutes. Pre-poo adds extra moisture and makes hair easier to detangle. 2. Rinse out the oil and cleanse with...