23 October 2013

Review: Beautiful Curls by Alaffia Shea Butter Curl Defining Gel




If you could have a crush on a beauty company, I think my biggest crush is Alaffia, who makes Beautiful Curls, Everyday Shea & Everyday Coconut, and Alaffia branded products. These amazing products are all natural, cruelty free, sustainable, Fair Trade, and help support schools and maternal health programs in Togo, West Africa.  Their curly hair products have become a staple in my professional hairstyling practice.  The Beautiful Curls Shea Butter Curl Defining Gel is unlike any gel you  have ever used.

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12 July 2013

Review: Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara




Dr. Hauschka (which many natural skincare buffs are already familiar with) is a German based skin/bodycare and makeup brand whose philosophy focuses on achieving balanced skin based on the 28 day natural cycle of renewal. Dr. Hauschka’s color cosmetics and skin care are BDIH certified and do not contain parabens, petrochemicals, paraffin, synthetic fragrances or colors, ethoxylated ingredients, GMOs, or artificial preservatives and and do not participate in any animal testing. Now down to the nitty gritty after the jump.

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