Category: Hair

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Celestial Silk Labor Day Sale: 20% Off All Scrunchies

Labor Day is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce a great deal to celebrate the occasion. From September 2 to 4, everyone can enjoy a 20% discount on all our stylish scrunchies. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on hair accessories and add a pop of color to the everyday look!

Scrunchie Inspired Hairstyles

Product Review:

Is anyone else excited to see that Scrunchies are the latest hair accessory?  In the midst of the heat, we need something that will provide ease and style.  Wearing a scrunchie is a simple way to instantly cool off without compromising your outfit. 

Personally, I like to keep a scrunchie in my handbag for future use and if you purchase one from Celestial Silk it won’t damage your hair like other accessories.  They also have a variety of colors to select from.  Girl, be carefree and cute! 

Visit my Instagram account to view, “how I styled” my Scrunchie.

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Celebrate these Beauty Brands this Juneteenth

As we approach Juneteenth, we wanted to make sure you knew about several black-owned brands that have continued to make a huge impact in the beauty and entrepreneurial spaces. From Black Girl Sunscreen to Glow by Daye, these award-winning brands are dedicated to providing quality products made with people of color in mind.

In 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen was created by Shontay Lundy. ​Today the brand has sold over 1 Million tubes of sunscreen and is at the forefront of spreading the importance of wearing sunscreen amongst people of color. They’re sold in retail stores nationwide and on Amazon.com.  

GLOW by DAYE This award-winning hair accessory brand has sold millions worth of products on the Amazon platform. Known for its high-quality silk bonnets and deep conditioning caps, the brand has grown tremendously adding beautiful printed charmeuse scarves, adjustable shower caps, and portable hooded dryers. 

Rucker Roots offers healthy ​hair care ​products ​with no parabens, sulfates, petroleum, or artificial colors. Rucker Roots products were designed for all hair types and derived from vegetable roots such as Carrot Root, Ginger Root, and Turnip Root (GTC). ​Their award-winning mousse ​works great in wash-n-go routines and especially appeals to those with finer hair textures (3B to 4A Hair).  

The Roots Naturelle With a combination of authentic African tradition and ever-evolving modern science, The Roots Naturelle prides itself on making products to promote hydrated and healthy hair. Products are made with responsibly-sourced natural ingredients and sold across the country. They have skin care products including shea butter too!  

Bold Hold is the #1 Lace Adhesive. Created by Celebrity Hair Stylist and Master Cosmetologist, Tamika Gibson, the brand offers a wide range of temporary and semi-permanent adhesives and protectants that meet the needs for wig and hair piece application and maintenance.

LOVINAH is a luxury and clean beauty brand inspired by ancient African remedies that address modern-day concerns like hyperpigmentation, hydration, and dullness – especially for people of color. The products are currently sold at Macy’s and their Dragon’s Blood Cleansing Oil is a best seller!

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How To Create A Care Routine After A Hair Transplant?

While the Middle East is known for its beauty, the month of May can bring a few health problems due to the sweltering heat. A thinning hairline is part of the global problem but can affect certain strata of the population worse than others. Thankfully, there are treatments that can help with hair restoration, like a transplant. The non-invasive process can help bring back your confidence with a natural look, but what about maintenance? This blog will help you create a care routine that can help keep your hair transplant healthy, no matter how the weather is. Follow along for the best tips in this blog!

  1. Use volumizing hair products: Using a volume-boosting cleanser and mask apart from the basics can help create the appearance of fuller hair. These products contain ingredients that can help add a bounciness to your hair without weighing it down. Look for products that are specifically designed for thinning hair or that contain ingredients like biotin and keratin, which can help strengthen and thicken hair strands.

  1. Don’t skip the conditioner: While it is important to use volumizing hair cleansers, it is equally important to use a conditioner. Conditioners can help detangle your hair and add moisture, which can help prevent breakage and damage. Avoid applying conditioner to your roots, as this can weigh down your hair and make it look flat.

  1. Keep up with post-treatment consultations: A hair transplant involves taking hair from a donor area (usually the back of the head) and transplanting it onto the thinning or balding areas of the scalp. Your specialist for Hair transplant in Istanbul will help in getting the desired effect. The grafted hair will then grow in its new location, creating a fuller look. However, the job, once done, needs to be looked after. Make sure that you keep up with your follow-up visits to ensure proper healing. This is a relatively simple visit that can be done on an outpatient basis.

  1. Use a scalp treatment: Scalp treatments can help keep your scalp healthy, which in turn can help promote hair growth. Look for treatments that contain ingredients like tea tree oil, which can help soothe the scalp and reduce inflammation. You can also try using a scalp massager to help increase blood flow to the scalp and promote hair growth.

  1. Consider hair supplements: Hair supplements can help provide your new growth of hair with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and grow. Look for supplements that contain ingredients like biotin, vitamin D, and iron, which can help strengthen and thicken hair. However, be sure to talk to your doctor before starting any new supplements.

  1. Protect your hair from the sun: The sun’s UV rays can damage your hair and make it look thinner. To protect your hair from the sun, wear a hat or use a hair product that contains SPF. You can also try using a leave-in conditioner with UV protection to help protect your hair from the sun’s harmful rays.

  1. Avoid heat styling: Heat styling tools like flat irons and curling irons can damage your transplanted hair and make it look thinner. If you must use heat styling tools, be sure to use a heat protectant spray and set your tools to a low or medium-heat setting. Also, avoid using these tools every day and give your hair a break from heat styling whenever possible.

Final Word:

Now that you know what it takes to amp up your post-transplant hair care routine, you can make sure that you implement all the steps to ensure luscious locks. We hope our tips can aid in bringing back more life to your tresses once again!

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Covergirl Alexis Skyy: Journey to Transformation, Healing, and Success

Alexis Skyy

Pivoting from a cast member of Love and Hip-Hop to the emerging multifaceted businesswoman gracing our timelines today, Alexis Skyy literally started her spiritual transformation right before our eyes. Accrediting her daughter with being a major influence for her holistic transformation, she has intuitively created the haircare line, The Hair Pot as an initial generational wealth builder for her firstborn Alaiya Grace.

Not only is Alexis curating ventures in hair care, real estate investment, and fashion, but the highlight of her journey is she is bringing other women along for the ride to spiritual healing. Creating safe, digital, and in-person spaces for trauma survivors to speak openly of their past experiences, Alexis is utilizing her platform of over 5 million followers to be an inspiration to women young and old.

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Creme of Nature Taps Celebrity Hairstylist & Master Wig/Weave Artist Kellon Deryck as Its New Brand Ambassador

With more than 15 years of professional experience under his belt, Kellon is one of the world’s leading celebrity hairstylists working with today’s hottest stars, such as Grammy Award–winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, music duo City Girls and multi-platinum producer and music icon Missy Elliott. Trained at the esteemed Aveda institute, he is well-versed in haircare and techniques for all hair textures. He also uses his platform as an influencer to mentor and train the next generation of stylists to help navigate their professional careers.

Over the last two decades, there has been tremendous growth in the multicultural haircare space with many Black Women opting to wear their natural hair, protective styles such as weaves, wigs and braids are now the norm to protect their natural textures underneath, while showcasing their individual style. According to a recent study, 45% Black Women are interested in identifying quality products to maintain their hair and scalp under their protective styles. Understanding the trend, Creme of Nature’s objective is to ensure that women wearing protective styles care for the natural hair underneath, which is often forgotten; as well as their desired hairstyle or look. “At Creme of Nature, we do not believe in sacrificing healthy natural hair and scalp care for a great hairstyle,” said Jolorie Williams, General Manager, Revlon Multicultural and Contract Services. “You can have both. Now, with Kellon Deryck on board, a coveted master stylist with a specialty on wigs and weave styling, Creme of Nature can drive that message to naturalistas on their hair chameleon style journey as well as attract and gain new consumers.”

“Ever since I was a young artist in-training, Creme of Nature products have been a household name and my go-to brand for various haircare and styling needs such as trendy braiding and weaving techniques or simply, styling a sleek blow-out. I have used the various collections, no matter if I was working at a salon or doing someone’s hair at home.” said celebrity hairstylist Kellon Deryck. “It’s very imperative that everyone follow a good haircare regimen, and Creme of Nature has always been synonymous with amazing haircare and quality products. I’m beyond honored and excited for this journey to share the brand’s legacy, innovation and newest collections fit for all textures to the community, and even the world. We want to show the entire community the best products Creme of Nature has to offer to promote healthy yet versatile hair.

As a celebrity hairstylist, Kellon is always on the road, whether styling notables and models on photo shoots, magazine covers or red carpets. He’s charged with and committed to caring for his clientele’s hair throughout many stages, from natural hair to protective styles, wigs and weaves. “For all of my client jobs, I make sure my styling kit is prepped and ready with all of the necessary haircare and styling products for whatever hairstyles I might be creating that day,” said Kellon. “I love to create head-turning and trendsetting hairstyles but above all, I believe in taking care of the hair underneath protective styles, the way it naturally grows out of the scalp.”

Under this partnership with Creme of Nature, Kellon will educate and communicate to consumers and community the brand’s product benefits across all social and digital communication and visual representation. He will also collaborate with various retailers on select campaign initiatives.

“Today, Creme of Nature is shining different. We are re-imagining the brand, from its look to the ingredients. Our partnership with Kellon Deryck represents a bold new step to highlight our legacy brand and connect to our community even more,” said Jolorie Williams, General Manager, Revlon Multicultural and Contract Services.

For more information about Creme of Nature, please visit cremeofnature.com.

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DIY Beauty Projects from Los Angeles-based TV personality, Budget Travel and Lifestyle Expert: Lindsay Myers

Who doesn’t love getting pampered? But with this lockdown, we have had to figure it out ourselves! It’s always a great feeling to know that you can do it all if you have to! Here are some of Lindsay’s favorite DIY beauty projects:

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Natural Lip Scrub– I sometimes grab a pack of sugar and quickly exfoliate if I am in a time crunch. and need to apply some lipstick. But this is my new favorite natural way to get my lips super smooth!

Supplies:

1 TSP of Brown Sugar
1 TSP of White Sugar
1 TSP of Honey
1/2 TSP of Olive Oil

Directions: Just mix all the above in a small container. You can store and keep this for a while, but trust me after about 20 seconds your lips will feel amazing.

 

Bath Salts- I love a good bath, who doesn’t! This is really easy to make and a great way to unwind and get some self-care.

Supplies:

Coarse Salt

Epsom Salt

Baking Soda

Essential oil

Directions: Just take 6 part coarse sea salt and 3 part Epsom salt,1 part baking soda, and just a few drops of essential oil of your choice. That is it! This combo helps soothe the muscles, helps with skin irritation, and softens the skin.

 

Ombre Nail Manicure-I never go really big or bold with my manicure. But I have the time to figure out how to do it myself, why not!

Supplies:

2 different nail polish colors, and clear topcoat

Any sponge (you just need a bit, cut off a section from a larger sponge)

Plastic wrap

toothpick

Directions: Paint your nails with the lightest color. Let it dry. On the plastic pour our a little of each color right beside each other so they touch. Take the toothpick and swirl/blend just in the area where the two colors meet. Next, take your sponge and dab it directly over this mixture and then dab the sponge directly on your nail. Keep going on all the nails. If you want to go back over the nails to make the color stronger just make sure the first coat is dry first. Finish with a clear topcoat.

 

Hair Mask– It is SO easy to make a simple hair mask with everyday things in our kitchen. Why don’t we do it more? Maybe now we will!

2 hair mask options:

  1. All hair types:

Supplies:

Avocado

Honey

Directions: Simply scoop out half an avocado and mix it with a tbsp honey and apply it to hair. Leave this on for 20 mins. Rinse in the shower.

  1. Dry Hair Mask:

Supplies:

Eggs

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions: Mix 2 eggs with 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and apply to hair. Leave this on for 20 mins. Rinse in shower.

 

Facial: I have grown to love my facials, but they are expensive and now we just can’t get them. Why not learn how to do it yourself?

Supplies:

Chamomile Tea

Honey

Nutritional Yeast

Directions: Brew one cup of the tea with 2 tea bags. Let cool. Stir together 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp of nutritional yeast. Add just enough of the tea to the bowl to make a paste. You want to be able to spread it on your face, but not be watery. Let sit for 20 mins. This is calm and restores your skin.

 

 

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How Long Does it Take for Hair to Grow Back? A Helpful Guide

Tapered cut? An oh so stylish pixie cut? An asymmetrical bob? Whatever your current style, it’s only natural that after a while, you’ll want to grow it out and get some length again.

Certain factors will come into play when trying to grow your hair long. These include the length that you’re aiming for and the condition your hair is in. You will also have to take into account the types of food you’re eating and how frequently you trim your hair.

Your hair is an integral part of your beauty, and everyone deserves to feel beautiful. If you’re going for the Rapunzel look or just want some growth and length retention, you’ve probably wondered how long does it take for hair to grow back.

Read on for all the essential tips to grow your hair out.

How Long Does It Take for Hair to Grow Back?

Beauty starts on the inside; that’s true. Your diet will impact your hair growth. Ensure that you’re eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, protein, vegetables, and calcium.

You can also consider taking supplements but consult with your doctor first. Zinc and iron will be beneficial to your hair growth journey.

B-complex vitamins and biotin are also essential to your hair growth. They’ll add thickness to your hair as well as make it shiny. Vitamin D can stimulate your hair follicles to promote growth.

You may also want to try out vitamins that are made specifically for hair growth. You can use a SugarBearHair coupon to get discounts on gummy vitamins. These gummy vitamins are specially formulated to help your hair grow faster.

Right Hair Products

Keeping your scalp healthy and clean promotes hair growth. Start by using a clarifying shampoo once weekly to clear buildup as well as any excessive storage of oils.

Scalp massages do a world of good, so be sure to take advantage of this. Don’t be afraid to invigorate and stimulate your scalp with your fingertips.

Strengthen Your Tresses

Moisture is good, so ensure that you moisturize your hair to prevent it from breaking. Deep condition your tresses with a hot oil treatment once weekly. Avoid using blow dryers, flat irons, and curling irons as much as possible. This will prevent heat damage.

If you must use heat for styling, be sure to use a styling serum to prevent further damage.

Trim Away

Why would you trim when you’re trying to retain length? Believe it or not, it makes your hair grow faster by removing split ends.

Split ends are the enemy of hair growth and cause unnecessary breakage that will slow down your progress. You only need to trim split ends every two or three months.

Growing, Glowing, Flowing

So how long does it take hair to grow back?

Knowing the right tips to use will have your hair growing and flowing in no time. Always ensure that you are taking your vitamins, using moisture and getting rid of split ends.

This will make your hair grow to the length you want. If you would like more style tips, please visit the style advice section of the website.

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Style Tips to Boost Your Confidence: Grooming, Colors, and The Right Fit

Have you ever noticed how confident people seem to just glide through life effortlessly and with ease? Nothing seems to faze them, an opportunity seems to constantly knock at their door. Confidence is one of the most powerful personality traits. For a few lucky people, it comes naturally. But for many of us, it’s something we need to actively work on to build. One way to boost your confidence is through your style. Here’s how:

Great Grooming

Tom Ford said that dressing well is a form of good manners. Making an effort to groom and present yourself well shows that you value and respect the people you are going to meet. Good grooming can also boost your confidence because when you know you look great, you feel great as well. One of the most important things to groom when you want to appear confident and put together is your hair.

For important events and special occasions such as a big meeting or a wedding, put some extra effort into styling it. If you don’t have naturally thick, long hair that is easy to style, you can get by with the help of hair extensions. The Brazilian deep wave bundles from True Glory Hair are a great option.

They are made from premium quality virgin hair and feature a beautiful bounce and lots of volume. Because they are well-made and durable, you can easily style them in a variety of ways, straightening or curling them as you please. If you prefer a more sleek, effortless style, the Brazilian straight bundles are another good option and are just as durable and easy to style. Whatever your hairstyle, whether you have long or short hair, take care to keep it neat and well-groomed, and this will help you feel more confident.

Know Your Best Colors

Everyone’s skin and coloring are unique. Skin color isn’t as simple as light, medium or dark. Besides the lightness or darkness of your skin, you also have to consider your skin’s undertone, which can either be warm, cool or neutral. Your natural hair color is also unique and contributes to your overall coloring. Why is any of this important?

Certain colors suit different skin undertones best, while the wrong colors can wash you out, or make your skin look dull, sickly or sallow. Figure out your skin’s undertone and find out what makeup colors suit you best. These are the most flattering for your complexion and should look great against your hair and even complement the color of your eyes. You’ll look your best when you’re wearing your best colors; they can brighten or enhance your complexion, emphasize your eyes, and even make your hair look better. All this can definitely help boost your confidence.

 Find Your Best Fit

When it comes to clothes, fit is everything. Ill-fitting clothes will make you look sloppy and untidy, or they can emphasize your flaws and look downright unflattering. By contrast, wearing clothes that fit you perfectly will emphasize your best assets, and can make you look leaner, sleeker and even taller. When shopping for clothes, don’t settle for ill-fitting garments. Get yourself measured to figure out the right size for you, and consider having some of your clothes altered if they are too loose or baggy in some areas.

True confidence takes time to develop. It requires a lot of practice, and you might have to work on it for some time before you can say you are a genuinely confident person. But in the meantime, you can try out these style tips for a quick confidence booster.

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BRONNER BROS. BEAUTY SHOW RETURNS TO ATLANTA WITH FOCUS ON CONNECTION, COMMUNITY & CREATIVITY

Following its record-breaking attendance in New Orleans, the BRONNER BROS.® BEAUTY SHOW (BB Show) returns to the Georgia World Congress Center on August 17-19, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. The nation’s largest trade event for multicultural beauty professionals, the Show features over 100 classes, 300 exhibitors and three days of shopping, fun, and entertainment.

Now in its 73rd year, the Show’s theme is “Connect. Create. Grow.” to promote a sense of connection and community among diverse beauty professionals. More than 30,000 salon and barber professionals, students, influencers and beauty enthusiasts are expected. “Bronner Bros. is proud to be the only family-owned brand with an event platform that keeps multicultural pros at the forefront of the industry,” said James Bronner, Bronner Bros. SVP and Show Director. “Our return to Atlanta marks another chapter in keeping stylist connected and empowered while also nurturing the next generation of talent.”

Competitions are a major attraction throughout the three-day event. For the first time, the BB Show will present “Hair Battle: Salon vs. Salon.” Six professional salon teams will battle for a $10,000 cash prize on Sunday, August 18th at 9:00 p.m. Groups will be led by Que Barnes (Riverdale, GA), Tammie Bethelmy (Pinson, AL), Terrance Davidson (Atlanta, GA), Latonya Darnell (Hearne, TX), Ashley Payne (Winston-Salem, NC), and Dr. Karen Stacks (Orangeburg, SC). “The Salon vs. Salon competition will be the ultimate display of what happens when stylists join forces to achieve a common goal,” Bronner added. “From transformative cuts and color to reimaging the art of showmanship – each group will rep for their hometown and bring a special flavor to the stage. We’re excited to see the power of collaboration at work!”

Other competitions include the Andis Total Look Barbering, Andis Student Barbering, Champion of Weave sponsored by GlamourTRESS, Creative Student Rising Star sponsored by Atlanta Barber & Beauty Supply (ABBS), and the legendary Fantasy Hair event. In addition to classes and competitions, show highlights include: • The “Cut Party” – Sponsored by Kirkpro, one of the most electric, innovative displays of hair artistry returns on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Arrive early for door prizes and giveaways.

• Daily Expert Panels – Six (6) panel discussions on topics ranging from hair loss and maintaining your health behind-the-chair to financial wellness and entrepreneurship.

Times vary. • Beauty Job Fair – Beauty Cast Network provides access to top beauty industry employers and resources. licensed professionals, students, and educators should bring updated resumes and arrive interview-ready. Saturday and Sunday on main show floor. • Cash & Carry Shopping – Product demos and experiential sessions featuring the newest products, salon services, styling tools, and equipment. Wholesale deals and discounts available each day. • “Beauty Over Brunch” – Celebrate women in business with special guest celebrities in attendance. Expect candid talks with black beauty’s most influential voices and deal-makers. Registration required. • Sunday Service – Bishop Dale C. Bronner will share uplifting words of encouragement to kickstart day two of the show. Special musical guest is Kelsie Broughton.

Open to all on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The Bronner Bros. Beauty Show began in the basement of Atlanta’s Butler Street YMCA with a focus on hair care for black women. It has since grown to become the only cosmetology trade event dedicated to all things multicultural beauty.

According to Nielsen, African-Americans spend nine times more on beauty and grooming products than the general market. Black women, in particular, spend an estimated $7.5 billion annually on beauty products. “It’s easy to get lost in the glamour of the beauty industry. But we’re committed to keeping our community connected,” commented Erika Respress, Bronner Bros. Show Manager. “We never want to lose sight of Mr. Bronner’s founding principles and will do our best to keep the Show educational, inspiring, and true to the culture.”