Rachel Elise

My favorite budget-friendly products for Type 4 natural/curly hair.

Higher priced products for Type 4 natural/curly hair that I feel are worth not sticking to the budget. Typically, I choose budget friendly beauty products, but lately I've been treating myself and finding that some of these higher priced products are pretty concentrated. A little goes a long way, which means your money is going a long way too.

I've been trying to blow dry and straighten my hair myself. It's a struggle, but I've found having the right tools goes a long way. These are the products I've been using that seem to make a difference.

I've been loving tailoring my body care routines to the time of day. These are some of my bedtime favorites, so of course they feature plenty of lavender.

I've started reading again after years of not doing so regularly. I was never a Romance reader, however I've picked up a few and … have kinda really liked them (,,>﹏<,,) ! While you can shop the list earning me a little commission in the process, I'd highly encourage you to check the books out from your local library (you can even do so digitally).

Black girl approved sunscreens. For Korean brand sunscreens, I suggest buying straight from the brand's website or off YesStyle as multiple samples of other products are also included. You can also get free samples and test products in store if there's a Korean beauty store near you. Be sure to use my code 4AFDCT when shopping on YesStyle for an extra 5% off!

I started developing acne in my early-mid 20s, experiencing one zit here and there. By 2020, the stress of the pandemic had my entire face enveloped in acne. Now at 30, I feel like I'm starting to get this under control. Here are some of my tried and true that will hopefully bring relief to you too.