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Hair, Wear and Face (All my must have and staple beauty products)
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items Everything I love beauty wise- from makeup products I use daily to hair/skin care that I keep stocked in my bathroom to clothes I don’t get tired of rewearing.
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Natural Hair Care
Makeup and Skincare
Clothes (sustainable)
Natural Hair Care
Every product I use, day to day to make sure my crown is moisturised, healthy and retaining length
Their pre-shampoo is a game changer for detangling and their defining botanical gels are the secret to defined wash n go’s that lasts me through the week.
African Pride
This is usually the final step in my hair care routine. Find your ratio of water and this gel to create perfectly defined curls that last until your next washday
African Pride Moisture Miracle Aloe & Coconut Water Curl
For when I'm not in the mood to define my curls, this is a great product for twist/braid outs.
The Doux C.R.E.A.M. Twist & Curl Cream - Curl Care
My saviour during washdays, easy detangling that smooths product into my hair.
Tangle Teezer
This has slowly creeped its way into becoming a regular in my routine. I had initially tried it on its own and though the curls were gorgeous, the hold wasn’t strong enough for me. However when I paired it with one of my strong hold gels well let’s j...
CRAZYSEXYCURL™ Honey Setting Foam 7oz
I cycle this shampoo + conditioner combo every 2-3 washdays. Leaves my curls smooth and feeling stronger. Definitely worth the hype
ACIDIC BONDING CURLS - Haircare - Products
My weekly shampoo + conditioner combo. Leaves my hair smelling amazing and feeling soft and moisturised. In my
opinion pairing with a clarifying shampoo will give you the best results
All soft mega curls: achieve defined, hydrated hair
Genuine life saver for when I stretch my wash n gos a little too long. Easy slip that reduces the amount of tugging and hair loss during the detangling stage of wash day
African Pride Moisture Miracle Aloe & Coconut Water Pre Sham | Hair
Makeup and Skincare
A great makeup look is nothing without a good clean base, so here’s everything I use to achieve my signature no makeup, makeup look. From actual makeup products to the pre-step skincare to make sure my skin is prepped.
Affordable and long lasting. Elf really is a goated brand. As a dark skin girlie they “usually” have my shade too so mega plus
e.l.f. Cosmetics
This has become my favourite cleanser for two reasons, 1) It melts my makeup off which removes one step in my routine which is critical after a long day. 2) As I have sensitive combination skin, I usually double cleanse and this doesn’t feel harsh on...
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
Clothes (sustainable)
Clothes I’ve bought that I’ve reworn over and over because slow fashion is the goal always. +other clothes adjacent things I use for sustainability
Jeans are a huge staple in my closet but I’m not one to buy many pairs. So I invest in hilfiger jeans because they have a longer wear time than cheaper jeans
Women's Jeans - Denim Pants
I’ve recently been really obsessed with flares, so these jeans were a much purchase. These and my bootcut Hilfiger jeans really are staples in my everyday outfits
Women's Flared Jeans
Hear me out, I’ve had heavy periods my entire life and discovering these really changed it for me. They definitely hold as much as they say they do and the clean up isn’t the worst. If you’re thinking for an environmentally friendly alternative to pa...
Period Pants