With fall in season and winter on it’s way, my skin prefers a heavier moisturizer to combat the dryness of the air and for the past year and a half, I’ve relied on conventional lotions such as Shea Moisture & Honey Lab.

However, dealing with terrible packaging that made 1/4 of the container unusable (I’m especially looking at you, Shea Moisture) and having some excess of Shea Butter on hand (thank you grandma!) made this DIY project a no-brainer.

LifestyleRachel NdubuisiSeptember 23, 2018Beauty, Shea Butter Recipe, Shea Butter, DIYComment

Treat Yo' Self | Honey Turmeric Mask

This year, I'm learning the importance of taking steady care of my skin & body. In many ways, doing a face mask, going to the gym & feeding myself nutrition-rich and seasonal foods is how I practice my version of self-care.

Today, I will be filling y'all in on my Honey Turmeric Mask.

LifestyleRachel NdubuisiJanuary 18, 2018Self-Care, Turmeric, Face Masks, BeautyComment

Part 2: 4C Hair & Professionalism.

Last week, I took down my box braids, and I was immediately faced with a dilemma, "How do I wear my natural hair to work?"

As an African woman, with kinky-coily 4c hair, it's been difficult for me to embrace my natural locks and really show them off in social settings, especially at the workplace. I've always felt hypersensitive of myself with my natural hair at the workplace, because a big part of my job is presenting a classy, courteous and professional image to my colleagues, managers and clients alike.