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Beauty Foods

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

In our quest to look for the holy grail product for beautiful hair and skin, it pays to be reminded of how plants thrive. Yes plants, as in the green leafy things we see in gardens. Currently living in the New York City, I consider myself a window gardener. It's the only way I get to satisfy my intense attraction to plants and all things earthy. Sometimes life gets away from me and I forget to water my plans. Within minutes of watering them, they perk up and I in turn apologize for neglecting them. This in itself is a...

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How I am supporting my immune system during these times

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

I have been wanting to share for a few days now. I want to bring a message of hope. I want you to remember a lot of people are recovering from COVID-19. I actually know a few. Granted we do not have widespread testing but when your cousin in Brooklyn just went through days of splitting headache, fever, chills and shortness of breath, and you have friends and associates who have experienced a range of the  same symptoms , it's safe to say that some of them did indeed have COVID-19. I would like for you to visualize on that...

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Allergy to Lace Wig and Glue

Posted by Akosua Ayim on

Lace wigs are all the rave! women and men are wearing them as a style option and some as prosthetics to hairloss. Many questions arise, can wig glue cause an allergic reaction?  The answer is yes! Many of these wig installations use a glue to secure the wig to the edges of the hair.  allergic reactions or  contact dermatitis have been reported by some users.  The adhesives in the glues contains allergens that the skin can react to. It's also possible to have an allergic reaction to sythetic wig materials.  In order to avoid this situation as much as possible, it's...

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Just how does essential oils "grow" hair???

Posted by Akosua Ayim on

  Check out our video on why some people may report hairgrowth from using essential oils despite it not being designated as FDA approved to regrow hair!    Watch the Video Here  

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Protect your Edges 2020 Edition

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

If you struggle with thinning edges here are some quick easy tips you can start applying today: 1. Choose non-toxic products for your face and hair. Many cases of hairloss at the edge can be linked to some form of inflammation on your face and scalp.  You can help reduce inflammation in your face and hair edges by opting for cleaner/non toxic products. Visit the many non-toxic marketplaces online to source products you can feel good about.      2. If you wear braids, loosen the braids at your edges. If they were professionally installed, remove them and re-braid them yourself. Odds are...

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