March 17, 2021

Hair Care for Today’s Women of Color: Meet Strands of Faith

 

Strands of Faith is a beauty and lifestyle brand devoted to creating hair products for multicultural women that hydrate, revitalize, and moisturize the strands for long-lasting results. Its signature Holy Grail Collection takes the unpredictability out of hair care routines for dry, textured hair.

When Ameka Coleman needed better hair care products, she turned to the person she trusted the most – herself! Using her science background for trial and error, she created Strands of Faith. And for her devoted fans, she has made hair care for women like herself a lot easier with long-lasting products that do not need to be applied daily.

A natural hair enthusiast, Ameka was encouraged to create her brand with ingredients that catered to women like her embracing a natural look, which has increased during the pandemic. Also, her products are ideal for those looking to grow their hair long through length retention.

The line of products for dry textured hair has generated quite a buzz in the clean beauty industry. That has partly to do because they are free of sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, and paraffins.

You can view the entire line here at https://strandsoffaith.com/

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March 16, 2021

Julianne Hough Wears Victoria Emerson Necklace!

LOS ANGELES, CA – March 15, 2020 –  Julianne Hough posted a photo to her Instagram feed wearing a Victoria Emerson necklace! The handmade Paper Clip Style Gold Necklace ($39, https://www.victoriaemerson.com/) is the perfect delicate, fun, and layering piece for any wardrobe! Vanessa Hudgens is also a fan of the same necklace.

Image courtesy of Julianne Hough’s Instagram

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March 16, 2021

New, Affordable, Clean Haircare Line from Dollar General – Root to End

Dollar General is excited to announce a new and affordable line of haircare products aimed at cleaning, conditioning, treating and styling hair. Meet Root to End!

The new line, composed of ten products priced at only $5 each, is now available at more than 17,000 Dollar General neighborhood stores and is free of SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates and mineral oil. Additionally, all products are cruelty-free and vegan.

We’re shaking up the hair aisle with Volumizing Shampoo; Replenishing Shampoo; Bolder Blonde Shampoo and 2-in-1 Shampoo; Volumizing Conditioner and Replenishing Conditioner; a Scalp Scrub Treatment; Curl Defining Cream; Extra Hold Hairspray and Dry Shampoo.

Check out Dollar Genral’s Beauty Event  free online, live streamed celebration offers tutorials on textured hair, nails and make-up, beauty discussions and more March 15-20.

Dollar General Days of Beauty

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March 16, 2021

The Must-Have Beauty Subscription Box for Woman of Color

Lovely ladies, adjust your crowns and get ready to get your glow on. The Beem Box has arrived to encourage and inspire your beautiful souls, inside and out.

Expect to be obsessed by The Beem Box, the essential beauty subscription box for black and brown-skinned beauties. Frankly, it’s the box that every woman of color wants and needs tailored just for them.

The Beem Box includes beauty must-haves such as liquid lipsticks, eyeshadows, makeup brushes, liquid liner, moisturizer, lip liner, setting spray, eyelashes, lip glosses, mascara, lipstick, body lotion, and much more! 

Included in each box are useful tips and information on the goodness of each product and how to use it. Practice your makeup looks while being safe at home and stay ahead of the trends (there’s only so much Netflix you can watch, right?).

Founded by a woman of color, The Beem Box is an easy, fun, and practical way to discover the best luxury and indie makeup brands for women of color that are conveniently delivered straight to doorsteps.

Gift to yourself and share the love with family and friends (great for birthdays and Mother’s Day) with these wonderful options:

Get a Box

Receive a beautiful box every other month ($39.95 per box, plus $5 shipping)

Give a Box 

Order a subscription as a gift and the recipient will receive three Beem Boxes as they’re released on the 17th of each delivery month ($109 plus shipping)

Give a one-time gift box with seven full-sized products ($45.95 plus shipping)

For more information, visit https://www.thebeembox.com 

About The Beem Box:

The Beem Box caters to the distinct beauty needs of women of color to help them feel radiate inside and out. They recognize that diversity and inclusivity matter in the beauty industry and are helping to lead the way in today’s beauty conversation. Follow them on Instagram @thebeembox.

 

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March 15, 2021

How to Keep Your Home Looking Glam When You Have a Messy Dog

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Dogs are amazing additions to any home. They help to create a welcoming, loving atmosphere, become key family members, and provide all-important company and affection. 

Nevertheless, that does not mean that dogs are not still messy, disruptive and smelly to your home environment. If you have made a lot of effort to make your home perfect and looking spick and span, a dog can easily upset the balance (and assault all your senses!). 

That is why this guide is perfect for helping you maintain a clean and happy home. 

Do Not Skimp on Cleaning Products 

To keep your home at its freshest when you have a messy dog, you may need to invest a little more in your cleaning products. Finding the strongest and most capable cleaning products will help you tend to stains and other problems more effectively. This also applies to freshening products, as items such as air fresheners and scented cleaning products will help your home to stay fresh. 

Contain the Mess as Much as You Can

It can really help if you have a designated cleaning station, preferably by your front door, so you can tend to your dog after muddy walks or any other messes without them spreading it into the rest of the house. If you cannot have a cleaning station by the door, try to contain the mess to one specific area where you can comfortably clean down your dog. 

You Might Want to Think About Replacing Your Carpet

Wood or laminate flooring can be a great option for pet owners, because it is much easier to keep clean than carpet. There is much general dirt and mess that can be transferred to your floor from a dog, as well as the risk of accidents such as vomiting or diarrhea when your pet is sick. All of this will be easier to clean and keep your home smelling fresh if you have laminate floor rather than thick carpet. 

Remember: if your pet is having a lot of accidents on your floor, it may be a sign of an illness or another emergency. Be sure to contact an emergency pet care service like Colonialblvdanimalhospital.com if your pet is vomiting indoors excessively. 

You May Also Need to Rethink Certain Items 

If your home was already furnished in a particular way before you got a dog, items and materials in your home may now not be the best fit for a furry pooch. If you have a light-colored fabric couch, for example, this can easily get stained and compromised. 

You might therefore want to rethink any items in your home which are not working well with your pet. Replacing a fabric couch for a leather one may result in less staining and less hair build-up as well as being easier to clean.

Use Wipeable Wall Paint

It is every pet owner’s dread; your dog is still wet and they decide to shake in the middle of the room and splatter what they can on your perfectly-painted wall. 

So as a final tip, try using cleanable paint on your walls. This means you can easily wipe any stains your dog decides to make, so you never have to compromise on your interior design!

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March 12, 2021

NEW MOON Innovations for the ultimate oral care

MOON Whitening Gel Toothpaste   Price: $7.99 What it is: Our first gel toothpaste is formulated with coconut-based surfactants so it foams perfectly for a clean and fresh feeling. Features our proprietary blend of peppermint for an invigorating Fresh Mint flavor. Ethically sourced mica polishes teeth for a brighter smile. An elevated look and velvety smooth feel you’ll love. 100% Vegan and Not Tested on Animals. Made in the USA with Globally-Sourced Ingredients

Available: Ulta

MOON Essentials Toothpaste Fluoride-Free              Price: $4.99

What it is: A superior whitening experience at an accessible price with intense, longer-lasting flavor and better ingredients that help re-mineralize enamel. The perfectly balanced mint flavor is formulated with coconut- based surfactants to provide a better, low-foaming brushing experience with coconut-based surfactants.

Available: Exclusively at Target

MOON Activated Charcoal with Fluoride Toothpaste                             Price: $8.99

What it is: An activated charcoal whitening toothpaste with added anti-cavity protection in a luminous grey shade that foams light for less mess in the sink.Formulated with an appropriate balance of Activated Charcoal for everyday use that won’t damage teeth and pearlescent shimmering mica for a more beautiful brushing experience. The perfectly balanced peppermint flavor delivers longer lasting freshness.

Available: Exclusively at Target

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March 10, 2021

Posh Peanut to Launch Charitable Women Empowerment Collection in Honor of International Women’s Day

 
Posh Peanut, a celebrity favorite childrenswear brand founded by mother of two Fiona Sahakian, is releasing a Women Empowerment Collection on Monday, March 8th at 12:00 pm PST | 3:00 pm EST in honor of International Women’s Day. The limited-edition collection, made in collaboration with artist @spaghettitoesdad, features iconic women in history including Amelia Earhart, Katherine Johnson, Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai, Ruth Bader Ginsberg & Frida Kahlo in various styles including matching pieces for mom all under $80.
15% of proceeds from the collection will be donated to Girls Inc Los Angeles and the collection will be available at https://poshpeanut.com/.
ABOUT POSH PEANUT
 Posh Peanut children’s boutique was born in the beginning of 2011 all thanks to one woman’s deep creative passion. It all began because of a genuine love for children, children’s clothing and an inventive excitement needing to be fulfilled. The founder of Posh Peanut, Fiona Sahakian, is a wife, mother of two, daughter and sister. Posh Peanut is committed to providing fashion forward, excellent quality and adorable children’s clothing & accessories, and boasts a ton of celebrity fans such as Chrissy Teigen, Kylie Jenner, Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union, Mindy Kaling, Eva Longoria and more! All styles including rompers, pajamas, bibs and more for baby, as well as matching pieces for mom + dad, are under $100 and are available on their website Amazon, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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March 10, 2021

AJ Crimson Beauty – The First Makeup Brand Added To Newly Launched Black-Owned Platform AMP Beauty LA

 

AJ Crimson Beauty – Black-owned, pro-luxury cosmetics brand is now available on the newly launched e-commerce retailer for Black-owned beauty brands, AMP Beauty LA. The brand’s offers include the best selling Office Politics Collection; 5 Hi-Shine Lip Glosses inspired by powerful women. The collection is an inclusive line of nude lip glosses for all women, all shades. Perfect as a standalone crème gloss or paired with your favorite AJ Crimson Lipsticks. Signature lipstick colors such as Ruby Who?, #NoFilter, Bondage and Crimson Rose are now available on the platform.
AJ Crimson is one of the most trusted names and leading authorities in the beauty industry with a roster of celebrity clients. His vision for his cosmetics line was to create a product inclusive of women of all ethnicities, a product all women could find ownership in and believe in. “So often, makeup has been designed with a one size fits all mentality, and with black women and women of color my cosmetic line contains shades for women of every ethnic background and skin tone.” The collection is also vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.
AMP Beauty LA is a Black-women owned e-commerce retailer founded by Angel Lenise, Montré Moore and Phyllicia Phillips. The platform is redefining the beauty industry by creating a one-stop online retailer that is building the largest offering of Black-owned and operated skincare & beauty brands. The founder’s goal with AMP Beauty LA is to make shopping for hair, skin, bath, and body products easy, convenient, and personalized for all textures and shades.
AJ Crimson Beauty is now available at AMP Beauty LA here: https://ampbeautyla.com/collections/makeup
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March 9, 2021

Skincare & Beauty Products Lingo: What is merely marketing “Hype?”

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Each season, a new crop of beauty trends, buzzwords, and marketing terms arise. Consumers are left to try to decode what actually works and what is jargon. David Petrillo, a cosmetic chemist and CEO and founder of skincare company Perfect Image, provides us with some guidance on beauty product lingo that is a “must” know.

Patented Technology 

This is a marketing term used to provide, sometimes falsely, a sense that the consumer is buying something that is highly innovative. But patents aren’t necessarily a surefire sign that something is groundbreaking. Patents are sometimes authorized based on a technical change rather than a scientific breakthrough meaning new combinations of ingredients or methods of production can be promoted as being “patented technology.” What consumers really want to do is identify what their skin needs and buy products with ingredients that are proven to effectively improve the skin in that area.

Maximum strength

This is a term used often by skin cleansers and moisturizers. But this is a relative term, and consumers don’t exactly know what the maximum strength entails or how the product benefits their skin more than the competition.

Clinical strength 

From painkillers to hydrating serums, companies love to highlight how their products are “clinical strength.” In these cases, healthy skepticism is, well, healthy. In many cases, a product claiming clinical strength could have been tested by the doctors developing the products, and the term can also be relative. Remember, anything that really is maximum strength or clinical strength is often regulated to a prescription.

FDA Cleared 

The FDA has different protocols for skincare products that make cosmetic claims as opposed to those that make more medical claims, such as promising to increase the production of collagen in the skin. Since that is a body function, the FDA treats those differently than normal skincare products. However, the FDA just stipulates that the product being sold is safe to use in the manner in which it is directed to be used. FDA approval is not a credential that shows the superiority of results.

Hydrating

Products and consumers often use hydrating and moisturizing interchangeably, but this is inaccurate. If you want to hydrate your skin, this means you have skin that has become dull and possibly dry — you need a humectant such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin to draw water to the cells. If you need to moisturize your skin, you need a moisturizer that seals water in to prevent water loss. Today there are a variety of moisturizers, especially gel moisturizers, that have components that are both moisturizing and hydrating. These are good, but your choice of product depends on the individual condition of your skin. If you have extremely dry or dull skin, you may need one product that performs one function very well, rather than a jack of all trades.

Glass skin

Glass skin is a buzzword that has emerged in recent years to describe the effect of Korean beauty products, which make the skin look hydrated, luminous, and smooth. Usually, because all those adjectives entail different steps in a beauty routine, one needs several products to achieve this look, including an exfoliator, a serum, and a humectant. But more and more, single products are claiming to bring about this effect — while they may fit well into a beauty routine, one product will have a difficult time hydrating the skin while also brightening it and exfoliating it to give it a smoother and even texture.

Cosmetic Chemist David Petrillo

Cosmetic Chemist David Petrillo

David Petrillo graduated in 2007 with a degree in Chemistry from Missouri University prior to working as a researcher in the cosmetics industry. His experiences in the lab led him to found his own company, Perfect Image, with a vision of making medical-grade peels and other cosmetic products more affordable.

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March 3, 2021

Say Hello to Your New Favorite Jewelry Line!

Who’s ready for a little springtime bling? I know I am! I have the perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day, spring birthdays, and special occasions. For jewelry lovers, this brand is sure to be a hit.

Meet Emerson & Oliver, your soon-to-be favorite jewelry line. For people who wear jewelry 24/7, its amazing Dia bracelet collection doesn’t tarnish or rust regardless of the activity. Wear them at work or play, and in the shower, pool, or sea. Dia are a must-have, easily carrying them from day to night, beach to black-tie!

Go Through Things in Life with Emerson & Oliver   …..   Metallic Bracelets You Can Easily Wear 24/7 for Any Occasion

Today, we are all on-the-go, juggling life’s many adventures. Selecting jewelry that fits our lifestyle is a must. No one wants to go without some bling just because of a busy schedule, right? 

Emerson & Oliver was made for people who wear their jewelry 24/7. Go from day to evening with their stunning pieces, whether you’re in casual attire or dressed to the nines, and not worry about them rusting or tarnishing.

The stand-out collection of Dia metallic bracelets are an essential part of any wardrobe. The name “Dia” is taken from the Greek word meaning “through.” According to the brand, we don’t get “over” things in our lives, we go “through” them. Dia bracelets are jewelry that can be worn through anything life presents you with. Take a peek.

Metallics Dia Bracelet Sets

The Metallics Dia Collection is made up of stainless steel and plated stainless steel bracelets. All are available in 7″, 7 ½” & 8 ¼” sizes. Because Dia bracelets are springs, they’ll stretch and rebound to an extent but will lose shape if pulled with force. 

  • Stainless Steel Dia Bracelet

    • Our signature piece, and where it all began

    • Say hello to your new daily drivers! 

    • Each set is made up of individual stainless steel industrial springs

    • Please be gentle while taking bracelets on and off, so roll on a few at a time

    • Price: Starting at $30

 

  • Mixed Metals Dia Bracelets

    • In diversity, there is beauty and strength.

    • Each set is made up of individual stainless steel springs and plated stainless steel springs (rose gold/sterling/gold/matte black)

    • The plated stainless steel will not rust but will fade with wear and/or water.

    • Price: Starting at $38

Dia Charms

  • The perfect addition to personalize a Dia Bracelet

  • Choose from zodiac charms to hamsa hand, karma, harmony, and many more

  • Price: Starting at $20

  • Option 1: Join the Dia Charm of the Month Club

    • Receive a Charmed set of 3 – 7″ Dia bracelets

    • Hand-selected by the brand’s team to accessorize your Dia collection

    • Price: $14.99/month

  • Option 2:

    • Join the Dia Metallics Freshie Subscription

    • Each week or month you’ll receive a mini set of 5 – 7″, 7½”, 8¼” – Dia bracelets to plump up your Dia collection

    • Price: $14.99/month

Giving Back

Emerson & Oliver vows to be a part of changing the world and taking care of each other on the road to making it a better place. Portions of the brand’s proceeds have been in support of Black Girls Code and Feeding America.

For more information, visit https://www.emersonandoliver.com or contact courtney@teamchicexecs.com

About Emerson & Oliver:

Emerson & Oliver is a lifestyle brand started by two best friends who have shared a friendship for 30 years. Owned and operated by Laura Bascomb-Werth and Mary Presutti, this quality collection has been inspired by their similar taste, interest in fashion, and distinct individual styles. The brand is known for its signature stainless steel spring Dia bracelets. Follow them on Instagram @emersonandoliver.

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