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African Pride Launches Black Castor Miracle Collection to Improve How Protective Style Wearers Care for Their Hair
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African Pride, a hair care manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience creating quality, affordable products, introduces its Black Castor Miracle collection. The eight-product range provides women with a simplified regimen to change the way they care for their hair before, during and after wearing protective styles; which include braids, locs, weaves, wigs or any other hairstyle that tucks the ends of your hair away from constant manipulation.
Each product in the Black Castor Miracle line was specifically formulated with black castor oil; the number one ingredient associated with hair growth and other premium, all-natural ingredients like coconut water, jojoba, tea tree, peppermint, coconut and soybean oils, coconut milk and shea butter.
“Through our research, we know that within the past 12 months, more than 65 percent of African American women have worn their hair in a protective style,” said Kendria Strong, Director of Marketing. “We also know that consumers experience breakage and damage while wearing these styles due to lack of knowledge around proper hair care so we made sure that Black Castor Miracle products were simple, multi-functional and created with the highest quality ingredients to help them protect what’s theirs.”
The simplified Black Castor Miracle regimen covers the key phases or steps in the life cycle of a protective style: (Step 1) moisturize and prep, (Step 2) style and protect, (Step 3) refresh and seal and (Step 4) take down and detangle, all while nourishing the hair and scalp, sealing in moisture and protecting against styling damage that may cause breakage; helping to retain length while promoting healthy hair growth.
The eight-piece Black Castor Miracle collection includes:
Each item in the Black Castor Miracle collection is priced between $4.49 – $4.99 and is available beginning February 2019 at beauty supply stores nationwide. The Black Castor Miracle collection will be featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s popular series ‘THE BRAID UP’ on YouTube in mid-February 2019.
About African Pride
For 30 years, African Pride has addressed the hair care needs of all hair types and textures whether natural or relaxed with brands like Black Castor Miracle, Moisture Miracle, Shea Miracle, Olive Miracle and Dream Kids. We believe in the unspoken power of a great hair day. The boost of energy that’s given when your beauty and confidence is intertwined should be accessible to all women. That’s why we created African Pride products with premium, natural ingredients at an affordable price to ensure that you’re less stressed about your hair and more focused on stepping into your best self.
For more information about the brand, visit AfricanPrideHair.com. You can also join the African Pride conversation on Facebook (@MyAfricanPrideHair), YouTube (@AfricanPride), and on Instagram and Twitter (@MyAfricanPride). To start your own conversation about the brand, use its official hashtag #FeelingMyPride and for Black Castor Miracle specifically,
Top 7 Most Expensive Engagement Rings
This following question is eternal – how much should a man spend on an engagement ring? Most future brides will say that as much as possible while others will say that the ring must have a personal touch to it as well, or be something simple, yet stunningly beautiful.
In this respect, one could rely on the most popular jewelry store they have in town or take it a notch up and opt for handmade engagement rings.
However, the goal of this article is to showcase seven of the most expensive engagement rings in the world – so, hold on tight, because the cost and glamour of the following rings will only increase.
$4.7 million – Paris Hilton’s Engagement Ring
This ring was given to Hilton by her ex-fiancé, Paris Latsis – it is a 24-carat canary diamond ring valued at around $4.7 million.
Ultimately, the wedding of the two didn’t take place – however, Hilton decided to sell the ring in order to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. Quite a considerate choice, given the fact that, when a wedding gets canceled, the former-soon-to-be groom is left with the engagement ring – and, in most cases, it will take some time until he finds another lucky woman.
$5 million – Beyonce’s Engagement Ring
Before they got married, Jay-Z offered his future wife a Lorraine Schwartz ring, valued at around $5 million.
The ring is an 18-carat flawlessly emerald-cut diamond, positioned on a split shank band which also features micro pave diamonds.
$5.4 million – Anna Kournikova’s Engagement Ring
Reportedly, Enrique Iglesias bought this ring from Argyle, Western Australia. The ring features a dazzling champagne and cognac 11-carat diamond that’s shaped like a pear. The mount may be simple, but it features diamond accents as well.
$8 million – Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring
Yet another Lorraine Schwartz ring, this time sported by the one and only Kim Kardashian – naturally, it was given to her by her husband, Kanye West.
The ring is a 15-carat D color cushion-cut diamond which is set on a thin platinum band that features micro pave diamonds as well.
$8.8 million – Elizabeth Taylor’s Engagement Ring
This time we have a Krupp diamond ring, given to the late Elizabeth Taylor by her ex-husband, Richard Burton.
Impressively, the ring is a 33.10-carat Asscher diamond ring – moreover, it is GIA certified. The diamond is considered one of the largest that is in private ownership – it also comes with high clarity and it is chemically pure as well. Auctioned after her death, the ring is now in the possession of an anonymous Asian collector.
$9.5 million – Blue Diamond by Bvlgari
Currently owned by Graff Diamonds, the ring was sold at an auction held in London, by Bonham’s Fine Jewelry. The ring is a 5.4-carat blue diamond one – and, to be honest, it looks more than just impressive, as the mount seems to feature diamonds as well.
$10 million – Mariah Carey’s Engagement Ring
James Packer, billionaire and ex-fiancé of Mariah Carey, gave her this ring – currently, currently, the most expensive engagement ring in the world.
Naturally, the ring doesn’t fail to impress – it is a 35-carat diamond and platinum engagement ring.
Tomorrow, Valentine’s Day, I will be attending a Valentine’s Day lunch with my Dad and Mom. My Dad, my one and only “Forever” Valentine, is wearing a lovely Ralph Loren classic red crew neck sweater. Mom will be sporting a pretty red and white cut work blouse with her favorite ankle length black Chico’s skirt.
Red is a horrible color on me, blue red, orange red, any red. Plus, I just don’t do holiday color themed clothing, even if my parents look so adorable when they do. I’ll admit though, that I do favor family color coordination for portraits and holiday cards.
Tomorrow I chose to wear a Vici Collection Polka Dot button down blouse. It’s black with cream dots and Ellen Tracy classic trousers with a comfortable but sexy dance shoe. As for accessorizing, I am a fan of minimalist jewelry. I’ll wear simple stud earrings and a gold circle ring along with the perfect piece for Valentine’s Day. It’s a Scripted Love necklace from Boma Jewelry. For just $29 this was quite a nice find.
From the Boma Jewelry website, their jewelry is described as:
– Certified 925 fine sterling silver
– Handmade by artisan makers in Bangkok, Thailand
– Made with recycled silver from New Mexico, USA
– All Boma jewelry is nickel-free, naturally
hypoallergenic and antimicrobial
And comes with a Guaranteed by Boma for life warranty
Do good, feel good, look good.
Read the Boma Mission HERE
Check out their wide selection of pieces and view the many collections .
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Join in with their over 20,000 fans on Instagram and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.
Have a Happy Valentine’s Day everyone and…
#sharethelove
Today I am sharing 4 of the products that have passed our inboxes or surprisingly showed up at our door. We sometimes have favorites that often do not fit into one of our TV segment themes or just may have made a stop on someone’s desk for a little too long. They just couldn’t let go!
Enjoy these finds below. Be sure to take a peek at the Instagram pages, at FaceBook, YouTube channels and the Twitter pages of these brands. Check out their websites. Get Social. Become Friends. #sharethelove . Check back in with us too, I am sure we will be sharing more info on these “fave” finds in the future.
*DR. PLOTKA’S MOUTH WATCHERS ANTIMICROBIAL TOOTHBRUSH
It feels like I just had a professional cleaning
READ ABOUT THE TOOTHBRUSH HERE
LEARN MORE ABOUT FOUNDER, DR. RONALD POLKA, HERE
LIKE ON FACEBOOK & FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM
*OLBA’S OIL INHALANT AND MASSAGE OIL
BLOCKED UP? CAN’T BREATHE? DISCOVER OLBAS.
READ ABOUT OLBAS PRODUCTS HERE
RED THE REVIEWS HERE
FOLLOW OLBAS ON TWITTER CONNECT ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
*WRINKLES SCHMINKLES WRINKLE RELIEVING SILICONE PADS
Wrinkles? Wrinkles Schminkles
READ THE SCHMINKLES STORY HERE
THE BEFORE AND AFTERS ARE AMAZING
LEARN HOW IT WORKS HERE
SMOOTH IT ALL! CHEST, EYES, FOREHEAD, MOUTH, HANDS. YOUR GUY CAN SMOOTH IT WITH YOU (EYES & FOREHEAD)!
*BAAHTCHA MATCHA
Baahtcha, Be Baahd.
SHOP BAAHTCHA CEREMONIAL GRADE & CULINARY GRADE MATCHA
CHECK OUT THE BAATCHA BENEFITS HERE
RECIPES!!
#BAAHTCHAREVOLUTION
Schaf Skincare- Let’s start out with an award winning product.
It’ll feel like your razor was never even there.
That’s exactly what it says in the website product description for this award winning Shave Cream from Schaf. If that doesn’t make you give it a try, I don’t know what else will. Well, maybe this too… It’s formulated with Shea butter and a blend of oils soften hair and provide the right amount of slip for a comfortable shave. It is fragrance and soap-free. The Shave Cream has an airless pump so it’s great for traveling. Your guy can use it also. He’ll make a habit of it I am sure, so be sure to buy two!
We may have to act our age but we certainly don’t have to look it.
Also from Schaf, a favorite is the Radiance Firming Serum. It stimulates collagen production, strengthens skin’s barrier, fights existing and future discoloration and is formulated with Hyaluronic acid.
It’s formulated to be applied under your moisturizer both morning and night. Again, guys can use this fabulous Schaf Serum too.
Dare to become powerful
As Seen on Good Morning America, Hair Warrior Fitness Formula Hair Treatment was created by lifelong friends and yoginis, Abby Curtis and Alex Stark. The pair covered a need in the marketplace. The need for a hair product designed to target athletes, sports enthusiasts and fellow yoga practitioners like themselves.
Hair Warrior is a heat-activated product, adding hydration and protection to each strand as the body sweats and heats up during activity. Read more about that process HERE. Buy Hair Warrior HERE. As of now, you can get FREE shipping on the purchase.
KIND TO HUMANS, KIND TO ANIMALS, KIND TO MOTHER EARTH
And kind to your feet! We love Legendary Apothecary products. Especially the brand’s Smooth Feet . The price is $35 and it is so worth every drop. I calculated the money that I saved on extending pedicure appointments by using Smooth Feet and it beat the products $35 price tag many times over!
From the website… Smooth Feet is a simple Old World recipe that will leave your feet soft, smooth and hydrated. Smooth Feet hydrates your feet by penetrating truly-natural organic ingredients into your skin and prevents evaporation of water from the surface.
Take the time to check out other Legendary Apothecary products HERE. And, find out about their LA Story, check out their blog and more.
It’s the crème de la crème of nail color
I am finishing up this post with a product from one of our ‘forever favorite’ brands, Morgan Taylor.
You can begin to experience the Morgan Taylor brand of Nail Lacquer & nail care products HERE.
Right now, along with our favorite Holiday/Winter 2019 collection of colors we are enjoying the Remedy Renewing Cuticle Oil.
Like MorganTaylorLacquer on FaceBook. We and over 47,000 other fans love their pretty photos on Instagram. Check the brand out at Twitter too. #MorganTaylor
Let’s face it you’re only planning on getting married once and you’ve been saving since you were about seven, still, there’s no way that an economical wedding is going to happen. No way.
When you want a wedding that everyone will talk about for years to come and know that you made all of your dreams come true, you’re talking destination weddings.
One thing you can safely assume about this style of wedding is that you get what you pay for. If you’re prepared to pay a little more, then the difference in quality between a destination wedding that was good and a wedding that was outstanding is very real.
But, how do you know you’re getting the real deal and not going to get ripped off after laying down thousands of dollars? Follow our guide on what to look for when making your wedding a marriage made in Heaven.
Check reviews
When doing your initial research make sure you take time to trawl through the reviews of the hotel offering the package. Make sure that you take them from more than one source and not just the hotel themselves. Take your cue from lifestyle bloggers and bridal websites to get the bigger picture.
If you can, contact the reviewers themselves or hop on a wedding forum to get in direct contact with someone who has used the service of the destination you have in mind.
Keep an open mind
A beautiful Caribbean island might be your idea of the perfect venue but if the hotel and the package isn’t up to scratch, be prepared to keep an open mind and consider alternative destinations. You never know, Mexico might not have even featured on your list but the cross between stunning beaches and picturesque just won your heart.
Make comparisons
Write down a list of what you absolutely must have as part of your package. Do you need help with hair or want to hire a Makeup Artist? How many rooms will you need and what is included and what comes as an optional extra? Once you’ve got your shortlist, you can start to do side-by-side comparisons that will give you a better idea of what you will get for your money and what kind of quality you’re looking at.
As much as you want to, don’t let your heart rule your head. If there are obvious deficiencies in one venue, don’t overlook them. You won’t appreciate trying to find workarounds to problems when you arrive when you should be concentrating on the business of tying the knot.
And what you should be asking
There are so many things you’ll want to ask but some of the basics are going to be the availability of the hotel, in terms of accommodating all the guests you want.
Consider also, the time of year you’re planning on holding the nuptials. What will the weather most likely be like and will there be any issues with pests, such as mosquitos? You’ll want to know if the venue sorts out any administration requirements to hold a wedding with the local council.
For the big day itself you might want to know how the day will run. You’ll want a wedding coordinator and you’ll want to know if there’s a website that guests can visit with all the details they’ll need to plan their trip. Will you have a dedicated room for the bride and her bridesmaids to get changed in and similar for the groom?
In terms of the decorations, you’ll want to double check that absolutely everything is included, specifically chair covers, table decorations, flowers the bridal bouquet and so on.
,Then of course, for the ceremony itself, who is that will officiate? Are you planning on bringing someone yourself? Will the marriage still be recognized as a legal ceremony? Turn your attention to the post-ceremony celebrations, what will the reception look like and how long will you have access to the reception room? You’ll also want to know if there are any other weddings taking place at the same time and figure out if you need to hire in entertainment or if it’s included in the price.
There is also food to consider, especially if you are inviting children or know that you will have guests with specific dietary requirements or allergies. Try not to leave anything to chance.
Ask if the alcohol is included in the price, if you will have to pay extra of if there’s a limit of bottles put out per table.
Lastly, think about the security of the venue. Will there be somewhere that guests can leave coats and wedding presents where they will be safe and out of reach?
Ask your contact if they can send you any photos from previous weddings, so you have a good idea of what your celebration could look like.
However you look at it, getting married is a big deal. You‘ve finally found the one for you and you’re ready to settle down and start your life of bliss together. But you want to kick start this with a wedding that is going to look amazing in photos and give you very many happy memories to look back on in years to come.
The key to making your destination wedding a success is careful planning and not rushing into making any decisions that you will regret later. If you pay a deposit and get cold feet, you could stand to lose thousands so make sure you make your decision wisely. Consider how the venue will manage all your guests in the build-up, during the service and after as well as what’s included in terms of food and drink. Make sure that the ceremony is legally accredited and carried out by an official of the country you are in if required.
Then your job is simply to turn up, have a great time and celebrate the best day of your entire life.
” Beauty & Skincare Products That Are Getting The Job Done Now”. Read Part 1
We recently read an interesting article form the HuffPost, Canada writer Julia Brucculieri. We thought this was a good place to refer to it HERE . The article is titled: “These Common Skin Care Ingredients Should Never Be Used At The Same Time”.
Read on for the Products that are getting the job done for us now!
Zatik Nutri Face Serum For All Skin Types should be used morning and evening, that is, morning for All Skin types and evening for Dry Skin types.
We love that, as quoted from the website the serum is, ” Formulated with an abundance of cold pressed precious antioxidant rich organic oils and extracts balancing the skin’s hydration. It is a Nutrient rich, lightweight oil blend that quickly absorbs and replenishes skin to appear smooth and soft with matte finish.” A Matte finish is what really caught our attention. None of use want to walk around all day with a greasy face or grease up our pretty bed sheets and pillowcases.
Here is an interesting note about the Zatik Nutri Face Serum. It can be sued to remove eye make up too with a drop or two on a cotton ball.
Zatik has a Hair Serum for dry, delicate and fine hair. It’s formulated with Argan and Black Seed. Find put more HERE.
Zatik Nutri Face Serum For All Skin, Rose Hip & Black Seed
And, if you are looking for a Serum formulated especially for eyes (this serum is formulated with Hemp Seed Oil). Try Miss Bud’s Hemp Eye Serum .
The Miss Bud’s Hemp Eye Serum reduces dark circles and puffiness while improving skin elasticity. It is made with a blend of Pure Hemp oil, Wheat Germ, Coconut and Sunflower oils. It’s vitamin and antioxidant-rich to nourishes the skin. It can be purchased on AMAZON HERE.
You may also have an interest in Miss Bud’s Hemp Anti- Wrinkle Cream. Miss Bud’s Hemp Anti-Wrinkle Cream helps reduce lines and increase firmness and elasticity. It is made from Pure Hemp Seed Oil
Miss Buds Hemp Eye Serum
Miss Buds Hemp Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Check out the Uncle Bud’s products too, right HERE
BALIBODY Hydrating Face & Body Mist
BALIBODY Hydrating Face and Body Mist is fabulous for when your face and body thirsts for moisture from sun exposure or from a dry climate. It’s as ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ formulated with Cucumber and Aloe Vera Extracts. Just spray it on from head to toe anytime you need it. BALIBODY Hydrating Face and Body Mist can also be used to prep skin for make up application. It’s a fine mist that works well for multi-purposes. Purchase it HERE.
OZNATURALS SUPER YOUTH RETINOL FACE MOISTURIZER
OZNATURALS SUPER YOUTH RETINOL FACE MOISTURIZER is formulated with a key ingredient of Vitamin A. According to the product description on OZNATURALS.com , ” Vitamin A boasts a long list of anti-aging skin benefits to restore your skin to a more beautiful, youthful look.”
The product is on sale right NOW . If your are thinking of trying or your dermatologist has suggest a Retinol Moisturizer, it’s the perfect time to make your purchase!
Can’t Find Hairdressing Scissors in the UK?
Are you having trouble finding the perfect hairdressing scissor that suits your style? Or maybe you found something really pretty but not sure if its quality is worth the price. Maybe you’re having trouble with the really expensive shipping fees and import taxes from ordering them abroad. What if we tell you that Scissor Tech has the answers to your problems?
ScissorTech UK has been selling hairdressing scissors to barbers and salons since its establishment. We deal with a wide range of high-quality haircutting scissors of varying types including left handed hairdressing scissors, swivel shears, texturizing/ thinning shears, as well as barber scissors.
What is unique about our scissors?
Hairdressing scissors are typically the most crucial tools of trade to the barbers and hairdressers who are involved in trimming and cutting hair regularly. Also known by many as ‘hair cutting shears,’ the unique and professional hairdressing scissors from ScissorTech UK have precisely designed blades for haircutting, and are also made from the best stainless steel material. Generally, the haircutting shears are unique because they possess much sharper blades in comparison to the standard scissors. Our scissors range between five and seven inches long and typically include a finger brace to offer the barber a much better control when cutting the hair.
Our Scissor Brands
There is a wide range of brands of professional haircutting shears available in the United Kingdom, and we offer all of them in our store. We are more than proud to sell scissors from the leading scissor manufacturers such as Matsui Scissors, Jaguar Scissors, Kamisori Scissors, and Yasaka Scissors. In addition, ScissorTech has a wide variety of left-handed scissors, straight cut scissors, swivel shears and thinning shears to choose from.
Why our Scissors Acquiring the best hairdressing scissors will typically simplify your work and life. At ScissorTech UK, we only deal with professional quality hairdressing shears. Here are some of the reasons why ScissorTech UK is the best when it comes to selling professional hairdressing scissors
• After receiving your order from us, you are given seven-days to try the scissors. If the scissors do not suit you, or you have changed your mind for no reason within the seven days, you can send them back to our company. We will happily refund you every pound spent.
• Our returns are the best in the UK. You only need to get in touch with us and then send your order to the returns center for quick processing. By doing so, you will get a refund or replacement within a short period.
• Our sales are 100% safe and secure. With this, we never share customer order details with third-party agents.
• Shipping is offered all over the United Kingdom.
• ScissorTech UK wants all customers to enjoy every scissor they purchase from them. With this, customers who are not pleased with the services or products should always contact us to have things rectified.
• If you find cases where our rival is selling similar scissors at much lower prices, call us to have us give you unbeatable price.
• Acquiring hairdressing scissors from us ascertains high-quality and outstanding customer service. With our experience in the industry, we are more than confident that we have scissors that surpass your expectations.
Lastly, when you purchase from ScissorTech UK, you can acquire your item with confidence knowing that you are given a lifetime warranty against manufacturing faults on our Matsui scissors. Since we are a Matsui national supplier, be assured that you are getting the best price possible on the Matsui brands.
