In this industry, there are so many things that can make us feel defeated and uninspired. There are so many trends that seem to come out daily. There are so many artists creating new methods to do old things. It can be overwhelming, but through all of that, we have to find inspiration.I remember when... Continue Reading →

When God spoke those three words to me, I won't lie, I continued to vent to Him, glossing over what He had said. He repeated it again. After He repeated it, those words stuck in my head. Stuck in my head in a way that would always remind me of my thought patterns DAILY.Change Your... Continue Reading →

The picture that went viral!I remember some odd years ago when people were talking about this thing called "underpainting". A few artists would mention it in the caption, I would search YouTube, hashtags,  and I was still just as puzzled, like wheeeetttt? I couldn't find videos on it, and if I did, I just felt... Continue Reading →

You're so excited about your new career. You finally know what you want to do. You've done research on professionals in your field and you begin to admire their work and what they've accomplished in their career....but now they're offering a class. Catch is you can't afford the class! Dang man!So what are you to... Continue Reading →

People ask me all the time which is better, which do I prefer, and/or which do I use. I use both, but I always, always recommend what is safest for guests to use at home.Ceramic and Titanium both offer great benefits to the hair, but they also differ. Ceramic is safer because it applies heat... Continue Reading →

Co-Wash, Cleansing Conditioners, Curl Cleansing Washes.....there are so many names!  Co-washing is simply using conditioner to cleanse your hair instead of shampoo. Many people who have naturally curly, kinky curly, or wavy hair love co-washing as an option because it helps to keep as much moisture in while gently cleansing their hair. If you cleanse... Continue Reading →

A lot of women I come across express to me that they "love colorful looks" but they stay away from colorful looks because they aren't sure how it would come out or  what colors/finishes to put together. Pairing colors together can be very difficult, even if its a neutral/natural looking eye with a lip color... Continue Reading →

To some people, leave-in conditioners are like appetizers, you don't really haaaaave to have it every single time, but it's nice when you have it. To others, it's like the air they breathe, they need it to live.There are so many different kinds of leave-in conditioners that are designed for specific hair types, hair needs,... Continue Reading →

So spring just said; "forget y'all I'm not comin', but I'm gone send my sis Summer". Okay Then! I'll take summer and all it's beautifulness! But first lets get our makeup together!  Wearing makeup in warm climates can be a part time job in itself. Before you go picking makeup looks and what lashes will... Continue Reading →

My experience at IMATS NYC '18 was ah-may-zing! I loved every minute if it. I loved glancing over the crowd and seeing all the beautiful makeup amongst the people waiting in line to get in. I loved meeting all the beauty professionals and beauty influencers that I've been following and admiring. If you've never been... Continue Reading →