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Homemade Body Scrub

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Get Glowing Skin for Your 4th of July Bash with a Red, White and Blue Homemade Body Scrub By Michelle of  Skana Spa of New York Resort   Summer is not only the perfect season for patio dining, pool parties and fun-filled beach getaways; it is also the time when skincare matters most. The same UV rays that give you that golden summer glow are powerful enough to cause premature aging, leaving you with unwanted dryness, uneven pigmentation and wrinkles. If you want to show up to your Fourth of July BBQ with a soft, radiant look that family and friends will remember, revitalize your skin with a refreshing Red, White and Blue Body Scrub that can be made right in your own home. Below, is an easy DIY treatment inspired by the Skana Spa of New York resort , Turning Stone.  To create this festive and ultra-hydrating scrub, you will need to gather a few basic supplies, most of which might already be stocked in your kitchen.   These supplies include: • 10 strawberries • Handful of

Maroon Dawta Handmade Jewelry

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Back in April my best friend ordered me a parcel of MaroonDawta jewelry. I was over the moon with excitement. Lol! I have been stalking their Instagram for some time now and wanted to own at least one piece. Now I own a couple thanks to Trudy. I know I am months late with a review but I wanted to show you guys anyway. In case you don't know who or what is MaroonDawta Ltd. It is a hand-crafted jewelry and accessories company based in the UK and owned and designed personally by Tremaine who was born in Jamaica. The name 'MaroonDawta' was chosen as a homage to Tremaine's heritage as a Jamaican Maroon and 'Dawta' is 'daughter' spelled in patwa (Jamaican's native dialect). Their products are made mostly from mainly natural materials such as wood and semi-precious gemstones. Every piece is unique  and carefully crafted. Is so unique and truly had done that no one bead on bracelet looks identical 100%. The earrings all have a unique, cultural and

Bad Natural hair day FIXED!

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So, Saturday my boyfriend and I got invited to his boss's Bday brunch. The weather was hot and I felt like rocking a braid-out so I braided from the night before using my Entwine Cream Jelle Styler. Now, I thought my hair was going to be big and hella FLY! We were in a rush so after I unravel the braids I decide to fluff my hair in the car and do my makeup while the boo drove. THAT'S when I realize my hair had white residue EVERYWHERE. I was frustrated. I was mad. I was in the car with not much to work with. I tried to shake it off, rub rub rub and to no success because now I had a frizzy mess. But thank God I found 2 Bobby pins in my purse. I did two flat twist from the front to the back on both sides then pin up the back covering the ends of the twist with my bobby pin. The ends were all tucked in so the white mess on the ends were hidden.  I loved the Entwine Cream Jelle Styler, but now I am thinking that product do not have a long shelf life. I only combine