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Hey loves! I just want to check in really quickly to share with with you, my good news. My son has arrived. Derrick Vincent Jr decided to meet his mommy and daddy a week early. On December 23rd at 9:01pm, my precious baby came into this world to change our lives forever.  Say hello to my Prince Derrick (who we have nicknamed "DJ")!! If you would like me to do a birth story post then let me know. Until then I'll kiss DJ for you. 

Keurig 2.0 Product Review As my life is about to get busier and crazier with a newborn, I had to make changes in my house. One of those changes is getting my tea and coffee fix quickly. Yes it might seem really silly to you but my coffee or tea is the first order of business for me and the most important business of my day. I am Jamaican so my stomach expects something hot, first thing in the morning. So, with that said, say hello to my baby before the real baby, The Keurig 2.0.

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Cupuaçu Mommy Since getting pregnant I have been very worrisome about what my body will look like after the birth of my son. Will I get stretchmarks? Will they go away? So, for the past month, I have been trying out this new skin care line developed for mommies. Its the Shea Moisture Raw Shea Cupuaçu Mommy line. Yes people, Shea moisture does make skin care for mommies.

I still can't believe it; I am 33 weeks pregnant and almost there. In a few weeks my little bundle if joy will be here. So, I know that I have not been updating the blog as I should or have been letting you guys know how the pregnancy have been since my last update . I have been so tired I haven't been able to but I know that you understand.

Juka's Organic Natural Hair Food Recently I have been trying a new hair product and I just have to share with you. It's the Juka's Organic Natural Hair Food . Its a moisturizing butter that promises to "instantly helps soften & tame rough textures leaving hair very soft, manageable, hydrated, moisturized, polished & smooth". See below for the review:

Featured Naturalista: Shayla Where are you from?   Georgia How long have you been natural?   I just recently big chopped on June 16, 2014. Did you do the Big Chop or did you transition to natural hair and When?   I big chopped

Photo Credit: Getty Images And the rumors are indeed true. The well-known natural hair care line Carol’s Daughter now has a new owner and has been relieved of their financial troubles. On October 20, 2014, Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter announced that the brand has been acquired by Loreal USA.

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore  Have you tried any of the products from the new Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore  line? If you haven't, then let me tell you a little more about them based on my experience as I have tried most of the products from this line. First, I must state that Jamaican Black castor oil is a very potent ingredient that repairs your hair and strengthens it, leaving you with great shine. However the smell of raw JBCO can be very overwhelming, leaving a lot of women shying away from using it. I am a Shea Moisture lover and was very delighted when they came out with a Jamaican Black Castor Oil line. With this line you get the great benefits of JBCO without the strong smell that is normally associated with it. In addition, most of the products are fortified with other great ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter and Jojoba oil. Below is my review for each produ...

Don't you just love a post with some good hair recipes and cocktails? I sure do! I came across this post by Ashley Glenn from NaturallyCurly.com where she shared her 3 quick and easy cocktails for your natural hair. I loved it and thought you would appreciate the recipes too. They are: Coco Aloe Spritz,  Curly Argan Shea Leave-In and Coily Shea Butter Curling Custard for Natural Hair. Below are her DIY natural hair recipes that your hair will love. by Ashley Glenn When the curly community can’t find what it needs in a product, we tend to take matters into our own hands. We’ve been blown away by women concocting their own gel out of  flax seeds  and creating whole product lines right from their kitchen. But, if you're new to curly mixology (yes, it's a thing) we know  flax seeds  can be a little daunting, so here are three favorite curly cocktails for beginners.

Pregnancy so far has taught me that a woman's body has some super powers. The things my body are going through during this time is simply breath taking .....and weird - all at the same damn time. And, to know that my body can go back to how it was before pregnancy is just remarkable. I have a real human being in my belly! Lol! God is good! 

 Featured Naturalista: Juanita  The lovely J uanita of  https://www.curly-hair-care.com  shared her natural hair story and regimen with us. I hope you enjoy what she had to say as much as we do. See her story below!

Hey loves! As you guys have already known from my last blog post and many Instagram post, I got married in Jamaica in a very small and intimate ceremony on July 22nd. You also know that I am pregnant and expecting a baby. Yup, a lot is going on. However I have promised that I will come back with pictures and updates, so enjoy!! Married and still over the moon happy about my union. I love this man and we joined hands together and made a vow to each other to live our life for each other and the family we are making. We couldn't be happier. Almost 5 months pregnant, I am finally starting to look preggers. In a few days I will find out gender. Soooo excited! My friends giving the baby bump done love! Soooo, that's what I have been up to. Getting myself used to being pregnant and the changes my life and my body has been going through. Let me know if you want me to do pregnancy update blog post.  Until next time, live good and be thankful for wh...

So, my life is about to change. But for the better. I don't normally talk about my personal life much on here because I know you all have more interesting lives than I do. Lol! Well I hope. Lol! However when it's something that I am excited about, I try to share it with you guys. 

Moisturizing our natural hair is one of the biggest challenges we face as natural hair girls. I am always asked on Facebook and Instagram about what moisturizers do I use in my natural hair, so I think it's only fair that I talk about it here. First I must let it be known that I am a 'cheapie'. So, most of my products do not cost a lot of money. Here are a list of my Favorite Natural Hair Moisturizers and why I love them so much.

Recently I wrote an article for BlackHairInformation.com on the ignorance of black women and hair. It was based on a twitter post that stated "If you’re broke then you got no choice but to wear your real hair". I just had to share it with you guys. See Story Below: ***This was first posted and seen on  http://www.blackhairinformation.com I guess we Naturalistas are broke as hell for daring to rock our real hair, right?  My fiancé tagged me in a post on Instagram so that I could see the ignorant views some women have on natural hair. The post was of a screen shot of woman’s twitter message. It implied that the reason why we natural Sistas go natural is because we are broke and can't afford weaves. She explained that her weaves are expensive and because we cannot afford it, we have no choice but to wear our real hair.  My weave is expensive. I guess if you’re a broke basis b**** you got no choice but to wear your real hair. Clearly her level of inte...

Javita Weight Loss Coffee and Green Tea Suppose I tell you that drinking coffee and green tea can lead to weight loss? Yes girl! But not any ole coffee and tea but Javita Weight Loss Coffee and Green Tea. If you have never heard of Javita then familiarize yourself. 

What is your Natural Hair's Porosity level? Moisturizing our natural hair and keeping it moisturized is a big problem for most of us naturals. But before we can effectively moisturize our hair and retain that moisture, we must first understand natural hair porosity and what category your hair falls in. Most naturals tend to be caught up with hair typing 'am I a 4a, 4b, 4c, etc'; but hair typing is the last thing you should be worried about. Find out what is your natural hair's porosity level.  

Featured Naturalista: Tiffany Macklin Where are you from? I am from NC What’s something we wouldn't know by looking at you? I am the mother of 3 beautiful children (1 boy, 2 girls), I love to dance, and write poetry.  I am a lover of all things positive.  I love to have a good time and enjoy family. I am also a Library Assistant. How long have you been natural? I have been natural a year now but have been growing my hair out for 9 months.  This is my second time returning to my natural state. I love it.

5 Super Easy & Stylish Natural Hair Style Natural hair is so fun and versatile. Below are 5 hair styles that can turn your luscious locs into FABULOUS! Let me know which one you will try. 1. Five Minute Chic Twists I just love Zarah's hair and how she styles it. This 5Min twist hairstyle is not just quick but super sylish. Watch the video  here .

The Winners of the Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coil Products Giveaway has been selected!!!!! I want to first thank all of you guys who entered the Aunt Jackie's giveaway. I love these products and I am so happy that I was able to let two of my lovely readers try these great products. The Winners of the giveaway was randomly selected by the PunchTab software. Andddddddd the TWO winners of the giveaway are: Fanisha Lyles and Sonya Jones CONGRATULATIONS Girls!!!! To claim your prizes: Please respond to the email I have sent to the email address provided when you entered. You have exactly 1 week to respond, if not, another winner will be selected. If you did not win the giveaway, don’t worry, the Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coil products are affordable and you can get them at Curl Mart or Family Dollar. We host giveaways all the time, so subscribe to the newsletter so that you never miss any blog post, giveaways or other announcements. Thanks f...

DIY Moisturizing Leave-in Spray for Natural Hair Going down the natural hair aisle at the beauty supply store can sometimes give us a real headache when we see the prices. Does natural hair products need to be this expensive? Does it have to be this hard to find a good moisturizing leave-in spray without breaking my pocket? The answer is no. You can make your own DIY moisturizing leave-in spray for your natural hair with ingredients that you probably already have in your house. 

Shea Moisture Cosmetics Review Shea Moisture is a force to be reckoned with in the beauty department. If you are a regular reader here on GlamNaturalLife.com, then you know I try to get my hands on all things Shea Moisture. From hair to body and now cosmetics, Shea Moisture has delivered with great products at super affordable prices.  Shea Moisture first revealed their cosmetics line ‘A Better Way to Beautiful’ at Korto Momulu’s Fashion show here in New York City during Fashion Week earlier this year. The complete cosmetics collection is now exclusively sold in stores and  Target.com ; so it is easily attainable. I was given the chance to try the foundation, CC cream, face powder, blush and lipgloss and I had to gush about them.

Aunt Jackies Curls & Coils Prizes To Be WON!! It's Giveaway TIME!!!! You could be one of TWO winner to win products from the Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils natural hair product line. I love Aunt Jackie's products because they are all natural and free of any sulfates, parabens, mineral oil or petrolatum. They work great on all hair types and really affordable. I am so so excited to be able to do a giveaway of these products. So what's up for grabs: Prize#1: - Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Oh So Clean! Moisturizing & Softening Shampoo  9oz. - Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner   9oz. Prize#2: - Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy   9oz. - Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard   9oz. ** Click on each product above to see the product reviews or Click Here to watch the product review video . ** Rul...

Karyn Washington of 'For Brown Girls' Commits Suicide If you have not yet heard, then I come bringing the bad news. Karyn Washington, founder of the For Brown Girls website has committed suicide. Her website http://www.forbrowngirls.com/ which promotes women's empowerment and self-love served as a very useful tool for women who had self-esteem issues and also assisted most of us natural girls as we fought with accepting and loving our natural hair after the big chop. Karyn was a very important blogger in the natural hair community for her motivation talks on YouTube and her blog. She will be missed and never be forgotten for the person she was and the contribution she made to women all over the world. Karyn Washington’s mother passed away due to her long battle with cancer. This great loss pulled Karyn down into a deep sea of depression which led to her suicide. It is really sad to see such a beautiful soul leave us. I cannot help but wonder where was her supp...

Going Natural Is Not A Hairstyle More and more I see and read on other blogs where girls are obsessed about the next girl's hair. It's not rare to hear a girl who is transitioning say 'Oh I want my hair to look like THAT when I go natural'. A lot of women see natural hair as a hairstyle. Wait...let me rephrase that. A lot of 'people' think that natural hair is a hairstyle. But it is not. Going natural or being natural is a way of life. It's going back to your roots and wearing your hair as it is grown from your head. It is not a hairstyle it's simply just accepting our hair for what it is and rocking the hell out of it. Yes the way we comb and style our hair is a hairstyle but there is a deeper issue here.

Featured Naturalista: Mykel Trent Where are you from? I am originally from Winnsboro, Louisiana. I am finishing my degree in Troy, Alabama! What’s something we wouldn't know by looking at you? That I am short. Most people look at my pictures and automatically assume I am at least 5'6 or taller. My modeling training has helped with that a lot. How long have you been natural? I am not entirely sure, but I will say two years? going on three years. Did you do the Big Chop or did you transition to natural hair and When? I transitioned for the longest and then chopped it. June of 2011. Did you have a support system? Not really. I just took it upon myself to make the decision. I told no one so there would not be any negativity that swayed my decision to go natural. What is more important to you - Hair Length or Hair Health? Honestly? Length. But without health, length may not come soooo. :) What are some of your favorite natural hair products?...

A lot of women do not know what to do after the big chop and often find themselves frustrated. However it does not have to be that way. I wrote this articles for BlackHairInformation.com and just had to share with you guys. Click Here To Check It Ou t . Enjoy!!!

Willow smith rocks her Faux Locs Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada Smith is a fashion trendsetter in her own right. She is very young at only 13 years old but her personal style is very much unique and she owns it. Recently she was seen out and about in Los Angeles rocking her faux locs. Willow and her hair are no stranger to the news regarding her ever changing hair styles. One second she is bald, the next second she can be seen strutting a blue and green wig.

Monistat for Natural Hair Growth I was recently asked on Facebook by a lovely young lady about using Monistat for hair growth. Yes…….you read right. We are talking about Monistat Cream. You should have seen my face as I read this. I had to quickly tell her to ignore those blog posts and videos promoting this foolishness.  Oh boy! The things we women do for the dream of long hair. I have seen and heard of a lot of remedies for hair growth. However using Monistat cream for hair growth is by far the most outlandish remedy of them all. Like really?

BlackHairInformation.com What would you do if you had to start your natural hair over again? What would you do different? Click Here To Read The Article That I Did for Black Hair Information www.blackhairinformation.com

Featured Naturalista: Lisa Hunter   Where are you from? I am from Greensboro, NC. What’s something we wouldn't know by looking at you? I love Jesus Christ with all of my heart and soul. I am also an undercover nerd, that loves science. I am currently a technologist of microbiology, and I'm pursuing my master's degree in Theological Studies. Aside from natural hair I absolutely love fashion, people, and animals. I'm probably one of the most positive and funniest people you'd ever meet, because I believe you can find the good in any situation. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for almost 4 years. My last relaxed was in August of 2010. Did you do the Big Chop or did you transition to natural hair and When? I chose to go through the transition phase, mainly because I didn't have the courage to do the big chop. I wanted to keep my length as long as possible and this was an easier process for myself. I transitioned for a y...

Product Review: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard gives curls and coils long lasting moisture and hold, without crunch or flaking. Promises: Kiss frizzy, hard-to-tame hair good-bye. The mega-moisture humectants in Curl La La Defining Curl Custard give long-lasting bounce to curls, adds shine and definition to spirals and coils. Define your signature look by adding a little or a lot. Whatever your style, rest assure that it will be well-moisturized and soft to the touch, without caking or flaking. Use it as often as needed on wet or dry hair.

Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy - Product Review Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy will help you comb through difficult to manage hair, while providing your hair with a restorative moisture balance. Promises: Have no fear! Your hair has its own personal Super Hero, guarding against tangles, knots and unruly, tresses! With the power of its "silky slip," Knot On My Watch helps the comb glide through hard-to-manage hair, leaving it tangle-free and protected from breakage, while restoring a healthy moisture balance. Use as often as needed on wet or dry hair. Great detangling solution for all hair types and textures.

Product Review: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner Promises: Tame, nourish and deep condition frizzy, hard-to-manage, dehydrated, brittle natural curls, coils and waves with natural extracts and proteins. Gentle humectants moisturize and hydrate. It's an excellent restorative treatment for any type or texture, including natural, colored, relaxed, and texturized hair. Gentle enough to be used daily after shampooing. Enhanced with Shea Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Keratin to promote softness, strength, shine and pliability

Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Oh So Clean! Moisturizing & Softening Shampoo Aunt Jackie's natural hair products has been the talk of the town recently. So of course, I had to get my hands on these products. Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils collection consist of a Shampoo, Conditioner, Detangler and a Defining Curl Custard. These products are all free of any sulfates, parabens, mineral oil and petrolatum. you know I love that. Promises: Treat your chronically dry hair to this lather-rich, deep moisturizing hair bath. Enriched with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tresses become super clean, soft, hydrated and easier to comb.

As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner Product Review Product Promises: Gently cleanses hair and scalp Removes product residue Preserve moisture Price : $8 for 16oz Where to buy: Target Stores or Sally Beauty Store My Thoughts: So I bought this because lots of people was talking about it and being the Product Junkie that I am I forked over the cash. I have used most of the jar so far and I like it. It leaves my hair soft and my hair was clean. I like how it makes my hair feel after I rinse. I suggest leaving it in for a few minutes while you shave or whatever else you do in the shower to get a full conditioning.  I noticed that if I used lots of product that week then this CoWash is not enough to clean my hair and scalp in one wash. I have to repeat the process. I believe it removes some product build up but not a full week's worth of gels and moisturizers and oils. If your a wash and go person or if you Cowash your hair few times a week then ...

Now I have heard lots of heartbreaking stories about wearing weaves but this one is truthfully painful to hear. The actress Countess Vaughn, revealed on The Doctor's TV that she suffered severely as a result of wearing lace front wigs religiously. These wigs are very attractive to women in the black community. They are more appealing because they cover your entire head and once in place, it can really look like your natural hair (hairline and all). So what does it need to stay in place and look good? Not pins or strings but GLUE! Yes, the lace front wings have to be glued to the perimeter of your head. Countess Vaughn developed a horrible allergic reaction from the glue that is used to fasten the wig to her skin. If this is not a sign and witness to the harms of these weaves then I don't know what will make women stop wearing these things on their head. Is the pain of chemical reactions and other harmful effects of wearing wigs worth it? Countess Vaughn was brave en...