Here's my current Flat Twist Out routine using BAN (Be All Natural) hair products. BAN is an all natural, organic brand #MadeInGrenada on the sister isle of Carriacou by Janille James. I have been using these products for over a year now and they've helped the strength and moisture of my hair tremendously.

Detangle your natural Kinky/Curly hair in under 5 minutes? Sounds crazy, but now you can #OwnWashDay with the New DevaCurl Wash Day Wonder Pre-Cleanse Slip Detangler.
I utilize finger detangling in my routine as much as possible to prevent unnecessary breakage, and this detangler has sped up my total washday time ten-fold! Quite simply a #WashDayWonder! The smallest amount goes a long way, so every ounce of this product is worth the money.

Today's #MondayMani is dedicated to this Ankara design inspired set. They are press-on nails that I painted and created myself.
Earlier this year my mother created this beautiful maxi skirt for me, using African Ankara print fabric. I was very idle and wanted to try something new and haven't seen before in nail art, so attempted this design. This didn't turn out exactly how I wanted, (I'm quite the perfectionist) but I am impressed with the results.

Actor Robert Christopher Riley From "Hit The Floor" at The Dream Reach Inspire Event (Feb. 2016)

It's a very interesting design whether it looks like my skirt or not. I received many compliments, some surprised that the local nail salon could pull off such a design, but I was quick to take the credit of course. ;)

As a woman of color, it can be hard to find a face that you can relate to in the beauty industry. We are consistently underrated and unrecognized for our work, creativity and diversity. However, we have come a long way, with many women of color trailblazing through the Youtube world. They proudly flex their melanin, so we can do it too. They are the big sisters you never knew you needed when you're trying to find the right shade of foundation.
Are you a beginner without the slightest idea of how to choose a lipstick for your skin tone? Someone can help you with that. Or trying to figure out how to pull off the most beat face in life? These sisters can definitely help you with that.
Today I'm sharing my top 5 favorite beauty vloggers of color, and why you'll love them too.

ItsMyRayeRaye

Raye Boyce (@ItsMyRayeRaye) is by far Queen of the lippies. This girl does her thing when it comes to lipsticks and glosses and really knows how to find them on the low, low. Raye even has her own lip color called "StingRaye" by Colourpop cosmetics, so she is the real deal y'all. Not only does she slay with her makeup looks, but she has the most chill personality ever, I honestly feel like she's my bestie.



Shana Moore

Shana Moore (@ThePaintedLipsProject) is certainly another queen in the palace of lippies because she has really come through for the dark skin girlies. Shana's "The Painted Lips Project" aims to help black girls feel more beautiful "and see a positive representation of herself in the mainstream beauty industry." Shana and many other bloggers and vloggers everywhere are encoraged to swatch lipsticks from various brands to show "that every girl can go to any makeup brand, confidently knowing that they offer something made for her too." Just search the #ThePaintedLipsProject on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and many others medias to finds girls contributing towards the movement. When I'm ready to go shopping for makeup, I myself always do a quick search through the hashtag to find something new.



Patricia Bright

I honestly feel like Patricia Bright (@ThePatriciaBright) is my long lost older sister. In every video, she makes me feel like she's talking directly at me. As a dark skin girl, I have always struggled to be comfortable in my own skin. Patricia has been able to inspire girls to break through that wall by uncovering her own flaws and proving that they don't define you, via the world of make-up.
Her personality is so bubbly and carefree, so it's such a joy when I get notified about a new video.



ItsBritxoxoxo

Brittney (@ItsBritxoxoxo) is a "beast" when it comes to brows and a good highlight. Last year I participated in an E.L.F. makeup Instagram competition and her look was featured on their page. I decided to check her out and lord behold, her makeup game was on point. Because of Brittney, I honestly don't know what life was like before doing my brows.

Deepica Mutyala

Deepica Mutyala (@Deepicam) is definitely one of favorite makeup gurus here on Youtube. She is a wealth of information on all things makeup and beauty, and a great role model doing it big out here for the brown girls. She is wildly popular for her color correcting tutorials, making dark under eye circles a thing of the past, and has been featured everywhere such as the Today Show and Dr. Oz. I have learned so much about color correcting for my deep skin tone and I urge you all to check her out. Life qill never be the same once you know how to color correct. TRUST ME ON THIS!

VOXBOX TIME! I was lucky to get chosen for Influensters latest Voxbox campaign to review a few items from the CoverGirl #QueenCollection.