Hi beauties!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial on this Criss Cross Faux Braid
Last year I did a tone of twisted updos using my Twist, Pull & Pin technique. This year I’m testing some new techniques for styles that don’t include twists. This one, I adore.
To see how I got this style click here
Hi loves!
Last Friday I shared some Big News on my social networks. I am soooo excited about the amazing start this year is having! Get all the deets on my big news below.
XOXO
~TJ
Hey luvs!
So, typically I go pretty heavy and vibrant on the eyes and lips, but yesterday I wanted to go with something more natural. Here’s what I came up with.
What did I use to get this look? Here are the products. They are all drugstore products with the exception of the bh cosmetics palette.
I loved this look a lot more than I thought I would. Will definitely try similar looks in the future.
XOXO
~TJ
Hi lovelies!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for a heavy blue makeup look that I did over the holidays. I absolutely adored this look and wanted to show you all exactly how I got it. First, here are a few pics
If you want to see the deets click here
XOXO
~TJ
Hey lovelies!
Last month I had the pleasure of shopping the curlBOX office at their holiday party. Two of the products I snatched up were these products from the Aalikay Naturals line
I had never tried this brand before so I was excited to have them gifted to me.
This weekend I decided to give them both a try. I used the Honey And Sage Deep Conditioner to both cleanse and condition my hair.
Let me just say, this stuff right here is amazing! The thing that really won me over with this product is that when I was done and my hair was soaking wet, I went to squeeze my hair of the excess water and there was nothing, NOTHING!! My hair had soaked up all of the water! Talk about moisture retention! I have never had a product allow my hair to do that.
Once my hair was clean and conditioned I applied the Moisture Rich Hair Parfait to set my twist out and hopefully seal in all that water.
This product is nice and thick! I applied it to all of my hair and twisted it
In the morning my hair was FULL of moisture, and the definition was everything!
I have no idea what took me so long to try this product line, but I will definitely be trying more.
That’s it for now.
XOXO,
~TJ
Hi luvs!
Yesterday I decided to go with a bold look starring red ombré lips. I seriously adore this look and used just two products to achieve it. A black pencil by Black Radiance and Wet ‘n Wild Megalast lipstick in the color Red My Mind.
I lined my lips in the black pencil and applied the red Lippie to the center of my lips. Blended the two together and voila! What’s even better is that it stayed on ALL day! The Megalast lippies are matte with some true staying power. Here are some pics.
That’s it for now!
XOXO,
~TJ
Hey lovelies!
After spending all year creating unique styles I wanted to review some of my absolute best styles so I have a benchmark for next year. This year I have consolidated those styles into a single video. Click the image below to see my 2015 Best of TJluvsbeingnatural year end video featuring 11 style categories and my top 4 picks for each category.
More to come in 2016!
XOXO
~TJ
Hi luvs!
So, I had the pleasure of attending the curlBOX Holiday Party! Most of you know that I am a big supporter of this brand. They do an amazing job introducing naturals to new products at an affordable price. Getting my curlBOX every month is a big treat! So, when I received the invite I was trilled to get the opportunity to meet some of the beauties behind this brand.
The two ladies behind the social feeds and events we love so much are Victoria (top photo) and Delia. They are super sweet!
And of course I got to meet, chat it up and serve face with curlBOX Founder & CEO Myleik Teele who is such a huge inspiration to so many especially with her #MyTaughtYou podcasts. If you haven’t already be sure to check her out here.
I met some beautiful naturals and even won some goodies like this book by Shonda Rymes called The Year of Yes. Can’t wait to get into it!
I also had the opportunity to shop the curlBOX office!! Just look at all these great products I got. Deets and reviews to come!
That’s about it! I had a blast celebrating the holidays with one of my favorite brands.
Happy Friday Beauties!
I am so excited, this Sunday I fly home to Florida for the holidays. My family and I will be there through January 5th!! Of course I haven’t packed a thing yet, but tonight I’m on it.
I had been contemplating my makeup travel situation and knew I didn’t want to bring a whole lot of makeup. So, I started thinking of how I could accomplish that. I have one key eyeshadow palette 4 key lipsticks, some key brushes and of course my foundation. But, I wanted a way to highlight and contour without having to bring an additional palette. So, I headed over to Ulta where I picked up this
I was so excited about this thing! I used it this morning following the handy guide by MakeupShayla on the side of the packaging. Having never used Creme products to highlight and contour this was new for me.
I applied the products as shown and blended them out. Here are my results. (these photos have not been filtered).
My thoughts, I really like it! It’s easy to use and does a nice job! Excited to have both a highlight and contour in one device!
Well, that’s it for now.
XOXO
~TJ
Hi luvs!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for a twisted Updo. I used my signature twist, pull & pin technique for this gorgeous style which was also the #2 voted style from last week.
Want the deets on how I got this look? Click here
Enjoy!
XOXO
~TJ
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