This post was sponsored by Mielle Organics. In beauty and haircare, innovation is the name of the game. Top brands are continuously exploring new ways to include buzzworthy ingredients. If customers are searching online for new ways to increase their hair length, strength, moisture, or shine, there’s a brand looking to deliver the goods on... read all The post All About Mielle Organics’ Cooling Avocado and Tamanu Anti-Frizz System appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

A detailed review of Tricoci – the Michigan Avenue salon and spa that’s been beloved in Chicago for 40 years and counting. The post Chicago Spa Review: My Luxurious Experience at Tricoci Spa appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

I was minding my own business browsing Instagram when I noticed I was being tagged repeatedly by Spanish language speaking accounts. When I investigated further, I realized that they were tagging me while posting a song. What's this all about? The post There’s an Afrobella Song Now appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

When you grow up in the Caribbean, your feelings about tie-dye can be based on some cheesy experiences. I definitely have made and worn some not-so-cute tie-dye pieces in my time. I’ve been looking at the trend for a while now and sitting it out for months, and then I started to feel the pull!... Read More The post I Found the Plus Size Tie Dye Lounge Set of my Dreams appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

I know I’m not alone in the post-holiday impulse to treat myself. This year I discovered some great products that truly helped me work better, live better, or relax a little more. Here are some tried and tested items that are truly worth your splurge if you’re in the mood. The post You Deserve – 10 Tried, Tested Self-Care Gifts to Get Yourself appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

Walmart Beauty stepped up the entire game when it comes to our hair care needs. If you haven’t checked it out yet, welcome to the Curl Shop. Follow me to find everything your hair needs for this season! The post Fall to Winter Haircare – Everything I Need Is at Walmart’s The Curl Shop! appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

Every brand has them – the best sellers, the tried-and-true items, the products they’ve been making for the longest because the people keep coming back for more. In the biz they’re known as hero products, and beauty brands strive to cultivate and maintain them. What makes a product a hero product? Consistency. Quality. It has... Read More The post My Hero Product Picks – It Cosmetics appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

I went to the desert outskirts of Las Vegas to do this unforgettable photo shoot, just me, my husband and my mother-in-law, It was a chilly afternoon, right after Christmas. As you can see in the background, it was snowing that weekend and the mountaintops were still white. Such gorgeous juxtaposition and such a beautiful... Read More The post Leopard Three Ways — An Indie Brand Lookbook with Coldesina and Pari Passu appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

In 2009 I moved to Chicago from Miami. Ever since, the number one question most people ask me is “what were you thinking??” The question can come from anyone at any time of year, but it really picks up in the winter. It’s “what were you thinking” coupled with “what are you doing here?” and... Read More The post Winter Skin Heroes –Drugstore Beauty Brands That Help Me Survive Cold Weather appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

In years past, I used to make a long list of resolutions and then spend too much time feeling bad about not achieving enough of them. This year, I’m intentionally being gentle with myself. I’m not even limiting myself to one word. In 2017 I began the practice of coming up with a WORD of... Read More The post Words of the Year — How I Found Mine And How You Can Find Yours appeared first on Afrobella ..read more