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have you ever had a tomato thrown at you? it doesn’t sound too appealing unless perhaps it lands on your face. yes it’s true, tomatoes may help improve the texture and appearance of your face! i learned of the “DIY tomato face scrub” through michelle phan a while ago, and never looked into it until … Continue reading »

i’ve been meaning to do this for a while. after being introduced to and amazed by afrobella’s blog, especially after reading her very first blog entry, i was inspired to write a similar story of my upbringing. brace yourself, it’s pretty long! click here for the full view. i was born in khartoum, sudan, but … Continue reading »

if you haven’t used henna before and are curious about it, chances are you have a lot of questions about techniques, color choices, and safety. i have grown up using henna, and i notice a lot of misconceptions about it in various henna and hair care forums. a lot of people have the same questions … Continue reading »