This article is in partnership with SheaMoisture. The world may try to convince you that straight hair is a no-go for the summer heat, but if you’re an It Girl, defying the odds is embedded in your DNA. When it comes to achieving sleek strands for the summer, xoNecole and SheaMoisture have your blueprint for smooth, frizz-free, humidity and heat-damage-resistant hair throughout this season! --- From hair styling oils to bond repairing products, and strengthening shampoo and conditioner, She...| xoNecole
Fashion and beauty staples are a must for the It Girls who tend to turn heads! There’s no better way to make a statement than to stay up on trends while making them your own, while supporting Black-owned brands. Now, more than ever, it’s essential for us to own the stakes, especially when it comes to the things that make us unique. --- We’ve witnessed firsthand how the lack of resources and support for businesses like Ami Colé has led to brands designed by us and for us having to close...| xoNecole
Sometimes y’all, no matter what everyone else might be doing (or thinking about what you are doing), you’ve got to go with your best mind concerning what is actually best for you. And as you can tell by the title of today’s dig in, what I’m referring to, this time, is being perfectly fine with choosing to be natural, and while also having straight hair at the same time. What those women are called are “straight naturals,” and I’ve found it to be the best thing for me and my hair...| xoNecole
Being feminine (insert Eric Benet’s song “Femininity” right here). It is something that I absolutely adore about womanhood. There is just something that is so beautiful, so soft and so necessary about feminine energy and what it brings into just about any space that will forever be unmatched. And that’s why I adore quotes on the topic like, “Beauty and femininity are ageless and can't be contrived, and glamour, although the manufacturers won't like this, cannot be manufactured. Not ...| xoNecole
I’m back with this year’s Nordstrom anniversary sale finds of 2025! This year I have selected my top 8 items. The Salt and Stone body…| Petite Haus
Being in the water (beyond a bathtub). Hmph. Personally, when I think about my childhood, some of my very first memories consist of spending time in the water. That’s why I find myself rolling my eyes whenever I hear someone flippantly say that “Black folks can’t swim.”Actually, more of us can than ...| xoNecole
Here’s an indisputable fact: Black is beautiful. It always has been and it always will be. No one understands this more than Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye. As a little girl growing up in Harlem, New York, the Senegalese-American entrepreneur spent a lot of time in her mother’s hair salon watching the carous| xoNecole
Here’s an indisputable fact: Black is beautiful. It always has been and it always will be. No one understands this more than Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye. As a little girl growing up in Harlem, New York, the Senegalese-American entrepreneur spent a lot of time in her mother’s hair salon watching the carous| xoNecole
Eyeliner is one of the most powerful tools in any makeup routine, and choosing the right eyeliner color can completely transform the look of your eyes. Whether you're going for a bold, dramatic effect or a fresh, natural glow, the color you use—black, white, or nude—makes all the difference.| Lady and the Blog
Tieks by Gavrieli ballet flats are certainly beautiful, but why are women obsessed with these foldable ballet flats? I'm going to give you the lowdown on Tieks and show you why so many women are leaving blue prints around the globe. I've also got a full video review below! I originally wrote this Tieks review in 2016. It's now 7 years later and I wanted to share an update about how my Tieks have worn and whether or not I'm still obsessed with them too. What are Tieks? Tieks are a brand of l...| Viva Veltoro