BIG Business 1587: Business Woman Files

We are back at it today with BUSINESS WOMAN FILES. This woman is THEE bomb.com to me and many others. Better known as she would like to say "Mother." Today I salute AprilDivahStyles as the BIG BUSINESS WOMAN. Can we say humble, driven, down to earth and a BEAUTY!! Listen to me acting as if I've met her in real life, lol. I have not met her yet but she will be someone that I would like to meet.



Baltimore Bred she states how she has once lost everything and now she has gained it all back, plus more. She's an entrepreneur, owns a hair salon (also hair company, Divah Glam Hair) and barber shop. She also shows her amazing side of being a mommy and a wife.

January 18th, 2014 will be a BIG day for her as she will be having a full out event that you do not want to miss if you are in the area. 100K networking event is $100, 1000 times. It will be a networking event with the best of the best in the building. I must say she is someone that you can learn from and definitely want to follow. She is a Motivator.

Let's Talk: Healthy Hair

When it comes to hair talk, what do you consider healthy hair? We as (African American) women have went from thinking the perm, relaxed hair was the best thing since sliced bread until the journey of natural hair began to take over. Is it true that either style chosen can be healthy depending on how you take care of your hair, or all the chemicals and ingredients in perms are really bad for us? Honestly I will be the first to say that I have failed to properly take care of my hair when I thought I was the bomb.com (LOL) and I am now on a journey of restoring it to it's natural and healthy state.

Let's talk about what are some of the mistakes that we as women can make when it comes to our tresses.

1. Not keeping our hair washed and cleansed of impurities, dirt and bacteria on a weekly basis.
2. Some think that wearing weaves and installs protects their real hair so they don't bother having a regimen for it underneath the caps and nets.
3. Failing to use a scarf or silk pillowcase when going to bed at night.
4. Poor diet and lack of water.
4. Not choosing and doing research on a hairstylist who actually cares about your real hair.

So, with that being said here are some tips that I think are beneficial for healthy hair.

1. Drinking plenty of H20 to keep your scalp hydrated and eating healthy.
2. Washing your hair once a week or every two weeks, and using a deep conditioning treatment.
3. Developing a hair regimen personalized for you.
4. Consultations with a hairstylist on what will be most beneficial for your hair.
5. Keeping your scalp and hair oiled and clean under your installs, plus making sure that they are not too tight where it causes traction to your edges and fine hairs.
6. Wrapping your hair up at night to keep it free from tangling.
7. Researching the products you use for your hair, and doing a spot test before using it over your entire head.

Disclaimer: I am not a hairstylist nor an avid lifestyle coach for healthy hair, these are just tips from my own personal life with my hair. *Covers eyes*

Do you have any great tips when it comes to hair care??

Lipstick & Love xoxo

Sunday Spotlight: Tiarra Monet

Sunday Spotlight is dedicated to the talented, beautiful, and ambitious woman Tiarra Monet. 

She is a hairstylist based in NYC and also a beauty, fashion and hair guru on the popular YouTube (YT: TiarraMonet). Did I mention she can cook? Lol ... 

Tiarra is the example of a hard working young lady that has branded and created a name for herself. She is a spotlight to watch out for! I admire her driven and outgoing personality on her channel and IG page. 

Be sure to check her out! #CrownedbyMonet 

Lipstick & Love xoxo 

Photo Credit: Tiarra Monet Instagram