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Dealing With The Effects of Hyper Pigmentation

April 18, 2017
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As a makeup artist, I deal with people with all types of skin textures. One of my clients has hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition where excess melanin causes patches of your skin to look darker. Dealing with hyperpigmentation can be frustrating, but with the right treatment, there's hope. For many women, and black in women in particular, dealing with hyperpigmentation is common. Whether it comes in the form of dark marks due to overexposure to the sun or scars from acne, it's not unusual to find yourself dealing with hyperpigmentation at some point in your life. While this skin condition generally isn't harmful, it is frustrating to treat and has many women searching for options to fade them for good. As a makeup artist, I come...

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TOP FOODS THAT GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR BELLY

April 13, 2017
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Does it seem like every time you eat, the fat goes straight to your stomach and thighs? Yea, us too. As women those are the areas that become the most stressful to get stubborn fat to go away. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this from happening and it's simpler than you think! Spring has arrived and summer will be here before you know it. We're all excited to pull out the sundresses and show off some skin. We know what you're thinking, time to hit the gym but honestly, going to the gym is not going to get rid of the belly fat in time for the warm season. Going to the gym is always great but, if you’re not getting rid of...

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HOW SERENA WILLIAMS OVERCAME HER DISLIKE FOR WORKING OUT

April 12, 2017
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Are you one of those people who doesn't like working out? Well, Serena Williams, yes the worldwide tennis superstar, has actually admitted that she doesn't like working out either. Crazy right? But of course, she works out regularly to keep her body in shape and her energy up. Here's how she does it. It's no secret that behind every athletic star is a solid workout routine. For Serena Williams, its no different. The tennis star's legendary career is built on the foundation of a high performance diet and fitness routine that any athlete can benefit from. Williams usually does a couple hours of tennis practice, which is then followed by an hour or two of cardio and strengthening in the gym. She also runs the half-mile up...

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SAVE MONEY ON DUPES FOR MAC BLUSHES

April 11, 2017
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Are they any blushes that are more iconic than MAC's? The colors, the textures, the abundance of options makes MAC one of the best places to shop. But if we're being real, they aren't exactly the cheapest options around. Here are 3 dupes for MAC blushes! #1) MAC Sunbasque vs NYX Terracotta: MAC Sunbasque is one of the most popular blushes for black women. A peach colored blush that is more like a cross between a blush and a bronzer, it's no wonder the ladies love this shade. NYX Terracotta is a perfect dupe for this one with it warm peachy color with hints of bronze. It has the same blush/bronzer effect and looks great on brown skin for half the price! #2) MAC Global Glow MSF...

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HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO RUN TO LOSE WEIGHT

April 6, 2017
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It’s common to see women who are trying to lose weight or stay in shape run into their wheels fall off.  Whether it’s on the treadmill or outdoors, running seems to consecutively be the cardio of choice. But you may ask, when is it enough to reach your ideal body weight? Well it’s time to put all the questions you may have to rest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends losing one to two pounds per week for a healthy and sustainable weight loss. And running 30 minutes each day could be the first steps to reaching that goal. Running is one of the best weight loss techniques and it's also one of the most accessible. You don't need a fancy gym membership or expensive...

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Actress Nia Long Shares Her Secret Behind the Makeup

April 5, 2017
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This week our #wcw goes to the gorgeous actress Nia Long. An ode to the woman who looks the same today as she did back when we loved her in Boyz N the Hood. Yup, we took it back. So what's Nia's secret to keeping her skin looking fresh and youthful behind the makeup and offscreen? Here's a hint: it's all about the skin care. Actress Nia Long has a preference for natural beauty. Which makes perfect sense, since she grew up a vegetarian, that natural based beauty products would be at the core of her routine. It's finding natural products that are able to help Nia meet her skin's needs that is the tricky part.  Like many black women, Nia Long deals with  dry skin....

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YOGA IS MORE THAN AN ACTIVITY, IT’S A MINDSET

March 30, 2017
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Yoga is great for the body and flexibility; but, yoga is actually a state of mind and way of life. In your most difficult of times, in your happiest of times, the yoga mindset can bring you through the thickest of fogs and into the most joyful of times. We are so quick to go to the doctor for a pill to fix our issues like depression, insomnia, and anxiety.  The issue isn’t the lack of the pill; this issue is inside of us.  The emotions you can’t quiet, the sadness you can’t escape… it’s a path you can take charge of by processing, dealing with it, and finding the strength to move on. One of the best ways to do that is with yoga....

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THE BEST HIGHLIGHTERS FOR A GORGEOUS GLOW

March 28, 2017
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Hey BGH Girls!!! Let's chat about highlighters! With highlighting, contouring, and strobing being all the rage, did you know that by simply adding highlights to your cheekbones, cupid’s bow, corners of the eyes, and bridge of the nose can give you an instant makeover? The right highlighter can accentuate your bone structure and give your skin a gorgeous glow. Below are some of the best highlighters to lighten up your look. Best Liquid Highlighter Liquid highlighters can be a bit tricky to use this one is a dream. Benefit High Beam, ($26, benefitcosmetics.com) is a pink-tinted highlighter onto the skin and blend it out for an awesome glow. This is the best highlighter for those with lighter complexions. You’ll look like you just fell from heaven! No shade! Best...

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JLO Reveals How She Stays Sexy With Her Diet

March 22, 2017
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Today’s #WCW goes to the beautiful Jennifer Lopez. Ms. Lopez has been known for years for her curvaceous figure and of course her infamous BOOTAY. Wanna know her secret? It all comes down to her diet. The former singer and "American Idol" judge tells glamour magazine that the way she looks is always on her mind. Which makes sense. As an entertainer, staying healthy and toned is a major part of her job. Fortunately for JLo, staying fit comes a little easier for her than it may be for others. She says “I've got an athletic body, I've worked out my whole life and I've been incredibly disciplined when I needed to be." But, that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. Continuing to keep up a...

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CROCHET BRAIDS MAKING A COMEBACK?

March 17, 2017
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In the life of hair, styles are always re-emerging. I even think I have seen finger waves themselves come back around three or four times in my lifetime (not saying that that is an extremely good thing, but I will say I had a mean set for prom back in the day!). However, one style has made a phenomenal comeback, crochet braids. Now, when we say crochet braids, we have to be clear that we are not talking the old school crochet’s with the parts in between the hair. While the install maybe the same, the hair being used for the recent crochet braids phenomenon is completely different. Sisters are now using marley hair--which is afro-like, kinky textured hair, often used in kinky twist style--to crochet the hair...

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