People think that summer and winter hair regimens aren’t really necessary, but let me tell you: switching my regimen based on the season has made a huge difference! It makes my hair easier to manage, helps me retain length, and minimizes the risk of those unwanted problems associated with natural hair (ie. single strand knots, breakage...
Read MoreI don’t leave the house without one of my Nalgene refillable bottles. When I go on trips, my biggest concern is not where are we stopping to get food, but where can I stop to get some water. In college, finding a lit “change filter” light on the filling station...
Read MoreI have a “deep, hearty laugh” as one of my friends likes to call it and when I laugh, I laugh. I’m the person that will laugh at your fall first, and then ask if you’re okay. I’m the person that laughs when it’s probably not appropriate to laugh. Ever seen somebody...
Read MoreFirst of all, what is it? Self care is anything that you do for you in an effort to maintain optimal physical and/or mental health. It can be anything that makes you tick: going for a run, getting a massage, having lunch with a friend, unplugging from your phone and social media to sit in a quiet space and reflect. Maybe it’s your reward for making it through a tough work week, or...
Read MoreThis is an important concept for weight loss and for overall weight management. It’s easier to know how much to cut back (if you’re looking to lose) or how much to eat (if you’re looking to gain or maintain) when you understand the concept of portion control. So I’m going to share some tips that have helped me become more aware of what I eat and how much I eat, which in turn has helped me lose and maintain weight. Hopefully they’ll help you too!
Read MoreI love lists. They make my world go round. If you follow me on Instagram, you know what I'm talking about lol. I started writing gratitude lists I think around September of 2016 when I found myself in a slump due to some things I had going on in my life. I was confused as to why some things I had been working hard for hadn't manifested yet. I didn't understand why I wasn't getting answers to certain things. It seemed like as soon as...
Read MoreIf you follow me on Instagram (@allure.by.kay), then you saw my post about this post (…hopefully that make sense? lol) and you know that I’m talking about minding your business as in paying your mental health some attention. So I felt the need to make this post a little more serious than the last two because mental health is a very important piece of the wellness puzzle that people often neglect.
Read MoreSpring is right around the corner and before you know it, it'll be summer! I know you're trying to get that body together and if you're in need of a little push, read about some natural energy boosts for workouts.
Read MoreAs promised in the Skin to Skin blog post, below is my list of ingredients to look for in store bought skincare products and some of the best ingredients for DIY skincare products.
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