If anyone doesn’t know, on June 12, 2020, I started the process of loc’ing my hair! (Follow me on Instagram for more pictures: @angellijim and @naturalblackvegan) I started by doing 100 two-strand mini twists on my loose natural hair, and 3 months later, they are thriving! And if you know me by now, you know […]
I’ll say it: working from home sucks. Am I the only one that feels this way? And as an educator, it’s just not the same job without seeing the kids face-to-face! Even so, here are 10 tips for working from home that have helped me already this school year. As an Amazon Associate I earn […]
All over YouTube and social media, I see the popular “no makeup” makeup look, and I do it almost daily when I want to look extra cute, but I don’t want to put on a full face. In this blog post, I share with you my favorite products for my vegan “no makeup” makeup routine. […]
Deep conditioning is essential for all hair types, and it helps achieve so many hair goals. Not only does deep conditioning keep the hair moisturized, it also makes hair softer, more manageable, and shinier. And yet, so many people skip this part of wash day! In this post, I’ll share how to deep condition your […]
Is it just me, or are these Instagram “macro coaches” popping up everywhere? No shade against them, but I’m pretty sure a lot of them don’t have any more qualifications than you and I! And I even see some of them preying on people that want to lose weight, which is just not cool to […]
Do you want to go natural, but you aren’t ready or don’t want to do the Big Chop? If so, then you want to transition to natural hair! Transitioning is the process of growing your hair out until you are ready to cut the remaining relaxed ends off. Thus, during a transition, you have two […]
Being vegan is a huge part of my life, and I’m so excited that veganism is on the rise faster than ever before. More and more Americans are learning about the benefits of a plant-based diets, and plant-based meats and nut-milk sales are increasing rapidly. But, just as people are learning positives about veganism, there […]
Journaling can be a great way to express and understand yourself. I have been journaling consistency for over a year now, and it has helped so much with self-awareness and growth, especially if you are on a spiritual journey. I journal about gratitude, affirmations, things I want to manifest, goals I have, prayers, the woman […]
When I first went natural, the main style I wanted to master was the Wash and Go, and when I first big chopped, my wash and gos were so cute and easy! But guess what? The longer my hair got, the harder it was to do a wash and go. The idea is so simple, […]
First off, I have to say that Black Lives Matter. With all that is going on in the world, I would not feel right writing a blog post without acknowledging it. I do not even have all of the words to express how I feel, but just know that Natural Black Vegan is a safe […]