The Mane Objective

Recipe: Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Wings that Actually Taste Like Fried Chicken

Y'all. Get in here. I think I cracked the code. These wings are crispy, golden brown, and have the perfect ratio of crunchy exterior to juicy interior that you'd expect from some wings fresh out of the deep fryer. Except there's no deep fryer. …

Review: Wash and Go with KeraCare GELESSENCE

Since WetLineXtreme decided to roll out a product reformulation that absolutely nobody asked for , I've been on the hunt for an affordable, accessible replacement wash and go gel to add to my rotation. Of course, EcoStyler will always be there ( hey r…

I Cut My Hair! My Be Kekoa Cut and Color Experience

Back in February, I had the pleasure of once again parking my behind in Brandie's chair at Be Kekoa. Unlike my last major cut , this one had less to do with me screwing up my hair, and more to do with my desired shape and style results. This time around, Br…

How I’m Planning a Zero-Debt Wedding

Thank you CreditRepair.com for sponsoring this post. CreditRepair.com’s team understands that a credit score is not just a number; it's a lifestyle. Many of you guys know that I’ve got my hands in a few different pots already in 2020 – launching my own photogra…

How to Tell When Your Natural Hair Products Have Expired

When was the last time you “cleaned up” your natural hair product stash? Back in September/October when I renovated the she-shed, I planned to clean up my products... but I didn’t. All I did was buy water hyacinth baskets to make my hoarders stash look cute. Tod…

For Us, By Us: 4 Black Owned Skincare Brands to Bless Your Melanin in 2020

Happy Black History Month, y'all! Well, it's more like Black History 365/6 around these parts, but I wanted to do something extra special in 2020, dedicated to the beautiful shades and undertones that make us unique and proud of our ancestry. Since Novem…