The Mane Objective

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…

New Lid = New Formula? The 411 on WetLine Xtreme Gel

A few months ago, I went in to Target to re-up on WetLine Xtreme Gel. As I scanned the shelf, I realized that the blazing neon green lid on my beloved 35.28oz jar had been replaced with a much more subtle navy one. Like the green lid jar, this one claimed to have …

2019 ULTIMATE Black Friday | Small Business Saturday | Cyber Monday Natural Hair, Skincare & Home Sale Guide

Alright you guys, I've held you up long enough. Without further delay, I present the ULTIMATE Black Friday // Small Business Saturday // Cyber Monday Sale Guide! A lot of you guys have been waiting on this list — and thank you so much for being patient with me. …