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Skip The Nail Salon...Get High Fashion, Long Lasting Nails in 20 minutes at Home

Published on 2012-02-10 21:19:37

In this rough economy, I have had to cut back on my product junkie, shopaholic ways and bi-weekly visits to spas for up keep :(   Lately, I have decided to pocket the 40+ dollars I was giving to the semi-rude, limited English speaking, non-apologetic when cutting me, yet does fabulous nails asian lady at my favorite nail spa. I have now been doing my own nails for a couple months and people do not believe me when I tell them not only did I do them..but I did them in around 20 minutes.   [..] > read more

Why Braid Outs Are My Bestie :) ..Tutorial and More....

Published on 2011-10-05 20:29:06

Hello my curlies! I want to share with you ladies one of my best kept hairstyling secrets. It lasts for up to a week at a time (for me, longer for some), quick and easy, has tons of style potential..and its low maintenance. It’s the Braidout!!! My Braid Out Routine... 1. I usually co-wash first, I apply my conditioner, wait 10 minutes, then comb through with wide tooth comb only after finger combing out all tangles or kinks.2. Then I apply a deep conditioner and let it sit 30 m [..] > read more

Luxe Glam has something new...Cindy N!

Published on 2011-09-19 01:54:59

As you all know, I am a busy lady so I don't always have the time or patience to finish a long video or edit posts. This blog is very much a big piece of my heart and I want to make sure that Luxe Glam is providing you with great, fun and consistent information on a regular basis so I brought Cindy N. aboard as an additional official writer and contributor.You will still get the same colorful posts from yours truly but Ms. Cindy will be posting great stuff as well. Some of you all may remember h [..] > read more

Luxe Glamarazzi: Fab Naturals Spotted in Nashville

Published on 2011-09-18 06:18:55

Attended the African Street festival at Hadley Park in Nashville, TN and was very excited to see so much natural hair. I was completely surrounded by haute hair and had to break out the camera and snap photos to share with you ladies. There is so much beauty and style in Nashville. I love it! You ladies were ON IT! Thanks to everyone that I photod. You all were amazing. :) SO PROUD TO BE NAPPY IN NASHVILLE! If you need some hair inspiration..View these gorgeous styles ranging from locs to fros a [..] > read more

The Best of Luxe Glam: Top Natural Hair/Beauty Posts

Published on 2011-09-15 17:28:31

Hello Dolls!! :) I have put together a list of my favorite blog posts from the past as well as posts that readers really seemed to enjoy or find useful. The articles are broken up in to categories to make for easy exploring. ENJOY!! And be sure to comment, subscribe and spread the word by liking or sharing via Twitter or FB!   ***J'adore's Faves*** **Are Your Beauty and Hair Products Killing You??! - A very informative, important post on the hazards and dangers of some ingredients commonly [..] > read more

**Spring Cleaning Blog Sale**

Published on 2011-03-26 18:15:21

Tweet *BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE*BLOG SALE* As you all know, I am a self-proclaimed product junkie. I hear products calling my name everytime I enter a store with a beauty or hair aisle. Recently > read more

Luxe Glam Ranked #18 of Top 50 Natural Hair Blogs :) **Late (But Still GREAT) News**

Published on 2011-03-24 15:58:07

 **Late (But Still GREAT) News**     In March 2010, Luxe Glam was included in an article by Angela Smith of the Natural Hair section of the Columbus Examiner about the top 50 Natural hair blogs. I didn't find out about it until a long time lat > read more

Our Skin: Going below the surface of Black Skin with Dr. Mona Gohara

Published on 2011-03-24 13:07:09

Despite prevailing misconceptions, if you’ve got darker skin, you’re not immune to the effects of sun damage and premature aging. While the rules of cleanse, moisturize and SPF apply to everyone, darker tones do need unique care. We asked Dr. Mon > read more

Baby Glam **Courtesy of Diva Sarah B.**

Published on 2011-03-24 01:31:41

Tweet **Sarah B. (a friend and mother of the beautiful, curly little girl, pictured left), a Mortician that resides on Detroit, MI  has been exploring styles for her daughter's natural hair. I have heard from many mothers of little curly glammettes > read more

UPDATE TIME!! ;-)

Published on 2011-03-24 00:42:26

Sooo if you haven't noticed (which I know my loyal readers have..Sorry *sad face*) I haven't been posting lately. Well..What had happened wassss...LOL..Just kidding. But my laptop was stolen with all of my blog info and graphics and then some. I was > read more

Soothing Sundays: Bentonite Clay for Natural Hair and Skin

Published on 2010-12-05 17:39:50

Tweet Got my Bentonite Clay in the mail the other day! Yay!! I'm excited. I've been hearing about it for a long time from curly friends, blog sites and hair forums but always overlooked it (just as I did Henna which is now the love of my hair life). > read more

NaturallyCurly.com 12 days of Holiday Magic Giveaway - (Free 99 Alert!!)

Published on 2010-12-01 16:06:42

Tweet NaturallyCurly.com, the leading social network for people with curly, kinky or wavy hair (and my personal favorite curly site) is bringing you all an amazing giveaway and a shot at thousands of dollars worth of free products. YAYY!!! The co > read more

Naturally Glam Spotlight : Cindy N.

Published on 2010-11-29 23:34:40

Tweet **Spotlight on one of my fave super glam readers and her journey to beautiful tresses..We go way back to middle school and her hair is always fab so I had to share her with you all :)**   Hello Curly Girls of the world! My name is Cindy an > read more

Hair Porn (Style Inspiration)

Published on 2010-11-29 00:10:39

You all requested to get some good style ideas. Here are few cute styles that caught my eye and may inspire some transitioners, those of you that are getting bored with your hair or are thinking about resorting back to the dreaded creamy crack.. > read more

Update on My Hair (Nov 2010) *pic heavy*

Published on 2010-11-28 15:02:17

Tweet **Took me forever to do this post because for some reason my blog isn't allowing me to upload pics..So I had to do it the hard way :(**On top of other things that have changed, my hair has changed as well. I rocked my trusty wash and go for a > read more

Heyyy Glamettes!!!! I'm Back!!! :)

Published on 2010-11-28 05:49:12

Its been a good minute since I last posted. 2010 ushered in many changes and challenges for me and I had to put the blog to the side. Working full time, separating from my spouse, selling my home, and moving from Atlanta, GA to Tennessee caused me to > read more

This Week's Glamarazzi Goodies!

Published on 2010-02-18 17:40:06

Edited By: Iggi Hello Glamettes!! This week has been a whirlwind of activity: Blizzards, Valentine's Day and NYFW etc... However the Glamarazzi roundup is still filled good and plenty with the best of the best glamour links on the web. Enjoy and reme > read more

CURLS New Valentines Kit

Published on 2010-02-08 00:02:36

Our friends over at CURLS let us in on their newest products for Valentines Day. I am in love with Curl Gel-les-c so I can't wait to get my hands on their newest kits..Hmm...I think I feel a giveaway coming ;) Hugs, Kisses and CURLS Kit! Retail $ > read more

Glamarazzi Links

Published on 2010-02-04 11:08:51

Edited by: Iggi It's about that time again...Glamarazzi time!! Once again the Glamarazzi ladies are bringing you the creme de la creme of the web's best beauty/fashion/glamour links. We are getting bigger and bigger and couldn't be happier about it > read more

Yours Truly Is Being Featured on "My Natural Me"!!

Published on 2010-02-02 10:43:42

I am the featured blogger and hair extraordinaire on the My Natural Me blog. My interview delved deep into my hair history and routine as well as my motivation for creating Luxe Glam. The glorious diva over at MNM is a HUGE fan and was amazing and th > read more