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Self Love Requires Honesty | #SLS

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I've come to realize, the hard way, that I've had and still have a lot of healing to do! Self Love is not an overnight thing *insert Percy Sledge song*. It takes time to reach a comfortable level of contentment with self. It's a journey; one of upward toil but one of positive growth. In our journey of Self Love, it is integral that we seek to know ourselves, accept who we are and live freely in our truth.  In seeking to know and embrace our truest selves, a process of self reflection and introspection helps. The trauma; experiences that we go through have fashioned us into the persons that we are today. Our personalities, our self esteem; the way we interact with others, our imposed standards, our expectations are all influenced by the way we see ourselves; by the way we think and feel about ourselves. It's 'human nature' to first be negative before positive and unappreciative before we see good, so in order to change our thinki...

Homemade Strengthening Deep Conditioner

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If you have hair at all, you'll know that it is essential for hair to be protected from the harsh cold and hot elements. CupcakeDelect is based in the Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago to be specific, and although we love to bask on our sandy beaches in the sun, it can take a tole on our hair. This Deep Conditioner would give your hair the strength it needs to withstand just about and weather! It's Ideal for all types of hair; natural, chemically straightened hair, colour treated etc. Ingredients 1 Egg 2 tbs Mayonnaise 2 Tbs Homemade Coconut Oil 2 Of Your Favorite All Natural Moisturizing Conditioners (We Used Cantu & another) Method In one bowl, beat the egg and set it aside. In another bowl, combine the coconut oil and conditioners. Be generous with your conditioners! Slowly add the egg in while mixing in a folding manner. The consistency should be creamy and smooth. Application Apply to hair, sections at a time and comb through with a wide tooth...

AUBURN FIRE BEAUTY!!

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If you've been with CupcakeDelect since 2012, you'll know that the act of changing ones hair colour unlocks the portal to a world of creativity and inspiration over here! We're at it again, and with the same amount of love, care and kaleidoscope power that we're known for. Meet Jael. Jael is one of our Be Inspired Club Members with a love for her natural hair and a desire to insight change in the minds of those who are on the fence when it comes to dying their natural hair. Jael wanted an auburn, fire - red change. With her willingness and lofty head of virgin hair we set out to accomplish the awesomeness! The following is the electric video of how we achieved her fire beauty and the fun Jael had doing so. Info We Know You'll Find Handy: Auburn Day 1 Dark & Lovely: Fade Resist - Vivacious Red (Back of Head) No. 394 Garnier - True Red (Front of Head) Petroleum Jelly (Applied to the perimeter of her head to prevent skin from changing colou...