Oh She Surf: Life + Culture by the Coast

Let’s be honest, the last thing you want is melting makeup dripping down your cheeks mid-surf sesh, looking like a runny mascara Picasso painting. Even worse? Some of those “everyday” beauty products can react badly with sun exposure , speeding up aging and making skin more sensitive. W…

I may not have used very much sunscreen until I got into my mid-40's but to be honest, I've always been very serious about my skincare, making my products and make-up foundation included SPF in them and staying hydrated as well as wearing hats. So I have been mindful to at the ba…

Growing up in Detroit, the hair Capital of the World, I was exposed to some of the greatest hairstylist in the US.  My west side community was a place of revolutionary trend setting style that have inspired me for 3 decades.  In the 70's when I was born, Detroit had ended the riots …

I grew up hearing the Elders in my community chant, "This joy I have, the world didn't give it to me so the world can't take it away". It is a term that I've often sought to understand and find deeper meaning within myself especially when in unfavorable conditions or…

Hello there fellow beach lovers! I'm sure you all know the feeling of pure joy and relaxation that comes with a day at the beach. The warmth of the sun, the grounding effect of balance by putting your feet in the sand and the calming vibes of the sea, can help us forget our worries an…

Organic Skincare is getting more popular than I've ever seen it before. As I was walking down the street of where there are all high end, swanky Boutiques, I was surprised to see that there is a whole new area of shops that have popped up promoting natural and organic skincare product…

Swimming is an excellent way to stay in shape, reduce stress and have fun. Whether you're a professional athlete , someone who's recovering from a sports injury  to a beginner or wanting to use it as weight management or who just enjoys splashing around in the water,  swimming can…

When trying to improve our athletic performance or trying to drop weight, we already know it's important to maintain a regular workout routine to increase your physical performance and reduce recovery time from injury. But the struggle for many of us is having lactic acid built up tha…

If you're a Surfer or Swimmer with curly hair like myself, who's in water all the time, you know all too well how it's a daily routine of using various products to keep our hair healthy and protect it from falling out.   Battling those mid-shaft to dry ends be a problem and …

Have you tried mango butter on your skin to smooth out wrinkles or a coco butter stick to get rid of dark circles or blemishes on your face? Before I even knew  about it, coco butter was my everyday skin cream, basically a stable in my household. It's hydrating and moisturizing benefi…