Best Beauty Products 2024 – My Product Year in Review
2024 brought unimaginable challenges, from being diagnosed with cancer to spending weeks in the hospital, stem cell harvest and transplant, learning to walk again... Read more.
Manicure Monday – Nail-Related Gifts to Get Yourself
For years I felt pressured to write a substantial holiday gift guide. You know, the kind intended to advise you, dear reader, on what to buy for your partner, your... Read more.
The Lip Balm I’d Put In Your Holiday Stocking
I love a good lip balm. Maybe too much — at any point, my purse is overflowing with far too many tubes and tubs. Right now several of the clear lip treatments... Read more.
You Deserve – Jackie Aina’s FORVR Mood Fragrances
Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie! I’ve been a fan of Jackie Aina since the days of LilPumpkinPie05. We go BACK. She began as a YouTube beauty pioneer doing makeup... Read more.
Cool Bed Sheets for Hot People (Like Me)
True story. Recently I was walking into my apartment building and ran into a neighbor. It was a hot day and I was carrying a bag of groceries. After a brief moment... Read more.
The PATTERN Steamer is Here! Introducing a New Essential Hair Tool
This post is sponsored by PATTERN Beauty but the opinions are all my own. When I first started Afrobella in 2006, I couldn’t have imagined the growth the natural... Read more.
Multiple Myeloma – A Summary of My Story
Here it is, the post I’ve contemplated a thousand times. The thing I have to share that I haven’t wanted to type or say aloud. I have cancer. I have multiple... Read more.
A Tribute to Chef Julius Russell
I lost a friend at the end of March and I would like to pay an overdue tribute to him here on Afrobella. I featured him and his recipes so often in this space.... Read more.
Dinner in the Sky – An Unforgettable Chicago Experience
When you’ve lived somewhere long enough, it can be easy to take things for granted. For example, here’s a slightly embarrassing confession – I’ve lived in... Read more.
All About Mielle Organics’ Cooling Avocado and Tamanu Anti-Frizz System
This post was sponsored by Mielle Organics. In beauty and haircare, innovation is the name of the game. Top brands are continuously exploring new ways to include... Read more.