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Dehjai walks us through what she’s using to maintain her Normal to Oily Skin.

Daily Skincare Routine

Products Mentioned:

• Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo – https://amzn.to/3aab4VC
• Clean Skin Club Towels – https://amzn.to/3l8C91V
• Vanity Planet Facial Steamer – https://amzn.to/3mkgvqH
• Vanity Planet Exfora at home Microderm tool – https://amzn.to/3FcFWDi
• Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliant – https://amzn.to/3D41foH
• Heritage Rose Water – https://amzn.to/3iq5p2k
• Urban Skin Rx Cleansing Balm – https://amzn.to/3BdLpr2
• Items shown: Laniege Water Bank Cream – https://amzn.to/2Yaj4nz
• Laniege Lip Mask – https://amzn.to/3mh1l5H
• Benefit Brow Pencil in 3.75 – https://shopstyle.it/l/byEtP
• Hello Charcoal Toothpaste – https://amzn.to/3A2tnqn

Problem Skin

If you’re having any issues, including hormonal acne, maskne, or hyperpigmentation, Dehjai talks through what she is using to heal her skin.

Products Mentioned:

• Paula’s Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser: https://amzn.to/3j9AjNf
• Differin Daily Deep Cleanser: https://amzn.to/3j9ALep
• Thayer’s Witch Hazel: https://amzn.to/3BbJUcO
• Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder https://amzn.to/3ykY6OQ
• Topicals Faded Farmacy Green Clean: https://amzn.to/3ypqTBT
• Farmacy Sleep Tight: https://amzn.to/3jfz0g0
• Kiehl’s Oil Free Gel Cream: https://amzn.to/3gtE7r5
• Belief Problem Solution Moisturizer: https://amzn.to/3jcgpkB
• Acure Moroccan Oil: https://amzn.to/3Dh4pqg
• Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3mrl9Fe
• Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation: https://amzn.to/2WqrCW8
• Pat McGrath Skin Fetish in Medium 17. https://shopstyle.it/l/bF4Sa

Makeup & A Skincare Update

If you didn’t know, Dehjai is a makeup artist! Get ready with her with this makeup look for a weekend frolic. She also gives a little update on her skincare journey.

Beauty Products: 💋💄

• Good Molecules Pineapple Cleanser: https://amzn.to/3aKdn2b
• Estee Lauder Stay In Place Flawless Wear Concealer: https://amzn.to/3FVR7k8
• Pat Mcgrath Labs Sublime Perfection Foundation https://shopstyle.it/l/bF4T and Setting Powder https://shopstyle.it/l/bF4T3
• Dark Star mascara
• Nars Complete Matte Foundation and Bronzer Duo: https://amzn.to/3jaWG4t
• Maybelline Lipstick in Taupe: https://amzn.to/3DTwNhL
• Mac Chestnut Liner: https://amzn.to/3DN3BZv
• Body Care: Alba Botanica Kukui Nut Organic Body Oil: https://amzn.to/3n0HvvR

If you love these videos, get to know more about Dehjai and her beauty tips through her Youtube solo playlist. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Until next time!

I get so many questions about my hair – here is my ENTIRE routine for my 4A – C natural hair: 

Daily

I shower WITHOUT a shower cap and let the steam moisturize my hair each day. I then seal it with an oil blend by guru Naptural85.

For premixed oils, I love Alikay Naturals’ Growth Oil and The Mane Choice’s Growth Oil. 

Shampoo and Conditioner

Gotta be honest – I use medicated shampoo, so I don’t have a ton of shampoo suggestions. I used to use Miss Jessie’s Super Slip Shampoo but that appears to be discontinued. Here are a few of my suggestions for prepoos, conditioners, and cowashes.

My favorite co-wash is actually not a co-wash at all – it’s Miss Jessie’s Creme de la Creme Conditioner. It makes my hair SO soft. I know Miss Jessie’s makes a co wash but I’ve never tried it. 

The Mane Choice Prepoo is TOP NOTCH, especially when you haven’t washed your hair in a while. like after a protective style. It makes detangling so much easier. 

I’m not super picky about deep conditioners. My favorites are TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask Deep Conditioner, TGIN Rose Water Hydrating Hair Mask, The Mane Choice Mane Choice Alpha Mask.

I ONLY use the Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner. I also only brush my hair with Felicia Leatherwood’s brush after putting on my conditioner. Prior to this step (ie during the shampoo and deep conditioner phase) its finger detangling only. 

Twist Out

For my twist out, I section my hair into 4, then do 3 flat twists per section. So I get my signature look with a mere 12 flat twists. Here are the products, in the order I use them:

1. A generous spritz of aloe vera juice
2. Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In OR The Mane Choice 3-in-1 Leave In
3. Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Soufflé

I used Miss Jessie’s Curly Meringue for YEARS and still think its a good product. I also REALLY liked Gabrielle Union’s Leave In and Defining Curl Cream, which I tried through Curlbox. It is also very affordable. 

Wash and Go

It was my MISSION in the pandemic to master my Wash and Go and it was NOT easy. I was literally about to give up because my Wash and Gos were not working. But I tried one last time and I GOT IT!

For technique, I went back to Naptural85, but my texture is nothing like hers. SO I had to play with products. I DO NOT diffuse because the one time I tried my hair looked a whole fool. 

I section my hair in 6 roughly equal sections – 3 on each side. Then I handle each section, one half at a time. I soak the half section with water then apply the following products in this order:

1. A generous spritz of aloe vera juice
2. Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In OR The Mane Choice 3-in-1 Leave In
3. Alikay Naturals Creme Brûlée Curling Delight
4. Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard
5. Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Soufflé

Then I shingle the curls as the clump. I stretch each section with coil hair ties and let it air dry. It’s fine if your hair not completely dry when you take it out. I put the hair ties back in at night. And when I’m over that, I will just pull it into a puff. My wash and go will normally last a week, then I can wear the puff for a week. 

My hair does not tend to have a white cast but it does flake when manipulated in the wash and go. 

That is all. Leave any questions in the comments.

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We’ve talked defining luxury for yourself, but let’s face it – sometimes luxury means STUFF. But just because you like nice things, doesn’t mean you have to pay full price. I have been a part-time reseller for nearly 10 years and I have learned a thing or two about buying second hand as well. Here are a few of my favorite sites:

The Real Real

The Real Real is my absolute favorite site for shoes and occasionally clothes. I appreciate that they include measurements in the listings to ensure a perfect fit. The following video will show you my method for setting up the best searches on The Real Real to make shopping easy.

Poshmark

I can find almost anything on Poshmark. Whenever I see something I like, I string together a basic search and almost always come up with a hit. In addition to selling a ton on Poshmark, I buy quite a bit (rather impulsively) on Poshmark. This video walks you through my searching method for finding almost anything on Poshmark.

If you want to see some of my purchases from Poshmark & The Real Real, all of my shoes in the following video are from The Real Real and the Zac Posen x Target dress (top right) is from Poshmark.

OTHER SITES:

*I* haven’t purchased from Fashionphile yet but I convinced my mother to do so and she LOVES her Fendi and Gucci bag. (I have also staked my claim for the Fendi bag when she’s done with it). I recommend Fashionphile because you can return the bags if they don’t work out for you. You cannot return bags from The Real Real. In addition, some of the influencers I follow buy from Fashionphile and their bags always look top notch. Rebag is another handbag reseller that I haven’t tried but have heard good things about.

I’ve never purchased from Vestaire Collective, but I see they have authentication, which is great, and other resale sites sell through Vestaire Collective and are listed as “trusted” resellers. Selling on Vestiaire is also great and the fees are the lowest in the industry.

I sell on eBay but rarely buy. Much like Poshmark, eBay sells everything under the sun, but it also has good filters to get to exactly what you’re looking for.

BONUS: Estate Sales are amazing for finding great luxury and vintage pieces in particular. I have purchased Fendi, Prada, YSL, expensive Men’s suits and more from estate sales over the years. It’s one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday morning. I signed up for weekly alerts through EstateSales.net and you get photos of they type of things that will be included in sales in your area. The alerts also include moving sales, which are great for getting contemporary and current pieces.

Do you shop on the preloved market? Drop down in the comments and tell me about your favorite find. Until next time, subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our new content. Laters!