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Hey you! I’m IrieDiva, a natural hair gal living in Jamaica. I’m a full-time blogger and blog coach and a mom to a very opinionated almost tween girl. On this blog, I share my natural hair journey of myself and my munchkin, DIY beauty and skincare that actually works, fashion looks and lifestyle tips for a beautiful and purposeful life. Join me on this journey to live a healthy, happy and stylish life.
Transitioning to Natural Hair?
Here are my best tips from when I went natural. I transitioned for several months before I finally made my big chop.
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Wash and Go Tips
I am the wash and go queen. Get my wash day routine for fabulous three-day wash and go hair.
Best Moisturizers for Curly Hair
I've been in this game for a while. I can tell you a thing or two about keeping your curls moisturized.
DIY Whipped Shea Butter
My homemade whipped shea butter for hair and skin is amazing. I've been using this formula for years, switching out a few oils depending on current needs.
Latest Posts from the Blog
Children’s Garden Ideas: Easy Fruits and Veggies You Can Plant with Kids
As most of us are staying at home far more than normal, it seems the interest in gardening has spiked for various reasons. For some, it brings a sense of calm in the seemingly decade-long anxiety-inducing 2020, the year that keeps on giving. For others, it's been a...
How to Keep Hair Moisturized: 5 Fool-Proof Methods of Moisturizing Natural Hair
Keeping dry natural hair moisturized can be a challenge because there's no one failure-proof way that works for all. There are however different natural hair systems and wash day routines that naturalistas, hair stylists and chemists have come up with over time to...
7 Cute Wash and Go Natural Hairstyles for Short Hair and Medium Length Hair
How else can you style your wash and go without much fuss? I've rounded up some gorgeous natural hair influencers from Instagram to show you some cute wash and go natural hairstyles for short natural hair. These naturalistas show you that your wash and go doesn't have...
30 Day Happiness Challenge
I feel like we all need something to escape the feeling of groundhog day and help us get ready for the slow reopening of the world. How about a 30 day happiness challenge? I'm all for finding ways to keep my vibrations high while building new habits. It takes 21 days...
DIY Aloe Vera and Avocado Deep Conditioner for Natural Hair
I religiously apply a DIY deep conditioner to my natural hair weekly because I play around with colour so much. I rarely miss a week, and before the past couple of weeks or so, I've never bought any kind of deep conditioner. I've always used stuff from my kitchen and...
5 Ways Avocado Oil Benefits Your Hair: Curly, Straight, Natural or Permed
There's a reason millennials love avocados so much. That's because it's delicious, quite versatile and super healthy when eaten or applied topically. Coconut oil rose to fame as the be-all-end-all for everything from weight loss to beauty treatments but today I'm...
Coconut Oil Facial Mask for Clear Skin: 5 Recipes for Different Skin Conditions
If you're a regular here you may be wondering why I'd be recommending a coconut oil facial mask to clear up your skin. You see, I steer clear of coconut oil in my hair and face products because it causes huge cystic acne for me. But the fact is that coconut oil does...
Summer Swimwear Trends
Are you following up on summer swimwear trends? We always need new swimsuits! I live in Jamaica where there aren't any seasons really so with a beach never more than an hour or two away, we need to refresh our selection maybe more often. I've covered most body types...