December 2012
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Anonymous asked: Hi Fran! Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Have you done a post on porosity? If to, can you do a post or vid on it and products you'd recommend for each? Also, can you talk about your hair porosity? Thanks!
thatsthewaythecookiecrumbles91 asked: Hey Fran! Right now I have box braids in as a protective style and I am trying to come up with a simple regimen to care for them. I know I plan to ACV rinse once a month and co-wash weekly or as need. I basically wanted to know where should deep conditioning fall into my regimen? Should I do it before or after the ACV rinse? Before or after the co-wash? Also is deep conditoning and pre-pooing the...
mcbenson55 asked: Hey Fran!!! :) You are SOO inspiring to me and you have influenced me to workout. My head seems to sweat more than any other part of my body so my question is how do you keep your hair clear of sweat build up while only shampooing once a month or so??? Thanks in advance for all your help :-)
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Anonymous asked: Hi Fran! I wanted to tell you that i really really love everything about you. If you could give a list of 5 things a curly would need for healthy hair what would it include? And can I take your closet? =0)
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Anonymous asked: You're a very inspiring individual, I come on your blog a few times a week just to see if you've posted anything new I can incorporate into me daily routines. Love it.. I had a question, do you have any ideas for minimizing the appearance of spider veins or varicose veins? I'm in my early 30's and I love in the summer to wear my short shorts and skirts and I just don't...
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Anonymous asked: Hi fran! Do you still use a sue maesta to cover your hair at night? I was using it for awhile and i liked it but i dont like the material of it! I feel as if it was drying to my hair. Now i use a satin bonnet but i feel as if it flattens my hair and then i have to re-wet it everyday. Idk what to do in order to get my hair to look good in the a.m after sleeping with the satin bonnet
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Anonymous asked: I know you said you personally don't use flax seed gel, but I thought I'd ask anyway; I don't have seed I have the grinded up flax seed I put in my food, could I use that instead of going out to buy a bag of seeds?
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Watch“Check out the trailer for THE CURL, whose first episode will premiere on Wednesday, December 5th. Designed as a series for Carol’s Daughter’s new site, Transitioning Movement, THE CURL will be the first show of its kind, a show that, when put together, defines, entertains and exposes viewers to natural hair terminology and hairstyles in a comprehensive way, while getting a...
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dreadkween asked: Hey Fran Heyyy!! Can you recommend any good running headphones? Also as it's getting cold outside any recommendations for a running jacket would be greatly appreciated!
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classicbeautyme asked: Hey Fran, your simply amazing! I've been natural about a year & a half now, & my routine during the winter i wear weaves & spring/summertime i leave my natural hair out. My hair is very course w/ not much curl pattern, i wanted to know your advice on how to care for my hair during weaves, for example, length of time because i usually keep it in 1-2months w/ few attemps of washing...
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Anonymous asked: So.. Are Naked smoothies a no-go? Because the taste of Mighty Mango is worth the cash to me but I'd like to know if the hype on how healthy it is is real. I also enjoy the mango version of Bolthouse Farms.
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How To Keep Your Hair Moisturized Through The Cold... →
Winter is approaching for most of us. Here are some of my beauty tips, via Carol’s Daughter, on keeping your hair healthy through these harsh, colder winds. Hope it’s helpful!
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3 Foods That Are Bad For Your Skin →
healthylivingforyou:
Milk: Milk has added hormones which can cause breakouts and make you more prone to rashes. If you’re gonna drink it, choose organic or go with a nut milk instead.
Soda: Soda is all sugar. Whether it has 0 calories or not, there’s absolutely no benefit to drinking it. The high sugar content…
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Decoding Food Labels →
eatsleepsweat:
Sometimes a walk down the aisle at your local grocer can feel like you’re trapped in The Matrix. You don’t know what’s real or who’s telling the truth. Manufacturers of packaged foods use huge, bright font and terms like “all natural” and “reduced fat” to make you feel good or safe buying…
Anonymous asked: Hey Fran. First I want to thank you for the motivation to push harder to stay healthy. But now that I'm exercizing more (cycling 8km every day+contemporary dance 2x a week) the acne soap I was using doesn't work anymore, if I use it on a sweaty face I end up with rashes and more acne. So when you cleanse your face after workouts do you still use the oil cleansing method? And how can I...
youngblackandfit asked: loved your "Favorite Things" list!! Are you going to do it every Saturday????
Anonymous asked: Hey Fran Hey! I want to let you know I'm breaking rules and still green smoothie-ing, It makes me feel so good, I just can't stop. I also let my little brother in on them, and he and his girlfriend have jumped on the band wagon! Thanks for all that you do!
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Fed up with being fat, sick and tired all the... →
realfoodology:
Do something about it! Take charge of your life! Here is what you do.
1. Inform yourself.
Watch these food documentaries and see how the food industry is making you sick and keeping you overweight. and what you can do about it.
Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (available on Netflix and itunes…
Anonymous asked: First let me say I am in love wih your site, your YouTube channel, and your positive energy you give off. But my question is, is there an excersise I can do to get rid of cellulite? I have to get summertime fine for my trip to the Bahamas, and don't want to wait until the month before. Thanks <3
curlygabby asked: Hey Fran! I see you used the Aztec clay to cleanse your hair. I've heard about the terressentials wash as a substitute and was wondering if you ever tried it? Some were saying they work relatively the same.
Anonymous asked: Hi Fran!! I have been battling with stretch marks for almost 3 years now. I have been using the palmers cocoa butter and some other products ever since but they are not working for me. Please could you give me any advice? Thank you! :)
hannahs-love asked: I am forever grateful for your "favorite things" post. Way better than Oprah's ;)
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