When I was a little girl, my mother had an aloe vera plant as a staple in our household.  She used it on our skin to treat burns, rashes, minor cuts, and would even use it to moisturize my dry eczema patches.  Rich in vitamins A, C and E, aloe vera...

Hey #GemSquad fam! First, I wanted to send well wishes to each and every one of you.  Things still feel a bit strange, but I am certain that we'll come out better on the other side when all of this is over.   Secondly, I wanted to assure you that...

COLOR. IS. SCARY. and as a former hair color addict I can attest to that.  Out of all the hair types, textured hair is the most fragile.  Why?  Because those nooks and crannies in our hair (i.e. curls, kinks, and waves) are incredibly weak so as curly girls (and boys)...