#BlackBusiness Spotlight | The Wrap Life

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The Wrap Life is one of my most recent black business find gems. I discovered this great black female-owned business on social media. Created by Nnenna Stella in Brooklyn, New York, The Wrap Life is about "cultivating a life abundant with color, texture, and handmade goods," such as handprinted and African head wraps, jewelry, soaps, and incense.

I was specifically attracted to the company for their beautiful head wraps. Lately, I have been enamored with various black women I have seen on Instagram rocking beautiful head wraps twisted into creative and unique styles. So, after I found out about The Wrap Life, I headed immediately to their 

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What I love about The Wrap Life are their wide variety of head wraps, including brightly colored ones with intricate patterns for the bold head wrapper and darkly colored ones with subtle patterns for the less bold or novice head wrapper, and their short YouTube tutorials providing viewers tips and ideas to help them create your own unique wrap styles. I currently follow the company on Instagram and frequently bookmark their tutorial videos, so that I can try them out.

The Wrap Life's head wraps are 100% cotton, handprinted, and (approximately) 22x72 inches. They are moderately priced, ranging from $25 to $27. I purchased their "Fes" head wrap, which has a Moroccan inspired pattern, and I have already rocked it in three different styles, since I received it in about 2 weeks ago.

I love The Wrap Life's head wraps and I recommend you check them out. I am already eyeing one of their African head wraps for my next purchase.

Website: https://thewrap.life

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thewraplife

Below, I have posted a picture of a bouffant wrap style I created using one of their YouTube tutorials. Got me feeling confident on those days when my roots are not looking so great.

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How I Wash and Retwist My Locs

Had to start the new year with some fresh and clean locs. Check out my latest video chronicling my entire wash and retwist routine.

Products used in video:

Loreal EverPure Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner: http://amzn.to/2kyOL0k

Joie Naturals MyGel : http://amzn.to/2kyGut3

Laila Ali Iconic Soft Bonnet Dryer: http://amzn.to/2kyFF3F

Jamaican Mango and Lime Original Black Castor Oil : http://amzn.to/2k90I07

Hollywood Beauty Morocco Argan Oil: http://amzn.to/2kyOSJb

My Favorite Natural Hair Products for Cleaning My Locs

I compiled a list of my favorite products to use to clean and condition my locs. Check out why I love these products in the video below.

Products Featured:

SheaMoisture

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen Grow & Restore Shampoo

SheaMoisture

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen Grow & Restore Conditioner

Aztec Secret

Indian Healing Clay

Dove

Quench Absolute Shampoo

How I Retwist My Locs with Pure and Fresh Aloe Vera Gel

The season has changed, and that means it is time to give some extra TLC to my locs. I like the natural properties of the aloe vera plant. There are so many great uses for the plant.

In the video below, I show how I use aloe vera to retwist my locs. Aloe leaves my hair soft and residue free and it holds my locs in place pretty well (much better than some loc gels on the shelves).

Have you ever used pure aloe in your hair? What were your results?