Nidasii Beauty: Why Curlista's Moisturize With Our Whipped Body Butters

Hey Beauties warm weather season is finally here and that means Curlista's can finally wash and go without the fear of catching pneumonia. As for me I'm an easy breezy kind of girl so most days during this time of year I start my day  by wetting or co-washing my hair in the shower. Then I blot my hair with a towel to absorb the excess water. Next I apply one of our whipped body butters usually Mango-go this time of year because it gives my hair the best fragrance and the aroma always reminds me of summer. It also helps that our body butters are whipped to a smooth and creamy mousse consistency because it absorbs into the hair follicles rather than sit on top of the hair shaft causing it to appear dull as well as cause residue build up. Next, I usually divide my hair into four sections and apply our whipped body butter to each section to ensure each section is properly moisturized. Once each section has been moisturized the only thing left to do is leave my hair out or pull all my juicy coils into a top knot bun, which happens to be my go to look most spring/summer days.

Curlista's have you tried moisturizing your coils with our body butters? If you have be sure to let us know your regimen.

Are You Drinking Your Fruits & Veggies?

Beauties all summer long I have been drinking my fruits and veggies! Now if your wondering just how one can drink their fruits and veggies it's simple...blend them of course. This summer I really focused on beautifying myself from the inside out by eating raw foods 80% of the time. That became a super easy task once the mid July heat wave set in. In the mornings I drank my green juice concoctions which always contains kale and an assortment of fruits and vegetables that I have on hand.... OOPS! How could I almost forget that I also use coconut water in all of my green juices. It wouldn't be complete with out it!

Now that were moving into fall I'm going to continue to make my green juice and try to include some seasonal fruits and veggies like apples, cranberries and maybe even a bit of roasted sweet potatoe (I let will let you know how that goes...not sure how that will turn out just yet). Until I started juicing on a daily basis I never realized how deprived my body was of essential vitamins and minerals.

Beauties will you continue to juice with us? If you do let us know what blends of fruits and veggies you use!

It's That Time of Year Again

Beauties it's that time of year again. Labor Day has come and gone and now everyone is in back to school and work mode. Although, the summer weather has not totally left us yet...thank goodness our mindset surely does change.  Every year after Labor Day things in the city become less leisurely and  returns to its usual non stop pace. That surely has been the case for us here at Nidasii. It's now three days after Labor day and can I tell you our schedules are jam packed with events and product launch meetings. Although I  hate to see summer go, I'm always happy to kick off the new season with our New York Fashion Week sponsorships. This is the time of year when the beauty and fashion worlds collide and we love it!

Not to mention we have several products launching this season starting with our Sweet Elixir Hair Oil and new website! Stay tuned for details.

It's Almost Here!!

Beauties it’s almost here. Our new website is going to up in a few more weeks and we’re so excited! We can’t wait to share it with you. And if that's not enough we’re also preparing for the launch of our new multi –purpose hair oil Sweet Elixir.

This is going to be a very exciting Fall season. But I hope you all are enjoying every moment of summer!! You know its my favorite season.

NYC Summer Heat Wave

Hey Beauties! If your on the east coast like me your most likely caught up in this heat wave that feels like it's been sitting over us for days. I have a huge tolerance for heat, but, this year it seems to be draining all the energy out of me. I feel like my energy level has gone from 10 to 2. But, thank goodness for lemon water myself and the Nidasii girls have been surviving the heat by drinking tons of it. Lemon water is a great way to stay hydrated especially if your spending time out in the sun I feel its essential because the vitamin C found in lemon helps to fight free radicals caused by exposure of the UVA & UVB rays from the sun. Here are a few more reasons why drinking lemon water is great for you.

1. Aids in digestion
2. Fights Free Radicals
3. Promotes healing of bones, cartilage & connective tissue when wounded or damaged

How are you staying hydrated?

Beauty of Coconut Oil for Summer

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Hey Beauties tomorrow, June 21, 2013, is the first official day of summer and that got me to thinking about my number one favorite summer ingredient, coconut oil. The scent alone makes me think all things summer, especially days at the beach! Although its been well documented that if stranded on a desert island with only one beauty product it would my EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). However, when summer, my favorite season arrives, I like to switch things up a bit and incorporate coconut oil into my beauty regimen. Here’s how.

SKIN: During summer I like to use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil as my moisturizer from head to toe. I especially love the way its natural fragrance incorporates with my body chemistry giving off a refreshingly sweet aroma. Not only does this amazing oil have the ability to absorb deep into skins surface. It also has the ability to naturally prevent burning from the sun. So using it as a moisturizer before applying sunscreen will actually give your skin extra protection against sun burn.

HAIR: Coconut oil has the ability to provide hair with moisture and shine. Not to mention it’s the number one ingredient most naturalistas and curlistas incorporate into their hair care regimen. I love to use it on my hair during summer for the fragrance. Of course it provides my hair with shine and moisture, however, I like to use a blend of EVCO (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil) and grape seed or almond oil to moisturize my scalp and ends.

How do you incorporate EVCO into your beauty regimen?

Brown Sugar Beauty

Hey Beauties I'm sooo happy now that summer temps have finally arrived! In fact I'm sooo overjoyed that it has inspired me to write about one of my favorite summer ingredients, Brown Sugar. I use brown sugar more than a few times a week during summer. I especially love exfoliating with it at the end of a long hazy, hot & humid summer day. I love the way it easily removes all product build up on skin while exfoliating the skin to reveal the most amazing GLOW! If there's one thing that I love to do during this time of the year is glow. Nothing beats a radiant summer glow. Here are a few more reasons why I love brown sugar.

1.  Brown sugar is a natural humectant which means it naturally draws moisture to skin
2. It's also a natural source of glycolic acid which is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that naturally breaks the bond of skin cells encouraging cell turn over
3. Brown sugar is also a naturally gentle exfoliant that can be used several times per week without being too abrasive to the skins surface

Beauties, is brown sugar one of your favorite natural beauty ingredients?

Beautiful Beach Skin

Hi  Beauties there were so many challenges trying to record this video. We were supposed to record outside, but, the thunder and lightening made us have a change of heart...especially the lightning! So we came in doors to record this weeks video regarding the three items you should have in your beach bag to maintain Beautiful Beach Skin. I hope you enjoy todays video and as always please leave your comments below.

Summer Hat Inspiration

Today I'm on a quest to find a cute summer hat. My perfect hat from last summer got beat up pretty bad last year. Actually, I killed it by accidentally placing it under a storage container with all of my spring/summer clothes last fall.



I'm using my girl Jennifer Lopez as my summer hat muse. No one rocks a wide brim, floppy hat better than JLO. A wide brim hat is an essential summer accessory. Not only is it cute and fashionable but it also protects your face from the harmful rays of the sun. As much as I looooove the sun I now realize how harmful the sun's rays are and how they can wreak havoc on your skin. Can you say Photo Damage?

I Love Summer Hats Because.....

They protect skin from harmful rays of the sun

They cover all my frizzy bad hair days...trust me I have plenty!

They dress up any casual outfit making you look pulled together without trying...Summer Chic!


Do you have a summer hat inspiration? Let us know who or what it is!

My Favorite Summer Fragrance

I recently declared Ginjuzu, one of our newest fragrances, my favorite fragrance for summer. I recently noticed I've been using it non stop for the past month! I frequently find myself giving it a dab every time I wash my hands, when I go for mani/pedi's & after every shower. The fragrance is just uplifting to me. I keep one on my desk, my bag and until recently I kept one in my car. I don't recommend storing your body butter in your car during summer months. In temperetures of 75 degrees or greater it's sure to melt.

3 Steps to a Perfect Summer Glow: Step 3 -Eat Your Carrots!

Hey Beauties!

Are you ready for the final step in our "3 Steps to a Healthy Summer Glow"? Well, don't laugh, but, I'm telling you to eat your carrots. That's right, you read it correctly. I'm telling you to eat your carrots because they contain high levels of beta carotene. In fact beta carotene gives the carrot it's orange color. By consuming foods like carrots, sweet potatoes/yams or pumpkins you will actually help to enhance your summer glow. The best part about upping your orange veggie intake will not only enhance your summer glow but provide your body with a ton of added health benefits!

3 Steps to a Perfect Summer Glow: Step 2 - Moisture

Hey Beauties! Tuesday we posted step one in our three steps to the perfect summer glow. Now it's time for step two.... moisture. Moisturizing freshly exfoliated skin keeps it moist and hydrated preventing it from looking dull and dry. Using a heavier moisturizer like shea butter helps to add sheen and lustre to skin while studies have shown that a thin layer can have a SPF as high as 6.

3 Steps To a Perfect Summer Glow: Step 1 - Exfoliation

Hey Beauties! This week I'm posting the three steps necessary for achieving a beautiful summer glow. Can you believe Memorial Day, the unofficial start of the summer season, is less than two weeks away? Our three steps will have you glowing in time for all your holiday out door events.

The first and most important step to achieving a beautiful summer glow is exfoliation. Exfolating the skin allows all the dull, dry, dead skin to be removed and reveal the brighter more vibrant skin to shine through.

Stay tuned for the second step in our 3 Steps to a Perfect Summer Glow.

Long Warm Days of Summer

I don't know about the rest of you, but, I absolutely can't wait for the long warm days and nights of summer to reach the NYC area. I know there are a lot of people that detest the hot and humid days of summer, but, I'm not one of them. I absolutely love it! The humidity does wonders for my excessively dry skin, my hair seems to grow like weeds ( most likely due to the humidity)and I just feel free. No heavy layers of clothing or heavy coats layered with scarves, hats and gloves. I'm such a summer baby. I love wearing bright flowy dresses, cute sandals to expose perfectly polished toes and tank tops. Let's not forget all the city has to offer...the FREE outdoor concerts, street fairs and BBQ's....especially in Harlem there's always a BBQ.

Summer I don't where you are or when you'll eventually get here, but trust I'm ready and waiting!

Labor Day Picture Perfect Skin

Hey Beauties! I guess this is it. Labor Day is four days away and that means summer is officially coming to an end. Trust me there's no one sadder than me to see summer go! I enjoyed every moment of this summer the 100+ degree temps and every ounce of heat & humidity. I know you all must be wondering what planet Im from, but, I can't help it I'm a summer baby. I just love the care free feeling of summer. Well enough about me and my love of summer. I want to show you how you can keep your skin picture perfect for all those end of summer and Labor Day pics you'll be taking this weekend.

For starters we recommend using our Sugar Rush Bath scrub to achieve a healthy glow and follow it up with our Babassu Butter for a moisturized, dewy appearance that will make you the center of attention in any picture!

Beauties enjoy your weekend and be picture perfect!