April is Earth Month, and last Monday specifically was Earth Day. The focus of Earth Day this year was plastic, but as I’ve written before: although plastic waste is definitely an issue, there are many cases in which replacing plastic for something else actually ends up having a higher impact on the environment. Single-use plastic … More The best sustainable habits to combat climate change
In the past I have tried some of Curlsmith’s more lightweight products, which I have reviewed on my blog before. But Curlsmith has a couple of other lightweight products that I had been wanting to try, and one of them is the Bouncy Strength Volume Foam. Over the past couple of months I have tried … More Review: Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam [English/Dutch]
When it comes to making your period more sustainable, there are two main options: the menstrual cup and period underwear. Since the cup is not my cup of tea (*badum-tss*), I had been interested in trying period underwear for quite a while. After doing some research, I decided to go for the brands Snuggs and … More Review: I tried period underwear from Snuggs and Modibodi
In the past, I have reviewed the Noughty Wave Hello line and their Hello Curls curl primer. Although I did enjoy using these products, I also found the Wave Hello products were a bit on the heavier side for my fine hair that gets overconditioned easily. So I’ve been wanting to try products that are … More Review: Noughty Pumped Up Volumizing Shampoo + Conditioner [English/Dutch]
Eco-minimalism is a type of minimalism that focuses on using minimalism as a tool for sustainability. One of the best things we can do for the climate as an individual is to reduce our consumption – which means being more intentional about what you buy, using what you already have, and trying to find things … More 7 things I don’t buy anymore as an eco-minimalist
Minimalism has played a role in my life for around 5 years now. It started out as a way to try to make my life easier, and has slowly evolved into a tool I use to live a more sustainable life. One of the best things we can do as individuals to fight climate change … More 7 things I still buy new as an eco-minimalist
One of the easiest ways to try out more expensive curl products on a budget is through samples. This way, you can try out the product first for a much smaller amount of money, and only spend money on the full size product if you know for a fact it will work on you. I … More Review: I tried TréLuxe products with samples from a curly hair product sample website [English/Dutch]
When you are new to taking care of your curls, the words and terms that people are using can be incredibly confusing. Plopping, co-wash, no-poo or clump: often you have no idea what people are talking about. And even if you’ve been in the curly hair world for quite some time, sometimes it can still … More Curls ABC – the glossary of curly hair care
One of the most common metaphors when it comes to chronic illness, is illness as a battle. An illness is an enemy to be fought against, something that can be overcome. The patient is a warrior, one that battles the disease and eventually, wins. This is a metaphor that is most known for long-term, potentially … More Why I don’t relate to the “chronic illness warrior” narrative
At this point in time, most of us know that fast fashion is bad for the planet and often made by underpaid workers in awful circumstances. So we want to shop more sustainably and ethically. We want to practice the opposite of fast fashion: slow fashion. But where do you start? Especially if you face … More How to get started with slow fashion
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