DIY Solange’s Smoky Eyes

Solange Knowles does it again with this great makeup look, beautiful full brows, big natural hair and smoky eyes. The smoky eye never gets old, as it is one of the most requested looks from my clients. You can try to create this look at home with the rights tools and...

Black Girl Beauty Blast From The Past

I saw this photo on Pinterest (my new fave hobby) and got really excited because it helps to prove  a point that I have been trying to make for the past 10 years in my beauty career. Dark skinned black women CAN wear  vibrant colors like reds, oranges, fuschia and the...

Beauty Tips for Dark Under Eye Circles

Many of my clients complain about dark circles around the eye area. A new mom wrote in “Rachel, I am not getting much sleep these days my eyes have very dark circles around them and I can’t seem to get rid of them, what can I do about this?” Dark...

Meet Me at The Library

  The Library is one of my favorite places to be. I take my kids to the library at least once a week to pick out books, CD’s and movies. My oldest daughter is a lot like me, as she loves to read.She likes to sit in the library in the midst of the silence...

Beyonce Post Baby Photos

It was Beyonce’s first time out after delivering baby girl Blue Ivy Carter. As a mom of three I say she looks pretty darn good. This dress fits her curves well, and she looks happy and healthy. As always, I look very closely at details and I noticed how she...