5 Things I Learned from Doing Business in Africa (Tanzania)
hair + beauty, tgin + news
September 10, 2014
Ashley
1. Sometimes A Women Needs a Man to Get Things Done Sheryl Sandberg would be pissed that I'm writing this, but sometimes a woman (even a woman with two Harvard degrees, her own company and a lot of business experience) needs to let a man take charge in order to get what she wants. The feminist…
13 Must Try Black and White Nail Art Designs for Fall
- hair + beauty, life + style
- September 3, 2014
- Ashley
Fall is headed our way and we've got your next mani/pedi idea covered. We understand, for some of us, it's never the right time to stash away those brights and neons in a drawer. But for those of you who tend to dress for the season, it doesn't mean that you can't absolutely stun anyone…
Tone your Arms and Shoulders with 4 Easy Exercises
- health + fitness
- August 27, 2014
- Ashley
Ready to have toned arms and shoulders? Try these four exercises to help sculpt your upper body. 1. Overhead Triceps Extensions Place a dumbbell in both hands and hold it above your head. Make sure your elbows are bent. Extend your forearms straight up, keeping your elbows stationary. Bend your elbows to return to the…
This Week’s Green Smoothie: Spinach, Strawberry and Banana
- health + fitness
- August 27, 2014
- Ashley
This week's green smoothie is simple, easy and delicious. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 cups of fresh spinach 2 bananas 2 cups of fresh strawberries *2 cups almond milk I used almond milk in this recipe but you can also use water or regular milk. Directions Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy! Tip: Blend the…
tgin to Exhibit at Professional Beauty Johannesburg (August 31 – September 1)
- hair + beauty, tgin + news
- August 27, 2014
- Ashley
tgin will be exhibiting at the biggest beauty event in Africa, Professional Beauty Africa 2014. You can find us at booth K23 in the Illinois Pavillion. PBA will captivate you with up-to-the-minute beauty trends and fresh ideas. Key players in this ever-evolving industry showcase their latest treatments, equipment and services, exposing you to great opportunities…
tgin Back to School Sale – 25% OFF Everything Online at www.tginstore.com
- hair + beauty
- August 26, 2014
- Ashley
Our Back to School Sale is starting August 28th until September 3rd. Everything online will be 25% off. Fall is right around the corner, which means it's time to stock up on all your favorite tgin products. Order at www.tginstore.com. Use Code: SCHOOL *Discount only applies to in stock items. We will not be issuing…
4 Tips for Vacationing with Natural Hair
- hair + beauty
- July 29, 2014
- Ashley
Planning a mid-summer getaway, road trip, or mini vacation? Spend less time packing products and fussing with your natural hair with these 4 tips! For my birthday this year, I spent about a week in Las Vegas. If you're like me, your vacation destination is hot and dry -- and certainly has a climate your…
What to Do After the Big Chop: 4 Tips for Natural Hair Success
- hair + beauty
- July 11, 2014
- Ashley
You took the plunge and big chopped. What’s next? Here are a couple of tips to help you get started: Build a regimen Will you co-wash (conditioner wash) or shampoo your hair? Which days will be your wash days? How many times a week will you wash your hair? Will you use the LOC method?…
4 Tips for Traveling with Your TWA
- hair + beauty
- July 2, 2014
- Ashley
Summer is officially here and so is travel season. During my relaxed days, I only worried about bringing my satin or silk scarf and prayed my hairstyle would last throughout the trip. Now that I have a TWA, I put a lot more thought into prepping for a trip. Check out these quick tips to…
TGIN Stops By the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls — My Testimony
- tgin + news
- June 25, 2014
- Ashley
Today, God sent me an angel. When I met our driver downstairs this morning, my only plan for the day was to go to the Cradle of Humankind and to see the artifacts of Mrs. Ples and Little Foot. The only other stop I intended to make was to drop off one Thank God I’m…
Battling Alopecia: Interview With Nicole Counts
- hair + beauty, life + style
- June 16, 2014
- Ashley
TGIN had the opportunity to have a virtual sit-down with Nicole Counts, a fellow naturalista battling against the autoimmune condition that causes hair loss, known as alopecia. Nicole is not alone in the struggle. After concerning images of model Naomi Campbell circulated the net showcasing the model’s receding hairline due to the same disease, it’s no wonder why…
Three Tips for Beating Humidity
- hair + beauty
- June 12, 2014
- Ashley
It’s the ultimate taboo: natural hair and humidity never seem to mix. There’s nothing like perfecting your twistout, only to have your beautiful kinks and curls demolished by the weather - it's important to find products or try different things to combat the humidity on your hair. Here are three tips for handling humidity this…