Join Us For Our Own The Shift Virtual Wellness Event
Are you ready to scale up your life and step into your full power in 2021? xoNecole presents #OwnTheShift, a free virtual toast to embracing the space between who you are and who you're becoming. In partnership with Facebook and Instagram Reels, #OwnTheShift is hosted by multi-talented entertainment journalist Gia Peppers with special guests on topics ranging from money management to wellness to finding your voice. In cultivating this online space, #OwnTheShift will share tangible and inspiring takeaways to channel the readiness to step fully into owning the next transition of self and wealth.
2020 was a year unparalleled and for many of us, a year that brought forth many revelations on what does and doesn't serve us. 2021 is the year to fuel power into our intentions and dreams.
Through this intentional program, women will learn the ingredients on how to level up in how we speak, manage, stretch, empower and heal; both ourselves and each other. To "own the shift" is to possess a curiosity within yourself, the courage to not ignore what you discover, and the unshakeable faith to stand firm in what you need to get what you want in life. From the comfort of your own home and, for free, you can tune into the wise teachings of experts across a bevy of industries. Below you'll find a rundown of the panelists, topics, and times to tune in!
The event will start at 11 AM EST and you can register for your free ticket here!
SHIFT Yourself with Wellness Strategist Toni Jones
An intentional course on the importance of self-talk and how we speak to and over ourselves. In this session, we will learn how Toni Jones owned her shift into a new genre of music through mastering the keys to positive self-talk and trusting your path. Here attendees will leave having a better grasp on how to create mental campaigns to shift their negative narratives and amplify personal affirmations through the understanding of their subconscious-design.
SHIFT Your Pockets with Money Expert Tonya Rapley
Money management is a fundamental part of one's success and necessary to level up. Through this segment, financial specialist Tonya Rapley will demystify the concepts of saving, budgeting, and investing in a series of practical steps to see immediate financial confidence and growth even during these global transitions.
SHIFT Your Wellness with Health Advocate Phyllicia Bonano
The pandemic has directly altered the idea of work-life balance - between Zoom meetings, demanding hours, and personal responsibilities. Yoga guru and certified Reiki practitioner Phyllicia Bonano has mastered the practice of starting where you are and extending grace to your body. For OTS, she will teach attendees a series of stretches and breathwork exercises to reset the mind, body, and spirit from wherever you are.
Q+A with Dr. Jess
In conversation with Dr. Jess and Lalah Deliah together - the two will discuss how they have come to understand internal power (spiritual and emotional) while tapping into our superpowers. Through accepting our gift, getting out of our comfort zone, operating in love, and doing the work in the midst of a radical shift, we can truly move into our purpose.
SHIFT Your Vibration with Lalah Delia + Gia Peppers
A vulnerable conversation on beauty and weighted discoveries that come from shifting and learning to vibrate higher. Lalah and Gia will share personal stories, challenges, and realizations of their journey over the last year.
OWN THE SHIFT Meditation + Sound with Phyllicia and Toni
A moment of stillness to reaffirm the wisdom shared, this session will bring forth higher vibrations as the attendees tap into stillness, spirit, and sound.
If you haven't already, make sure you register for our free virtual event by clicking here and get ready to Own The SHIFT for 2021 and beyond!
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Courtney is a contributing writer, based in Puerto Rico by way of Tennessee. Interested in the intersection of fashion and culture, she has an affinity for fashion, empowerment, and really good tacos. Keep up with her on Instagram (@hautecourtxo).
How This New Bond Repair Line Transformed One Mother's Postpartum Shedding Into The Ultimate Curl Comeback
This article is in partnership with SheaMoisture
For Crystal Obasanya, her wash day woes came shortly after her son did. The beauty and lifestyle content creator had been natural for years, but during postpartum, she quickly learned about one reality many mothers can relate to experiencing: postpartum hair loss. “Sis had thinning hair. Sis had split ends,” she shared about her hair changes in a Reel via xoNecole.
Over a year into her postpartum journey, Crystal explained she also had dry, brittle hair, noting that keeping it hydrated before pregnancy had already been “a task.” The 4C natural recalled going from thick hair during pregnancy to a thin hairline due to postpartum shedding as “devastating.” When it came to strengthening and revitalizing her hair, the new SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection was just the thing she needed to elevate her damaged coils to revive and thrive status and get them poppin' again.
SheaMoisture is providing us with the cheat code for transforming dry and damaged strands into thriving and deeply nourished crowns. By unveiling their 4-step hair system, the SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection is equipping you with the tools to reverse signs of hair damage caused by protective styling, heat, and color and is uniquely formulated for Type 3 and 4 hair textures.
The haircare system revives damaged natural hair by repairing and rebuilding broken hair bonds through a game-changing combination of HydroPlex Technology and AminoBlend Complex, a unique blend of fortifying amino acids formulated specifically for curly and coily hair. Scientifically proven to reduce breakage by 84% and make your hair six times stronger (vs. non-conditioning shampoo), the collection infuses your hair with the nourishment it craves and the strength it deserves.
All five products of the SheaMoisture Bond Collection are infused with natural strengthening ingredients like Amla Oil and fair-trade shea butter. The collection consists of the 4-step breakage-fighting Bond Repair system, as well as the Bonding Oil.
“When trying it out, I quickly noticed that my hair felt revived and renewed, and my curls were so hydrated,” Crystal said while using the Amla-infused Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner. “I also felt my hair strands were stronger.” So much so that the influencer felt brave enough to get her hair braided shortly thereafter. “I can definitely say that I will be keeping it in my hair wash routine,” she added in the caption of her Reel about her positive experience using the products.
SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection is making bond-building a key player in your wash day routines and the purveyor of life for thirsty manes. Because who doesn't want stronger, shinier, happier hair?
Step One: Bond Repair Collection Shampoo
Rejuvenate your hair with SheaMoisture Bond Repair Shampoo, your go-to solution for luscious locks. Packed with hella hydration power, this shampoo adds moisture by 60% while removing buildup without stripping your strands. This shampoo gently cleanses impurities while significantly enhancing shine, smoothness, and softness.
The Bond Repair Collection Shampoo is the first step in the 4-step Bond Repair system, all of which are powered by the uniquely formulated AminoBlend, and HydroPlex, SheaMoisture’s technology that rebuilds hair strength at its core.
Step Two: Bond Repair Collection Conditioner
Tailored to repair styling damage, this creamy conditioner locks in 12x more moisture than standard non-conditioning shampoos, boosting damaged hair strength by 1.5x with significantly less breakage. The creamy SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Conditioner deeply hydrates, enhances manageability, and leaves your hair looking healthier and shinier.
Step Three: Bond Repair Collection Masque
This Ultra Moisturizing reparative masque is a moisture-rich game-changer for those dealing with the aftermath of hair damage caused by styling. The SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Masque delivers 13 times more moisture compared to non-conditioning shampoos, ensuring your hair feels nourished and soft. Designed to repair and rejuvenate, this masque significantly strengthens damaged hair — making it twice as strong while reducing breakage.
Step Four: Bond Repair Collection Leave-In Conditioner
Elevate your curl game with SheaMoisture’s Bond Repair Collection Leave-In Conditioner. Lightweight and hydrating, the Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner provides 12x more moisture than non-conditioning shampoos and tames frizz with 24-hour humidity control. Designed to define curls and coils, the leave-in conditioner enhances softness and shine allowing you to detangle effortlessly.
Bonding Oil
The SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Bonding Oil is a multitasking all-in-one formula that acts as a heat protectant and provides the hair with moisture, strength, shine, damage protection, and intense nourishment. This lightweight oil not only offers 24-hour frizz and humidity control but also fortifies your tresses, making them up to 5 times stronger with significantly less breakage.
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Tinashe On Achieving Success In The Industry After 10 Years With Her Single "Nasty": 'So Thankful'
Singer Tinashe is basking in the success of her recent single "Nasty."
To date, the 31-year-old's track, released earlier this year, has charted on Billboard's Hot 100 and amassed millions of streams on Spotify. This achievement is significant, as it comes years after Tinashe left her record label, RCA Records, to become an independent artist with Nice Life Recording.
The success of "Nasty" marks a pivotal moment in the star's career, as it's her first major hit in a decade. Tinashe's last chart-topping single was 2014's "2 On" featuring Schoolboy Q. Despite consistently releasing music over the years, none of her subsequent singles had performed as well. If "Nasty" continues its upward trajectory, it may finally break this streak.
"Nasty" gained widespread popularity mainly due to a viral X (formerly known as Twitter) post featuring an edited clip of social media user Nate Dj Winer dancing to the song. Although the single wasn't playing in the original video, the altered upload captivated audiences due to its seamless pairing of Nate's dance moves and Tinashe's track.
Since then, the "Needs" vocalist has added her spin to the viral video by stitching it on TikTok and dancing to the clip. In an interview with Variety, Tinashe discussed how self-belief and perseverance through various setbacks have contributed to her recent triumph.
In the conversation, the “Talk To Me Nice” songstress revealed that the acclaim she has received for 'Nasty' was unexpected, but she remains grateful to those who recognize her craft.
“It’s amazing. I’m just so thankful. I was saying this to my mom the other day, 10 years later, who would have thought? And I didn’t need this moment. I came to the place where I didn’t need that validation anymore. And I think that makes it even better, because it’s like holy s–t, the universe just worked in such mysterious ways,” she said.
Further into the interview, Tinashe disclosed that she first realized her song was going viral when her peers and others began contacting her.
“I noticed a difference almost immediately because I started getting hit up by my peers, and I feel like people see my content all the time, but it’s very rare I’ll get a DM from Meghan Trainor being like, ‘I love that song,’ or Kehlani or Tyla,” she stated. “There was a group of people within the first week that I dropped it that were messaging me being like that’s that shit. So to me, I was like, OK, this is different. Unusual. It’s been a snowball avalanche since then.”
The "Bouncin" singer credited her current success to her resilience and consistency in releasing music and visuals.
“I definitely think that everything that I’ve done up to now, all those grinding it out moments where I just had my head down and was just putting out the best music I could and being really consistent and making great visuals and things like that, it’s all led up to this,” she said. “I don’t think it’s just this. Everything that I’ve done really laid the groundwork, and the people who have been quietly supporting at all these different platforms that have been ‘waiting’ for me to have my moment, they can all activate now. I feel like everything has led up to this, so I’m thankful for both this moment and also the journey it took to get here.”
Toward the end of the discussion, the “Remember When” singer expressed that this achievement has reinforced her belief that anything is possible and emphasized the importance of living in the present and trusting the universe.
“Nasty” is available on all streaming platforms.
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