Flowerovlove unveils her beauty secrets: £4 product, afro care & a shocking hair confession
Singer-songwriter Joyce Cisse, known as Flowerovlove, isn’t gatekeeping her Beauty routine – and the revelations from her Little Black Beauty Book are proving particularly compelling. Forget the polished, Instagram-filtered façade; this is raw, honest insight into a Black woman’s approach to self-care, delivered with a refreshing lack of pretense.
Beyond the buzz: black beauty’s roots & rituals
Flowerovlove immediately frames Black Beauty as an inheritance – a lineage of powerful women like Diana Ross, Grace Jones, and Minnie Riperton. It's not simply about aesthetics, but a profound connection to family, motherhood, and the very soul of Africa. Even the evocative scent of cocoa butter becomes a visceral reminder of this rich heritage. This isn’t about trends; it’s about deeply held values.
The surprisingly simple system
Her hair care routine, in particular, is a revelation. She deliberately avoids traditional shampoo, embracing a ‘crazy, herbal girl’ approach, utilizing rosemary and hibiscus water – a concoction she meticulously prepares herself. Washing her hair is less about cleansing and more about releasing accumulated stress and energy, a practice she finds deeply meditative. Remarkably, she admits to washing her hair only a handful of times a year – a deliberate choice to preserve that vital energy.
Hair: a story told in strands
“Hair is a story for me,” she insists. “I don’t want to wash it too often, because I like to hold that energy.” This aversion to hairdressers is palpable; she recounts a particularly unsettling experience with a stylist who aggressively combed through her hair, a moment she doesn't shy away from admitting with brutal honesty. “I turned around and slapped her,” she confesses, a stark reminder that some boundaries are non-negotiable.
The essentials (and a splurge)
Her go-to product? A £4 coconut oil – “100% natural” and utterly indispensable. She also invests in lymphatic drainage massages, citing the transformative results. And, despite her aversion to stylists, she recently splurged on a head massage device designed to promote hair growth – a significant investment, though she admits she has no idea where she sourced it. Finally, her Beauty bag wouldn’t be complete without Glossier lip liner – a simple staple that speaks volumes.
A final note
Flowerovlove’s approach isn't about chasing fleeting trends; it’s about honoring tradition and nurturing oneself. It's a potent reminder that true Beauty stems from authenticity and a deep understanding of one's roots – a lesson delivered with unapologetic candor.