March 2023 Brown Sugar Magazine

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Hair Goals

T-SHIRT HAIR TOWEL WRAP $18 (1 OF 3)

Hey Sis! Tired of rubbing your hair with a regular towel and causing breakage and damage? Say hello to your new Hair Towel Wrap - a solution to drying your hair quickly after a shower or bath, while preventing damage to your beautiful strands.. You’ll receive 1 of 3 prints.

5-PIECE STYLING COMB SET $24 (1 OF 4)

Bad hair days, begone! This hair styling comb set will keep every stand in place. Your set comes with a wide tooth comb, a parting comb, an edge brush comb, a hair pick, and a wide tooth shower hook comb. You’ll receive 1 of 4 sets:

NOURISHING MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL $30

It’s baaaaack! Y’all asked for this blast from a past Brown Sugar Box to make a come back - and here it is! Infused with essential vitamins and minerals that work together to nourish your hair from the inside out, our Argan oil promotes healthy hair, leaving it soft, shiny, and full of life. Whether you have 4C coils or a silk press, this is a perfect addition to your haircare routine.

MOISTURE LOVE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONING SERUM $18

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Imagine having easily manageable hydrated and moisturized hair...for days! This leave-in serum extends your moisture for days beyond application. With avocado and macadamia oils that reduce frizz and promote growth and shine, your hair will be popping! This conditioner literally melts all the tangles and infuses moisture deep into the hair shaft. Your strands will be prepped and ready for styling!

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SIMPLE BEAUTY BLACK & WHITE TEE $25 (1 OF 2)

Featuring beautiful stunning sketches of Black women, these simple yet stylish tees are a reflection of your beauty, confidence, culture and effortless slay. Get it Girl! You’ll receive 1 of 2 prints:

Trailblazers And Icons

BY RACQUEL PARKER

In honor of Women’s History Month, Let’s celebrate a few prominent Black women who have made great strides and achieved great things. Their stories make our hearts sing.

Harriet Tubman was a hero of her time, Leading captives to freedom, her courage was divine.

Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator and activist, Fought for women’s rights and she persisted.

Maya Angelou’s words inspired and uplifted, Her poetry and prose will forever be gifted.

Nina Simone’s music was powerful and fierce, Hher voice and talent, forever revered.

Shirley Chisholm, her campaign was not won, but she paved the way, for Kamala Harris to become VP today.

Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician, Her calculations for NASA were a critical addition.

Rosa Parks, a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, Her bravery and strength, an enduring testament.

Serena Williams, a tennis icon, Her skill and talent, a force to be reckoned.

Misty Copeland, a ballerina, breaking barriers, Her grace and athleticism, simply superior.

Oprah Winfrey, a media mogul and philanthropist, Her influence and impact, truly priceless.

Ava DuVernay, a filmmaker and trailblazer, Her work in Hollywood, always major.

Sojourner Truth, a suffragist and abolitionist, Her speeches and writings, always honest and righteous.

Audre Lorde, a writer and activist, Her words and poetry, forever a catalyst.

Angela Davis, a scholar and activist, Her intellect and activism, truly fantastic.

Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist and inventor, Her innovation and discovery, achievments to remember.

Stacey Abrams, a politician and activist, Her work against voter suppression, never passive.

Zora Neale Hurston, a writer and anthropologist, Her writings were truly phenomenal and honest.

Michelle Obama, a First Lady and role model, Her grace and intelligence, truly a marvel.

Toni Morrison, a writer and Nobel Laureate, Her literary legacy, forever to be celebrated.

HEALTHY HAIRCARE 101

Whether you choose to keep your hair relaxed or natural, there are several tips and practices that can help you maintain a healthy hair care routine. Here are some universal tips for healthy hair care – no matter your texture.

Keep Your Hair Clean

Clean hair and scalp is essential to a healthy hair care routine. When washing your hair, use a gentle sulfate-free shampoo, as sulfates can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it feeling dry and brittle.

Moisturize Your Hair Regularly

Moisture is key to keeping our hair healthy, regardless of whether it is relaxed or natural. It’s important to moisturize your hair regularly. Use a good-quality leave-in conditioner or hair oil to keep your hair moisturized and hydrated.

Avoid Heat Damage

Heat damage can be a significant problem for our hair, particularly if it is relaxed. Limit the use of heat-styling tools, such as flat irons and curling irons, to avoid damaging your hair. If you do need to use heat, use a heat protectant to minimize damage.

Protect Your Hair at Night

Protecting your hair at night is essential to maintaining its health. Cover your hair with a satin bonnet or scarf to keep it protected while you sleep. This will help to reduce breakage and maintain your hair’s moisture.

Be Gentle When Detangling

It’s important to be gentle when detangling. Use a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush and work from the ends of your hair up to the roots. Be patient, and avoid pulling or tugging on your hair, which can cause breakage.

Trim Your Hair Regularly

Trimming your hair regularly can help prevent split ends and breakage. Depending on your hair type, you may need to trim your hair every 4-6 months or more. Trimming can also help to keep your hair looking healthy and voluminous.

Embrace Protective Styling

Protective styling can be an excellent way to keep your hair healthy and prevent breakage. Braids, twists, and other protective styles can help to reduce manipulation of your hair, which can cause damage. Just be sure to avoid styles that are too tight, which can lead to hair loss.

If You Don’t Celebrate You, Who Will?

By Saeeda Ruffin

As black women, you wear so many hats. Between work obligations, family responsibilities, and any other endeavors that you choose to pursue, you are always giving of yourself. Not only can you give diva-tude when you feel it necessary, but you are a BOSS about what you do. Nobody has time for half-doing and letting things slip. If you are like most black women, whatever you go after, you do with everything that you have. No lies detected here at all!

There’s no denying that you deserve your props. Yes, Queen, you deserve every last bit of the respect that you have earned through the positive life that you lead. This world has its own problems, so, the possibility is very real that you may not be recognized as you should. That being said, why wait for other people to acknowledge your contributions? Truth be told, you shouldn’t. That celebration may not come from others. So, do it yourself! That’s right! Give yourself some glory, some praise, and some adulation. If you don’t celebrate you, who will?

Here are 4 ways for you to pat your own back and encourage yourself:

Check Your Modesty At The Door

If you have done something amazing, incredible, or made any positive contribution, you have the right to make that known. Don’t use humility as an excuse not to give your own self credit for being fantastic! No, Ma’am. You need to let people know that you DID IT! You can do this with a post on your social media, by updating your LinkedIn Profile or resume, or just by telling folks. You don’t have to go into great detail, but taking time to recognize yourself is important, not just to you, but to those who mean something in your life as well. Believe it or not, people who love you WANT to hear about the good things that happen to you. So, tell it!

Jaunt Off On A Celebration Journey

Pick a place that you’ve always wanted to go and make that dream happen. This doesn’t have to be an uber expensive trip, but it can be. That’s totally up to you. But, when you go, Girl, be sure to take that Izzy and Liv Kimono that you got. It will make you feel so luxurious. Whether you opt for a trip to Japan or a trip to the next city over, put on your traveling shoes and enjoy everything that it has to offer...on your own terms.

Buy Your Way Happy

Go on a shopping hunt to find something special to be a daily reminder of your accomplishment. A few gift-to-yourself ideas to commemorate the moment could include a blacknificent piece of art that speaks to you, jewelry that screams “FABULOUS”, or an outfit that you can work like nobody’s business. But, Sis, it’s your success and your money, so you can go as big as you want with your celebratory purchase!

Have A Success Fest

Get your squad together and get your groove on! Sis, put on the most lit party that you’ve ever had the pleasure of attending. Decorate with things that make YOU feel special. Have the foods YOU like. Play YOUR favorite songs. Have an event fit for a queen. All of that for you? Why not? Sis, it’s clear that you absolutely deserve it! CHEERS to you!

beauties

Izzy & Liv customers truly are THE BEST! We love seeing your social media posts sharing your boxes each month. Here are a few highlights from February 2023.

In a world that often tells us that we’re not good enough, it’s important to take time to appreciate ourselves and our unique beauty. These songs celebrate selflove, confidence, and feeling good in your own skin. From Beyoncé’s empowering anthems to the smooth vocals of Maxwell and Jill Scott, this playlist is a reminder that beauty comes in all shades and forms, and you should always be proud to flaunt it. Sit back, relax, and let the music remind you just how beautiful and amazing you truly are.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD Playlist

SCAN HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS PLAYLIST & MORE!

• “Flawless” by Beyoncé ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• “I Am Not My Hair” by India.Arie

• “I Like It” by Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny

• “No Scrubs” by TLC

• “Brown Skin Girl” by Beyoncé ft. Blue Ivy, WizKid, and Saint Jhn

• “Video” by India.Arie

• “Good as Hell” by Lizzo

• “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys

• “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston

• “Pretty Wings” by Maxwell

• “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars

• “Golden” by Jill Scott

• “Love on Top” by Beyoncé

• “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka Khan

• “Good as Hell” by Lizzo

• “Supermodel” by SZA

• “Formation” by Beyoncé

• “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj ft. Beyoncé

• “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange ft. Sampha

• “I Like That” by Janelle Monáe

• “Good Days” by SZA

• “Feelin’ Myself” by will.i.am

• “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan

• “Brown Sugar” by D’Angelo

• “Kiss” by Prince.

Frequently asked questions

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Can I change my size preference for future boxes?

Yes, you can do so inside your Brown Sugar Box account on izzyandliv.com, or you can email us at support@izzyandliv.com to update your preferences for you.

2

When will I be billed for next month’s box?

You will be rebilled on the 1st of the month for the next box. You will not be billed for the next box until after the box from the current month has been shipped/delivered.

3

What is your cancellation policy?

Your subscription can be cancelled at any time in your Brown Sugar Box Account Settings at izzyandliv.com. If you’ve already been billed for the next box (1st of month), your cancellation will take effect the next billing cycle. To cancel your subscription, login to your account and click on the Subscription tab, then click “edit” next to your subscription. You can also email us to request that we cancel for you.

4

Can I exchange or return items in my box?

We cannot accept returns at this time for Brown Sugar Box items, but we welcome your feedback to improve. Email us at support@ izzyandliv.com to share your thoughts. We value your feedback and our mission is to ensure every Brown Sugar Box is worth your while! Your feedback will help us to make sure we make this box amazing and valuable as it can be. As far as the item(s), you can always gift them to a friend, coworker, or family member- these items make GREAT gifts!

5 Can I skip a month without cancelling?

Yes, you can skip a future month delivery and not be billed for it, without having to cancel your entire subscription. Once logged into your Brown Sugar Box account at izzyandliv.com, you will need to open the “Delivery Schedule” tab. There you will see all upcoming deliveries for your subscription. To skip a delivery you just need to click “Skip” to the right of each relevant delivery. This will only skip that one delivery. To skip multiple deliveries you will need to click “Skip” next to each relevant one. Alternatively, you can email to have us skip deliveries for you.

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How can I share photos or unboxing videos with you?

Yes! We live for customer feedback & reviews! Just post your pics, or videos on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, or YouTube, and hashtag #brownsugarbox or #izzyandliv or tag us @izzyandliv. You can also leave a photo review on the Brown Sugar Subscription page! If you make a blog post email us with the link. If your social media is private we will not be able to see your post, so feel free to email us to let us know where to check it out!

7 Something went wrong with my order/ delivery what should I do?

Should you have an issue with your box items (damage, received wrong size, etc) you must notify us at support@izzyandliv.com, with photo(s), within 7 days of receipt of your package. After 7 days, we will not be able to process requests related to this month’s box. If your box was returned due to consumer error, please reach out to customer service for reshipment at an additional cost.

8 I have feedback or questions, who do I contact?

We can be reached at support@izzyandliv.com.

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