Though popular option routinely describes natural hair as resilient, strong and able to withstand almost any style or treatment process, that isn’t completely true. Sure, our hair is undoubtedly gorgeous and worthy of all the praise it receives, but it isn’t completely immune from damage, especially when it comes to hair color. Typically, it’s best to leave shade lift (or drop) to the pros, but knowing the best box dye for natural hair still comes in handy when funds are low, the salon isn’t open or we simply can’t leave the house.

Besides looking out for formulas made by brands that cater specifically to textured hair, they should also emphasize moisture, the one thing our hair tends to lose through chemical processing. Now more than ever, we’re seeing box dye options infused with nourishing agents like shea butter, argan oil and more. Ahead, the best choices you can find online or at your local drugstore.

Dark and Lovely.

Dark & Lovely Color-Gloss Ultra Radiant Color Creme

If you want a dye job that is going to give you fresh-out-the-salon luster without actually stepping into one, this ultra-conditioning hair dye is infused with shea, coconut and pomegranate oils to keep your hair strands nourished and less likely to break off through the coloring process.

Buy: Dark & Lovely Color-Gloss Ultra Radiant Color Creme $5.99

Reshma Beauty.

Reshma Beauty 100% Natural Henna Semi-Permanent Hair Color

Henna powder, an alternative coloring agent, is derived from henna plant leaves mostly found in India. This natural (though not permanent) type of hair color gently covers your natural shade while also helping to seal in moisture.

Bigen.

Bigen Permanent Powder Hair Color

Whether you want to cover grays or simply illuminate your natural color, this powder dye is eco-friendly with enough formula (ammonia and hydrogen peroxide-free, BTW) to last multiple applications.

Creme of Nature.

Creme of Nature Moisture-Rich Hair Color

In addition to promising rich, long-lasting color, this ammonia-free hair dye is also infused with shea butter conditioner to keep the hair strands soft and strong through chemical processing.

Buy: Creme of Nature Moisture-Rich Hair Color $8.50

Revlon.

Revlon ColorSilk Moisture-Rich Color

This ammonia-free permanent hair color is infused with argan oil to enhance your new shade with plenty of shine.

Buy: Revlon ColorSilk Moisture-Rich Color $10.99

One ‘N Only.

One ‘N Only Argan Oil Hair Color

This permanent hair color option comes in two tubes for two separate applications. The ammonia-free formula is infused with argan oil for locking in moisture and upping luster.

Clairol.

Clairol Beautiful Collection Moisturizing Color

If you want to stick with a dark or neutral shade, this semi-permanent option is so gentle, you can use it after relaxing your hair. It’s also enriched with aloe vera, jojoba oil and vitamin E to smooth and nourish each strand.

Arctic Fox.

Arctic Fox Semi-Permanent Hair Color

On the other hand, if you want to go bold and bright with neon shades, Arctic Fox’s lineup is completely vegan and free of all the nasties (peroxide, ammonia, ethyl alcohol) so you don’t have to worry about excess damage with such a drastic color lift.

Manic Panic.

Manic Panic Semi-Permanent Hair Color Cream

This is perhaps the most popular vegan hair color option, thanks to a wide color range, easy no-mix formula and color that lasts about one month.

Ion.

Color Brilliance by Ion Intensive Shine Demi Permanent Creme Hair Color

Whether you have a chemical relaxer or have decided to steer clear of straightening treatments, this fade-resistant hair color is enriched with hyaluronic acid, argan oil, pequi oil and more to keep your hair soft and manageable after the coloring process.

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Candy Hair Paint

These totally underrated jars include completely plant-derived colors that you can easily apply with your hands and completely wash out at the end of the day.

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A therapist friend once told me, “Our brains can’t process two things at once. If our hands are occupied – knitting a scarf, coloring or drawing, cooking a new recipe, decorating cookies, building a birdhouse – we aren’t able to worry at the same time.”

I
spend lots of time in the kitchen these days. Experimenting with
those ingredients I have on hand, baking so the house smells “happy,” cleaning
up after three meals a day. And trying to keep my worries in check.

Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet Potato Hash has become a
favorite in our home. This recipe, from Alex at The Defined Dish, calls for simple
ingredients and is a hearty, healthy, comfort meal. Just what many of us need
in today’s world.

Ingredients for 4 servings:

2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive,
vegetable oil)

1 large sweet potato, diced

1 teaspoon kosher salt (or regular
salt)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 of a medium onion

1 pound ground meat (turkey, beef,
chicken, pork)

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 avocado, sliced

4 fried eggs or eggs any style

Instructions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. When hot, add the diced sweet potato, 1/2 teaspoon of the
salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, tossing every 2–3 minutes, until
the potatoes are tender and lightly browned on the edges, 7–9 minutes. Transfer
cooked potatoes to a plate and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium and, in the
skillet, add the onion, meat, the remaining salt and pepper, cumin, and garlic
powder. Cook, breaking up the meat with the back of a spoon, until the meat is
cooked through (no longer pink), about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat, if
necessary.

Add sweet potatoes back into the
skillet and gently toss until well combined and heated back through, 3 more
minutes.

To serve, spoon the meat and sweet
potato hash across a plate. Top with avocado and egg.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

I discovered the following recipe from
Corey at Family Fresh
Meals
years ago. The recipe makes a large batch of soup – enough for lunches all week
long during this shut-in time.

Ingredients for 8 servings:

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken
breasts

2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped

1 medium onion, diced

3 stalks celery, chopped

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles

3 tablespoons chopped parsley,
optional

Instructions:

In a 6-quart crockpot, add in whole
chicken breasts, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, thyme, and bay
leaf. Next add chicken broth, water, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low
heat for 6–7 hours.

Remove cooked chicken breasts and
shred into bite-sized pieces. Place chicken back in the crockpot. Add in egg
noodles and parsley.

Increase temperature to high; cover
and cook 15 minutes longer, until noodles are tender.

Lemon and Kale Spaghetti 

Amanda Frederickson once had the
enviable job of working in the Williams-Sonoma test kitchens. Now a mom of two,
she develops recipes, writes cookbooks, and styles food for photographs. My
husband and I made this Lemon and Kale Spaghetti last week, and we will
definitely prepare this dish again!

Ingredients for 4 servings: 

1 pound spaghetti (we used much less)

5 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch or package of kale, ribs
removed and coarsely chopped (we used 1 package)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon zest

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

red pepper flakes

salt

Instructions: 

Cook spaghetti according to package
instruction. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before straining. Set cooked pasta and
reserved water aside. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over
medium-high heat. Add the kale and a pinch of salt and cook until wilted.
Remove from pan and set aside.

In the same pan over medium heat, add
2 tablespoons olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for about 20 seconds, or until
garlic is cooked. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and cook for about 30
seconds. Add in butter and cook until butter is melted. 

Add cooked pasta and toss well, adding
reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce. Add cheese, breadcrumbs,
wilted kale, remaining olive oil, pinch of red pepper flakes and a large pinch
of salt.

Here’s what my plate looks like!

Happy cooking!

What do you do to keep your hands busy? Do creative activities keep you from worrying? Are you spending a lot of time in the kitchen these days? Do you have simple recipes to share? Please use the comment box below and join the conversation!

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If you follow Tracy Tutor on Instagram you would have seen her showing off her (intense AF) workout routine the other day in a pair of cute navy blue leggings. Which I think we can all agree are the perfect stretchy pants to get us through quarantine snz, whether you’re planning on working on your million dollar body like Tracy or working on gaining a million pounds like us.

Fashionably,

Faryn

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