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Soft corals and red tones today ❤️💋

Spring is almost here, but outside is still giving winter…
so I brought the warmth forward.

e.l.f. on the eyes and cheeks,
NYX liner + Essence liquid lipstick on the lips.

Skin intentional. Glow effortless.
Comfort meets polish.
Which lip combo do you like better?

Black history lives in the spaces our mothers built.

My mother didn’t just do hair — she created community, opportunity, and a place where women felt seen long before “inclusive beauty” became a trend.

Before Amisco… there was Cerese’s House of Beauty — a fully functioning salon in the basement of our childhood home on Whistling Hills in Alton Towers, Scarborough.
If you ever sat in that chair… you know. 🖤

She trained with intention — graduating from Bruno’s Hairdressing School and Tolpaz Academy, specializing in Black haircare.

She later continued her education at Centennial College, majoring in Business and Accounting — because she understood that mastering your craft also means mastering your business.

From a home salon…
to Amisco Beauty Supply (1995–2003)…
to mentoring professionals and serving our community with excellence — her work shaped not only an industry, but my purpose.

Women, stylists, barbers, and entrepreneurs walked through those doors. Many built their own dreams from what she helped nurture.

Today, her service continues in a new form — as a life coach, minister, and wedding officiant — still guiding people through life’s most meaningful moments.

And I carry that legacy forward through beauty, education, and creating spaces where women — especially women of color — feel confident, celebrated, and understood.

This post is more than memories.
It’s gratitude.
It’s lineage.
It’s proof that legacy lives on.

If you were ever part of Cerese’s House of Beauty or Amisco, I’d love for you to say hello below. 🖤

Drop LEGACY in the comments if you’re building something bigger than yourself.

Taking my hair from rest mode to color-ready 🌿

After 4 months wearing it natural, I wanted to treat my strands before coloring — especially where my greys are most concentrated at the crown and part line.

Fresh aloe was my prep step.
It hydrates, soothes the scalp, smooths the cuticle, and creates a protective layer so the color deposits beautifully without leaving my hair feeling stripped.

I focused my color where I needed coverage most, let it process, and the result… soft, shiny, healthy hair that still feels like MY hair.

I finished with bantu knots to keep my ends tucked and wrapped it up to protect the moisture (winter air is no joke ❄️).

And of course — nothing wasted.
The aloe shells went straight onto my skin because care is always full circle.

Aging, greys, texture — none of it scares me.
It just means we care differently, not less.

If you’re embracing your greys, transitioning, or just learning how to care for your hair better — you’re in the right place 💛

Well-seasoned skin deserves respect — not correction.

Skin carries history.
Hormonal shifts, stress, climate, lifestyle, and time all leave their imprint — and that isn’t something to erase. It’s something to understand.

Many women come to me feeling like their makeup suddenly stopped working.

Dryness, rosacea, pigmentation, dullness, texture, adult acne, metopaus— these changes are real, and they require a different approach.

My work is never about adding more.
It begins with thoughtful prep, barrier support, hydration, and formulas that move with the skin instead of sitting on top of it.

The goal isn’t to look different.
It’s to look rested. Fresh. Comfortable.
Still fully yourself — just with more ease.

This is what happens when artistry meets intention.

✨ If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, I’d love to work with you.

DM or email to book your session

✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽Sometimes resemblance isn’t about comparison.
It’s about continuity.

When I learned about Queen Ndatte Yalla Mbodj of the Kingdom of Waalo, I didn’t see someone to imitate. I saw a reminder.

A reminder that Black women have always led with resolve.
With dignity.
With refusal to be erased.

If we recognize ourselves in those who shaped history, maybe it’s not coincidence.
Maybe it’s responsibility.





What historical figure reminds you of your own strength?

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Winter in Canada will humble your skin REAL quick 😭❄️
Dryness, tightness, flaking… and somehow breakouts too? That’s usually a stressed skin barrier.
So here’s my nighttime winter skincare routine that brings my skin back to:

✨ hydration
✨ comfort
✨ glow
✨ balance
✨ stronger barrier support

This routine is perfect if you’re dry, sensitive, mature, or your skin feels reactive lately.
💬 Tell me in the comments:
Are you dealing with dryness, breakouts, or sensitivity this winter?












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🎨 POST 2 — Priming Her Power: Where Creativity Meets Breakthrough

This stage of the project stretched me creatively in the best ways possible.
Every challenge, every spark, every shift — it all pushed me deeper into my own artistry.

When I began Stage 2, my original plan was simple:
Keep the frames white so they wouldn’t take away from the original painting by .
But as I worked, I felt a creative surge I couldn’t ignore. ✨

Instead of leaving the frames flat, I started pulling the colors of the existing canvas into the border and inner rim — creating natural movement, depth, and connection.
It felt like the painting was speaking back to me, guiding me.

Next came the dimensional lift.
I elevated the frames off the painting using carefully placed spacers, creating the illusion that she’s truly wearing them — alive, present, full of energy.

And then… the sparkle.
I added Australian crystals in my signature Amanda Zarrinkhameh Joseph style, with a touch of shimmer in her eyes.
Just enough to make her presence undeniable.
Just enough to complete the look. 💎✨

And here’s a fun twist I didn’t expect:
Today marks my 13th wedding anniversary — and this video just happens to end on my 13th step.
I even completed the full build on Friday, December 12th.
Divine alignment at its finest. ✨🙏🏾💖

This has truly been a labor of love — full of patience, passion, and spiritual creativity.
And Stage 3 is almost here…
where she’ll take her final place, hanging above the accent chair in my office — the perfect home for her story and mine.

“May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands.”
— Psalm 90:17 (NIV)

Stay tuned. The reveal is worth the wait. 🎨✨

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🎨 POST 2 — Priming Her Power: Where Creativity Meets Breakthrough

This stage of the project stretched me creatively in the best ways possible.
Every challenge, every spark, every shift — it all pushed me deeper into my own artistry.

When I began Stage 2, my original plan was simple:
Keep the frames white so they wouldn’t take away from the original painting by
But as I worked, I felt a creative surge I couldn’t ignore. ✨

Instead of leaving the frames flat, I started pulling the colors of the existing canvas into the border and inner rim — creating natural movement, depth, and connection.
It felt like the painting was speaking back to me, guiding me.

Next came the dimensional lift.
I elevated the frames off the painting using carefully placed spacers, creating the illusion that she’s truly wearing them — alive, present, full of energy.

And then… the sparkle.
I added Australian crystals in my signature Amanda Zarrinkhameh Joseph style, with a touch of shimmer in her eyes.
Just enough to make her presence undeniable.
Just enough to complete the look. 💎✨

And here’s a fun twist I didn’t expect:
Today marks my 13th wedding anniversary — and this video just happens to end on my 13th step.
I even completed the full build on Friday, December 12th.
Divine alignment at its finest. ✨🙏🏾💖

This has truly been a labor of love — full of patience, passion, and spiritual creativity.
And Stage 3 is almost here…
where she’ll take her final place, hanging above the accent chair in my office — the perfect home for her story and mine.

“May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands.”
— Psalm 90:17 (NIV)

Stay tuned. The reveal is worth the wait. 🎨✨

AmandaCelesteJoseph BennyBing CreativeHealing BlackWomenArtists FaithAndArt BehindTheCreation DivineAlignment WomenWhoCreate MixedMediaArt CrystalDetailing StudioDiaries ArtInMotion CreativeBreakthrough

Date night glam, the Naturally Canadian Beauty way 🍁✨
Soft, warm, and blended to perfection — using a mix of my favourite Canadian staples and a few global must-haves that never miss.
Skin still looks like skin… just smoother, warmer, and ready to step into the night.

Here’s everything I used:
liseWatier Portfolio Corrector (Dark)
Creaseless Concealer 50W
Sheer Skin Tint 8 Medium Deep
liseWatier Perfection Foundation in Chocolate (contour + warmth)
Bronze Pressed Palette
Mineralize Duo “Word of Mouth”
liseWatier 24Hrs Glam Mascara
Matte Crush Lip Pencil “Blushing”
Lip Loud Liner #32 Sassy
ColorStay Multi-Use Liner

What I love about this look is how it aligns with my philosophy:
Rooted in legacy. Powered with purpose. Crafted for impact.
Every look I create is meant to make you feel connected to who you are, confident in how you show up, and inspired to take up space — beautifully and boldly.

✨ If you're new here, welcome to the Naturally Canadian Beauty family — a space where we honour our roots, glow with intention, and celebrate every shade and story.

Tell me below: What’s your go-to vibe for date night — soft & warm or bold & smoky?
Let’s talk glam. 💋✨
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We traded screens for art, wandered the AGO,
and ended the night with the bold flavours of Conejo Negro — a perfect Caribbean-Creole-Spanish fusion feast.
Simple moments. Beautiful memories. My kind of date night. 🖤🤎



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