The Illustration of Me

Welcome to @Boits Blog, hope you enjoy this journey with me as I show you illustrations and pieces of me as a character in this play of life, things that define me,My hair, my crown, things that describe me as Black woman,my hope is to bring bright ideas, inspire, and inform. I pray that all that I do and say is infused with the brilliance of my culture, diversity of my experiences, and my unparalleled sense of style. I am a visionary,I am a natural hair enthusiast and I am crazy about my crown. in the most modest sense of the word I am a naturalist and lisfetyle blogger born of divinity.

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- I am my top priority.

- I do not feel guilty when I reject offers that do not benefit me.

- I allow myself to live a life of luxury.

- I start every day from a place of gratitude because I recognize how blessed I am.

- I am selective with the friendships that I cultivate because I realize not everyone is supposed to have intimate access to me.

- I protect my time, because I know it’s nonrefundable.

- I protect my energy, because I know I cannot give what I don’t have.

- I allow others to do for me graciously.

- I allow myself experience beautiful things.

- I am working towards becoming my highest self every day.

- I am worthy of selfless love.

- I am worthy of good things.

- I am precious.

- I matter to the world.

- I am a lady of luxury.

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Entanglements by naomishewa

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My Cantu Winter Essentials

Winter is here ladies and what's important is too keep those ends tucked away but also maintaining that health & moisture. These are My winter essentials! The Cantu shea butter complete conditioning Co-Wash, the Cantu Tea tree & jojoba hair & scalp oil , Cantu Grow strong strengthening treatment and ofcourse my fav the Cantu Leave-In conditioning repair cream. I did a Co-Wash before getting my funky twist hawk done by @tumelomj . Co-washing is very important in winter. It maintains your moisture and keeps your hair soft and detangled. Since Im back to a TWA I can't section my hair. I used the Cantu shea butter Complete conditioning co-wash, it's got amazing slip and my hair absorbed it so easily. After my co wash I Used the Cantu Tea tree and jojoba hair & scalp oil on my scalp. This Oil is amazing as it prevents dandruff, helps with hair growth and if you have an itchy scalp. Applying my cantu Tea Tree & jojoba oil to my scalp. I do this twice a week. And I seal it with the cantu shea butter grow strong strengthening treatment. 🌸 how's your winter hair care routine like? 😘 you can get these awesome Cantu products at @dischem_pharmacies or @clicks_sa stores feel free to ask me any questions or email me. Mwa

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AfriLove

Hey Naturals! There is nothing more amazing than having amazing local natural hair products So I received these awesome products from @afrilove_creations I will be doing a review on them... I'm already excited because they have the most amazing ingredients!! 

Their sheaco butter consists unrefined shea butter, jojoba, tea tree, peppermint, vitamin E extract. I have been using it for my scalp twice a week, n it smells great. have you seen the co founder of Afri love's hair @nonzuzo_m ? It's beautiful!! And she's been using her products for years. Check out their page. To happy healthy hair🌳

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Embrace your Curls with Clicks

The Natural hair movement has evolved over the years and is still continuing to do so, especially in the 21st Century. Most African women have moved from European standards of what Good Hair is or what is perceived to be “Good Hair”. Natural black hair has finally infiltrated the mainstream, especially In South Africa where most black women were still afraid to embrace their natural “kinks”. Now women across SA and globally are now more empowered and proud of the beautiful textures they possess. Although it has been a sensitive topic as well when we date back to the events that took place last year at Pretoria Girls Where young girls were discriminated for having natural hair at the school, The bravery of the young girls raised an awreness that we have no shame in the kinks and coils that we own. We are proud and we shall continue to be proud of our beautiful hair, hair that defies gravity, hair that is big and bold and Healthy in its nature, hair that has a life of its own.

Social media has also been a great tool in helping black women shape their own identity with the natural hair movement. Many women previously frustrated with the cultural status quo can now protest against the dominant force of Western beauty ideals through celebration of their hair.

What excites me and what makes me even more happier is that we are being introduced to amazing products that have come our way! Clicks being South Africa’s leading Beauty retailer has  launched a new haircare category featuring brands that now cater to the needs of natural hair. Whether your hair is kinky, curly, coily, shopping for Natural hair has never been so easy, all you need to do is step into Clicks stores and you are in “natural hair heaven”. Cantu, Aunt Jackies, Design Essentials, Hask, Palmer’s,Twisted Sister, ORS, Afrobotanics, Noughty, AuNaturale, Donna, Garnier Blends, My Naturals, Jamaican Oils, and Black Pearl are a few of the trusted brands available. Each of these products are formulated with essential oils that nourish and maintain the health of your coils.

Clicks is hosting a massive event in Johannesburg on the 15th Of March! There will be A-Listers, awesome goodie bags, and spot prizes, you can stand a chance to attend and get the full experience to this amazing event!

COMPETITON TIME!!!!

2 double tickets are up for grabs at the #ClickCurls event! Here is what you need to do!

-You need to be based in Johannesburg

-Follow the @clicks_sa account

-Follow my instagram natural hair account @boits_naturalhair_diary

-Post a natural hair selfie of your beautiful hair with the following hashtags, and tell us what makes your hair unique? remember to tag me and tag the @clicks_sa account as well.

#clickshairconvo #happyhairdays #clickscurls

Competition closes on the 8th of March, winners will be announced thereafter, Good Luck! and have a happy hair day! 

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The Alchemist

This is an exciting & fascinating read which chronicles the life of a shepherd boy who goes on a journey to discover hidden treasure in the Egyptian pyramids.  During this path of seeking, he comes across various characters that inspire him and bestow upon him wisdom and soul-seeking advice.  The entire story basically teaches & provides insight on how to discover our dreams & pursue our destinies.  It’s a wonderful piece of fiction that provides life-lessons & guides on how to find our own unique treasures. It teaches us to truly listen to our heart’s desires, and in that way we’re able to find ourselves spiritually as well as define our life’s purpose.  It’s an incredibly inspiring book that has inspired me,and I am hoping it can inspire you too, it teaches us that our lives will never get better if we do not sincerely believe that they’ll get better, that the world will reward us with all that we dream for if we deeply believe in the power of our heart’s desires.  

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MIZANI TRUE TEXTURES RANGE REVIEW

THIS IS A SPONSORED PRODUCT REVIEW

So Mizani South Africa sent me some Mizani True textures goodies to try out and review. I have wanted to try this range, so when I was approached by the team I couldn’t resist! so here goes!

PRODUCT

TRUE TEXTURES CURL BALANCE COLOR SAFE SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO

Product Ingredients

Aqua/Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Glycol Distearate, Peg-150 Distearate, Parfum/Fragrance, Propylene Glycol

MY REVIEW

UPs?

Smells amazing! This product is great at providing moisture to dry curly hair. I used it after I took down my weave and my hair was in heaven. I love this product and I would definitely purchase it for myself.

DOWNSIDE?

I don’t like that I can only purchase it at select salons.I wish it was available at any hair stores or online at least.

   PRODUCT

True Texture Curl Replenish

Product Ingredients

Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Parfum/Fragrance, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trideceth-6, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate.

MY REVIEW

UPs?

This conditioner is nourishing, I used it with heat in order to help it stretch and penetrate. It defined my curls and softened my hair better than any other conditioner I have ever used. My hair totally loves it!

DOWNSIDE?

Nothing at all!

PRODUCT

TRUE TEXTURES MOISTURE STRETCH

PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

Aqua/Water, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Amodimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Methylparaben, VP/Dimethylaminorthylacrylate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinesis Oil/Jojoba Seed Oi, Prunus Armencia Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Inuun, Tricedeth-6, Cetrimonium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Coumarin, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol.

MY REVIEW

UPs?

It smells amazing as well, but it created a bit of shrinkage on my hair. I also  love its consistency and the it made my hair really soft.

DOWNSIDE?

It contains mineral oil :(

PRODUCT

BUTTER RICH DEEP NOURISHING HAIRDRESS

PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

Water, Caprylic Tryglyceride, Coconut Oil, Stearic Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Parfum, Steareth 100, Polyacrylamide, Methylaparaben, C 13-14 Isoparrafin, Stearic-2, Sorbic Acid,Ethylparaben,Cocoa Butter,Shea Butter, Laureth 7,Mannan, Xanthum

MY REVIEW

UPs?

Its not too heavy like most butters, it smells amazing. It gently penetrates through my coils, which I fell in love with. I love love this product. Keeps my hair moist and soft. I love the fact that its Mineral oil and petroleum free!! which is why it won my heart. I will definitely purchase this product  its worth it!

DOWNSIDE?

Absolutely nothing!

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Bun life .... tamed my hair using Afro Botanics conditioner and a bit of water. .

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Walking down Durban streets like..

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I No Longer..

I no longer have patience for certain things, not because I’ve become arrogant, but simply because I reached a point in my life where I do not want to waste more time with what displeases me or hurts me. I have no patience for cynicism, excessive criticism and demands of any nature.

I lost the will to please those who do not like me, to love those who do not love me and to smile at those who… do not want to smile at me.

I no longer spend a single minute on those who lie or want to manipulate. I decided not to coexist anymore with pretense, hypocrisy, dishonesty and cheap praise. I do not tolerate selective erudition nor academic arrogance. I do not adjust either to popular gossiping. I hate conflict and comparisons.

I believe in a world of opposites and that’s why I avoid people with rigid and inflexible personalities. In friendship I dislike the lack of loyalty and betrayal. I do not get along with those who do not know how to give a compliment or a word of encouragement. Exaggerations bore me and I have difficulty accepting those who do not like animals.

And on top of everything I have no patience for anyone who does not deserve my patience. ~ p>

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this post still speaks to me

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Me.. Walking like I'm feeling myself lol

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Happy birthday angel.. I love you always. .

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History made!!! 🙌🏽👏🏼💆🏽 1st black women to win an Emmy in Lead Actress!! And she's a natural!

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Hair that defies gravity.. Love my kinks..

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For the love of food ...

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I just want someone who won’t get annoyed when I text them six times or in all caps. Someone I can go on long drives with and can sing along to the radio with. Someone I can eat pizza with at 2am and kiss at 6pm. Someone who chooses me everyday and never thinks twice about it.

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