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Have i found the secret to retaining moisture 🙊 ?

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well! Sorry I’ve been away for so long but my post graduate degree has taken up a lot of my time. Ok so lets get to it. For the past month i introduced some new products into my hair care regimen and paired it with some of my old ones. The result has been amazing as my hair stays super soft, moisturised and i’ve noticed less breakage. These products are:

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DIY whipped Shea butter mix for hair.

Ok so we all know how shea butter is brilliant for your hair especially during the winter. And because I intend on wearing my own hair out and not braiding (with extensions), I thought I’ll have to take extra care of it.

So what motivated me.

As always I did my research and found that a lot of “Naturals” with thick long healthy hair had their own natural products mix. So I decided to do mine.…

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Hello friends 😃

I love trying out new things, new foods, places and anything to help maintain my well-being.

I’ve always been a fan of the camomile tea but I’ve introduced two more herbal teas to my life.

Here are my 3 favourite herbal teas;

They all have natural ingredients so it’s full of the good stuff 😃💕.

Pure Camomile🌼

This tea makes me feel so relaxed and helps me sleep. It’s a long time favourite 😊.

Pure Peppermint🌿

This is my go to Tea for when I need a kick. It gets me going and it’s so tingly lol. It’s great to just inhale the steam while it’s brewing. It has a strong taste at first, but with every sip it gets better.

Lemon Trio🍋

This is my new favourite 💕. It makes me feel good. It tastes wonderful. Tastes and smells of lemon. If you’ve ever smelt lemon grass you’ll love this tea. It’s just divine. I like to have one tea bag a day of each brand of tea.

I also like to brew my tea for up to 5 – 7 minutes for a stronger taste.

Let me know if you have tried any of these teas and drop your suggestions of what other herbal tea you think I should try.

Have a lovely day everyone 💚.

My favourite herbal teas 🍵 Hello friends 😃 I love trying out new things, new foods, places and anything to help maintain my well-being.

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Hello friends, i hope you’re having a great week!

I’ve had so many people tell me that the reason why they haven’t returned to their natural hair is because the products are too expensive. But today i will share with you some affordable under £10 / $10 / NGN 5000 products that i and my mother use on our natural hair.

To get the most out of a product, always follow the instructions written on it.

Before you head out to buy hair products, always do your research.

Shampoo.

If you need products to get rid of that build up off your hair and scalp, then is for you. A little goes a long way with these, and they lather quickly.

Garnier ultimate blends shampoo; the nourishing repairer: this is perfect for my hair during the very hot weather.

Amla legend rejuvenating ritual moisture remedy shampoo.

ORS olive oil creamy aloe shampoo.

Conditioner.

These are great conditioners that provide slip and smell great. 

ORS olive oil replenishing conditioner: if you need a product to help you comb your type 4 hair with a fine tooth comb then this is it.

Amla legend rejuvenating ritual body filler hair cream conditioner.

Garnier ultimate blends conditioner; the nourishing repairer: this goes perfectly with its shampoo.

Cantu Shea butter moisturising rinse out conditioner.

Profectiv mega growth detangling conditioner: i used this when i was transitioning and it really helped. Plus its shampoo is very tingly on the scalp.

Deep conditioner.

These are the only deep conditioners i use and love and will forever stick to because they work. They smell okay. They leave my hair soft and strong. I deep condition my hair every wash day now.

Organics by Africa’s best hair mayonnaise

ORS the original hair mayonnaise

Moisturiser.

These products are rich, creamy and smell great. This is how i use either of them; leave in conditioner on my damp hair, a moisturiser, and a sealant. They make my twists and braids look juicy. 

ORS hair repair intense moisture creme.

Shea butter miracle moisture intense silky hair moisturiser.

ORS olive oil creme hair dress; extra rich for dry thirsty hair.

Sealant.

Yes i use these products ha ha. I decided to go back to these products because these were the things my mother used on my hair and scalp when i was a child. Since i went back to it, i have noticed that my hair retains more moisture and breaks less, plus it defines my curls. I love them. I’ll write a more detailed post about them. 

Blue magic conditioner hair dress (the original).

Dax pomade.

Styling products.

These products provide great hold and will define your styles and keep them for 2 to 3 days. 

Cantu Shea butter for natural hair coconut oil shine and hold mist.

ORS olive oil 12 in 1 style defining creme gel: it has a strong smell but works so well.

Cantu Shea butter for natural extreme hold styling stay glue: its quite sticky but does not flake. It does feel a bit crunchy when dry but defines my curls.

Edge control.

These products provide good hold, but if you’re looking for that 24 hour hold then this isn’t it. I cycle a lot and when it sweat, it lifts some of my hair up but my edges still look nice. I’m really not bothered about not having sleek looking edges anyway. They wont flake unless you use a lot (esp the Eco styler).

Murray’s edge wax extreme hold.

ORS monoi oil anti breakage edge control hair gel.

Eco styler sport.

Accessories & Tools.

Get hair bands/ties that are snag proof and don’t have any metal class on them.

If you are like me and you love simplifying things, then get hair clips. They are great for sectioning your hair.

Soft boar bristle brush: if you’re not too bothered about have super sleek styles/edges, then get one of these. It still gets the job done to me.

We all need a wide tooth comb to detangle our hair with. I always finger detangle first.

And lastly;

For growth & preventing dry scalp.

Virgin hair fertilizer. Does it work? YES it works for me. It has made my edges thicker. It is very tingly on the scalp and before i use it, i slightly spritz my scalp with water. If you decide to get one, get the one with the red cap and not the yellow cap (this is said to be the fake one), it should also have an expiry date.

I hope your journey becomes fun, if it isn’t already.

Have a good one and i will see you next time.

Don't want to spend a lot on caring for your hair? then read this. Hello friends, i hope you're having a great week! I've had so many people tell me that the reason why they haven't returned to their natural hair is because the products are too expensive.

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My Hair growth challenge (13 July 2017). 

Hello friends 😃👋, hope you’re all doing well.

Yes the title says it all. I will be challenging myself to see how much my hair can grow in 2 months while wearing CORNROWS. 

If you want to participate in this challenge you’re free to join me. This includes any hair type, relaxed and natural. 

The rules are;

Measure your hair length using a measuring tape. My hair is currently 9½ inches long.

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Hello everyone 😃. How are you all doing?

I recently posted my current hair state on Snapchat and got so many questions. From transitioning, to how I grow my hair. My hair journey so far has been fun, adventurous and full of new discoveries . So I want to share with you all, my tips on how to grow healthy, thick, long hair. My hair is below collar bone length and I can’t wait for it to get much longer, Yaaayy.

This post should answer all the questions I have received and I hope that you’ll benefit from it.

PS. These are the things I do and have done in the past to help my hair. It’s basically all about trial and error. Learn to discover what works for your hair type. I have changed a lot of the routines i started with when i first went natural and that is because now, i have learnt how to take care of my hair and i know what it needs. So my routine is way shorter and quicker.

Transitioning

Transitioning as opposed to the big chop is when you allow the new growth to sprout and you still have your relaxed hair attached because you still want the length or you’re just not sure how you’ll look with a very short Afro.

I transitioned, and it was not the most pleasant experience ever. It was hard to maintain both textures (curly & straight). I had to do styles like Bantu knots or flexi rod sets to try to blend both textures but it never lasted for more than 2 days.

What I recommend 

Invest in a good leave in conditioner as this will make combing easier

Always comb from the bottom upwards as this will reduce breakage 

Always use a wide tooth comb

If you are like me and both textures start driving you crazy, embrace it and cut off the relaxed ends using a hair trimming scissors.

Wear protective styles. For example, I wore a lot of box braids whilst transitioning. But you never want to leave a style in for more than 1½ months.

Deep conditioners are your friends. It’ll help with moisture and manageability.

Already Natural

Afro in puffs

If you’re at this stage, you’ve fully embraced your curls and are rocking your Afro. But I’m always asked on what do I use to grow my hair. Well here are the things I do;

I stay away from heat as much as possible. The last time I flat ironed my hair was in 2016 and I’ve decided that the health of my hair is better than damaging it. So no more heat for at least 2 years.

I trim the ends of my hair at least twice a year. One at the beginning of the year and another at the end. I also make sure to use scissors specifically designed for hair cutting.

I finger detangle my hair for knots before I use a comb.

I stopped wearing weaves.

I recently just bought a wig which I’ll wear once in a while but prior to this moment, I never wore wigs.

I stopped going to the salon, instead i decided to learn about my hair and style/braid it myself.

I stopped using shampoos with sulfur in them. Instead, I have invested in shampoos and conditioners designed for natural hair.

I give myself scalp massages at least twice a week, and these last for 2 minutes or at most 4 minutes.

I use growth oils. I have in a bottle a mixture of peppermint oil, rosemary oil, jojoba oil and Jamaican extra dark castor, wild growth oils (the white and the yellow bottle), essential 17 (by Alikay naturals). All these oils are pre-mixed by me and in a plastic bottle. To use I boil some water and pour in a bowl. Then I put the bottle in the hot water to heat up. When it has cooled down a bit, I shake it and pour a little bit on my palm. Then I use my finger tips to distribute it around my scalp and massage. And this has definitely helped with my hair growth.

sunny isle extra dark jamaican black castor oil

miaroma peppermint oil

miaroma rosemary oil

sunny isle jojoba oil

I take Silica complex vitamins. This contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin & nails. It contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, horsetail extract, and many more. I believe it works because I’ve been taking it for a year now and have seen some general improvements in the areas it targets.

I make sure my protective styles are not too tight and are not pulling at my edges.

I wash my hair at least once a week. 

I don’t use brushes to comb through my hair and for my edges I use a soft boar bristle brush. Use the proper hair tools for your hair type.

I try to maintain a healthy diet and exercise. Don’t forget to drink a lot of water.

I moisturise my hair a lot focusing on my ends as they are very fragile. 

My hair loves water. So sometimes, I hop into the shower without a shower cap and let the steam do get my hair moist. Or if i have braids in, I spritz it with water every morning.

My hair is pretty much always in either twists or braids so I don’t play with it too much.

PATIENCE

That’s it. That is how I have managed to maintain the health of my hair and it’s length.

For more information on the specific products I use, click My current hair care favourites

If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask them 😃.

As always, have a lovely day and I will see you next time 💙.

How to maintain and grow thick, strong, long hair. click on the link below :) Hello everyone 😃. How are you all doing? I recently posted my current hair state on Snapchat and got so many questions.

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Hello friends, how are you all doing?

I want to share with you all, products that have kicked my old hair products to the curb and these new ones are helping my hair thrive way better. So I intend on sticking to them. 

These products cater to kinky hair and that is my hair type so they are just perfect.

Shea Moisture Jamaican black castor oil strengthen, grow and restore shampoo: nice strong smell and a little goes a long way. It definitely leaves my hair feeling very clean and strong. I do not follow up with a conditioner because I use a leave in conditioner. 

  Pantene truly natural Co-Wash cleansing conditioner: this has a really strong scent but it does leave my hair feeling moisturised and soft. I won’t recommend it for removing build up on your hair and scalp, but it cleans it lightly without stripping any oils.

  Alikay Naturals Lemongrass leave in conditioner: if you are transitioning or are already natural, and you need a leave in, look no further. This product smells so divine and makes my hair feel super soft, moisturised and manageable. It contains silk amino protein, aloe vera & lemongrass oil.

  Alikay Naturals Shea yogurt hair moisturiser: it melts into an oil when rubbed in between your palms and it keeps the hair nice and healthy whilst reducing breakage and split ends.

Alikay Naturals Avocado cream moisture repairing mask: this product made my hair smell so good and fresh. I love it.

ORS 12 – n – 1 style defining cream: I have talked about this product a lot on Snapchat because it definitely defines your hairstyles. It has avocado oil to help with conditioning and ma king it easy to work with your hair as you style it.

  Alikay Naturals Essential 17 hair growth oil: this contains the necessary oils to help promote healthy, strong, thick hair. It has emu oil, rosemary, olive, jojoba, sweet almond, tea tree, horsetail powder, peppermint, etc. You can really feel it tingle after using it to massage your scalp.

  Murray’s EdgeWax extreme hold: this in my opinion works way better that any of the ors or creme of nature edge controls. It does not flake. When I apply it on my edges, I use a soft boar bristle brush to comb it down and I tie down my edges with a scarf. This method helps set the edge control and makes it last.

Well it’s safe to say that Alikay Naturals is my new favourite natural hair care brand and I can’t wait to get more of their products. 

Let me know if you’ve tried any of the products listed 😃 or the brand.

Do have a lovely day 💕.

Check out my current natural hair care favourites. Have a lovely day Hello friends, how are you all doing? I want to share with you all, products that have kicked my old hair products to the curb and these new ones are helping my hair thrive way better.

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Hello friends, I hope you are all doing well!

Now if you’re anything like me and you don’t like dealing with your hair on a day to day basis, then this is definitely for you.

Recently, I’ve been into the head-wrap / turban fashion, and I’ve incorporated these items into my daily life. These turbans come in various colours and luckily for me, my mother sells them in her clothing shop. So it’s easy for me to buy them. These turbans come in different styles:

1) the turban with two tails & is bigger (NGN 3500).

2) the turban with one tail & is smaller (NGN 2500).

I currently have my hair in single braids and so, tying head-wraps and scarves has become easier and my favourite thing.

Below are different ways you can style a velvet turban, enjoy!

Simply place the turban on your head and with a twisting motion, make a low bun at the back of your head.

Wear turban and make a huge bun at the top of your head

Take a small fabric (could be a t shirt/top), and make it into a donut or circle. Place this inside your turban and wear the turban. Begin wrapping the tail of the turban around that makeshift bun in your turban and secure it. This works best with the smaller turban to make it look fuller.

Wrap tail around continuously and secure.

Wear turban and twist both tails around your head and secure into a fold.

And there you have it, quick, easy, pretty styles you can rock any day, anywhere.

Hope you enjoyed this post

Have a great week and i will see you next time.

If you wish to purchase turbans of various colours and you live in Abuja, Nigeria, please visit my mum’s shop at;

Vee’s boutique 

Shop number 135

Naowa shopping complex, Asokoro, Abuja. (Near children’s park and zoo) 

Or email me at – [email protected]. 

Thank you. 

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Life ⏯

Some people can never be pleased in this life

All they do is take 

They want to be tended to every minute 

Your efforts behind the scene are never appreciated 

They always play the victim and blame without question

Others might be able to tolerate this behavior but not me

I am not a slave

I have feelings

I care 

…..

But when that care is taken for granted

I

I lock up my feelings

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Hello friends, welcome to the continuation of my previous post ” My Ulta and Sephora haul” click here if you haven’t checked it out yet 💚.

This post unlike the previous one contains slightly cheaper products but still of beautiful quality.

My Ulta haul;

Buxom eye shadow in the shade ‘IT Crowd’ ($12): ok so prior to purchasing this product I had never heard of it, but I’m glad I discovered it. This eye shadow is so pigmented and beautiful it makes my heart melt, ha ha. It’s a nice orange shimmery colour and I cannot wait to create a look with this.

NYX prismatic shadows in the shade ‘Glided doré’ or ps22 ($5.99): first off the packaging is so cute. It’s got a little bow where you open it from. Onto the shadow, it is a beautiful gold shade. Nice and pigmented too (yes I say pigmented a lot because I don’t like going for eyeshadow that won’t pop) haha. 

NYX Dewy and Matte finish setting sprays ($7.99 each): I got the matte finish for the summer and the dewy finish for the winter.people I kid you not when I say that the matte finish (which is the one I’ve used so far out of the two) is way better that the Urban decay All nighter setting spray. This baby held my makeup on for at least 7 hours (because I took my makeup off after the 7th hour. I won’t be surprised if it lasts longer. Can’t wait to try out the dewy finish during the winter.

NYX soft matte lip cream in the shade 02 ($5.99): it’s a lovely nude colour and smells nice.

LÓRÉAL Paris Infalliable pro-glow foundation in the shades ‘209 (caramel beige) & 210 (classic tan)’ ($12.99 each): I got these two shades because mixing both of them will give me a perfect match, and I can always use the lighter one in the winter or the darker one when I get a massive tan. Plus it’s got SPF 15, sweet.

top – 209 bottom – 210

NYX liquid suede cream lipstick ($6.99): I got it in the shade ‘Alien’ or 24. It’s a black shade with a tint of blue 🖤😍 and I can’t wait to use it. 

NYX White liquid liner ($6.99): My search for a white eyeliner has ended. I love the NYX liquid liners and did not hesitate to grad this white liner. Makeup looks coming soon 😜🤡.

Hope you enjoyed this post. 

Have a lovely day and I will see you next time 👋🏼

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2 side braids using weave 

Hello friends,

If you know me you’ll know how much I love switching up my hairstyles lol, so I decided to tryout this cute simple hairstyle.

To begin 

I washed my hair, deep conditioned for 15 minutes, moisturized and put it in large braids to stretch it out while it air dried.

Next I took a bundle of weave and trimmed off the sewing bit leaving just the hair. 

The styling 

I parted my hair down…

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Hello friends, so sorry I’ve been away for a while now but yaayy i’m back.

PS. because of how long this post will be, i have divided it into two parts. So please do click HERE (after you’re done with this post ;))to go to the second part which is the Ulta haul. Thank you.

So i recently went to Maryland in the united states of america for my cousins wedding/holiday and i had a swell time shopping and sightseeing and spending time with my relatives.

Now as most of you know, i live in both Nigeria and England, and unfortunately there are no Ulta and Sephora stores in these places, which means that some of the products are not available in these countries but are available in America. This is why i decided to pay a visit to these two makeup/beauty stores. I also learnt very quickly which store had more affordable products vs more expensive products.

My trip to Sephora.

On social media, i have heard a lot of people bash Sephora employees for their lack of customer service and their attitude, but this was not what i experienced. In fact, people were quick to help me make decisions and took their time out to help me.

Now onto the products i bought;

Laura mercier deluxe mini translucent loose setting powder ($23): I got the mini version because it was my first time trying it and it just seemed reasonable that i start off with a smaller size. It also came with a mini velour puff. Now i tried this product for the first time on my cousins wedding and i and not kidding when i say all the pictures that were taken came out great. There were no flash backs and it held my makeup in place. So yea i’m glad i got this.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance eye-shadow palette ($42): After seeing how beautiful this palette was on Instagram and YouTube videos, I just had to try it. Safe to say it was a win. Lovely shades and they are pigmented. One word ‘LOVE’.

Glam Glow supermud clearing treatment (mini version) ($22): people when I tell you that this product definitely lives up to its expectation I’m being very honest. It cleaned out my pores from just the first use. I have used it on 2 more occasions and will continue to use it when I feel my face needs a deep cleanse.

Glam Glow gravity firming treatment (mini version) ($22): now well I am very indifferent about this product. I don’t like how it’s a peel off mask but can’t really peel off evenly. Like it peels of in patches. I ended up washing the residue with warm water and didn’t really see any difference on my face. I’ll probably have to reluctantly try this again to see if it will by some miracle work. Will rate this a 6/10.

Sephora pro airbrush perfector #51 ($34): I’ll probably use this for applying my highlighter or for contouring. The bristles are nice and soft though.

NARS Radiant creamy concealer ($30): I got this in the shade medium/dark 2 caramel.

Benefit KA Brow cream-gel brow colour ($24): I love this product as it comes with an angled brush for precise application. I got the brown shade or #5.

Too Faced love light prismatic highlighter ($30): this product is so gorgeous 😍, from the packaging to the texture of the highlighter. It is buidable and will give you that perfect glow. I got mine in the shade 💛 you light up my life 💛. 

   Hope you enjoyed this post. Click here to check out the continuation.

Have a lovely day and I will see you next time 👋🏼

My Ulta and Sephora haul  Hello friends, so sorry I've been away for a while now but yaayy i'm back. PS. because of how long this post will be, i have divided it into two parts.

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Hello everyone hope you’re all doing well 😃.

Today i will be sharing with you a very effective tip/product to make your eye shadow or powder highlighter standout. 

This product is the Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Fixing Spray. It is a light weight setting spray that dries quickly and lasts for the majority of the day. Now i have always used it for my shimmery eye shadows but i recently started using it for my highlighters too and i just love it. 

To use for eye shadow or highlighter, i simply spray a little bit on the brush i’m using to apply the particular makeup, pat or rub the wet brush on the eye shadow or highlighter and apply to my face.

MUA undress your skin shimmer highlighter in the shade ‘Golden Afterglow‘: This drugstores brand of highlighters are so good and the price is just right. It retails for GBP 3.00 (USD 3.88 , NGN: 1219.98). This highlighter goes so well with the pro fix spray. It defines it and makes it stay put. 

MUA undress your skin shimmer highlighter in the shade ‘Radiant Cashmere‘:  With this highlighter, there was not much difference when swatched on its own and with pro fix. So this one doesn’t really need pro fix to help it pop, but pro fix can still be used to make it last longer. This product retails for GBP 3.00 (USD 3.88 , NGN: 1219.98). 

Uberchic ville pressed glitter in the shade ‘Jade‘: This beautiful pressed glitter retails for NGN 714 (USD: $2.85, GBP: £1.74). When used on the eyelid it looks so good and a little definitely goes a long way. Now below is a comparison of the pressed glitter with and without the pro fix makeup spray. Well as you can see, it looked way better before adding it to the pro fix. So this product can be used on its own without the use of any adhesive or defining factor such as the pro fix.

 Links to the products listed; 

Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Fixing Spray

MUA Undress Your Skin Highlight Powder – Golden Afterglow

MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighting Powder – Radiant Cashmere

Jade Pressed

Hope this helps you.

See you next time and have a lovely week 💛👋.

Want to make your highlight or eyeshadow pop? Then try this Hello everyone hope you're all doing well 😃. Today i will be sharing with you a very effective tip/product to make your eye shadow or powder highlighter standout.

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Hello friends 😃. I hope you are all doing well.

I think it’s safe to say I have out done myself this time by attempting this famous and beautiful braiding style.

Ok let’s get right to it shall we,

The preparation.

A day before the braiding was done I did the following;

I washed my hair, moisturized with my shea butter and wild growth hair oil, and put it in large braids to air dry and stretch out.

After my hair was fully dry, I unraveled the braids and using the tension method, I stretched out my hair with a blow dryer.

I also gave my hair a well deserved trim as I was beginning to spot some split ends 😰. Omg and after I trimmed it, it was way easier to comb.

The materials.

I had 2 packs of impression braiding hair but ended up using just one pack. 

230 wooden beads which came in various shapes and sizes and a beading tool.

Gold hair cuffs and elastic hair band

Wide tooth comb for detangling and Rat tail comb for parting 

The process. 

Now this is the fun part.

I sectioned my hair in three parts, and making my side part on the left side of my head allowing the style to fall on the right side of my face.

I started off with the bottom right section by rubbing some shea butter onto my palms and then I began to braid my hair, and as I went further I began to add a little bit of the extension using the feed-in method (watch video below). Now what the feed in method is, is that you take some braiding hair and insert it into your already braided hair, bit by bit, so as to achieve a more natural and blended look.

Then I went ahead to braid the left side of my hair. This was the hardest bit to do at first, but once I got the hang of it, it became easier to do. I simply went by feeling the part and just braiding as I could not see the back of my head.

After this, I went ahead to finish off the style by doing the top section. I wanted it to curve from the inside and that is what defines my style.

After about 7 and a half to 8 hours, I was finally done with the whole braiding process and trimming off the hairs that were sticking out, I proceeded to boil some water and dip the ends of the hair in the hot water to help seal the ends. 

I allowed the hair to dry for a bit and then proceeded to put the beads onto the ends of the braids.

That’s it, style complete. I must say that I am in love 😍 with this style and I am definitely looking forward to trying out more braided hairstyles. 

A lot of people didn’t and couldn’t believe that I did this style myself, well all I have to say is you can do whatever you set your mind to and yes this was the first time I’ve tried feed-in braids, but the way I learn things is by practicing on myself or by simply just watching a YouTube tutorial. 

I hope you enjoyed this. 

Don’t forget to leave a comment, like, share etc.

Do have a lovely day and I will see you next time, 👋.

Side braids inspired by Beyoncé  Hello friends 😃. I hope you are all doing well. I think it's safe to say I have out done myself this time by attempting this famous and beautiful braiding style.

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Hey people,

I decided to try the famous apple cider vinegar rinse on my hair because of all the talk about how good it is for your hair. Well, today i will let you know my experience with this rinse.

So first off, a little facts about apple cider vinegar.

It helps balance the pH of your hair.

It is a good conditioner.

It is cheap and can be found in the markets and shops.

It can be used to treat dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and head lice.

Stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss

Prevents split ends and breakage.

The one i will be using is the popular ‘Bragg organic raw ~ unfiltered apple cider vinegar ~ with the mother’. 

How to use.

In a bottle or bowl, i mixed 2 table spoons of ACV and mixed it with 16Oz (ounce) of water. Keep ready for use.

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After washing your hair with shampoo, pour the mix on your hair and massage it onto your scalp. I left it in for 3 to 4 minutes and then rinsed out.

Then i moisturised my hair as usual and let it air dry.

This can be done once or twice a week. 

After using this rinse, my scalp felt no different to be honest, but my hair did feel squeaky clean. It defined my curls. Didn’t reduce frizz but i don’t really care about frizzy hair that much. I will definitely continue to use this and see how my hair improves. 

Let me know if you will try this rinse or have tried it.

I hope this helps.

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Do have a lovely day.

Check this post out to find out my experience with the apple cider vinegar hair rinse. Hey people, I decided to try the famous apple cider vinegar rinse on my hair because of all the talk about how good it is for your hair.

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Hey 👋 beautiful people.

Today I’ll be showing you various ways of styling your twists (can even work for Senegalese twists 😉).

Alright then ,

Side part: starting off with an easy one. Just simply make a side part for whichever side you want.

Middle part: just let it be itself 😜

Two top buns: I love this one 😂. Take small sections of hair and make two buns.

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Side braids: part hair in half. Braid both sides individually and secure ends with a hair band. 

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Top bun with alternative: part the hair from ear to ear and gather it at the top of your head with a hair band. Then make a bun. Alternatively, you can let the hair hang down instead of putting it in a bun.

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Twisted low bun: take small sections of hair parted down the middle (halfway). Twist both sides and secure the pony tail with a hair band. It can be left like this. But for more umph, take the rest of the hair and weave it through the ponytail by inserting the hair from the top, pull through and insert again (like a loop). Secure it with a Bobby pin.

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Crown braid: just braid the hair all the way around your head like a normal crown braid. Secure the end with a hair band and pin down the ends into the braid with Bobby pins.

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Bun: flip your head pointing downwards and gather all the hair with a hair band. Begin twisting and wrap it around itself at the top of your head. Add accessories too 😃.

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Side braid: gather all of your hair to one side  (left/right) and begin to braid. Secure the end with a hair band. 

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Half up half down: part the hair from ear to ear and secure that with a hair band.

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 Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed it. 

Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe. 

Have a lovely week and I will see you next time. 

Different ways to style box braids Hey 👋 beautiful people. Today I'll be showing you various ways of styling your twists (can even work for Senegalese twists 😉).

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Hello everyone.

I’m back with another product review and this time it is the “Zerreau towel off shampoo foam“.

This product claims to clean and refreshes your hair without water. It says it uses zero water, leaves hair clean and fresh, removes oil and odours, removes product build up, infused with strawberry scent, leaves no streaks or residues, fast and easy to use, and its suitable for all hair types.

Now this is very interesting because i haven’t even tried dry shampoo and then a water-less shampoo comes along. I was a bit hesitant to try it at first but then i became pretty curious to find out how this works.

So lets see how this product works.

Ok so i decided to try this out on my current hairstyle which is box braids. My hair is in need of a good wash lol, and i am going to be super busy today, so i cant wash it now. 

The “washing” process.

I parted my hair so i could work in sections.

Using the pump, i dispensed out a little amount of the product directly onto my scalp. 

I then massaged it gently onto my hair and whilst it was still soapy, i used an old cotton t-shirt. I used this instead of a towel because using a towel on my type 4 Afro hair is the last thing i want to do and it will snag my hair.

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I then repeated this process throughout the rest of my hair.

Pros.

You don’t need to get your hair drenched in water.

Can be used on the go as it is a 70 ml bottle.

It is probably ideal for campers, people going to music festivals, or for styles like braids, dreadlocks etc.

It has 2 different scents; strawberry and apple. I love strawberries and that’s why i used the strawberry infused shampoo.

It can be used on Afro hair.

It can be used for people who wear wigs and need to quickly clean their hair.

It left my hair smelling fruity and soft.

It doesn’t feel greasy. It feels like it did clean my hair.

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before

after

My final verdict of this product is that it is very handy and i do recommend that you give it a try too. It really does clean your hair but honestly, it felt weird to “wash” my hair without water. I’ll most likely use this product when ever i have a protective style in and i cant be bothered to wash it.

I’ll stick to using regular shampoo for now for my wash day routine, mainly because i really love that feeling of water running through my hair. Its just really good.

Get it here 

I hope you found this useful.

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Do have a lovely day and i will see you next time. 

  Hey people. If you're a fan of waterless shampoo or are just curious to try it, check this out Hello everyone. I'm back with another product review and this time it is the "Zerreau towel off shampoo foam…