Natural Hairstyles I've Rocked

I'm now what you'd call a 'lazy natural' as i try to keep the most minimal & stress-free hair care routine and hairstyles. I was way more into my hair and products earlier in my natural hair journey but as i got to know my hair and its needs i figured out a regimen that works for me. I'm at my desired length now & stick to maintaining it and keeping my hair healthy. I randomly 'cut trim' my hair as i see fit when it goes past a certain length 'cos i find it harder to mange the longer it gets.

I stick to protective styles (Weaves, Wigs, Braids, Twists, Tying Scarves, etc.) most of the time otherwise i'll wear my hair out in ponytails with different parts, 4 stand-alone braids or 4 flat braids down my head. 

Every once in a while though i find a tutorial or event that inspires me to experiment with styling my hair myself or getting it done my someone.

This post is a compilation of pics of different styles i've rocked over the years {2012 till date}. Be Inspired & Enjoy.

Simple Fan Bun Updo

Chunky Flat Twists with Braid-Out 

Old Braid-Out (Packed & Unpacked)

Styled Braid-Out

Fan Buns

Chunky Flat Twists with Braid-Out

 

Poof Rolls (made-up name)

Braid-Out

Crooked Crown Braid with a Donut Bun

Swirl Up-do Weaving by NatMane

Check out these YouTube Channels for 'Hairstyle Inspiration'

• Naptural85
• FusionofCultures
• TheChicNatural
• Chime
• MariaAntoinetteTV
• IamTraeh
• ItsMeBFairley
• Jessica Pettway

Toodles! XooX

African Hair Summit

The African Hair Summit 2017 will be holding on June 2nd and 3rd 2017 at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.

You can register as a participant and find out more on their website www.africanhairsummit.org

AHS 2016

I attended one session of  the African Hair Summit Last Year-June 2016 and I had a lot of fun.

I got to take pics with one of my all-time fave Nollywood iconic actresses, Kate Henshaw (Check her out in the 'Candlelight' spinoff 'Do Good' on Africa Magic) and she even complimented me that i had a lovely smile *BLUSHHHH* lol.

She's their Ambassador.

It was a nice, well thought-out event, i spotted Igbo Curls (Chinwe Juliet), Natmane and the CEO Mina Stones at the event. Lumo Naturals had a stand where they gifted some guests free hairdos and had their products on display.

There was a short documentary played followed by a very insightful talk by Dr. Kemi on hair and skincare products, ingredients and harmful chemicals in them and more.

I also got to see Jessica Bongos perform, i'm a fan of her style of music.

I bought some Shea Moisture products at their stand with their 15% discount and got a free bag.
I got salon flyers for natural hair friendly salons and checked some out.

My friends came to join me there, we checked out other stands and they also bought some products before we took pics and left for lunch.

I'm glad i was able to step out of work and be at the event even though i couldn't stay till the end.
I plan to attend this year's own as well if my schedule permits *fingers crossed*

Toodles!XooX

Female Grooming

This past week i was quite overwhelmed by the amount of basic grooming i had to get done along with work and my other daily activities. I had to mentally force myself to get them done and look 'decent' and feel free and light. The most annoying being anything to do with waxing and trimming, i enjoy tweezing and have to caution myself not to overpluck. lol. Here's my list:

• Eyebrows: Grooming methods- I trace out the shape, tweeze and use a fancy blade for extra clean up if necessary. Check out my post on brows, i pretty much still use the same technique.

Tweezers

• Ears: Grooming methods- I use cotton buds to clean mostly the outer part of my ear and a bit of the entrance, Don't go poking your ears with cotton buds to get all the wax out and have it squeaky clean, it'll just make your ears produce even more wax. The wax is also there for a reason, it protects your ear canal. If you have pesky ear hairs, buy a 'Nose Ear Trimmer' to get rid of them.
• Nose Hairs: Grooming methods- I just tweeze out any pesky ones that grow way out of my nostril (very painful!). Alternatively you can use a trimmer or small scissors to cut the overgrowth
• Chin Hairs: Grooming methods-I tweeze the black obvious hairs (I have quite some facial hair but luckily the majority are pale and blend in with my skin). This method works great for me and i don't have to deal with any bumps or rash.
• Finger & Toe Nails: Grooming methods- I Cut and File as required because i keep my nails quite long and hardly wear nail polish
• Underarms: Grooming methods- Cold strip waxing & Tweeze

Cold Wax Strips

• Pubic Region: Grooming methods- I have used all sorts of methods to be rid of the hairs but was scarred by my last warm waxing experience, read here, so for now i'm into trimming with small scissors till i'm satisfied (it takes a very steady hand and a lot of time!!). I hope to get an epilator wen dollar goes down (procrastination caught up with me) or a shaver, my friend swears by her Grundig shaver, she says its stress and pain-free. I'll update you guys on how that goes. 

cuved scissors

• Legs (half-leg): Grooming methods- Cold Wax Strips
• Head Hair: Lol!! This one i have to write a different post on my regimen. I mostly DIY but on super lazy days i go to a salon for some TLC. So watch out for this post

That's it! It is a long list right and imagine all the above being due for grooming at the same time! I know typically most ladies have to deal with the stuff on my least than most guys.

Sheesh!! But when they are all sorted i feel as free as a bird in the air.lol.

Do share your basic grooming habits and methods you find easy and pain-free.

Toodles!XooX

Where to Buy Natural Hair Products in Abuja, Nigeria

I have had trouble in the past finding some of my natural hair products and was saved only by product stands at meetups (Capital Naturals) and hair summits. I decided to make a list to help those that may be having the same problem.

Top spots for finding Natural Hair Products are as follows:

• Invivo (2nd Floor Ceddi Plaza)

Invivo

• Keeks Pharmacy- Bright Star Plaza, No 50 Ebitu Ukiwe street, Jabi.
• Perfect Trust Cosmetics- Shop 7, ASG Shopping Complex, Adetokinbo Ademola Way, Wuse 2, opp. ASCON Station
• Lumo Naturals- F101, Concept plaza, beside Emirates hotel, 5th avenue, Gwarimpa.

Lumo Naturals

• Shea Organic Beauty- Shop 35, Block B1 Aliyu Modibo, Garki Int'l Market 
• CasaBella- Grand Towers Mall (Shoprite), Apo
• Sahad Stores (Garki)
• Spar (Ceddi Plaza)
• Park & Shop (Wuse 2)
• Natural Nigerian (Ahia) {Online Store}
• The Kinky Apothecary{They have Physical Stores in Lagos-Online Store for Abuja Residents}
• Vanity Oils {Online Store}
• Olori {Online Store}
• African Naturalistas {Online Store}

Here are some useful links to finding Natural Hair Salons and other natural products as well:

• The Kink and I (Products)
• The Kink and I  (Salons)

Hope you find this helpful.

Toodles!XooX