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

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