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Saturday, 22 October 2016

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YOU DON'T NEED TO BREAK THE BANK TO BE NATURAL



 People always ask me how much I spend on my natural hair and my answers always remain the same " NEXT TO NOTHING" yes ! , that wasn't a typo....

I have been natural for four years and all through I watched my hair evolve, I tried all sorts on it and today   I am glad I took those risks. During my tee nee wee nee hair days, I would spend roughly , twenty thousand naira buying the same products in different brands loll.......... Chai! "Dem chop my money Sha".... I used almost everything in the market  , I know some of you can relate.

My big break came when I discovered my natural remedies and voila my hair became a wonder!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž.

KNOW YOUR HAIR TYPE (NO BE JOKE O!)

 I cannot over emphasize this enough. What works for hair A may not work for hair B. For some people honey makes their hair crunchy for others No. Read about hair types here.

 DO NOT BE ADDICTED TO YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON NATURAL HAIR

I love YouTube! As a matter of fact I learn a while lot from it, but I discovered that the hair types are different from ours here in Nigeria. A 4c hair in the US is different from a 4c hair in Nigeria and the reason for this is not far fetched. "WEATHER" . Their weather is not as harsh as ours and this leads to dryness ,in fact over dryness.  Have you ever watched a video on twist outs? Their  curls are more defined and shiny . My hair is one of the most healthy I have seen but my twist outs do not appear as perfect as the ones on YouTube. This made me somewhat dissatisfied, I thought I was doing something wrong , until I had to face the harsh reality " our weather conditions are different๐Ÿ˜ซ๐Ÿ˜•๐Ÿ˜–". Here's what you can do to keep your hair hydrated :

  1. Drink lots of water
  2. Steam at least once a week to retain moisture . Read more about steaming here .
  3. Maximum hydration . Read more here .
  4. Do the baggy method . Read more here .
List of natural hair masks you can make from your kitchen :
  1. Avocado hair mask for growth , strength and volume .
  2. Banana hair mask for shiny hair 
  3. Honey and olive oil hair mask for strength etc
These are the ones I have tried and worked for me. I am still using them till date ...




DO NOT BE CARRIED WAY BY LENGTH 

I have seen so many long and unhealthy natural hair. Some people are more concerned about their length than the actual well-being of their hair. Do not get me wrong , length is very good as a matter of fact it is an evidence that your hair is healthy but in some cases , your hair may be lengthy yet weak and dry. On the other hand , your hair may not be as long as you would expect yet it has some body and shine. There was a time when my hair was long but I knew there was something wrong , it felt dry and flaky , looked dull and thirsty. When I focused more  on the well-being of my hair than length alone, the length came naturally . I was no longer bothered about how long my hair was rather more focused on having healthy tresses .



I am pretty sure you can notice my highlight๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜‰, I shall talk more on the topic in my next post.... Xoxo 

You can have a health natural hair with products made from your kitchen.....๐Ÿ˜Ž



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Monday, 18 April 2016

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How to wash your natural hair with ease...




Truth be told , washing natural hair is not the favorite item on anyone’s to do list at allllllllllll..... It’s a daunting and stressful task. When your hair is in the early growth phase , washing isn't much of a chore but as it grows, it gets harder.  At different lengths of my hair, I have learned to adjust my hair washing regimen to better meet the needs of my hair.  

 Pre-Pooing

Pre-poo to reduce the drying effects of the shampoo process. To pre-poo, you can spritz your hair with water then add your conditioner or oil of choice.  I use coconut oil because it is very light and readily available .Alternatively,deep condition  prior to washing so that you don’t have to hop back in the shower after washing .I tried this a while ago and i loved the result, more so, i didn't need to hop back into the bathroom to deep condition my hair(*lazy* hehe).

Wash Hair in Sections

I call this the “Divide and conquer” method.When my hair was shorter, washing my hair as a whole was just fine ,but as my hair has grown longer, "i no fit try am"...  I personally, braid my hair in four sections and then unravel  each braid to wash that section and life has been much easier *smiles* . I also use less products because now I just apply the quantity i need to each section .Some people choose to wash their hair in large twists or braids , when washing your hair this way, the key is to leave the roots loose so you can scrub your scalp properly. This  is the key to natural hair care — otherwise it becomes overwhelming.

Don’t Scrub

DON’T scrub your hair unless you want a head full of tangles. Instead, scrub your scalp and let the shampoo run  down the hair shaft.I remember when my hair was still relaxed , I would scrub it  in a circular motion but not anymore. The main focus of your wash should be to scrub all the surface dirt off your scalp because a clogged scalp spells stunted growth . Don't worry , the shampoo will run down the hair shaft and clean the hair.
The key to washing your natural hair is adopting a method well suited for your hair length and to reduce tangling as much as possible.....
Try one method and let us know what you think....Please leave comments in the comments box.
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Thursday, 31 March 2016

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How badly do you want long natural hair? I know i do!

Long hair, long hair, long hair... that is every lady's goal for her hair, okay ,may be nor all but majority sha. Grooming your hair to your desired length can be a daunting project, one that has no end.  





ANAGEN PHASE
CATAGEN PHASE
TELOGEN PHASE

HAIR LOSS AND THINNING OCCURS WHEN YOUR HAIR GROWTH IS DISRUPTED BY E.G UNHEALTHY ACTIVITIES. THIS CAN BE TRIGGERED BY CONDITIONS SUCH AS METABOLIC IMBALANCES, ILLNESS OR IMPROPER NUTRITION.
FOR INSTANCE, 6 WEEKS AFTER RESTRICTIVE DIETING OR A HIGH FEVER YOU CAN EXPERIENCE TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM (DIFFUSE HAIR FALL). THIS OCCURS WHEN YOUR ANAGEN PHASE IS CUT SHORT AND MANY HAIRS ENTER THE TELOGEN PHASE ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IF YOUR HAIR GROWTH CYCLE IS CONSTANTLY CHALLENGED, OR NOT SUPPORTED, YOU MAY FIND THAT YOUR HAIR WON’T GROW AS LONG AS IT USED TO. THIS IS BECAUSE YOUR HAIRS ARE NEVER ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE ANAGEN (GROWING) PHASE LONG ENOUGH FOR YOUR HAIRS TO REACH THE DESIRED LENGTH. SOURCE.
It’s very important to understand the hair growth cycle in order to recognize and understand many of the problems you can encounter with your hair. The hair growth cycle consists of three distinct stages – anagen, catagen and telogen.
Your hair grows around half an inch a month, and faster in mid year season than in dry season. The growth phase, , lasts an average of 3-5 years.A full-length hair averages 18 to 30 inches. The anagen phase is generally longer in Asians,  and can last as much as 7 years with hair being able to grow to 1 metre,  but as africans, our hair growth rate is relatively slow due to the texture and nature of our hair.
At the end of the anagen phase, your hair enters the catagen phase. A short transitional phase that lasts approximately 10 days.
Lastly, your hair enters the telogen phase, a resting phase when your hair is released and falls out. At this point ,not significant growth occurs , the your hair growth appears stunted.The follicle then remains inactive for 3 months and the whole process from anagen phase is repeated. Each hair follicle is independent and goes through the growth cycle at different times, otherwise all your hair would fall out at once, hence that explains why some parts of your hair grows faster than the other .




For natural hair growth, we need a lot of patience ...................trust me i know! *wink*

Yours Royalnappiness.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2016

02:52:00 0

How to get the perfect twist out

This used to be a very huge problem for me. After twisting my hair and feeling like I have finally nailed it only for me to be disappointed in the end with collapsed hair. So annoying. After much disappointment and trial and error, i eventually got it right. Here's a summary of  the steps you can take to get the best out of your twist out.Enjoy!


I tried this method just and i got the perfect twist out, It actually lasted for a week or so but i was satisfied. 

Yours Royalnappiness

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Tuesday, 26 January 2016

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DID YOU KNOW? Natural hair tip...

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Sunday, 17 January 2016

12:16:00 5

my hair is way too tough to manage HELP!!!


Is this you? No shame in admitting because this used to be me , yep. I cried for months from combing my hair, combs broke in my hair, I tried everything and almost gave up! One merry day I discovered the secret to softer and more manageable hair! Are you interested? Read on.......

HOW TO MAKE YOUR NATURAL HAIR SOFTER
source The natural haven
  1. Always have your hair in a protective style before going to bed or else your hair will be stiff and shrink beyond recognition in the morning . You can do  two way twist or three way braid(calabar).
  2. Deep condition more often. Constant deep conditioning makes the hair softer and loosens up the coils.
  3. Always apply a leave in conditioner . Leave in conditioners makes your hair soft instantly! Yes it works like magic...so you should invest in a very good leave in conditioner. Ensure to buy water based leave in conditioners, this keeps the hair hydrated.
  4. Apply shea butter, popularly known as "ori"...I use this mostly when I am braiding my hair, my stylist applies it to my hair before cutting it in portions to braid. Combing my hair without shea butter brings me to tears no jokes...
African shea butter


Really being natural is not as difficult as people make it seem. Anything you are ignorant about will always be difficult . Take it one day at a time ...

Your royalnappiness...


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