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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!😁😎.

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 different😫😕😖". Here's what you can do to keep your hair hydrated :

Drink lots of water
Steam at least once a week to retain moisture . Read more about steaming here .
Maximum hydration . Read more here .
Do the baggy method . Read more here .

List of natural hair masks you can make from your kitchen :

Avocado hair mask for growth , strength and volume .
Banana hair mask for shiny hair
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 highlight😜😏😎😉, 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.....😎

Monday, 18 April 2016

Unknown 08:54:00 0

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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My hair butters and me

Every naturalister I know thinks that Shea butter is the holy grail of natural hair. It seems to be the all-in- all of natural hair. Yes it is actually very good for natural hair but there are suitable conditions under which it should be applied. Have you ever applied Shea butter on your hair and it stays just on top? never absorbs ! Yes I have and I vowed never to apply it to my hair again. Most times it melts and drips down my hair like annointing lolllllll......na wa . Just like most of you out there, I didn't know any better, i thought daily moisturizing with Shea butter was the answer to my brittle and frizzy hair but sometimes it gave my hair even more frizz when applied to dry .....

Shea butter is heavy and not ideal as an everyday pomade or hair cream. Here are some tips on how to use Shea butter and other hair butters......

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Friday, 26 February 2016

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the perfect bantu knot with water!

Bantu knot is something that has always caught my fancy. It is simple to do and the results are absolutely amazing. Have you ever wondered why your bantu knot never dries out well especially for a 4c hair type? This is because you use to many products to twist and knot. Refer to the previous post on how to know your hair type...

http://naturalfinegeh.blogspot.com/2016/01/how-to-know-your-natural-hair-type.html

Owing to the thickness and density of 4c hair, you do not need too many products to set your bantu knot, just WATER! I struggled with this for years until I finally tried just water and a sealant ...........result was excellent.

THE PERFECT BANTU KNOT

Wash hair and air dry .
Whilst hair is still damp, partition in small sections.
Apply a sealant to sectioned hair and do a tight two way twist. You can use raw African shea butter as sealanr (ori).
wrap twist several times round until it form a knot.
Tie hair with a silk/satin scarf before going to bed.
Before you undo twist in the morning, rub bantu knot with a light weight oil eg coconut /argan oil.
Undo twists gently........
Simple right......

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