There are a number of mistakes to avoid when relaxing your hair to avoid damages. By Saturday this week, it will be 20 weeks ago since I last relaxed my hair. I would like to share some of the mistakes I made while I was relaxing my hair. Some of these relaxer mistakes stalled my […]
4 Hair Benefits of Agbalumo Fruit
Hello! Guess what is back in season? Our beloved agbalumo is here! Every year, I look forward to the arrival of this fruit. It is seasonal, usually occurring just after the harmattan. The English name for it is white star apple or African star apple. The Ibo tribe calls it Udara while the Yorubas call […]
5 Super Foods that can Boost Hair Growth
A lot of us crave hair that is thick, long & also very healthy. #hairgoals right? A proper hair care regimen can help to reach these goals, however, your diet plays an important role too. So, what then do you eat that can help you to boost hair growth? Sweet Potatoes:This is one food that […]
Secrets of the Long Black Hair of Basara Women
For those who believe that African women can’t have long hair, not to mention thigh-length hair, here is something to clear your doubts. A YouTube blogger, Miss Sahel shared the information she gathered about the long black hair of Basara women. The Basara tribe is an African ethnic group that live in Chad. The women […]
Cantu Coconut Curling Cream Review
I have always wanted my twist outs to last at least 5 days, however, they last for just 3. If you are like me, you must have tried a couple of creams and custards that promise to make your twists and curls last for longer. The ones I tried in the past either made my […]
How to Keep Your Hair Moisturized Between Wash Days
If you have natural hair, you’ve probably been wondering how to keep your hair moisturized between wash days. Maybe you have dry hair, and by the time you get to wash day, your natural curls are suffering breakage. Moisturization can even affect frizz and curl pattern definition during the week when you want to wear […]
How to Use Honey for Natural Hair Growth
Aside from being a sweetener in your tea or coffee, honey is highly beneficial to your hair care. Ancient queen Cleopatra has been reported to include honey in her beauty regimen. Honey is a humectant, which means that it helps to attract and retain moisture. This is good for our natural hair which loves moisture. […]
A Review of African Black Soap as Shampoo
This week, I stumbled on a question on one of the many healthy lifestyle e-forums about whether or not it is safe to use African Black soap to wash one’s hair. Personally, I have used this soap to wash my hair a countless number of times & I had the same question on my mind […]
Overnight Hair Growth- Is it possible?
Trust your week has been awesome! I was going through the web as usual for any useful content about hair care & growth. While at it, I saw Nadege’s blog post on how to grow your hair overnight. This is the kind of title that excites me. I opened it and there it was! With […]
How to Make Your Natural Hair Softer
As a child, I never understood why my natural hair will be so hard to touch. I will always have tears in my eyes by the time the hair stylist start making the hairstyle for the week ahead of school’s resumption. In this post, I will share a simple guide on how to make your […]