One year natural: Taking stock
I'm one year natural! Why does it feel a lot longer? June 12 was my nappyversary - last year I ended a 19-month transition and chopped what was left of my relaxed hair. It's all here. I have been so...
View ArticleWash day: feat. Darcy's Botanicals DC + Savvy Chic Shea Butter Cup
Hey hey, Wash day post coming through... did you miss them? I missed posting. My hair was due for a serious injection of moisture (without protein) but I had run out of my usual dc for this: Shea...
View ArticleBlack girl, natural blonde hair
This little cutie is a full Nigerian girl from Chibok, and she's a natural blonde. Little Franca is also NGND's first feature, heyyyy💃 Mom, Dad and Franca's twin brother all have dark brown hair,...
View ArticleFaking an afro: Crochet with Noble Kinky Bulk Hair
Hello my people! Been a while right? I think I burned out. Anyway... Noble Kinky bulk hair has been around for a while. It looks like natural hair- tight curls and kinks, with frizzy...
View ArticleProduct Review: Lex Satin Sleep Cap
One of the first tips you'll get at the beginning of a hair journey is to always, always go to bed with a silk or satin scarf. I've been using the Lex Satin Sleep cap for a couple of weeks now...
View ArticleWash day ×2: Twistouts and Big Hair
Twists are so convenient. They keep my sectioned hair out of the way for wash days and when I take care and make them neat, I can get two styles- the twists as a style in its own right, and a...
View ArticleI'm back! (And why I've been away)
Making promises about blog posts always comes back to bite me in the tooshie. I said on instagram that I would post about my product haul before the end of the weekend. That was last weekend. I forgot...
View ArticleMy Black Friday Product Haul for 2017
Hello beauts! How's the long weekend going? I want to share my amazing product haul today and how much I saved did not spend on them. From Sizzelle Store A bunch of Nigerian brands were...
View ArticleWeekends in Lagos; A review of Heartbeat: The Musical (a stage play)
Two weeks ago on a friday night I went to see Heartbeat: The Musical at Muson Centre, Onikan. It was my first time at Muson Centre (whaaaat) and my first time at a stage play in Lagos...
View ArticleHair Goals for 2017
Welcome to 2017! I hope you're settling in nicely. Did you set any goals? I'm setting a few for my hair, my blog and my life. 2016 ended on a high for me. Remember that exam I mentioned in my I'm Back...
View ArticleWash Day: Stretching my 4C Hair with Flexi rods
My last wash day with flexi rods was fantastic guys. It had a lot to do with the products I used, especially my new deep conditioner, but I'll get to that. Up until mid last...
View ArticleSoft, Natural-looking Crochet on a Budget
Hey guys! I had a crochet breakthrough last year. I found long kinky hair for cheap that looked and felt close to my natural hair. I wanted a leave-out, so it was important to me that it blend with my...
View ArticleShanyi Organics Product Review and GIVEAWAY
Hello people, my blog was three years old in March! I'm really happy but I'm too aware that I need to do better. There's a giveaway at the end of this post so read through and see how you...
View ArticleMy Method for Hair Breakage and Shedding that Always Works (for me)
Breaking and shedding are very common hair complaints. I have an easy hair treatment I do that solves it for me every single time and that's what I'm sharing in this post. Before you try...
View ArticleDeep Conditioning Heat Cap Review
Hello! As I promised on my Instagram some months ago, here's my review of that Deep Conditioning Heat Cap; also known as Thermal Cap, Electric Heating Cap or descriptively, "That pink heat cap that is...
View ArticleShea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Strengthening Shampoo Review
Hello people, it's been a minute. I tried the Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Strengthening Shampoo and I had to review it. I don't expect much from shampoos. There's only one way to...
View ArticleHow to Get Goddess Locs For Cheap
Goddess locs took faux locs to another level. They are faux locs with curly ends and tendrils all over, like Lisa Bonet's gorgeous hair. I had never seen faux locs look so soft, so curly, so sexy......
View ArticleBudget Curly Crochet Hair
Crochet is my favourite way to protective style. It's so easy, versatile, and it can be as expensive or as pocket friendly as you want. I prefer pocket friendly; girls can't just be spending lau...
View ArticleNatural Nigerian Moisturizing Deep Conditioner Review
Hello my people, Today I'm reviewing the Natural Nigerian Moisturizing Deep Conditioning Treatment with Shea Butter and Herbs. When Natural Nigerian launched her new products, I couldn't wait to try...
View ArticleShea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner Review
This is a long overdue review of the Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner. It's a product from one of their earliest collections and it was one of the first Shea Moisture products I...
View ArticleVacation in Lagos: Whispering Palms Resort Badagry Review
Hello everyone, Last month I had some time on my hands and went on a 3-day vacation to Whispering Palms Badagry. I didn’t plan to blog about it but at the end of my stay, I knew I had to review it. It...
View ArticleThe Best Places to Visit this Summer
London, Summer '17 Sponsored It’s summertime! My favourite time of the year because it’s the best time to travel; when all the best summer destinations are warm and sunny. I love sunshine and bikinis...
View ArticleHairstyle Inspiration: Silver / Grey Box Braids
My first time doing grey box braids, they were short and crocheted in. This time, I went for full on silver box braids. I was going on holiday to Istanbul and in the spirit of hot girl summer, they...
View ArticleAffordable Nigerian Hair Products: Shanyi Organics Review
First Post of 2020! I'm laughing at how excited I am to be back in my space. This is a review and I’m doing a giveaway too so please read through okay? Photo: Shanyi Organics instagram: @shanyiorganics...
View ArticleWhy The Afro By Nature Curl Maker is the Best Thing for Curling 4C Hair
I had promised that I’d post this review and giveaway of the Afro by Nature Curl Maker by weekend but here I am, hat in hand, late again, hoping all at once that you noticed and didn’t notice. Also, I...
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