Accesories

So, since i started taking care  of my hair a year ago, one of the things i needed to add some style and vamp up my hair was accessories suck as flowers,headbands,clips etc. So being low on cash to purchase these ,i decided to make my own. you may send me e-mails if you are interested in purchasing some of them.



you can check my facebook for more designs. i know my blog is messed up,i promise to fix it soon.thankx!!!!

Afro hair care basics

Natural haircare 101

These are the basics you should know about taking care of your natural hair. Don’t worry, when you start at first it will seem difficult but once you get a hold of it and learn more techniques on how to care for your hair you will begin enjoying the whole new experience.

 Tools for natural hair

·         Wide tooth comb: you know the combs with the big space in-between them. That’s the one am talking about. It will help you get through all the tangles in your hair. These should be your best friend.

·         Silk scarf :because natural hair loses a lot of moisture using a silk scarf will help retain moisture whilst you sleep.

·         Elastic hair bands: it helps hold hair together in smaller sections so that you can work through with your comb one section at a time.

·         Plastic Shower Caps. I use this when I am deep conditioning my hair. I sometime even use the rubber bag to cover my hair when I can’t locate my shower cap.

·         Plastic hair pins: help hold your hair in place.

·         Fingers :using my hands works best for me when I have tangles. I gently go through my entire hair most of the time before I even use a comb.

·         Other great tools I found on the internet are boar brush , Denman brush(I had my sis buy this for me on her trip abroad) but I have failed to locate these in GH. Just in case you know where to get one, let me know.

Hairevelation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

This blog is dedicated to all girls out there of  African descent who have stuck to their natural hair inspite of Western influence and the pressure to have straight hair. I welcome you all to share in this great experience and I wish you all a “happy hair journey’’.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

I think it’s only fair if I begin by telling you about my natural hair journey. Most of you may know about the Ghanaian system of high school education where young girls have to shave their hair before being admitted into secondary school. The least I say about that subject, the better. Anyway so right after secondary school, all of us girls are excited about the fact that we can begin growing our hair, fix weaves, visit salons and see whose hair grows fastest. Unfortunately, for us, relaxers have almost become a must in our society; everyone must straighten their hair that way. So I was also introduced to the system and my experience was terrible. Trips to the salon were dreaded, I would get cuts, scabs, sores and you name it on my scalp which always brought tears to my eyes. It was a really awful experience for me. My hair would almost always not relax properly because I couldn’t stand the pain and the chemical had to be washed off immediately. This continued for 3 years until I posed a question to myself which sent my mind pondering over the subject. I asked myself,” Do I ask someone to brush my teeth for me every day or once a week? No, I am supposed to visit the dentist every 6 months or so which I have never even done before. So then why do I entrust my hair into the care of so-called hairdressers which can be located at every nook and cranny of town. Well growing up, our mothers seemed to have neglected one of the most important aspects of womanhood. So we grow up seeing our mothers of to the saloon every Sunday evening for basic things like “washing” which can be done whilst taking a shower by oneself. It seemed quite understandable since they did not have the basic tools which should have been included in the dowry (hairdryer, a flat iron and rollers).  It seems tradition really does go on. My limp less weak hair which had eventually turned brown made me developed an interest in researching about hair care and over the past one and a half years I have been taking care of my own hair. The only time I go to a salon now is to get braids or weaves. I am therefore inspired to help those out there with basics on how to manage your God giving natural kinky curly coily hair. Relax and Enjoy!!!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   I think it’s only fair if I begin by telling you about my natural hair journey. Most of you may know about the Ghanaian system of high school education where young girls have to shave their hair before being admitted into secondary school. The least I say about that subject, the better. Anyway so right after secondary school, all of us girls are excited about the fact that we can begin growing our hair, fix weaves, visit salons and see whose hair grows fastest. Unfortunately, for us, relaxers have almost become a must in our society; everyone must straighten their hair that way. So I was also introduced to the system and my experience was terrible. Trips to the salon were dreaded, I would get cuts, scabs, sores and you name it on my scalp which always brought tears to my eyes. It was a really awful experience for me. My hair would almost always not relax properly because I couldn’t stand the pain and the chemical had to be washed off immediately. This continued for 3 years until I posed a question to myself which sent my mind pondering over the subject. I asked myself,” Do I ask someone to brush my teeth for me every day or once a week? No, I am supposed to visit the dentist every 6 months or so which I have never even done before. So then why do I entrust my hair into the care of so-called hairdressers which can be located at every nook and cranny of town. Well growing up, our mothers seemed to have neglected one of the most important aspects of womanhood. So we grow up seeing our mothers of to the saloon every Sunday evening for basic things like “washing” which can be done whilst taking a shower by oneself. It seemed quite understandable since they did not have the basic tools which should have been included in the dowry (hairdryer, a flat iron and rollers).  It seems tradition really does go on. My limp less weak hair which had eventually turned brown made me developed an interest in researching about hair care and over the past one and a half years I have been taking care of my own hair. The only time I go to a salon now is to get braids or weaves. I am therefore inspired to help those out there with basics on how to manage your God giving natural kinky curly coily hair. Relax- i mean stay kinky and Enjoy!!!