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What do you do before you get a weave on? I'm answering more questions that pop up every now and then as someone who dabbles in extensions a lot. Here are my tips for you. **Chelate or Clarify your hair before you weave up. Getting rid of build up on the scalp and hair will ensure that you don't have itchy scalp within days of installation. When you allow your dirty hair to be braided, you are only creating a breeding ground for bacteria too. ***Do a protein treatment whether mild, medium or hard. This strengthens your hair for the tension from the cornrow beneath the weave. Also, you give the hair the nourishment you can't provide when it's weaved up. Even if you wash your weave and the hair under the weave, the products won't penetrate as much as when your hair is lose. ***Get a braid spray or make your own. This is to keep your hair moisturized under the weave. It's better to have it on hand prior to getting the weave so you can start the moisturizing process

To have a successful detangling section is the dream of every lady on a healthy hair journey and in this post, I share 4 tips for successful detangling. Select your detangling method. This could be dry or wet detangling, finger or comb detangling or a combination of some or all of these methods. At each stage of your hair growth, one or more methods may be better to accomplish a successful detangling process. Dry Finger detangling involves removing the knots, shed hair and tangles prior to the application of any product, especially, before shampoo. It is done with the aid of oil or slightly damp hair. Wet detangling as the name suggests involves the use of a detangling product such as conditioner. It may also involve detangling under running water. You may choose to use only your fingers or a comb in any of these methods. You can also combine both. Select Products ahead of time: For Dry Finger detangling, the major products you will need are oils of which coconut oil is key. You will n

Curiosity leads to discovery and being on this journey is all about discovering your hair's potential and I've discovered the my twist out on TWA isn't the ultimate hair style LOl. I'm not obsessed with curl pattern as my hair naturally doesn't have the curl.pattern for wash n Go. Yet I know my hair can hold a curl with the right technique and products. To get this result, I've started experimenting with different product combinations. This excitement is a factor for keeping my hair twisted for easy access. ☺☺ Here are some twist outs I've attempted.

I bought the Dove heat defense conditioner when it was on sale at The Game, Accra Mall. It was hard getting reviews online about this conditioner probably because it isn't really something people know of. However, the curiousity in me pushed me to pick it up and I don't regret it. What I do regret is not picking up more bottles because the price has been increased now. I talk about the consistency, slip, how I use it and how my hair responds to it.

Wearing two strand twists does make life easy and reduced the manipulation of the hair. In order to avoid redoing your twist every single day in order to maintain moisture, I'm sharing some tips on how to moisturize your two strand  twists without unravelling them; The Products Put my moisture spritz in a spray bottle- leave in, moisturizer, light oil. Technique Make sure to position the spray bottle a bit far from the twist. Spray the mix onto the twists Use fingers to gently pat the mix into the strands. You can apply butter on the twists if you wish. Whether loose or pinned, that's my simple technique for keeping my twists moisturized without unravelling them.

I've been up to a lot of stuff during the month of July though due to phone and internet challenges, I couldn't share with you all these things but here's an update about the rhassoul clay treatment I did a couple of days ago. During one of the days I felt happy and in the mood to experiment, I did a mud wash using Sheabutter Cottage Rhassoul Clay. In the video, I take you through a step by step process from mixing the clay to the application. I will be doing more of these clay treatments as time goes on. [YouTube=https://youtu.be/muOa0Eirk7c]

I got crotchet braid installed with the help of my stylist and I must say that it is the most natural looking crotchet braids I've come across. This particular style is very cheap to do and when it turned out so gorgeous, I told myself that was the best hair style I've ever done. We used just one pack of Afro kinky twist hair and because I can't cornrow, I went to my stylist for help. The whole process took about 3 hours. It's been a week already and I've tried different styles with it which I'll be sharing in the course of time.

As requested, here's a few tips about how my morning at home facial care and how I get my glowing skin before work time( which for me is 8am- baby J is up and about by then Lol). I have the demo video below for you to answer all the questions I've received. Too much talking won't show what I do Lol. Get a facial scrub A face towel A face wash or cleanser- liquid or soap A face cream or moisturizer Your bathing sponge ( or soft sponge) Here's the video showing how in use these items. [Youtube=https://youtu.be/1gZyuQCasto]

I may not be considered a new natural as I've had two previous experiences with my natural hair. However, it doesn't change the fact that people still give me the same attitude each time. Here's how to cope as a new natural in this our society that has some negative perspectives about being natural.(see my post here and here) . Let your reason for going natural keep you moving on. Listen, it's very tough rocking a TWA out here if you don't dress the part, talk the part and walk the part. When elderly women rock TWA, it's OK yet when a young person like me wears it, then, people raise their eye brows. I've been through it all and this time, I cared less about it. I did get some even from men but that lasted only a day. You've got to be very confident that your hair will grow back, healthy and strong These are the easy ways to care for your hair as a new natural.

Disclaimer: I was sent Cantu Sheabutter For Natural Hair Detangling Cream to review. No monetary compensation was paid; all views expressed here are my candid and honest opinions. Full name: Cantu Sheabutter for Natural Hair Coil Calm Detangler Price: 35-45gh Description: Ingredients: Here are my views about it [YouTube= https://youtu.be/GCrQZS_UFNc]

Today's post is all about the shampoos for Ghanaia natural hair though I wonder if there's anything like that LOL. When ladies as me why I hardly talk about some of the top notch products being raved about day in and day out, I tell them my hair journey shouldn't be complicated. Shampoos are the first products you need when it's wash day and with knowledge about sulfates, most ladies are looking for shampoos that would give them the best results. Be it moisturizing, clarifying or sulfate free, choosing a shampoo can be a bane of naturals in Ghana. The few shampoos I have used haven't disappointed me namely; creme of nature shampoo, ors aloe shampoo and now we naturals hemp shampoo. African black soap aka alata samina is also awesome for natural hair. My advice to you is not look at the expensive nature of a shampoo and qualify it as being effective. Cheap can be equally effective.

Let me start off by saying that this challenge is hosted by Jen of Justgrowalready and Jay of relaxedthairapy [ Yep, the two Js] For me, this is an accountability challenge. I've had several forms of protective styles but the key thing missing is the ability to keep them in for a long time. Therefore, I want to use this particular challenge to help me keep this cornrows till at least 31st of August. I've already done a week so an extra 4 weeks would be awesome. I'll have a weekly update to let you in on what goes on.

The Nuage Skin Facial Scrub hasn't disappointed me at all. I bought it some weeks ago when I revamped my facial care and have been consistently using it in my routine. I talk about how I use it, its effectiveness and where to purchase one. Nuage Skin Facial Scrub Review: [YouTube=https://youtu.be/rQAU93z1fB8]

The Afro puff is a go-to hair style for naturals with medium to long hair and here's how to the the easiest twa afro puff(4b/4c natural hair).   i Even though my hair is very short, at least, I'm able to put it in a puff. I don't wear it frequently in order not to put pressure on my edges. The fun part is that it takes less than 2 minutes to create and requires only a scarf and a bobby pin! [Youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tufeegTXT44&feature=youtube_gdata_player]

If you are on the mission to use local products on your natural hair, then, take a look at these oils for natural hair . 1. Palm kernel oil: I was excited when I learnt about the wonders this oil can do for our strands. But as Ghanaians as we are, we disregard it😩😩😩. I know and understand how the smell can be a put off yet why not find a way to solve that? Well, I have chanced upon a vendor who has done that. Check out Wenaturals on Facebook and grab a bottle of palm kernel oil for your prepoo, hot oil treatment, sealing and also scalp oiling. 2. Palm Oil: OK, so, I haven't yet done my palm oil treatment as I had planned and that's because I've been tucking my hair away too much! That's even the reason why my products stay for 2-3 years in my stash; terrible, I know. This oil is so easy to find in our markets, something our sisters abroad will envy us for but we don't value it. Don't worry, I'll be running 4 days of palm oil wash challenge very soon so we