Un-Styled Hair: The Ugly Side of Natural Hair

My daughter has wildly curly hair. She is a die-hard curly girl; we co-wash, leave lots of conditioner in her hair, rarely shampoo and never protective style.  I experimented with gel before and maybe we will use it when her hair is longer and thicker but for now, we just use conditioner to set her curls. And I love them. They look super defined and shiny when they dry without interference which worked well for us when she was little but now that she's a very active not-quite-two year old, that is a rare/non-existent occurrence. She's usually rolling around on the bed/sofa/floor/grass/dog bed/car seat straight after I've done her hair so  nowadays, more often than not, her curls are fuzzy and undefined. That's if she lets me do her hair at all. But no matter, I still love them.

Sadly, not everyone shares this opinion. 

Product Review: Part 1: Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream

Can I just start by saying that these products are sooooo hard to get hold of. And I mean even in the US of A, land of plenty etc etc. This is because:

Harvest of Sunshine Winners Announced!

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It was really tough deciding (hence the delay) but I am excited to announce the winners of the Harvest of Sunshine Giveaway are.........!!!!

Suzanne:

Sunshine Hair & Body Butter

miingisana:

Zee Zee's Twist & Curl Butter

Wakajummah:

Kakena's Coconut Hair Milk

As a bonus prize:  Wangari Munyiri will ALSO be getting a butter as Harvest of Sunshine loved their comment too.

Winners please message me on my facebook page to arrange how to get your prizes to you.

For those who didn't win this time round, thank you for participating and look out for more giveways!

Six Pack Challenge: 4 Steps to A Flat Stomach

Nicole Murphy (Eddie's ex) is KILLING it. She's like 50. with 5 kids. like seriously.
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In the last few weeks, I have had a number of female clients and friends ask me how to achieve a a flat, toned stomach. Six packs used to be the epitomy of manliness; maybe they still are. But they are now also seen by many women as a sign of fitness, health and strength. It's cool to be strong, and although not everyone wants a six pack, most people I know at least want a flat stomach. So for those who's New Year's Resolution lasted past the fourth of january, follow the five steps below for a washboard stomach:

Harvest of Sunshine Giveaway!

This week, from the makers of some of my favourite products, we have three Harvest of Sunshine butters to give away to three lucky readers! Yup, free stuff!

To win one of the butters, please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter then leave a comment below saying which butter you would like and why. Include an interesting anecdote about your natural hair journey for a better chance at winning.

Product Review: Tangle Teezer Detangling Brush

I bought this brush some time last year after reading reader reviews about how it melts away tangles. I got it for my daughter as her hair is TANGLE city with a capital T. So any description that has melting and tangles in the same sentence and I'm on it like brown on rice #gerrit?

Smooth down those hairlines or else!

I have found myself getting all hot under the collar over a thread on Facebook about hairlines, of all things. 

Yeah, I know. It's a natural thing. 

Wait, no. Actually, slicked down hairlines are an everybody thing. Black, White or Asian. nothing says 'coiffed' more than edges that are lying flat. If you have fine, straight hair, a soft brush may be all you need to lay put those flyaways to rest. The further up the hair typing chart you get, the harder it gets, the more desirable it seems to become. And if you have baby hair to boot, you're made. #itsablackthing

fake it till you make it girl!