My New PHS / Weave 3

 Hair care & Products, Natural hair, Photo Album  1 Response »
Sep 102013
 

Yes, that’s the new shortened term for protective hairstyle…please don’t ask where I got it from. I think I found a more curlier look that…suits me. I got really concerned when I took out those previous weaves and everyone at work made the “But you looked prettier with your hair short!” comment… nyeeeggh. By short they meant that cropped length…uhhh *said in my best Gareth Cliff disgusted voice*. I don’t want to “look gorgeous” with hair that is far off from what my real one looks like.

Anyway, I’ve been loving Dineo Ranaka’s curly weaves lately and when I saw the one she’s currently wearing on her Twitter avatar, I loved everything about it (curls, length, colour). When I got to Ntombi (my hairdresser) she suggested we walk together to the shop next door to buy the weave. Little did I know I was going to be met by something I’ve been looking for since I decided to try out weaves for protective styling…a much tighter curly weave!! I was like “forget Eva (that’s what Dineo’s weave’s called by the way)…we’re taking Dora!!” Yes, it’s called Dora…how they come up with these names..*shrugs*.

 

We followed the usual wash (Tresemme Naturals Shampoo) and condition (ORS Hair Mayo) regime before weaving by the way. I also had a trim…my hair’s a few cms shorter but I’m happy with how it looks.

To those of you who aren’t on Twitter or may have missed Dineo’s curly look avi, here…

Mothers’ Day Photos

 Fashion & Beauty, Natural hair, Photo Album  No Responses »
Apr 182013
 

“I still don’t know how she did it. She always protected us—she would never let us know when we had problems, even financially. I still got to go and get a perm every four weeks.” – Rihanna, singer

“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” – Stevie Wonder, singer

“I am grateful every day, and they remind you every day of what matters in life. You just feel so fortunate that you are lucky enough to be somebody’s mother and share that love. I love moms.” – Angelina Jolie, actress

Mothers’ day is around the corner and we thought why not celebrate it by sharing mother-and-child pictures with you our dear readers; so please go crazy by sending us your favourite mother-and-child photos.  Please note this is one of those let-your-hair-down, non-hair-related features.

It could be pictures:

1. Of you and your mom (or any mother figure – aunt, gran, mentor etc).
2. Of you and your child – son(s) or daughter (s).
3. Your favorite celebrity mom & child.
4. A cool pic you may have found online (like the above).

Along with your picture, please send a few lines on why it’s your favourite photo and perhaps the story behind it.

Note the following:

  • This is not a competition
  • This is not a “natural hair” feature; we’re only celebrating important people in our lives.

Kindly send your snaps to [email protected] and we’ll post them as they come in.

My 1st Updo!!

 Fresh Dos, Natural hair, Photo Album  10 Responses »
Mar 082013
 

Yes, my hair has gained enough length to pull off an updo! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am. I’m sure a lot of you can relate to having a favourite natural hairstyle you’d die to pull off…if only your hair was long enough…but it’s not.

I tried it for the first time on Thursday and wore it to work (despite the short hair at the nape).

So I sent the above pic to a few friends and their positive feedback gave me courage to repeat the look the next day. The next morning I made more effort and pulled the hair a bit more higher, which made the bun slightly smaller than it appeared the previous day.

I must say I loved the day 2 look more and boy the compliments in the office…*clears throat*. I think I found MY LOOK (after bantu knot outs)!! Thank You Lord!

I softened my hair first with the moisturizer concoction inspired by Aisha of myfroandi. Be sure to check out her 30-day updo series. Girl got some sssskills for dddecades. I really wish I could braid my hair and work it the way she does hers. Well, I improvised and added coconut oil and olive oil instead…and tap water instead of Aloe Vera juice.

I then wrapped a wool thread around my head and gradually pulled it up ensuring no hair gets left out until I got to the bun I was happy with.

Please send your fave look to us and we’ll put it up on the blog.

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