Hey!
my name is asimenye nyondo,I am a zambian based in Namibia.I love jesus and everything about natural hair and thats why i created my blog:boldconfidentnaturalista
Describe your hair.
I have 4b/4c hair.its low porosity and has high density

Why did you go natural?
I have always been natural due to religious upbringing but somewhere along the line it was hard to manage so i began to blow it out a lot.When  i installed a weave with leave out,i decided to perm my hair so it can blend and that further damaged my hair.I decided to transition from all that craziness and i have been fully natural since january 2014.

What is your washday routine and how often do you do it?
Washday happens when ever i feel my hair needs a wash.Mostly once a week or after two weeks depending on how busy i am.So i prepoo with coconut oil and tresemme conditioner and that helps me detangle my hair.After that i deep condition with cantu deep treatment masque then seal using the LCO method using water,shea butter and castor oil.

What are your staple products?
Shea butter,castor oil,coconut oil and tresemme conditioner.For deep conditioner i try out anything.Am a junkie for good deep conditioners lol.
What do you love about your hair?
I love the diversity that comes with natural hair.I am like a different person with each hairstyle.
Any hair tips that have helped you during your journey?
I prayed for my hair to grow,i know that sounds cheesy but i did.
Staying consistent with my routine has also helped.My products might change but the routine is always the same.I have also come to learn that if a product works,use it even if it has all the bad ingredients the natural world hates.
What are your hair goals and how are you planning on achieving them?
My long term hair goal is to reach tailbone(lol)but short term is to reach bra strap length.I hope i can do a lot of protective styles and keep my ends tucked away.I have a blog as well and am hoping it will keep me on track with my goals coz girl can get lazy lol.
Where can we find you on social media?
instalgram;missnyondo
twitter;missNyondo
blog;www.boldconfidentnaturalista.blogspot.com

Hi,my name is mwaka sipangule.I live in lusaka and am currently in my second year of medical school.Medicine has always been my dream career but my true passion lies in art.I love to draw and paint portraits of strangers in my spare time.if i'm not doing that i'm probably reading a fantasy novel.

How would you describe your hair?
Bipolar lol.I have a mixture of textures,the back of my head is 3c silky loose curls,the front 4a tight coils and the rest is very kinky!but i love every inch of hair on my head.

Why did you go natural?
I've always loved my natural hair and only relaxed it because i was curious to see how long it would be.I returned to natural 3 years ago because i realised that i didt like my hair relaxed,it looked too flat and lifeless.For about a year before i big chopped,i wore it in bantu knot outs and curled it with flexirods.I was stretching relaxer and only retouching every 4 months.When it was time to buy a new relaxer,i decided to save my money and took a pair of scissors and chopped off my relaxed hair.Honestly it was one of the best decisions i've ever made.
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What is your washday routine and how often do you do it?
I try to deep condition/co-wash/detangle every 4days with whatever conditioner i have at hand.I try to stick to the ones that promise to moisturize and repair dry damaged hair such as aquarium conditioner by revlon.I always part my hair in sections to ensure even distribution of product.Then i cover my hair with a shower cap and deep condition for as long as possible before detangling in sections.Next i wash in sections and immediately twist it to prevent shrinkage.once my hair has air dried,i apply either olive oil or coconut oil followed by shea butter.I then twist it into smaller sections in preparation for a twistout.Once a month i wash my hair with dudu ossun soap to remove product buildup
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What are your staple products?
My hair loves simplicity so my holy grail is any moisturizing conditioner,coconut oil and shea butter.

What are your favourite hair styles?
Definitely updos.they are so graceful and give instant elegance.second best is a comb out afro,that always turns heads.Buns are my go to lazy student hairstyle.


What do you love about your hair?
My favourite thing about my hair is that its my own.I grew it and it is very versatile.Also,sometimes its as soft as a cloud and fun to play with lol.
What are your favourite protective styles?
Mini twists.they are easy to maintain,style and moisturize.I also sometimes wear a wig over them to further protect my hair from the sun and cold.

Any hair tips that have helped you during your journey?
The best tip i ever got is to focus on health over length.This helped me have realistic expectations of my hair and while doing this,my hair has grown too.Also not focusing on length allowed me to trim my hair when necessary to prevent damaged ends.
Where can people find you on social media?
Find me on instalgram @stillmwaka_ and facebook @mwaka sipangule.

Below are my top five tips for growing and maintaining your edges(hairline).
1.avoid hair styles that tag on your edges.
stay away from hair styles that pull on your edges like micro braids,masai twists etc.however,if you do choose to wear those hair styles,ensure that you instruct your hair dresser to leave your edges out.And also do not wear such hairstyles frequently.
2.avoid wearing full wigs for prolonged periods of time.
I have a personal experience with this one.As a form of protective styling,i almost always wore full wigs for work last year and it took a toll on my edges.I noticed that my hairline got lighter.so to avoid losing my edges completely,i decided to stop wearing wigs frequently and instead wear my hair out more often.
3.make jamaican black castor oil(jbco) your best friend.
ya you heard right!!make jbco your best friend if you want those edges back.this oil has been known to stimulate hair follicles,which subsequently stimulates hair growth.
massage your edges with jbco daily.

4.invest in a good edge treatment.
There  are hairline treatments on the market that you can try out and see how they work for you.I have not personally tried them so if you do try them,please do share with us.examples of these edge treatments include:shea moisture jbco edge treament,ORS fertilizing serum,ORS temple balm etc.


5.essential oils.
Essential oils like tea tree oil,peppermint oil,rosemary oil etc have been known to increase blood flow to the scalp therefore,promoting hair growth.However,you can not use these oils as is so you will need to mix them with a carrier oil like coconut oil,grapeseed oil,olive oil etc.massage your edges daily with this oil.

Remember!overrall hair health will also help you in growing and maintaining your edges.ensure you include your edges in all your hair treatments like deep conditioning,moisturising,protein treatments etc.
Also remember to massage your edges frequently with oils and/or treatments listed above daily.Because you will be massaging with oils,always ensure you keep your edges clean otherwise the buildup from the oils will clog your pores and your edges wont grow at all.
Hope this information helps you in your quest to have healthy edges.
stay blessed,
sheila.

So a few weeks ago i promised you guys via facebook that i would do a blog post on whats in my oil bottle and the benefits,well here it is.

1.coconut oil

Of all the oils known to man lol,this is my absolute favourite oil because;
1.it has a lot of uses and benefits.
2.its cheap(k45 for a 500ml bottle)
3.its readily available so i do not have to search high and low to get myself a bottle.I go though one  and a half bottles of coconut oil per year.
I use coconut oil for pre-pooing,hot oil treatments,deep conditioning and scalping.
Benefits
-Its one of the few oils that actually penetrate the hair strand.
-it stimulates hair growth.
-softens hair,adds shine and luster.
-prevents splits ends and breakage.
-fights against scalp conditions like dandruff.
-it prevents hair loss.
-conditions hair

2.extra virgin olive oil(EVOO)

This is my second favorite oil.its equally readily available in most supermarkets countrywide and fairly cheap compared to other oils.I use this oil just as i use coconut oil.

Benefits
-This oil also penetrates the hair strands.
-it conditions hair and scalp.
-seals in moisture and  provides shine.
-helps prevent split ends.
-softens hair,soothes scalp and prevents scalp dryness.

3.jamaican black castor oil(jbco)

The 3rd oil on my list is the jbco.This is quite expensive for me therefore am light handed when using it.I only use it in my whipped shea butter mix.i also add a little bit to my hair oil mix which i predominantly use for deep conditioning and scalping.I have recently started using it on its own around my edges as the full wigs have lighten my hairline.
Benefits
-prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth.
-seals moisture into hair.
-reduces and prevents hair damages.
-helps condition and moisturise hair and scalp.
-it helps prevent fungal scalp infections because of its anti-fungal properties.
-promotes overall hair health.
I recently also started using ordinary castor oil.The only difference between the two castor oils is that jbco is roasted before been pressed and the ordinary one is not.The roasting explains the difference in colour and ph levels(jbco is dark and has a higher PH while ordinary castor oil is light and has a slightly lower PH).overall jbco has added benefits.

4.Teatree oil.

This is my 4th favourite oil.I love how a tiny bottle goes a long way.Not really a fun of the smell but it has awesome benefits.
Benefits.
-this essential oil has anti-fungal,anti-bacterial,anti-viral,anti-septic and anti inflammatory properties therefore it will prevent almost all scalp conditions e.g dandruff,psoriasis and even head lice.
-promotes hair growth.
-prevents dry,itchy scalp.
-prevents hair loss.

5.Grapeseed oil

This oil is fairly new in my regimen.I only started using it this year.its also a cheap oil.
Benefits
-Its a great heat protectant(high smoking point of 400 to 450 degrees fahrenheit).If you like using direct heat on your hair get yourself a bottle of this oil.
-helps seal moisture into hair.
-helps alleviate dry scalp.

So there you have it,my top five oils.

What are your favourite oils?how do you use them?

Let me know by commenting below or via social media @myzambiancurls on both facebook and instalgram.
Stay blessed.
sheila.

I bought this product from the zedhairequest blog at k165 if my memory serves me right.Its a 12oz/340mls jar.

Ingredients
deionized water,shea butter,coconut oil,macadamia seed oil,mango seed butter,avocado oil,vegetable glycerin,aloe vera leaf extract,silk protein,ammonium salt,neem seed oil,carrot seed oil,sorbitol esters,panthenol(pro-vitamin B-5),caprylyl glycol,essential oil blend,honeysuckle flower,japanese honeysuckle flower extract,vitamin E,hibiscus flower extract.

Claim
Our curl enhancing smoothie,enriched with silk protein and neem oil,defines curls,reduces frizz and smoothes hair for a soft,silky feel.
Coconut and neem oils restore moisture and create brilliant shine.Nutrient-rich vegetable butters condition hair without weighing it down for bouncy,healthy curls.



How i used the product and results
1.I used it on wet hair after deep conditioning as part of my LCO(liquid,cream,oil) method type of moisturising.It did help moisturise my hair but not for long as i had to re-moisturise after a day which is usually not the case when i use my DIY whipped shea butter.this is of course understood because its a cream and its lighter compared to the whipped shea  which is a butter and its thicker and oily therefore it helps lock in moisture for longer.That aside,would not recommend someone using this product this way.
2.I also used this product on dry hair as a moisturiser and a styler and i must
 say,i really really loved it this way.I lightly spritz my hair with water,applied the cream and topped it with an oil and my hair was soft for days.


-Did it define my curls?not really.
-Reduced frizz and smoothed my hair for a soft and silky feel?hell yes lol
-restored moisture and created a brilliant shine?yes
-conditioned my hair without weighting it down for bouncy,healthy curls?yes
It also has a really nice coconut smell and has a thick consistency kinda like a deep conditioner.

Verdict
I loved this product and i will be repurchasing it.





Have a blessed day.
sheila.

you will need;
-amla powder
-water
-aloe vera juice
-tea tree oil
-coconut oil
-castor oil

method
in a bowl mix the amla powder and water to form a smooth paste.add the aloe vera juice and mix further.mix in the oils and let sit for an hour.
apply mixture to scalp and damp hair and  cover with a plastic and leave on for 30minutes to an hour.
rinse your hair till water runs clear,shampoo and deep condition as usual.


benefits
amla is great for scalp problems like dandruff and itchy scalp.it also helps promote hair growth,prevent hair loss and breakage.it also helps prevent premature greying of hair.
added some aloe vera juice for moisture and the oils for growth,thickness,treatment of dandruff and hair conditioning.
have you ever used  amla in your hair?what do you add to your mix?let me know via social media or by simply leaving a comment below.
stay blessed,
sheila.