FULL BRAIG WIG FROM AIBEE'S HAIR COLLECTION

It was a great feeling when l tried out Aibee's full braid wig at @theeventshowng that was held in Port Harcourt few weeks ago. Again last weekend at @ocho_mma, she happened to be one of the vendors at the event. She sold out her braid wigs at the event. l feel l shouldn't keep this good feeling and goodnews to myself. So today will be all about Aibee's braid wig.

lt is true that the taste of the pudding is in the eating. l have come across a few brands of handmade braid wigs. Some of them have very visible spaces in between the braids that you will need to struggle to get a good styling that will hide them, thereby limiting your styling options. Some others do not properly fit on head, making you feel self conscious and too careful that it does not fall off from your hair and embarrass you.

But Aibee' braid wig is everything. lt is professionally made to hold on tight on the head, but not too tight to make you uncomfortable. You could jump and tumble with it without fears.. Sounds like am exaggerating..lol.. You have more styling options too.

So ladies, you need not worry about where and how to get a perfect braid wig.

You have a bad hair day? You have a dinner/event to attend and you are too busy to visit the salon or short of ideas on hair style? You want a full hair of braid wig in less than a minute? Just flip on Aibee's braid wig, style or let it fall of your shoulders and you are good to go.

It goes for #15,000. I must say it is affordable. A full braid wig in 24" for #15,000 naira! Babes, that is a cool bargain.

If you want it customized in different colors, length, and braid type and size, she's got you covered too.

Call/SMS 08165755153

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Human Hair Weaves Revival Session.

Howdy? Hope cool?

I must apologize for not publishing post frequently like I use to. I got a bit busy with my other business. There is more demand now for my handcraft that l barely have time left to write articles. I aint complaining. Thank God for everything. But I will do my best to make it up to you here. So lets get down to today's topic.

With all the rave about natural hair and crochet braids, one might think that the market for weaves will gradually close down. That would be a quick conclusion tho. Weaves sew-ins are not that celebrated in the natural hair community. I guess majority of us know that. But weaves are not for sew-ins only, they are for wigs too.

Now I am on a teeny weeny Afro which you would have noticed if you follow my Instagram page. I could not help desiring more of wigs to switch looks easily.

So I am turning all weaves into wigs. I searched for my old human hair weaves to revamp into wigs. Then I found a dirty old smelling one (Aww! I kept you enclosed in a mess for about 9 months. lt was not intentional).

 
Here's how I revived my old dirty weave to a clean curly hair :
First, I worked out the tangles with a wide tooth comb starting from the ends carefully not to pull forcefully. For large tangles, I used my fingers. Next I poured a reasonable amount of shampoo into a bowl of water enough to submerge the weaves. I placed the weaves into the shampoo water and left it for about 10 minutes to loosen up the dirt within.

Then I gently rub the dirty mold covered areas. To bring out the dirt from the weaves body I did the dip-redip motion in the shampoo water for very few minutes.

Then I rinse repeatedly, changing water until it all the suds disappear  and water is clear. I try not to squeeze during the process.

They say, I mean internet, that we should use a mild  shampoo but I used an ORS sulfate shampoo which might leave my weaves dry and consequently frizzy. So I had to condition it to prevent this and return its shine and luster.

 Hence, I dissolve a size-able amount of the conditioner in a small amount of water, worked it through the weaves in batches and left it to penetrate for about 1hour 30 min. Actually, that was a longer time than l planned.

Then I rinsed out the conditioner and wrapped it over a clean cloth to absorb excess water. 

Next I comb through with a wide tooth comb, rubbed oil between my palm and smeared it over the damp weaves in batches and re-combed them. Finally, I styled it with rollers and left it to dry completely.

Does it not look great? It smells good too.

Are you wondering why I did not use warm water?
In reality, warm water gives a quick thorough wash, dissolving the accumulated oils, dirt and product build ups easily. That is its advantage. But overtime human hair becomes dry and frizz when you frequently expose it to heat. I learnt that from experience. Tell me what you think.

I will love to know your views.

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Cro-Havana twist from freedom hair collection - Product review.

This post has been on my desk for some weeks now. I have been procrastinating publishing it till now. 

This is a review on my first Havana twist crochet braids. I got many questions and compliments and even made new friends during its installation, so it is worth making a review on it. Though I could not get pictures of the process of install but I will show you similar pictures.

What I used
I used Cro-Havana twist from freedom hair collection, 3c 12 inches color 1. I must say, I like the beautiful attractive quality packaging. Each pack contains 8 pieces of 2-in-1 pretwisted hair. I used 6 packs and still felt it wasn't full enough.

Freedom hair collection does have other different crochet braid types in varied length and limited colors. You will see some of them displayed at the back of the packaging.

Below the back side of the packaging are pictures of crochet braid pattern and the process of installation.

Actually, I did not use the suggested crochet braid pattern. I got stylist close home to make mine like that in the picture below. Mine was 10 cornrows in all, 3 one each side and in the middle, 2 pairs meeting midway into one cornrow. Then I installed the crochet braids myself. It was so easy and quick. In 2 hours or less you are done.

Pros
The crochet braid is soft and feels real light on head and bouncy.
Its a preferable type for quick crochet braid install.
It is easy to wash hair underneath, so wash day is less dramatic.

Cons
The no-good thing about it is that, it frizzes and tangles easily, with hair sticking out easily from the hair body which my left eye will testify to.
It can get real rough in about 2 weeks when not handled with care. I have come across ladies that wore theirs for barely 2 weeks and it looked like they have had it on for months. So I challenged mine to 4 -6 weeks.
To prevent the early tangles and roughness, I do not hid the bed without wrapping the braids up in a satin scarf. To lengthen the life span, it is best to pack it up in a pineaple method, then wrap up in satin scarf.


Styling Options

The first few days of install, I was not just feeling the braids, so I had it most times in an uphair do styling with scarf covering the exposed back side. As the days run into weeks and with the compliments that came along, I got more comfortable and came to like it.


Is it reusable?
I doubt. Even with all the pampering I gave it, I got a bit disappointed when taking it down. At the time of uninstall, it looked like it will go in on a reinstall, but the tangles and frizzes dominating the cornrows area made the crochet braids removal process tricky and unsmooth. I had to cut out about 6 crochet braids with scissors close to the cornrows to save my natural hair from forcefully detaching from the root.


This the picture of what it looks like after taking it down. Does it look reusable?

Rating
 I give it a 7/10. Because I intend recycling it into a full hair wig, I would have rated it less.

Will I repurchase?
I don't think so but I might try other freedom hair crochet braids types.

It is the crochet braid revolution!!

I love to know your views on this Havana twist review in the comment box below.

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PURPLE TAMZ - Natural hair stylist PH

In my search for Port harcourt natural hair salons to feature, I found purple_tamz through naijanaturals.com. Right away I checked her up on IG. Then we ‘e-met'. 

She is reputable hair stylist in Port harcourt you can trust. She does natural hair styles and braids like faux locs, crochet braids of any kind, yarn twist, marley twist, yarn locs and all things kinky and yarn. She is well updated on trendy natural hairstyles. Need say, she rocks natural hair too. So she knows by experience how best to handle natural hair.

She offers majorly, home services and work from home. She might soon open a salon with the increase demand for her services. For now, you can reach her online or call the number below.

Here are some of her beautiful works

Follow her on IG : purple_tamz for more......

For bookings and appointments call her on 08165760070


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The Beauty of Crochet Braids $ Tips For Installation

Crochet braids is gaining much popularity in Nigeria now more than ever. Its a trend, but it looks like one of those that is here forever to stay because of its advantages over other braiding techniques.

To start with, crochet braid, as the name implies, is the use of special crochet hook (latch hook) to install braids on hair. The crochet hook is looped under the cornrows and secured.

The crochet braids used, can be already twisted hair, wavy, curly, kinky synthetic/human hair. In this post, more concentration will be given to already twisted crochet braids.


Advantages
* It is a super time-saver when compared to the time spent to make on box braids or twist. You can get a full head of braids/twists in 3hours or less. Isn't that amazing?

* It is gentle to your hair and protects it. The crochet braids are wrapped around the cornrows, placing little stress on your hair roots and scalp.

* It is DIY friendly. It is so easy to make at your convenience. For me, evenings and night times are free times to do my crochet. I can't imagine calling in a stylist at that time of the day.

*It can be styled immediately after installation unlike others that you will need to wait days to weeks to style.

* Uninstalling crochet braids is so easy. While I don't mind spending time to make braids, box braids,twists or faux locs, I always dread taking them down because I prefer to do it gently myself and that takes so much time and stress.
Additionally, you can remove and add braids to your hair easily after installation to suit the fullness you desire.

* Some say , it is budget friendly. But that depends on the brand, style, volume and hair type.

* It does not need glue or chemicals like some weave sew-in techniques do. It is safe.




Here are some tips you need to know about crochet braids before installing them:


* Always prepare your hair before installation by properly detangling, washing, deep conditioning treatments and moisturizing with your leave-in-conditioner.

* Consider the condition of your hair. If you have chemically treated hair(relaxed hair) or thin hair, you will need to add braiding hair to your cornrows for a stronger base. If you just relaxed your hair, wait a few days before installation as your hair is in its weak state moments after relaxer use.

* Take care not to braid the cornrows tightly especially at the edges to avoid tension and tugging.

* During installation, the crochet braids at the front part of the of your hair and the likely visible parts during styling, should be done properly for a more realistic look.

* Use specific crochet braiding cornrow base patterns for specific crochet braid hair styles so as to have good coverage. If expertly installed, people will need to get too close to confirm you have crochet braids on your hair.

                  Image Courtesy of Strands by Sybil   Instagram & Facebook
 

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How to properly take care of your hair under braids.

When tired of weaves and every day hairstyling, braids are next resort. Braids are great low manipulation protective styles that also help in hair length retention. But, you can feel regrets after taken them down, if you do not properly take care of your hair underneath your braids during the period you have them installed.

Your natural hair within the braids needs to be cleansed, conditioned, moisturised as you would when not in braids.

Cleansing
To cleanse your hair, you can use just water, liquid shampoo or dry shampoo. For easy application of the liquid shampoo, dilute and gently massage your scalp with your palm. Take care not to cut hair strands from the root with your nails or better still keep short nails, your hair will thank you for that. Cleanse your hair and scalp once every 5-10 days.

Condition
Follow up cleansing with conditioner. Dilute your conditioner to prevent build up on scalp and for easy rinse off.

Moisturize
The first few days of braid installation, you need to massage your scalp and hair at the roots and edges once or twice daily. This strengthens the roots  to prevent uprootof the hair due to tightness. After which you can reduce the frequency.

Have your hairspray filled and handy for during the day moisturizing. This will prevent your hair from drying out and breaking . Just shake and spray on scalp and the entire length of your hair in the braids.

For my present faux locs,  I have water 80%, coconut oil+olive oil+ Nature and Nurture 10-in-1 growth trigger oil for daily use in my spray bottle. Even when on faux locks and the length of my hair is not exposed as its in braids, I spray along the length of my hair hoping water get in . Point :Our hair thrives on moisture. The first few days of faux locs installation, I massaged my scalp  and hair at the roots with Nature and Nurture 10-in-1 growth trigger oil which calmed the tension at the roots and hairline.

Protect hair at night
Use your satin scarf or satin pillowcase if your satin bonnet cannot contain the braids. You can also raise hair to an updo, if its too long and wrap you hair round.
Remember to massage and moisturize hair before covering it.

Donts
Choose braid styling that are not tight, painful and pull on the edges. No need to risk loosing your natural hair from the roots to a momentary gorgeous braid styling. Infact it took me more than a month to be able to style my faux locs. and still wasn't too comfortable restyling it.

Optional tip
After wash, you can seal up moisture in exposed hair not scalp (so as not to clog the pores on scalp) with melted Shea butter or any natural butter. Rub between your palm to melt and rub along the length of you natural hair.

Throughout the period of your braids are installed, your hair will look really clean, neat and smell good. You might be tempted to leave your braids on for so long b. A maximum of 8 weeks for braids and 12 weeks for faux locs is okay. If you do not take it down at a reasonable time, breakage from hair matting can occur and benefits of length retention and growth will be forfeited.

I know you got it!

I hope you enjoy your braids and keep slaying!


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NATURE AND NURTURE HAIR CLINIC AND BARBING SALON

I got interested in discovering and featuring natural hair salons because of the concerns and needs of our ever growing number of naturalistas in the western part of this continent. So if you follow along, you will get to know where and what to expect from your best natural hair salons. Portharcourt city will be my first. Come on , lets explore!

Nature and Nurture Hair Clinic and Barbing Salon
I first met Nature and Nature at their stand at the Natural Hair Expo in the Garden city of Portharcourt. The first thing that caught my attention was the natural hair of her two cuties. It was WOW! A Hairspiration!! 4C hair on fleek!

Right away, I knew Nature and Nuture had the secrets. Three days later, I paid a visit their salon to find out about their services. I am pleased to share with you what I got.

Nature and Nuture hair clinic and barbing salon is an ideal place to cater your natural hair needs. A comfortable top notch salon situated at a strategic location, easy to locate. It has experienced male and female natural hair stylists who are gentle when working with clients hair. They stock assorted foreign brand natural hair products and their own special natural brand products that have proven to be excellently efficient. Take note they also properly care for all hair types whether relaxed or transitioning.

The manager added that on weekends, you can be have freshly handmade organic treatments with no chemicals or preservatives to treat and pamper your natural hair. Her customers always speak well of their experience and are confident to return for more.

Natural hair products they stock
All Cantu hair products (cantu kids also available)
Ecostyler gel
Sunny Isle Jamaican black castor oil
Go Natural Jamaican Castor oil with tropical twist.
Cococure essential oils
Forever By Now essential oils
Forever living essential oils
Elasta QP- Olive oil and Mango butter
Mango and Lime Jamaican Black Castor oil
Mega growth hair products
Natur Vital Henna Shampoo
Tresemmé hair shampoo and Conditioner
Crème of Nature Hair products

Products on request
Shea moisture hair products
Texture my way hair products

Nature and Nature natural handmade products
Special whipped sheabutter with oils
10 - 1 Hair Growth trigger oil

Crochet hair extensions 
Mali Bob
Senegalese twists
Havana twists
X-pression collection crochet varieties
Freetress braids
Marley braid
Nubian braid
Kanekalon Noir Fro Twist Braid
Havana mambo twist
CRO-ARUBA-ROPE and more..

Styling tools/products
Perm rods
Roller sets
Satin bonnets
Hair accessories etc.

They restock new brands .. So you can check them out

Natural hair styles
Crochet braids of all kinds.
Twists
Braids
Buns
Up-dos
Weaves and more..

Additional Services
Hair barbing
Pedicure
Makeup
Reflexology-foot massage

Special services by the salon owner
Assistance in creating a proper hair care regime.
Advice on food supplements for healthy body for healthy hair.
Coaching on body weight management.

I love her calm beautiful spirit. A plus

Location: 106B, NTA Road beside Sizzlers Fast food, Location Junction, Mbguoba . Portharcourt.

Give a call/ chat: 08025013646

Follow her online
Facebook :Nature &Nurture Hair Clinic and Barbing Salon
Instagram:  natureandnurturehair


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FAUX LOCS - A FAB PROTECTIVE HAIR STYLE.

Hey Ladies!!!  Do you need a break from the regular braids and weaves? Need a fabulous new protective hair style? Then this post could be helpful. I've got this for you: FAUX LOCS.

Faux Locs is a fabulous protective hair style that resembles permanent locs (dreadlocks). No wonder it is called faux locs. Faux is a French word for wrong or fake. So I call it 'fake locs'.

It's a trendy hair style. Right now, Its almost taking over lagos, but so many are yet to know about it. I know, my west african ladies wont let it rest until they are done slaying and that won't be anytime soon. I  just did mine *smiles* . If you will be trying faux locs, then first, you need to know all that is takes. So gurls, let talk about it.

What to do before
To make faux locs, you need to prepare your  hair by detangling, washing, conditioning, deep conditioning, and moisturizing. You can also use a leave-in conditioner. All of this is necessary because your hair will be hidden in the locs for a while.


What hair to use
You can use different hair types like kanekalon, Marley hair and kinky hair. I also read about using Xpression Ultra braid, so I went for it since it is one I can get very easy at any local store around me. Not like those others are difficult to find. Major online stores do have them. The final looks for each of them are different. I used 5 packs and half. The quantity to use also differs for the different hair types.

Find out how its done
Next, you need to know how it is done, whether you are doing it yourself or your stylist will be doing it for you. Stylists around here are familiar with the use of yarn/wool and currently Brazilian wool for hair styling, so you need to tell them what you want and how want it. It might sound knew to some... So what I asked my stylist to try it out with one small section on my hair. I was okay with it, so I gave her a go ahead.

How my hair stylist made my faux locs with Xpression Ultra Braid

First, she braided my natural hair with the Xpression individually. After which she wrapped taut each braid  from root to tip with another expression so that it does not unravel easily but not so much as to cause hair breakage and severe headaches. In order to have a smoother finish, she did not give a feathered end to the one she used to wrap. Instead of burning the ends like I read some bloggers do, she tied knots close to the end, and twisted the remains. After wrapping, she made the ends such that it left curls when dipped into hot water. The hair felt stiff until it was dipped into hot water to loosen up a bit. Though water made it temporarily heavy.

How long it takes to make
Generally, it does take about 8-10hrs. Mine took 11 hours. It might have been even more than that if not for two others that helped to finish the wrapping. This was actually due to the length of the hair. The longer the locks, the more time spent. Then, also, the longer the locs, the heavier. Pros: you have more styling options later. But the thicker the individual braids, the less styling options.

How long does it last
This protective hair style could last 2 months and more. It all depends on you, shaa...

Whats next
During the period you have your locs on, your scalp and undergrown hair need to be taken care just like you will do for any protective hair style. Massage scalp twice daily, condition hair once a week and deep condition once a month to keep your natural hair at its best.

After about two weeks or more,  when there is an undergrowth, you can now style  and ROCK. Am I missing out something? Hehehe... I didn't talk about the pain and the sleepless nights few days following the installation. Pain relief drugs can help if you can't endure. For me, that's not a deterrent....... I love faux locs!! I'm gonna try it again and again.

If you rock faux locs too, you can tag  your gorgeous pics on my instagram page  or use hashtag #fauxlocsdiva to be featured on the blog.



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