Archives for May 2011

P.S.C Feedback session

Sunday, 29 May, 2011

Protective Style Challenge

Feedback session no.1 …

source: naijacoils tumblr

Happy Sunday folks

I wasn’t quite sure how to structure this post, because I intend on doing future feedback sessions aka check ins on youtube. So this is just a brief post outlining how i’ve found my protective style and any hiccups that i’ve encountered so far.

Before– In my weave maintenance 1 post I suggested washing your weave/braids once a week or once every 2 weeks

After– I now wash my hair every two weeks only, because more than this means I have to straighten my hair more often, due to the extreme texture difference between my 6 months post hair and the weave

Before– I

Coconut oil times 4

Saturday, 28 May, 2011

Most of you know how much i love coconut oil.

It’s the one oil i have used consistently throughout my hair journey that has always given results.

Along the course of this journey i have learned that oils just like makeup and food, also have quality categories.

Coconut oil can be bought in so many forms, and i’m pretty sure i’ve used just about every type. I’ve stepped up on the coconut oil ladder, but nevertheless coconut oil has been good to me all in all. Just like when u finally decided to indulge in a harrods slice of bana cake and never want to return to the asda brand, so have i found my love for extra virgin

A week in weave

Saturday, 28 May, 2011

I’ve been rocking my weave for almost a month now and the struggle not to use heat has definitely meant i can’t wash once a week. I’m now washing once every two weeks, and if i do get the urge to wash which i have! I separate my left out hair from the weave, and just wash the weave.

I absolutely love this weave and look forward to my next install in July where i will be using 3 packs of hair instead of 2, for a fuller look. Here are some pictures of a very special wedding, I went for side curls… the weave held up really well.

x edF

Weave/Braids: Ultimate Know How

Saturday, 21 May, 2011

Now that the protective style challenge is in full swing i’ve received a few emails about the do’s and don’ts of protective styling and hair care especially for weaves and braids.

Here are my top tips:

1- Pre weave/braids

-Get rid of those split ends. Split ends do not mean an extreme cut, they simply mean getting rid of the weakest ends of your hair that have split. What’s more you won’t have to worry about them for a while once they are being protected, which in the long run means you can finally retain hair length.

-Do a protein treatment/ protein deep condition before having your hair done. This ensures your hair is extra strong and ready for manipulation when

Be back soon

Monday, 16 May, 2011

Hey guys,

just to say i haven’t forgotten the blog! Im submerged in exam revision so won’t be blogging for another week.

Wishing all students the absolute best with exams

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Protective Style Challenge 2011 video

Wednesday, 11 May, 2011

Weave Installed & Challenge Ready

Sunday, 8 May, 2011

Evening guys…

Hope you’ve all got a busy and productive week ahead. I’m finally all geared up to go for our 6 month Protective style challenge, mind you i have been protective styling since and even before the initial challenge began, but this weave is so on point i can’t help but be excited! There will be no weave taking out due to itchiness… this weave is just perfect! If anyone wants a weave hook up after the summer then Dayana is your girl!

Just for info i have mentioned the benefits and ease in having a horizontal braid pattern but we decided to go for a vertical pattern because of my hair parting options and also because i was ensured that

Gabrielle Union loving her tresses!

Saturday, 7 May, 2011

I love when celebs post pics of their hair sans weave, a fresh relaxer etc etc. You just have to love twitter!

P.s Miss Union is natural! She hasn’t had a relaxer in almost ten years. This look is achieved by blow-drying and also straightening the edges of her hair.

source

x edF

Tola’s Weave Installation: LYT Protective Style Challenge

Saturday, 7 May, 2011

My Long Hair Journey

Layori: Deutschland Juni 2011

Saturday, 7 May, 2011

For my German hair sisters x

Ich habe schon ein Paar Musikvideos von der wunderchönen Sängerin Layori aufgestellt. Sie ist in meinen Augen ein Diamant in der Welt der kulturellen Musik. Ihre Engelhafte Stimme ist mesmerisierend. Layori wird uns ein Sneak Preview von ihrem neuen Album ‘Rebirth’ vorstellen, deshalb lade ich euch zu einem fantastichen Abend mit ‘Layori’.

Layori: Sneak Preview

Ort: Jazz Bar Vogler. Rumford Straße 17, München

Date: 1. Juni 2011

Ihr Debut-Album „Origin“ wurde 2010 in Frankreich, Polen, Südafrika und den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten veröffentlicht.

Es folgten diverse umjubelte Auftritte bei Sommer Festivals in Europa, bei denen Sie ihr Publikum mit ihrer wunderbaren Mischung aus Afro Jazz, World Music und Soul begeisterte.

Beim letztjährigen Afrika Festival in

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