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Hiya,

How's everyone doing?! Hope all is well! As for me, I am busier than ever! So busy I still have not put up my first every beauty post! Hopefully I get some free time this week to get that done. Now to the post at hand...

I know quite a number of my readers are au naturelle and that's lovely but most people that have gone natural decided to be natural out of sheer frustration, most times the story is ''My relaxed hair was breaking, unhealthy so one day I decided to cut it all off and start afresh without relaxers.''

So when some ladies become natural, they try to make it work for a few months and when there is a little hiccup or their hair is in that awkward length stage where its not a TWA(Teeny weeny Afro) but is not long enough to blow out and style it, that familiar feeling of frustration sets in once again and  some ladies grab a relaxer and start the cycle again or simply live in braids and kinky twists forever- If you are in this class of ladies- First here's a BIG HUG from me to you- it will get better, read my blog and other hair blogs for tips and tricks, stay positive and then read this mail I got from Jennifer, a reader of this blog-Her hair is natural and she too just recently mastered the art of making it work and loving it...  Here is hoping that after reading her mail, you too will love and get to know your hair in what ever state it is!!

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 Hi Dabs,
 I stumbled across your blog just recently and I must say it has really boosted my confidence in Nigerian natural hair. I know a few Nigerians who stay abroad and have waist length hair and I always felt like it must have something to do with their staying abroad, maybe the weather or
something LOL but seeing your hair already gives me a boost of confidence in my own hair.
I have been natural all my life. But only last year, for the first time in my life did I come to know that there was any such thing as natural hair care. I have been doing the best I can since then and I honestly am amazed by the changes in everything about my hair. I do see a little improvement in length; my back hair is shoulder length while my front hair touches my nose (when stretched). I guess my hair still needs time to recuperate after all the years of abuse with heat, tiny teeth combs, bad products and absolutely no care except shampoo and conditioning *covers face* :( I don't know why I hadn't discovered it all this year; I would probably be at waist-length by now. lol.
Nevertheless she is doing great so far and I'm determined to grow with it. So here is what occurred this morning. I had co-washed my hair over the weekend with V05 Moisture milks conditioner and usually I put my hair in two strand twists after moisturizing (my signature hairstyle) but for some reason I just wasn't up to it. I decided I was going to style my hair for the first days of the week so I did chunky threading to stretch the hair a bit. Here comes Monday morning, I was halfway to work by Past 6am when I realized I had forgotten my COMB. of all things to forget. how was I going to style my hair without a comb???? Today is Monday I don't want to be looking horrible all over the office and have people turn up their noses at my natural hair.I was so confused..............

I got to the office, stood in front of the bathroom mirror and for a bit I thought of putting back my beret on my head and walking out. Somehow I summoned courage, loosed the threading and attempted to style my hair.






The results were amazing. Never has my styled hair looked this good without a comb. lol
 I feel so happy I just want to share this with all the fellow Nigerian Sisturz out there. It is possible to have good hair. Cheers :)

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Indeed! It is possible to have good hair- if you take care of your hair it surely will be good to you!!! Stay inspired!

PS. The September import window closed on the 7th, Thanks to all the ladies who took part, your products are being ordered!! For those who would have loved to take advantage of the import window opening, October is around the corner and I have planned a 'lil extra something for that month, will fill you all in on that very soon so stay tuned!! As usual, thanks for stopping by!


Xxx
Dabs 

Hiya,
I always cannot contain my excitement when I get mails from readers telling my how helpful this blog has been to them, it's always that extra umph I need to write another post! This segment of be inspired features Izehiuwa my first Naturalista to be featured!!


You see, when I started this blog, my thing was I need to let Naija ladies know they can grow their hair!! I'm tired of people starring at my hair like I'm from Mars, I need them to know they too can have healthy hair...it really tugged at me for a while and I am soooo glad that since then this blog has been doing just that, letting people know that Naija hair can grow...I have no bias! My hair might be relaxed but the last impression I try to give is that this blog is only about relaxed hair...being relaxed is a personal style choice I have made but my gospel is the same whether you are relaxed or not your hair can grow with the tips I proffer here..and I am soooo glad that this naturalista has taken those tips on and is getting to know her hair and most importantly Making it work!!

Here is Izehiuiwa's mail to me (posted here with her permission of course ) as she tells her story from how she big chopped her healthy looking relaxed hair became natural and loves this blog :)


Hello Dabs,

My apologies for not getting back to you immediately after your last email. And many thanks for everything. You are doing such a marvellous task.

I just had to gist you about my intimacy session with KCCC (that you helped me purchase. A million THANKS)
 
 
 

But let me give you a brief history of my hair. I had a massive big chop in December, 2012 and I've been rocking my lovely TWA.


When my hair was relaxed, it was very thick and stubborn. Many a time, it broke combs in salons (who didn't heed to my instruction). Every month, I had to relax my hair which became dense again by the 2nd week. Mind you, I have a tender scalp. My hair would not relax but I would have a scalp that was very nicely and crisply burnt. So - called "professional salonists" helped in destroying my hair by combing it so forcefully like they were cutting a tree with cutlass. It got to an extent, I could no longer inflict self induced mental and physical pain on myself. So I cut the permed hair all off leaving like half an inch of natural hair.
 
IZEHIUWA'S RELAXED HAIR BEFORE THE BIG CHOP;



Now that I'm natural, I'm the extreme end of 4C hair. Yup. The very extreme. My hair has absolutely no curl definition. I think I've passed the 'Z' type as my hair is so tightly curled that it sometimes 'bends'. This time, I've drawn the battle line with my hair. I'm gonna tough it out with 'her'. I've been successful so far, but I have not been able to make my hair have curl definition.

Oh yes, I've tried ecostyler, jack5ive and a host of other gels and curl pudding. My hair has simply refused to budge. 'She' just keeps swallowing all the products while laughing at me (the owner of the hair oh).

And then I thought, "shebi KCCC can do more than other gels and curl puddings" according to you tube videos. Hence, I went harassing you for the product. When the product arrived, I danced and announced to who cared to listen that the best natural hair product just fell on my lap (not that most of the people understand sha)

Hmmm, I applied a good amount of KCCC to my hair and immediately I heard "o de shiiiii' meaning 'e no enter'. I didn't give up. I put my hair in a 2 strand twists while shouting and screaming for all the evil spirits in Lekki to relocate to the ice desert of Siberia.

I unravelled the hair the next morning with prayers on my lips; and what did I see ? My hair was just there - still no curl definition.

Do I give up? Do I buy yet another product? Do I blame boko haram for the stubbornness of my extreme 4C hair? No. Instead, I'm madly in love with my hair and I will continue to love, cherish and care for it. I will always love my natural hair no matter how it looks and no matter how it rejects products.

Thanks for indulging.

Have a lovely day.

Izehiuwa


Wow wasn't that just so inspiring!!! She had beautiful hair relaxed, has gone natural and has beautiful hair.... One thing her story highlights is this; the road to beautiful hair is NOT EASY! There are no quick fixes! You just have to make up your mind to get to know your hair, what it likes and does not like, what works and doesn't and learn along the way...no short cuts but the beautiful thing is, once you finally know what works, you are good to go for LIFE! You know you can cut your hair today and have it back to its previous length. I feel bad for people who have chosen teams and rigidly limited themselves within these teams...we can all learn from each other natural or relaxed, hair care is hair care, do it right and your hair will flourish!!
Izehiuwa I wish you all the best, you have already conquered the aspect of accepting your hair the way it is...the rest of the journey to beautiful hair which is knowing what works and what doesn't work for your hair, may have lots of twists and turns but will be sooo worth it in the end!
 
That's all for now ladies, in other news THE SHOP NHCG PAGE IS STOCKED! Check it out to see if there's anything you like and send me an email...I focused more on deep conditioning products this time because our Naija market has little or no options of GOOD deep condtioners for those of you who don't like to concoct like I do, I will leave the sale of oils for now to my friend's at VANITY OILS :)
 
Thanks for stopping by as usual!
 
Xxx
Dabs
 
Hiya,
Its a brand new month and as I said in my last post, the SHOP NHCG IMPORT WINDOW is OPEN till the 7th of April...feel free to send in your orders via email but please check the SHOP NHCG PAGE first to see what's in stock before placing an order...as for the 'mystery product' I said I want to get this month, Ill tell you ladies all about it in my next post( enjoy the suspense- wide grin :)

This post is all about AYA!! She is a family friend and a silent NHCG reader!!lolzz I was thrilled to find out that she had started stalking this zone and applying the tips to her hair because last week she sent me this mail(Im posting it with her permission of course);

Hi Oju,
Thanks for the advice on your blog, especially the co-washing and castor oil posts. Its really helped alot.

Been carrying my natural hair for the past 9weeks and I think I kinda prefer it to the constant weaves. Would be giving my hair some time to breathe (at least 2-3weeks in between weaves) more often :)

I've attached a before and after pic to this email :) so excited my hair's getting healthy again.

Thanks darl

Xoxo,
Aya

Here are the before and after pictures of her hair after 9weeks of caring for it NHCG style...let the pictures speak for themselves;


THIS IS BEFORE
THIS IS AFTER!!

 
 
 
 
 
As you can see THE AFTER(above) is a healthier version of the before, her ends before were thinning, uneven, scraggly and looked lifeless, she has given them a good trim now that Im sure got rid of a lot of split ends and will allow the ends fill out, the ends look very well moisturized and sealed, shiny and healthier looking!! It can only go up from here for Aya's hair!!
 
 
Hope you all are inspired by this post! It really just takes a single decision to take better care of your hair, to block out negative notions and conclusions and just care for it! I was at a friend's kid's party and she tells her pal can you believe this is all her hair(she points to my hair) the friend retorts holding her weave 'and this is allllll my hair!!' My friend not getting the joke said no seriously she doesnt have a weave on and then it dawned on me that this lady was not joking because she then says 'oh seriously? its her hair?? wow. good genes, I have to buy mine to look like this!' I truly felt bad...because this lady could not even for one second grasp her mind around the idea that 1. Naija hair can be long and healthy! 2. Those that happen to have such healthy hair could actually have nutured their hair to make it that way...all attempts to tell her about my blog fell on deaf ears...it was like she was saying in her head, 'give me a break abeg! you have good genes'!
 
So I really applaud and appreciate ladies who have come on this blog, taken the tips I have offered with an open mind and applied them patiently and seen results!! I applaud you all for proving the dismissive lot wrong...our Naija hair can grow and I will keep believing it, saying it and proving it till the whole world believes it!!
 
Okay Pep talk over, its been a while since I pumped you guys up!! Now lets go out there and GROW SOME HAIR!!!
 
*For more Inspiration, please click on the tag 'ínspiration' under the blog post categories. 
 
Xxx,
Dabs 
 

 Hiya,
I mentioned in an interview I had with Sizzling Mom here when asked about exercising, that I exercise but what I failed to mention was the hatred I have for stringent gym work outs, running on the thread mill or lifting weights till there's no strength in me!! Hate all that! So you can imagine my joy and excitement when I tried out Zumba dance fitness class, a class started by Miss Faka Ben-Kalio earlier in the year, it was perfect for my post postpartum body, every muscle in my body definitely got a work out but this time around it was dancing to very fun Latin dance music. I left that class wanting more and have attended very regularly since then! Enough about my experience, meet my Zumba instructor- 

who also isn't joking with caring for her hair!  
Please Introduce Yourself...
I am Faka Ben-Kalio AKA Fabila, a Lawyer by profession, a Zumba dance fitness instructor by passion!

Since this is a hair blog let's talk hair first of all,
How long is your hair? My hair is currently past shoulder length well on its way to Arm pit length (APL);
NOVEMBER 2011

In October 2012;


As it is relaxed, how often do you get a touch up? Every 10 weeks minimum 

What d you do to help grow your hair, do you have a regimen?
I find that leaving my hair dirty for a while helps it grow, it may sound gross but I think it does.
I also deep condition my hair with Organics hair mayonnaise.

 ( NHCG says while I strongly recommend at least a co wash once a week, I acknowledge the importance of knowing what works for your hair, Fakus knows what works for her hair and that's the most important thing) 

How has NHCG helped with your hair regimen? I visit NHCG for the DIY hair mixtures and DIY hair styles. I am looking to try one of the protective styles soon although I have tried a few in the past.

Now to Zumba...

 What is Zumba Dance fitness all about? Zumba dance fitness is a mixture Latin dance and aerobics. Unlike other exercises, it's a total body workout.

When did you start your classes, are you a trained instructor? I began my classes in January 2012, I am a licensed instructor with certification from the United Kingdom to instruct and coordinate Zumba Dance fitness classes in Nigeria.

What makes Zumba different from any normal workout and what do people that tend your class stand to gain from it?
Zumba incorporates cardio exercise while at the same time helping to tone the arms, legs, stomach (abs) and generally improves your mood.
( NHCG says I can personally attest to all these benefits of Zumba especially the mood part,  if you like dancing and having fun like I do, Her class is the best atmosphere for that) 

What should a beginner of your Zumba class have in mind when attending the class for the first time? You do not need to be a dancer to enjoy the classes, it is for everyone.

Well that's the end of my interview with Faka, if you are in Lagos and looking for a fun but effective way to sweat it out, try Faka's Zumba dance fitness classes. They hold at the Life Quest Gym at Glover Court, off Glover road, Ikoyi Lagos. Classes hold Mondays and Thursdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 10am. Hope to see you there, from Tomoz (Thursday)!!

PS. My heart goes out to all my readers on the East Coast of the US. Please stay safe and strong during these trying times, Sandy can only take material things not your will for life, strength and resilience! God will see you all through! Hugs from your Naija Sister!!

Cheers
Dabs

Hiya,
So this month has been all about the  products I have gotten for my hair.  When you begin a hair journey you need to know what products and techniques work best for your hair personally. This post has four simple steps I use to determine how I find products that work for my hair to give me desired results.

Step 1- RESEARCH; When you are looking for hair products for your hair, don't be vague about your search, be specific. For example 'my hair tangles a lot, I want a product that will reduce my tangles'. When you have that in focus then you need to start your search, there are so many sources to search from including this blog :). Make google and YouTube your friend, read reviews of products, look at ingredient lists of products and generally be informed about the products you are considering buying.

Step 2- INVEST & EXPERIMENT; When you have done your research don't hesitate to invest in getting the products you have a good feeling about.  Only you can truly find out how the product works for your hair. Hair growth like everything else in life needs assistance  to succeed and hair products are that assistance and it does help that hair products are usually affordable and a considerable amount so you get value for your money.

Step 3- ISOLATE & ELIMINATE;
When you start using a new product, do not be tempted to initially add it to the rest of the stuff you put on your hair, ISOLATE its use for at least 1 week, if it's a daily moisturizer, use just it for 1 week and see how it works for your hair. Does it do all it claims to do? Is your hair left for better or for worse? If your hair is left for worse or has no reaction to the product then you might have to ELIMINATE it!

Step 4- REPURPOSE or WALK AWAY; 
Do not be in a hurry to eliminate the product just yet! It might not work as a daily moisturizer but it might work as a prepoo before your wash day or a sealant to seal in your favorite moisturizer. So take your time to figure out how your products work FOR YOUR HAIR and not hair in general because no 2 heads of hair are the same. Look at the ingredients, the texture and consistency for clues on how to make it work. If you have tried to figure what to use it for and it's still failing to live up to your expectations, walk away or give it out, don't manage a product that will hurt your hair just because, rather than manage, go back to step 1, start your research and follow through with the other steps.

Hair care is a journey and for me it's fun. All you need to do is take things a step at a time, don't put pressure on yourself by looking at others and go with the flow! I wake up in the morning, say my prayers, brush my teeth, hop in the shower, out the shower, moisturize , deodorize and get dressed, whip out moisturizer for my hair, apply from root to tip, seal with oil, style it, apply makeup, spray on some perfume and my day begins!! It's that easy *wide grin*  

If  more naija ladies change their out look on hair care, there will be fuller, longer, shinier heads of hair on our streets and it will be ALL OURS! Don't give up, naija hair can grow!

Thanks to all those tha participated in the latest hair product sales promo and CONGRATS to Farida, Onyinye, Folake, Yolanda and Jennifer, they are the  5 lucky winners of a free hair accessory to go with their orders. I encourage all readers to partake in upcoming Promos!!



Xxx
Dabs

hiya!!
Its been a minute!!Hope all is well with you all! So I was looking through my pictures the other day and I found a picture of a lady I stalked, YES STALKED at the Palms last year!! She was walking past Health Plus and I spotted her and like a tiger who has just spotted its prey I approached her keenly and told her I loved her hair and wanted to take a pic of it for my blog and she kindly obliged me, so here is RiRi's (the name she gave me) healthy hair;



This is a 100 % Naija girl's hair oh!!I did not try to interview her because she seemed in a hurry but I am sure she takes good care of her hair, just look at how shinny it is. I want to use this medium to encourage all those who are giving up on their hair journey, its not only my hair that can grow, your's too can grow!! You might not see much change initially but keep doing the right things to your hair and your hair will surely respond!



Xxx
Dabs 


Hiya,
 How's everyone doing? I was browsing through the web and came across Alicia Keys at the Billboard Awards 2012 and I tell ya, this Lady is fast becoming my Hair Updo Style Icon, whoever is her stylist sure knows how to make it work!!! Remember her Grammy hair up do I tried out HERE, well this time around she incorporated that big braid look I love so much, Check her out;



I saw this picture and even though I was not going any where special, I just had to whip out my combs and try it out for my self!! Luckily Essence Magazine has a step by step tutorial on how to get the look.

So the first thing I did was smooth out my edges and hold my hair in a high ponytail;

Then I grabbed some regular expression extensions to make the braid big and voluptuous (even Alicia Keys  added extensions in);


Finally I took the Braid round my head and pinned it in place, then tugged at the braid so it looked bigger like Alicia's;


This is one look I will definitely try again and when I do, I will use extensions closer to my hair color and I will make the ponytail more to the side and the braid even fatter, in fact I will work this style to the fullest!! Can't wait :) Till then, ladies tell me what you think, you like?



Xxx
Dabs


*Photo Credit; bellasugar.com.au, mybestfriendhair.com



Hiya,
I decided to start a new segment here called Be INSPIRED!! Basically, I will interview ladies with healthy, long relaxed hair and find out a little bit more about their hair care regimen, hair goals etc. Naturally I decided to start off with family, so dear Naija Hair Can Grow family, meet my younger sister- MINA!!




Hi Mina, 


How long is your hair?  
Mina; Its Bra Strap  Length at the longest part




Has it been Chemically treated?
Mina; well I am relaxed, been relaxed since High School, I have also dyed my hair darker and then auburn in the past. That's about all.




Is this the longest your hair has been? 


Mina; Yes but it was almost this long at University but bad management broke it all off so I had to start to afresh in 2009.




How did u start afresh?


Mina;  I cut it off to neck length above my shoulder, by the start of  2011 my hair was sitting comfortably on my shoulders









So How did you grow it out?


Mina;  No more dyes, prolonged relaxer stretches to 8 / 12 weeks from every 4 weeks (lol Can't believe I used to relax my hair every month!!) I use non alcholic gels, no more weaves, basically try to be as natural as possible.



 During your relaxer stretches what do you?


Mina; Brush it, avoid combing except just to detangle and I use gel for the edges, I am in a non fashion oriented profession!(medicine) so I am not out to make fashion statements!LOL! I also do big braids  but not Ghana weaving! Love my edges too much for that!

What are your fave hair products/accessories; 


Mina; soft bristle hair brushes, cantu Shea butter, Proclaim hair gel, extra virgin olive oil, ORS deep conditioner and I love big snap clips because they are easy to use, tangle free and apply less stress on your ends;









What relaxer are you using at the moment;


Mina; soft and beautiful for kids but I am not particular about relaxers, I just like anything that loosens my curl pattern a little bit. I have even stopped expecting to get bone straight hair results because it never happens for me that's why I switched to a kids relaxer kit. 



What products don't you like? 


Mina; Hair detanglers do not work for your my hair, can't stand them!

So what detangles your hair?


Mina;  Glycerin and water mixture thanks to you sis! It just takes all the tangles out!!

Are you facing any hair challenge presently?


Mina; YES!!My hair is shedding big time!!I'm fed up! It causing me to have uneven ends but thing is, those ends are healthy as well and I am reluctant to trim them off!!


Naija Hair can grow recommendation; 'Mina a regular black tea rinse once a week could be the answer to your shedding woes! thank God its just shedding and not breaking!! Also trim those ends, your hair will grow back!!!' 


Favorite protective hairstyle? 


Mina; a solid bun and I also love bantu knots
Any hair goals?


Mina; Butt length!lol

Realistic goals please?


Mina;  Ok ok mid back length is my goal

Any weekend hair rituals? 


Mina; Not really because I am very busy but when I visit this blog I get excited always to give my hair a treat!


Thanks Mina for sharing all this info about your hair, we wish you the best!! Happy growing :) And happy growing days to my readers as well!! This month this blog turns 1 and I am super excited and will be doing a giveaway in the coming weeks so stay tuned and thanks for all the support!!




Xxx
DABS
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