Having had relaxed hair for a decade, you can be sure I have gone through a bunch of hair products. Sadly when it comes to hair, I landed at the lower end of the ‘good hair’ gene pool in my family. I have extremely coarse and dry hair. It is like the combination of steel […]
If you are a naturalista you know the struggles of keeping your hair looking good and tangle free. There are however some great ways that you can style your natural hair so that it lasts for a while. The most automatic thing we do with natural hair is blow dry but with this cold weather […]
The Black Butterfly Salon is situated in Viking House, Westlands along Waiyaki Way. It provides beauty services for ladies, children and even the gents are taken care off. It also deals in products and merchandise such as the sale of Mizani products. I had a chance to experience the services offered at the salon first […]
I’ve been thinking about coconuts recently. Why would I be thinking of the tropical fruits that have you picturing laying on a beach somewhere sipping on a cocktail from a coconut shell? Could I be planning a vacation to some island? Not exactly although who wouldn’t think of a vacation with this Nairobi weather. I’m […]
The struggle with ensuring that your hair is healthy is making sure that it has all the requirements it needs. This means having products for moisturizing, strengthening and products that promote healthy hair growth. So you often need to buy different products to cater to all these needs. I have been using the Mizani Miracle […]
The newly launched AfroUrembo App is set to help customers seeking beautician services in Nairobi. The application is designed to link all the beauty shops registered to the customers from the comfort of their mobile phone. Looking for beauticians can be a struggle especially in Nairobi. If you are not lucky to get a referral […]
Did you know that African ladies change their hairstyles 8 to 16 times in a year? If there is one thing a top priority for many women it is looking good, and a big part of that is hair. Hair is said to be a woman’s crowning glory and so women love to take care […]
Silk is perceived as a luxury fabric and more often than not tied to a luxurious lifestyle, most would disregard it because of the expense it would incur on their pockets. Despite this fabric being a tad bit costly, it is definitely worth the cash you send on it. Why would you buy something expensive […]
Have you ever wondered how Koreans manage to maintain clear, flawless and young skin? Well, I have, a couple of times leading me to dig into it. Koreans value beauty and have followed through by coming up with techniques and products to maintain their beauty. Bless their souls because now we have the secrets to […]
One of the most common kitchen commodities is a secret ingredient to clear, radiant skin and lush, long hair. Rice is the basic necessity for making rice water which is a solution with a number of various benefits. I started experimenting with rice water on my face and hair and by Jove the difference is […]
When your plan is to grow out your hair, then you know that hair breakage is the enemy. Like growing long healthy hair is not hard enough, now you have to ensure that the hair you do have stays in your head. The thing about hair breakage is that it happens gradually, slow enough to […]
One of the most annoying things when it comes to handling hair is dealing with dandruff. For some of us, it is a nightmare. Dandruff in most cases is caused by a dry scalp. However, in some cases, it is a symptom of a scalp or hair condition such as eczema, or psoriasis. If so, […]
It is no secret that olive oil has numerous health benefits, most notably, in moisturising the skin and keeping hair soft, shiny and healthy, with a large section of the world population using it on a daily basis in the form of skincare and hair products. It can also be used for cleaning your teeth […]
The launch of Darling’s Premium braid is timely, as many Kenyans are becoming more aware and concerned about the health of their hair. It is no longer all about looking and feeling good, but about using the products that suit the nature of African hair. With extensive research and commitment to meeting customer needs, […]
With more women deciding to have the big chop, the natural hair community is growing larger by the day However, there are some women who still prefer to keep their hair relaxed. Some like myself are victims of coarse hair. Hair that can only be compared to steel wool bundled in a box. The idea […]