tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18771091746932468632024-03-14T07:04:16.012+00:00KL's NaturalsWe're passionate about healthy hair, styling, and products. Need to come in for a consultation and possibly style your fabulous tresses? Maybe you just need to buy some great products? Or maybe you're just curious to learn more about us? KL's Natural Beauty Bar is at 29C Ikorodu Crescent, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi. See you soon!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-37493607465301012452018-11-18T09:35:00.000+00:002018-11-18T09:35:06.229+00:00Our Ikeja Branch and Online Styling Course!!<br />
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Whoppee!! It's been a long minute and so much has been happening that I must fill you in on!<br />
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First of, we opened our GRA Ikeja branch in October!! Yes! Finally we listened to the requests of people that wanted us to come to the mainland and we made it happen!<br />
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We are located in B Natural Spa which is 11 Odudwa Way off Isaac John Street so make sure you come by to visit soon!!!<br />
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The turn out was amazing on our open day with so many people sending in yummy cakes and gifts - I mean look at these branded cupcakes from my absolute sweetheart Jibike of 'La place De' jiji' in Abuja!!!<br />
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How we got the space was a miracle on its own - I was with a client one day in the Lekki Salon and she told me how a friend of hers who is a consultant for B Natural, was looking to get a salon on board to take over the salon space in B Natural. She said she thought I'd be a great fit and gave me the lady's details.<br />
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I saved it but didn't follow up until the consultant herself turned out to be a client of ours in the same Lekki salon and one day was like - hey, would you be interested in taking over the salon space in B Natural! loll Let's just say that was indication number 2.<br />
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Just before I was to meet the owner, I get a call from one of our Dolphin Clients who excitedly tells me that her friend who owns a spa is looking for someone to take over the salon space and she thinks I'll be a great fit and wanted to introduce us!! At this point I knew there was definitely something to this and it couldn't just be random coincidences!<br />
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Meetings were arranged and I met the owner who was very gracious and kind - we spoke about what each party would be looking to get and came to an agreement.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This woman right here!!! Omozo of O'Naturals! She is a rare gem and a sister!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Vanette (Avlon Nigeria Stand)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gbemi and Seye - Husband and Wife Owners of the amazing Nigerian Hair Brand "Afro Virtues"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These wash chairs are soooo comfy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flo! One of the voices from my fav radio station - Classic Fm </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the princesses of the industry - Ziza, Crown Appeal, Mmanu, Mercy Familusi!! Love them!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sefunmi of Caremorenaturals</td></tr>
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And that's it!!! We now have KL's Naturals in B Natural!!<br />
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I can't even believe how amazing everything has been. God is truly awesome and I am so blessed to be able to do this!<br />
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The other great news we have is we finally launched our online academy!!!!!!!!!! This one is particularly emotional for me because it's 2 years overdue!! Yes it's taken me 2 years of planning, starting, stopping and starting again, shooting, crashed videos, lost videos, reshooting and Lord knows what else to finally launch!!<br />
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We started with the Creative Styling Course and we will add more courses on maintenance, growing hair, science of hair and other styling options as time goes on!! I'm so excited!!!!<br />
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Our first launch and enrolment has been amazing and we can't wait to do another launch and process of enrolment next year. Click <a href="https://klsnaturalhairacademy.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to visit our academy!<br />
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That's it! Thank you so much to everyone who has continued to cheer us on and support me and this dream. God bless you!!!<br />
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Hello Everyone!!!<br />
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No excuses for my loooong absence yet again so I shall just go straight to the point of today's post!<br />
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I will be switching things up a little bit in my posts from now on - using incidents from the salon as a backdrop for addressing what I see as issues people still struggle with, don't understand and are doing wrongly.<br />
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A lady came into the salon and was being attended to by one of the stylists. I was in the back doing other things and the stylists came to up to me visibly confused and wanted to clarify somethings with me. She said her client had asked for a 'dry protein treatment' and when she tried to explain to her that she had no idea what a 'dry protein treatment' was but what we have are different strengths of protein:<br />
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Medium<br />
Heavy/Reconstructors<br />
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the client was adamant and said she had done it in the salon before and that was what she wanted. I went over to the client to speak with her and try and explain things. I explained that I have never heard of a dry protein but there are different strengths of protein to which she said she had one she used but couldn't find it to buy so we should use ours.<br />
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So I asked the stylist to wash her hair so we can determine what exactly the hair needs. Client shakes her head emphatically - nope she doesn't wash her hair before using the protein treatment. She will apply the treatment to unwashed hair, then shampoo the hair, then do a moisturising deep conditioning treatment.<br />
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I'm like - so how will we know exactly what the hair needs if we don't assess it free of product? She goes 'okay my hair is breaking so I need a treatment'<br />
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I could see I was getting no where so I asked the stylist to do what she requested to satisfy her.<br />
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So here are a few things I need to explain when it comes to protein and why/how it is used:<br />
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1. The Hair is made up Keratin which is a type of protein.<br />
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2. Overtime with manipulation, heat styling, coloring and relaxer services, over exposure to sun; the protein structure of the hair strands get compromised/degraded and needs to be 'topped up' - think of your mobile phone and how you need to top up credit now and again.<br />
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3. Your hair needs both protein and moisture to thrive - moisture for elasticity and protein for strength and reinforcement.<br />
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4. You can get breakage from a lack of Moisture AND a lack of protein in your hair regimen.<br />
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5. NOT ALL BREAKAGE NEEDS PROTEIN TO REMEDY IT.<br />
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6. If your breakage is caused by a lack of moisture and you use a protein treatment you will end up making the issue worse and vice versa.<br />
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7. Everyone's hair is at different points at every point in time so you may need different strengths of protein at different times depending on what you have been doing to your hair and how bad your lack of protein induced breakage is.<br />
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8. For protein treatments to be truly effective and their results long lasting, they have to be Hydrolyzed which means, broken down into smaller molecules so they actually bind to the hair's fibers (eggs and mayonnaise cannot do this)<br />
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9. Your hair needs to have a Moisture/Protein balance at all times.<br />
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10. Protein overload is much more difficult to overcome than a moisture overload so when in doubt, err on the side of a moisture treatment or one that has very little protein contained in it.<br />
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<b>HOW PROTEIN WORKS</b><br />
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So when the hair's cuticles are slightly raised or really damaged, what happens is that the hydrolyzed protein penetrates and 'patches' up these openings, temporarily repairing the hair (that's why the treatments are done often as they get washed out over time as you cleanse)<br />
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<b>HOW TO USE A PROTEIN TREATMENT</b><br />
The best way to assess your hair is when your hair is freshly washed and free of product. You can pull a strand and determine what's really happening - too elastic? Needs Protein. Brittle? Needs Moisture.<br />
If you haven't assessed and are using a treatment you run the risk of using the wrong thing and letting your hair remain in its bad state or worse, exacerbating the issue.<br />
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Now if you haven't washed your hair - you will have products coating your strands (the conditioner, leave in, moisturizers, butters, oils, stylers, gels etc) that you have used prior to this wash day. Imagine then using a protein treatment on unwashed hair, (taking into consideration the diagram above and how the hydrolyzed molecules go in and patch up the hair) it means the molecules WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PENETRATE AND PATCH UP THE STRANDS AS YOU STILL HAVE PRODUCT ON THE HAIR.<br />
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Apart from not penetrating - its just sitting on your strands then you go and shampoo the hair which means you are just going to wash off the treatment (remember its temporary and the more you wash, the more it is washed out)<br />
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So in summary:<br />
- Everyone needs protein in varying degrees, some more than others depending on what you have been doing to your hair.<br />
- The best protein products to use are those that have hydrolyzed proteins which will be small enough to penetrate and actually patch up the hair fiber.<br />
- You always need a moisture and protein balance in your hair.<br />
- Not all breakage is cured by using protein products. Find out first why your hair is breaking or you run the risk of using protein when your hair really needs moisture!<br />
- Protein should be used on clean hair free of product so it can actually penetrate the strands and fill up the patches along the fiber.<br />
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Have an amazing day !!<br />
<br />KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-27187368815625747762018-02-21T12:08:00.000+00:002018-02-21T12:09:13.812+00:00My Ayurvedic Strengthening Regimen - My Favorite Herbs And How I Use Them.<br />
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If you've followed me for some time, you will know how much I love Ayurveda and how much I sing its praises. This is because it is the one thing that when I use consistently, my hair thanks me for and I see a HUGE difference in my hair's health.<br />
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My strands are quite fragile and prone to breakage which means that apart from manipulating my hair less, I also need products that strengthen my strands, making them less prone to breakage, so I can retain length better.<br />
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So sometime in July last year, I decided I was going to go back to incorporating Ayurveda in my regimen and was also going to stick with it long term.<br />
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As great as Ayurveda is, the downside to it is that it is quite messy and also time consuming so it's easy to stray from. However, I decided I would make time specially for my hair treatments so that I would have no excuses.<br />
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What are my favorite Ayurvedic Ingredients?<br />
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1. Henna - I looooooooooooooooove Henna!!!!! Prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, it is typically sold in powder form and once mixed into a paste and left to sit for a while (at least 3 hours) a dye is released which is coppery red in its tone. Henna strengthens, rejuvenates, gives shine, adds body, rebuilds, fortifies and adds lustre to hair! I mean what more can you ask for?! The one thing people ask is whether it will color their hair and the answer is this:<br />
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Henna deposits color but doesn't lift color. This means that if your hair is dark then your hair color won't change - at least not a drastic change from black to red. If you have greys, then the greys will turn coppery red and if you have light brown hair, then the red tones will be obvious. What I have found with dark hair (because my hair is dark ) is that the more often you henna, the richer your color looks when you are indoors; and when you are outside, the suns' reflections bring out the redtones that have been deposited in your hair over time.<br />
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If you would prefer to avoid the whole color thing then your best bet is to go with neutral henna aka Cassia Obovata. This will give all the strengthening properties of henna without the color by product.<br />
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As henna is natural, there is no limit to how often you can henna - Weekly, fortnightly or monthly.<br />
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How do you use Henna?<br />
I like my things basic and simple so I typically mix with hot water and let sit overnight or up to 24 hours ( I actually now mix a batch and put in the freezer after letting it sit for a while. I bring out to thaw the day I want to use it). When I am ready to apply, I will add my ayurvedic oil mix to it and some aloe vera juice . I then apply to freshly washed hair, leave for a minimum of 4 hours ( I sometimes sleep with it in and rinse out in the morning)<br />
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Some people mix henna with lemon juice, Apple cider vinegar, eggs etc. But again as I said, I'm a simple girl at heart :) Find what works for you.<br />
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How Often Do I henna?<br />
I now henna every 2 - 3 weeks.<br />
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After rinsing my henna, I ALWAYS follow up with a moisturizing deep conditioner. Henna acts like a protein conditioner. If you don't want to end up with hair that is as dry as sticks, then please follow up with a super duper moisturizing deep conditioning treatment.<br />
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Favorite Brand of Henna.<br />
My absolute favorite is the Godrej Nupur brand because not only is it Body Art Quality Henna but it also contains NINE other nourishing and strengthening herbs (some of which I will be talking about here). When I don't have this brand, my second best is the Jamila Henna. While this doesn't have the 9 herbs, it is also great Body Art Quality Henna. All I do is just mix my own Ayurvedic powders into it.<br />
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2. Fenugreek a.k.a Methi: Native to the middle and near east and widely used on the India subcontinent, Fenugreek contains a variety of nutrients and minerals including Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, copper, Vitamin B6, Protein and dietary fibre. It has a wide range of health benefits ( lowers cholestrol levels, reduces menstrual cramps, anti carcinogenic, controls diabetes, relieves constipation etc) and is therefore a very useful seed to have in your kitchen! With regards to hair, it is an amazing seed and helps in the following ways:<br />
- Helps prevent hair fall<br />
- Stimulates hair growth<br />
-Makes hair shiny and luscious<br />
- Reverses damaged hair<br />
- Conditions hair<br />
- Detangles hair etc<br />
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The Nicotinic Acid and Lecithin contents, encourage hair growth and stimulate the follicles.<br />
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How do I use Fenugreek?<br />
One of the reasons I've always loved methi is because of its detangling properties. When mixed and left to sit overnight, fenugreek releases a mucous like substance which glides through your hair, making detangling a breeze. I add fenugreek to my henna mixtures for that added oomph! and to make the application easier. My hair is therefore detangled at every stage of my wash day routine.<br />
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3. Amla: Also known as Indian Gooseberry, amla is rich in tannins and vitamin c which are beneficial to the hair and scalp. It also contains antioxidants which are beneficial in fighting free radicals.<br />
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Amla powder is gotten by drying and grinding the amla fruit and the following are the benefits:<br />
- helps to 'calm' the red tones of henna. If your hair is light and you want to use henna but don't want the reddish hue, mixing some Amla in your henna will tone it down.<br />
- Helps to reduce shedding when rubbed into the scalp<br />
- Helps to condition and strengthen hair, leading to less breakage and split ends.<br />
- It is also said to help with premature greying<br />
- Owing to its high iron carotene content, it helps to stimulate growth.<br />
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How do I use Amla?<br />
I typically mix amla and a few other powders into my henna for a full Ayurvedic strengthening and conditioning treatment. I also infuse my favorite oils with some of these powders so that I get not just the benefit of the oils but also the benefit of the herbs in my oils!<br />
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4. Brahmi (Gotu Kola): Another fantastic Ayurvedic herb which helps to rejuvenate and thicken hair strands.<br />
- It coats the hair strands leading to fortified hair and less split ends/breakage<br />
- Nourishes the roots, ensuring that hair grows in thick and strong with less shedding.<br />
- It supports scalp circulation, nourishing hair follicles and reducing hair loss.<br />
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How do I use Brahmi?<br />
Same way with Amla above.<br />
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5. Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba/Maka) Known as the 'King of Herbs' for Hair growth, Bhringraj rejuvenates and nourishes hair, ensuring hair is thicker and grows in stronger. It is the go to herb for people who want to treat hair loss, alopecia and premature greying.<br />
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Regular use ensures dark, lustrous and dense hair.<br />
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How do I use Bhringraj?<br />
Same with Amla and Brahmi above.<br />
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6. Hibiscus (Jaswandi) Powder: This is got from the crushed petals of the Hibiscus flower. Hibiscus is a conditioning herb and regular use helps to strengthen and condition the roots, leading to less hair shedding and an increase in volume. Other benefits include:<br />
- Adds a reddish tint to hair (can be mixed with henna to enhance the red tones of henna)<br />
- Promotes hair growth<br />
- Conditions hair<br />
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How do I use Hibiscus?<br />
Same with Amla, Brahmi, Methi and Bhringraj above.<br />
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Now, because I love Ayurveda so much and because people always ask me how to mix them etc, I decided to create our own KL's Naturals Ayurvedic Strengthening Conditioner!!<br />
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It's a mix of Amla, Brahmi, Bhringraj, Methi and Hibiscus. It takes out the guess work in your mixtures so all you need to do is just add a spoon or 2 to your conditioner or to your henna mix!!<br />
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HOW TO USE THESE HERBS:<br />
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A. HENNA FOR STRENGTH: Henna gives your hair strength the way a protein treatment would. So I use henna to strengthen my hair. I will mix my henna (either Godrej on its own or Jamila with some other ayurvedic herbs) with plain hot water and leave it overnight or even longer. I then add my oil mix (typically an infusion of my favorite oils and some of my favorite ayurvedic powders) and apply to freshly washed (but not conditioned hair). I leave for a 4 - 8 hours and then rinse out thoroughly. I then follow up with a moisturizing deep conditioner so my hair doesn't dry out. I do this every 2 - 3 weeks.<br />
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If I feel like my hair doesn't need that much strength, I will mix a few spoons of my moisturizing deep conditioner into my henna mix, add some oils, leave on for about 3 hours and then rinse out. This is called a Henna Gloss. Doing this, you don't have to go through the whole 2 step process as you already included your moisturizing deep conditioner into your henna.<br />
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B. MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER<br />
Where for whatever reason, I am unable to henna or decide to do a simple ayurvedic conditioning; I will mix my powders and leave them for an hour after which I will mix in a few spoons of my favorite moisturizing deep conditioner. I will apply this to freshly washed hair and leave in for about an hour after which i just rinse out.<br />
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C. DAILY MOISTURIZING SPRITZ:<br />
Apart from using them as a conditioner as illustrated above, you can make a tea from them, pour into your spritz bottle, add a bit of oils and voila! You have an Ayurvedic Moisturizing Spray that can be used daily.<br />
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Just put a tea spoon each of your powders into a mug, add some hot water and let steep for about 10 - 15 minutes. Strain and put into your bottle. I usually like to add some Vegetable Glycerine and Aloe Vera juice ( Aloe vera is BAE!!!!!) and a few essential oils like peppermint and tea tree to the mix. I will store in a fridge and use up within 10 days.<br />
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D. OIL INFUSION:<br />
I always have a jar with some ayurvedic infusion going on. This oil infusion will be used as a sealing oil, as an addition to my henna and/or conditioner and as a hot oil treatment. Oils I typically use are:<br />
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Sweet Almond<br />
Olive<br />
Neem<br />
Castor<br />
Jojoba<br />
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And because I can't use Aloe Vera Juice in an oil infusion, I use Aloe Vera powder!!<br />
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That's it!!!<br />
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I've gotten a lot of questions about how to incorporate Ayurvedic powders, what they do and how I use them. Hopefully this will help out!<br />
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Kisses!<br />
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Sometimes we're so focused on using products topically to enhance the health and promote the growth of our hair; or products to get rid of acne on our skin or nail hardeners to give strength to brittle nails. However, what most people don't realise is that applying products topically is never nearly enough, taking other things like our eating habits and lifestyle into consideration.<br />
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So did you know that your hair, skin and nails are the very last parts of our bodies to get nutrients from the food we eat? What this means is that if you eat a lot of junk or your diet doesn't have as many nutrients as it ought to; the body will distribute what little nutrients it can get from the food to the other more important organs and parts of your body. By the time it gets to your hair and nails - oops! Nothing left to give nourishment!<br />
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This is why it is very important to ensure that we eat healthy meals, drink lots of water for hydration and if you are deficient in any kind of mineral (like some people are iron deficient) then a supplement will be really good.<br />
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Apart from being deficient in certain minerals, it is possible to support your diet with a few supplements to ensure that you are getting the best that certain minerals have to offer in the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and nails.<br />
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<b>MSM</b><br />
Otherwise called Methysulfonylmethane; MSM is a source of sulfur which is an important component for the creation of Collagen and keratin which we know are important building blocks for healthy hair, skin, nails, joints and other connective tissues.<br />
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With particular reference to Hair, MSM has been known to extend the Anagen (growth) phase of hair enabling you to grow your hair longer . The sulfur content also makes hair strands and nails stronger and thicker with consistent use.<br />
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While a lot of natural foods contain naturally occuring sulfur ( egg yolk, swiss chard, brussel sprouts, garlic, onion, asparagus, cow milk, apples, raspberries, kale etc) the cooking process typically degrades the sulfur levels. Eating raw vegetables and fruits rich in this mineral is therefore your best bet.<br />
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If taking an MSM supplement, the pure powder form is preferable as the capsule or tablet forms are usually mixed with other ingredients. The dosage is typically written on the containers so I would advise you follow prescribed dosages and if in doubt, speak to your physician.<br />
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<b>VITAMIN C</b><br />
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We're all probably more familiar with vitamin C. A water soluble vitamin and powerful antioxidant, a lot of people remember it only when they have a cold :) but it has so many more amazing benefits for our hair and skin.<br />
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- It boosts the production of Collagen which we now know is essential in the maintenance of healthy skin.<br />
- As an antioxidant, it helps reduce free radicals which means less brittle hair that's prone to split ends. Results? Stronger Hair and better length retention.<br />
- Supplementing with Vitamin C can help fight adrenal gland fatigue that can cause hair loss.<br />
- It helps to smooth out rough skin by optimizing the flow of blood to the skin's surface, making the skin smoother.<br />
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As with MSM, there are a number of foods that have naturally occuring Vitamin C (think citrus fruits and dark green vegetables) so you don't need to take a vitamin C supplement if you have very healthy, balanced eating habits.<br />
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Used together, MSM and Vitamin C can aid the growth of healthy, stronger, thicker hair while promoting smoother, more radiant skin.<br />
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As with everything, please exercise caution if taking any of these supplements. While there have been no known dangerous side effects of taking these supplements in too high doses; it is reported that the following may occur where a person is taking very high doses of either msm or vitamin c:<br />
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- nausea<br />
- Abdominal Cramps<br />
- Diarrhea<br />
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Remember, always check with your doctor especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.<br />
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Here's to Healthy, Happy, Hair and Skin in 2018!!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-44734929817409022422018-01-21T10:23:00.000+00:002018-01-21T10:23:46.664+00:00New Year, New Goals, New Me, New Everything!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year Everyone!! I CANNOT believe it has been 8 MONTHS since I last blogged!!! Oh my my my! 2017 was truly interesting, eventful, amazing, intense and challenging; but through the tears, struggle, triumphs, learning curves, hair pulling and trials, I got stretched so much and I am truly thankful for where KL's as a business is and also where I am as a woman and a Beauty - Preneur!<br />
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<b>HAIRSTYLIST COURSE </b><br />
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So! At the time I posted last in May, I was in the middle of a 6 month hair stylist course run by the L'Oreal Hair Institute. That in and of itself was a huge sacrifice and struggle! It was 8.30 am - 1pm every Monday to Wednesday - Combine that with trying to oversee 2 salons (one of which was just 3 months when I started the course) and you can imagine how many panic attacks I got in that period loll!<br />
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Thankfully the course is done, I learnt sooooo much particularly with color and cutting which were the main things I wanted to really increase my knowledge and skill in; and we will be getting our certificates sometime this month. So say hello to your latest International L'Oreal certified hair stylist!!<br />
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The Lekki salon has been doing so well and I am beyond thankful to God and all our marvellous clients. We had a number of hitches and with me being away from the salon for so many days, from so early on, meant that the culture I would have loved to imbibe from the beginning took much longer to.<br />
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Staff issues are no joke mehn!<br />
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Thankfully, we are definitely a long way from where we used to be and things are moving along nicely.<br />
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We also opened up a little spa within the premises!!!! KL'S Natural Beauty Bar partnered with Serah's Beauty Secrets to bring the very best in spa treatments to our clients. This means that clients can get their massages, facials, body exfoliations, anti ageing treatments, foot spa etc in the same space!<br />
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The Dolphin Salon Manager really stepped up and showed amazing leadership skills and so I didn't have to worry too much about Dolphin - which really showed me the importance of hiring right, training well and having systems and processes in place.<br />
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As for my hair in 2017! Loll what can I say? A lot of times I truly didn't have the time or the energy for it. Sometime in April or May (can't even remember now) I actually took a pair of scissors and cut some inches off. I have no idea how many - I didn't like how my hair looked so just took some off.<br />
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In June, I decided to go back to my Ayurvedic regimen and focus on my hair's health and I have to say it's one of the best things I could've done for my hair!! It's thriving better now and looks so much healthier.<br />
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Will be focusing on healthy hair in 2018 and have also started a challenge which everyone is free to join in. There is a prize money of 25,000 up for grabs at the end of the year so why not join in eh? :)<br />
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You can click <a href="http://mailchi.mp/1a8d00c62d32/more-water-more-water?e=a1af1a5da3" target="_blank">here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and join in the fun!<br />
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<b>SOCIAL MEDIA</b><br />
The one thing that I pretty much kept up with was Instagram- It's pretty easy to take a picture, edit with an app on your phone and post without too much hassle. We also started a <a href="http://mailchi.mp/1a8d00c62d32/more-water-more-water?e=a1af1a5da3" target="_blank">weekly newsletter </a>which goes out at noon every Thursday and I started my YouTube channel!!!!!!!! Finally! loll.<br />
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December was fun as I got to do a weekly tutorial on easy but glam hairstyles which could be rocked for the holidays. I look forward to doing more on YouTube this year for sure.<br />
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After reviewing my 2017 business wise, I realized I spent way too much time on operational stuff and wasn't able to be strategic enough and even focus on things like deliberate growth, marketing and blogging. I attended an amazing Masterclass by Tara Fela Durotoye on setting up systems and processes and it showed me exactly what I needed to do.<br />
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So in 2018, the plan is to be more strategic, ensure proper systems and processes are in place, hire leaders who can be contributing 'heads' as opposed to me being the only 'head' and all other employees being 'legs and hands' (had that aha moment when in my business coaching class with Tale Alimi) in order to free myself up to do things that will take the business (and myself of course) to the next level.<br />
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2018 is my year of BECOMING!!<br />
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So what are your goals for 2018?<br />
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I'm a firm believer in self improvement - regardless of what profession, business or level you find yourself in. So when I heard that L'Oreal had partnered with Make Me Salon to bring The L'Oreal institute to Lagos, there was no way I was going to miss that opportunity!!!<br />
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It meant I would have to sacrifice A LOT as it requires attending classes 3 days a week (8.30 am - 1pm) Seeing as I now have 2 salons, have to continue with business development, staff training, personal appointments etc; I was understandably a little worried but I had a little pep talk with myself - better bite the bullet now, 6 months will pass quickly before you know it (yes it's a 6 month course!!) and you can use this as an opportunity to start separating yourself from the business :)<br />
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It's been hard but it's definitely been worth it! There's been so much to learn - particularly in the Coloring (Advanced and Corrective inclusive) classes. It's been over a month and we're STILL on color! Color is NO joke!<br />
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Next on the menu is cutting and I can't wait for that too - everything just seems to be coming nicely together in my quest to be the best I can be!!!<br />
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I'm also making some new friends and enriching friendships that already existed - Omozo of O'Naturals is in my class and we sit next to each other - sharing laughs, information and sometimes just being mischievous!<br />
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It's been 3 months already and as I had said to myself earlier - the time is literally just speeding by and before you know it, it will be August and we'll be done!!<br />
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Good morning beautiful people! I trust you've all had an amazing weekend so far and are looking forward to the new week ahead.<br />
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Just thought I'd bring you a few of the gorgeous hair styles we've created on some of our lovely clients, just to encourage someone out there that natural hair is beautifully versatile and you can achieve soooo much!!!<br />
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This next one we named the 'Glowreeyah" (Go figure loll). Some intricate weaving and crochet on top with some colored extensions; styled into this gorgeousness.<br />
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It was Ama's birthday in a few days, so she wanted something eye catching: and we served!<br />
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So this wasn't a client but a model at my ongoing training at the Loreal Institute. It was so much fun getting her from her washed out color to this gorgeous popping red color! And the silk press? The cherry on top of the already delicious ice cream!<br />
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Sis here wanted something different but doesn't have a lot of volume. We gave a pop of something at the side and then crocheted some kinky extensions for volume and voila!<br />
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I loved loved creating this look on Sika Osei for the AMVCA's!!! She wanted something fresh and funky and seeing that we had recently installed a 4 way vixen crochet using definition braid; it was the perfect foundation to create this look!<br />
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This lady's niece brought her in and ordered her to get something nice and funky! lolll. She didn't want to be too over the top as she didn't think loud styles would be age appropriate so we settled on this compromise. Added some extensions to the top for volume and made sure to enhance her beautiful curls for this wavy effect!<br />
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Jaiye has been a customer for a long while and her hair has come a long way! She wanted a red color to refresh her old color and so we color cleansed and deposited this gorgeous intense dark blonde red. Her twists looked so juicy!<br />
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Kids are not left out either!! This lovely young lady had her hair cornrowed into this gorgeous style - very age and school appropriate.<br />
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This style almost caused a stir in the salon lolll. A few customers who came in after we had done this thought it was all her hair and they were so green with envy till we told them that she had some help with kinky extensions crocheted into her hair!<br />
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Natural hair is truly versatile - you can wear it straight, kinky, curly, coily, woven, flat twisted......the possibilities are endless!!! We're always eager to create something interesting so you can see how beautiful your hair can be.KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-67296942170819003492017-05-16T21:02:00.001+01:002017-05-16T21:06:31.443+01:00KL's Naturals Will Be At The Mercedes Benz World PR Beauty Business Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So!! Mercedes Benz and World PR Media have partnered to bring us the first edition of The Mercedes Benz World PR Beauty BusinessWeek, here in Lagos for the next couple of days! So if you can, make some time available on your calendar for Wednesday the 17th of May to Friday the 19th of May 2017.<br />
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There will be 3 days of exhibitions, seminars/workshops; all being held at the Mercedes Benz Showroom at Ikate, Lekki Expressway.<br />
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When asked why Mercedes Benz as a partner; Chief Executive of World Pr Media and Founder of Beauty Business Week Mrs. Tayo Afolabi is quoted as saying:<br />
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"The Beauty Business Week was created as an avenue to profile the trends and stakeholders in the Beauty Industry and partnering with Mercedes Benz to execute same was perfect due to one of the luxury car giant's CSR aim to promote indigenous products/services in countries it has presence in"<br />
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So there will be a lot of Nigerian brands at the exhibition showcasing their fabulous products and services. A few of the brands you can look forward to seeing are:<br />
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- KL's Naturals<br />
- Kilenma<br />
- Natural Nigerian<br />
- Wondrous Hair<br />
- House of Tara<br />
- Glam's<br />
- Oud Majestic<br />
- Gemology Cosmetics<br />
- Amali Cosmetics<br />
and a host of others!!!<br />
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Highlights of the event include Exhibition Zones, Experience Zones, Master Class/Seminar section and the 'Lipstick Garden'<br />
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We will be showcasing a few of our products and on Friday we will be styling some models for the Beauty meets Art/Beauty meets Entertainment section.<br />
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Click <a href="http://thebeautyreport.com.ng/mercedes-benz-world-beauty-business-week/" target="_blank">here </a>to go to the registration page - yes it's absolutely free!!<br />
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See you there!!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-5644750104229879192017-04-30T12:45:00.000+01:002017-04-30T12:47:12.792+01:00Pictures From Our Recently Concluded Natural Hair Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello beautiful people! It's been tooooo long!!! My goodness. I have so much to fill you up on as so much has been happening, but today we will start with our recently concluded Natural Hair Workshop,which held on the 20th and 21st of April.<br />
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Part of our mission at KL's Natural Beauty Bar is to equip stylists and hands on Naturalistas with knowledge and techniques, and in fulfilling this mission, we try to organize regular workshops to educate and train people in the science of hair, proper ways of handling hair and styling tips/ techniques.<br />
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Our recently concluded workshop focused on maintaining, nurturing and growing natural hair; and building regimens for different hair types.<br />
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We had a trainee fly in from Cameroon and one lady from Benue State! It is indeed a blessing to be able to impact people from all around!!<br />
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It was an amazing 2 days and we definitely look forward to the next training session where we get to educate and impact more stylists and hands on naturalistas!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-78466231369673074432017-03-07T21:23:00.000+00:002017-03-07T21:23:39.570+00:00Design Essentials Quinoa And Bamboo Hair Repair Collection Review.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had been rocking these absolutely gorgeous kinky twists (if I may say so myself) for a little over 3 weeks and I was in love and not having my usual withdrawal symptoms of missing my own hair. Then of course something had to come in between me and my beloved twists -breakouts on my face!!! Anytime the extensions I have on begin to get old AND touch my face, it's a wrap.<br />
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Happens EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I had to take them out. I would rather deal with bad hair than bad facial skin - FACT lolll. I can't shout.<br />
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Anyway, I took them out Sunday morning and I had no time to detangle much less wash the hair - I had a full salon work day ahead of me! So I applied Natmaine's Pre Poo butter which leaves my hair soooo soft and shiny; and then put it into bun and went to work.<br />
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I was mentally contemplating what I would do with the hair and knew I would have to wash it - but the thought of detangling, washing, doing a henna treatment for strength and then a moisturizing deep conditioner was exhausting in and of itself! I knew my hair needed some strength and nourishing particularly as I'd just taken out synthetic extensions which weaken and dry out hair.<br />
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I then remembered we had these Design Essentials Quinoa and Bamboo Hair Repair collection kits which offer a simple 3 step routine to stronger hair, more body and shine. I was definitely digging that. Best of all, it says on the box ' No heat required. 30 minutes or less' I was definitely sold at this point!<br />
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I used it last night and have come to share my experience, my thoughts and most importantly how my hair felt then and feels now. So here goes!<br />
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The Quinoa and Bamboo Hair Repair Collection is from Design Essential's 'Natural' range and was created to strengthen hair, encourage length retention and promote growth. Quinoa (pronounced keen wah and which a lot of us already know as everyone seems to be on a healthy diet these days) contains 8 essential amino acids which revitalize weakened, dry and damaged hair.<br />
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Bamboo which is the richest known source of silica is excellent for hair growth and strength. Another key ingredient is Biotin which promotes healthy strong hair and protects against dryness and prevents breakage.<br />
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Unlike other amino acid based treatments these days which need heat to activate the ingredients, this doesn't require heat and promises up to 10X stronger hair in 4 treatments.<br />
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It has 3 products in the kit:<br />
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So! last night, I came back tired and weary but determined to get my wash day out of the way. I detangled with VO5 moisture milks conditioner and then proceeded to shampoo with the hair repair replenishing shampoo.<br />
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My hair was oh so soft even after shampooing twice! I then applied the liquid strengthening masque and waited the mandatory 5 minutes before going on to the final stage. My hair started feeling a little differently at this stage - the hair in front and on the crown was still soft but with a bit of strength to it while the hair in the back (the looser texture) started feeling a little coarse to the touch.<br />
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I then sprayed the leave in conditioning sealant and my hair in the back definitely felt coarse and I started to think 'oh oh'<br />
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I had no desire to wash anything out or do anything so I just got my Namaste Organics Castor and Jojoba sealant and applied it all over, putting my hair in single plaits so it could stretch and dry nicely. I contemplated slapping a wig on this morning because I just didn't want to have to deal with any issues but I decided to brave it.<br />
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Rubbed some 'It doesn't get much butter than this' by Mane Choice on my fingers and took down my plaits and to my surprise, my hair had not only dried nicely but didn't have that icky feeling it did last night! It felt soft yet strong and i barely had any hairs in my fingers while styling!<br />
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My drying time is usually quite long because my leave ins are usually creamier but with this one, my hair was 90% dry by the morning and I could wear my hair in a stretched out style.<br />
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I'll keep up the treatment for the mandatory 4 weeks while watching my hair to make sure it doesn't revolt but so far, my hair feels much better! I'll refrain from scoring this product till after the 4 week mark.<br />
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<br />KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-53496685159475184992017-02-28T08:20:00.000+00:002017-02-28T08:34:04.673+00:00Social Media Week 2017 - I'll Be On a Panel Discussing Technology And The Natural Hair Movement!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yup, so it started yesterday February 27th and shall run till Friday March 3rd. As we all know, we live in a digitalized age and things keep moving pretty fast - so it's a great way to find out how you can utilize technology in the different areas of your life, new opportunities you could explore and new ways of doing business.<br />
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The line up of for this week include interesting topics such as 'Become a Kick Ass Tech Mum' 'Gender Equality In The Digital Age' 'Building the Next Billion Naira Business: 4 Things You Should Know' etc.<br />
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I have the honor of speaking this year and I will be on a panel discussing 'Technology and The Natural Hair Movement' Click<a href="https://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/hair-go-technology-natural-hair-movement/" target="_blank"> here </a>for more details<br />
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It's a panel hosted by the lovely Dabs of Naijahaircangrow and Savvy and Chic; it will also have as speakers Omozo of O' Naturals, Nelly Olisa of Vanguard Allure and Kayla Oniwo of Cool FM.<br />
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Seeing as Natural Hair is now a big thing the world over, it will definitely be an interesting discussion particularly if you're interested in the business side of things or just curious to learn more.<br />
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It's funny how some things happen and you literally laugh it off but later you realise that it actually was not cool in anyway and even though you let it slide, how about people who are more vulnerable to such negative behaviour?<br />
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Such was my experience over a 3 week period last month - I had posted a video on Instagram showing me with Henna in my hair and initially the comments were questions about henna and its benefits etc. The video then got featured on the Naturalista Channel and thus got more views from men and women alike the world over and that's when the nastiness started.<br />
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I had people saying I looked 'nasty' or 'ewwwww' 'yuck' or I should go take a bath; or I had poop in my hair, or my favourite 'wash your nappy hair, thanks' lolllllll Like seriously!!!<br />
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It now got to the point where I had other people championing my cause so for instance in response to<br />
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I honestly have never been exposed to such vileness from random people online who have NO CLUE who I am - Initially I was deleting all the nasty comments and actually did a general response; but then I realised it was a waste of energy. I decided to be entertained instead - I was actually amused by it all.<br />
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I also got thinking about so many younger/thinner skinned people online who would probably be so upset and think these horrid comments were some sort of reflection about them as individuals. I truly began to understand and empathize more with victims of really nasty online bullying - I am by no means equating my experience with some downright EVIL things some people have experienced (which in some instances resulted in them taking their own lives) but i understood better how it starts and how nasty people can be online.<br />
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It ended up having over 2 million views and I'm still unsure as to what was so captivating about it - It also made me think how as humans we are quick to demean things that are not familiar to us. This I think has increased a whole lot more in the last couple of years with the anonymity that the internet affords.<br />
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Such intolerance being exhibited. It's also got me to be more open minded about stuff I see and prior to then knew nothing about. There are so many cultures, groups, ways of thinking and living that it would be such a disservice to ourselves to immediately dismiss something we see which we've never seen before or which we don't understand.<br />
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Here's sending out some peace and love to all you lovely peopleKLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-6962543033220471862017-02-16T16:20:00.000+00:002017-02-16T16:22:17.617+00:00Our Beautiful Brides (and bridesmaids) Slaying Their Natural Tresses!It's been too long since I did a bridal post so I have decided to do a long overdue one - bringing us up to speed on all our gorgeous brides (and bridesmaids in some instances)<br />
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Meet Jennifer - gorgeous bride with simple tastes. She had a train of 5 and we helped style them all!<br />
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Then meet Ray Ray, funny, quirky OAP who is originally from East Africa (I think) and got married to a Nigerian. This was probably one of the calmest atmosphere I have ever worked in. It was just her, her friend and her makeup artiste in the room.<br />
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Then we had these natural bridesmaids from a very large bridal party.<br />
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Then my client turned sister - Jessica. The wedding was so beautiful and intimate. It was such a joy celebrating with her and her husband.<br />
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Then meet Didi - who had 9 bridesmaids!!!<br />
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Till the next post!!!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-10173263759184690422017-02-12T10:21:00.001+00:002017-02-12T10:21:22.003+00:00Pictures From Our Lekki Launch!<br />
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I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already! As always, the year is racing by like no man's business! Anyway, thank God for a successful opening and Beard Line Launch! We are so grateful to all those who took time out to honour our invitation and came to spend some time with us as we formally opened our Lekki branch and launched our Beard Line.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my Mama :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this couple! Pastor Yemi and Sister Amanda Amusan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Otonye and Tosin of Naija Naturals</td></tr>
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Clara's corner was on hand to serve us some yummy desserts, Design Essentials Nigeria were present with discounted products on offer, goodie bags and raffle draws where they gave out even more products! Vanette Nigeria (Avlon representatives here in Nigeria) also gave us lovely goodie bags with Keracare products and Nini's body treats supported us with a few yummy smelling, hand whipped body souffles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummy Waffles with syrup and blueberries</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummy parfaits!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mum and an old friend from Festac who was there for the beard products :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Signature updo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crochet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perm Rod Set</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Someone got a lot of goodies!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beardgang!! Old friends from Unilag</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my oldest and dearest friends Soye</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such a pleasure seeing people come and support me!</td></tr>
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I was and still am humbled and filled with so much gratitude at the support from my fellow 'Sisters in Hair' who came despite busy schedules, my friends, acquaintances, oldest clients and even the MD of the last company I worked for!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny Fuchs - Former MD turned Friend</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Wondrous Carter Brown and her daughter.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Esther Tom (Game of Fros) and Ebun Oluwole</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">People always think Yinka (on the far right) and I look alike!!! In fact a lot of times they give her stuff thinking it's me lollllll</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ebele - another old client of mine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aren't they just cute!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Femi! Lovely lady who just supports and encourages</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bukky and her kids - Her daughter actually 'interned' with us for a few weeks during the Christmas holidays!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Dabs of Naija Hair Can Grow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummy mummy Jessica! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old friends since QC Days!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ada (with the bantu knots) was one of my trainees at a few of our workshops and now has her own natural hair salon in Festac!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Abysho!</td></tr>
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If you've read a couple of my posts you would have noticed there are 2 things I absolutely love - Crotchet braids and wigs!! I also like big hair so I'm very partial to afro or curly textured extensions. When it comes to 'Human Hair' extensions for natural hair, the ones I've worked with and love are Heat Free and Her Given Hair so when I got the chance to get my very own Her Given Hair U Part wig, I was over the moon!!<br />
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Just like most other makers of natural human hair extensions, there are 3 types of textures - Kinky, Coily and Curly. In my experience, the Kinkiest textures are typically very hard to maintain and I really wasn't in the mood to handle 2 heads of kinky hair (counting mine of course) So I opted for the Coily texture which is somewhere in between Kinky and curly.<br />
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I originally wanted to get clip ins but I thought I would do a wig instead and manipulate my hair less in wearing that protective style.<br />
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So the wig came in a lovely box with a very detailed handbook telling you how to treat the hair, recommended products, blending your own hair with your U Part wig and also the different styles that you could manipulate the hair into.<br />
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To wear it my first time, all I did was spritz it with water till it was damp and then I worked some leave in through. I used the Giovanni Direct leave in. This helped to 'activate' the curls and they were popping! The next thing I had to do was figure out how to get my own hair to curl and match the texture and i didn't want to do a twist out!<br />
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I remembered I had Taliah Waajid's Curly Curl Cream and so I lightly spritzed my hair, applied the cream in my leave out, making sure to run my fingers through the hair till my curls started to clump and voila!!!! It was a perfect match!!<br />
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The only draw back of course was that my hair shrunk because of the moisture so I used a pin to stretch bits of my hair, twirled the ends round the pin and stick them in randomly into the wig for a seamless blend.<br />
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I absolutely loved it!!! I'm definitely going to be exploring other ways to wear the wig and be bringing you more styling options.<br />
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You should definitely check out them out <a href="http://www.hergivenhair.com/index/?stylist=kemilewis" target="_blank">HERE</a> and if you want to get any pieces and would love a discount (like you wouldn't right!) use the exclusive coupon code 'kemilewis'<br />
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Thank me later! Mwuah!<br />
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Goodness me! It's been such a whirlwind of activity in the last month! We had originally planned to open late December but trust artisans in Nigeria - that was not to be!!! "We will finish today", "no it's tomorrow", "no the wood is not ready", "the sand was not received". Honestly, exasperation doesn't even begin to explain how I felt (and still feel actually) with these workers!<br />
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Anyway, we have been able to overcome most of the delays and opened up shop! We're at Flat 1, 11A, Kayode Otitoju Street, Lekki Phase 1. On Admiralty way, turn at Tantalizers unto Admiralty Road and take the 2nd right. That's it!! We're on the ground floor in the building adjacent to Edgewood College (right under Just Gerry's)<br />
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I decided that we'll start now and overcome our teething problems before the place gets really busy and thank God we've been good!<br />
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We are planning our formal launch for the 28th of January - 2 Saturdays from now and we will also be launching our Beard Line on that day!!!!<br />
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I'm so excited, so grateful and so blessed!! Thank you so much to everyone who has been a part of this awesome journey so far - we look forward to journeying even further with you!<br />
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We have a lot of goodies planned for the launch date and hope you can make it then. Please keep a look out for details as I shall be posting as time goes on. May this New Year be a year of amazing blessings, renewed hope, focused growth and deliberate and positive action!<br />
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Hi everyone and Merry Christmas!!! Trust we've all been eating and having a merry time this holiday season! I'm sure I've gained a few pounds already but I shall not think too much of it - I shall go into operation melt the pounds off in the days to come :)<br />
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It's been such an incredibly busy time what with the season, trying to get the new place ready and a million other things happening at the same time! I knew I wouldn't have time to worry about my hair so decided to put it away in a protective style - but this time I wanted something a little different from what I would usually do.<br />
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After taking out my crochet braids, I didn't have time for a full wash day so had to stagger it over a couple of days lol. I spent the first week wearing a wig since I couldn't be rocking dirty hair then when I decided on what days I could squeeze my wash day into, I planned accordingly.<br />
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I first pre poo'd with Natmaine's pre poo butter by applying it to my hair and leaving it for a while to penetrate (it says to apply and sit under a dryer but as I didn't have time for that, I just went about my day with the butter in my hair) Then I proceeded to wash my hair with a sulfate shampoo ( I hadn't shampooed in a while and had been co washing and using quite a bit of product in the last 5 weeks).<br />
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Then I went ahead and did a henna treatment as I was in need of some strengthening!<br />
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I used my beloved Godrej Nupur henna - mixed it overnight with hot water and then added a bit of coconut oil to it just before applying on damp hair.<br />
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Left the henna in overnight and then rinsed and co washed in the morning. Got to the salon and deep conditioned with our special KL's Conditioner mix - hair was nice and soft with strength to it.<br />
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I then blow dried my hair (no time for air drying) on low heat and speed till it was about 85% stretched and then went ahead to get my cornrows in.<br />
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I wanted something quick yet eye catching so settled for 6 inverted cornrows (didi) with skinny cornrows. I used 3 packs of Xpression color 2 and total styling time was just under 2 hours.<br />
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I love it!<br />
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I accessorized with these silver hair jewellry pieces and have been rocking my hair for about a fortnight now. It's been such a breeze - i lightly spritz with a braid sheen every other day and follow up with an oil.<br />
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I also oil my scalp every 3 days or so and that's it!<br />
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Its beginning to get fuzzy now as expected but I'm hoping I can stretch it for another 4 - 5 days before I start looking like an untidy muppet loll!<br />
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Everyone loves it and I've had a few clients get the same thing too! I'm always so happy when that happens.<br />
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I recently got a U Part wig from Her Given Hair and I can't wait to show you guys what that looks like and the many styling options!!! Stay tuned!<br />
<br />KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-26447431789312017262016-12-12T08:11:00.000+00:002016-12-12T08:11:01.149+00:00KL's Natural Beauty Bar Is Coming To Lekki!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am beyond excited to share this news!!! Our expansion plans for the year have finally taken root! It has been such an interesting journey - one which I will share soon.<br />
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We will be opening our Lekki branch soon and shall start operations shortly; and then plan a proper launch for the new year - keep an eye and ear (or 2) open for these dates.<br />
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I am so excited!! We also have a new product line which we will be launching during this time.<br />
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I can't wait to share pictures with you of our new digs :)<br />
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Stay tuned!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-74924834726317798202016-11-23T18:55:00.000+00:002016-11-23T18:55:10.208+00:003 Day Intensive Natural Hair Training!<br />
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To round up the year, we will be doing one last 3 day natural hair training workshop showcasing how to get some gorgeous, eye turning red carpet updos, how to get amazing silk presses on natural hair and also utilizing amino acid treatments; and finally how to help your client (or yourself) transition with as little trouble as possible.<br />
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It will be running from the 28th to the 30th of November 2016 and venue will be 66, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere. Cost is 15,000 for one day or 40,000 for the full 3 days.<br />
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<br />KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-41498710887818625272016-11-17T19:07:00.000+00:002016-11-17T19:07:31.609+00:00Having Fun At The Genevieve Beauty Awards<br />
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Firstly I want to say a big big thank you to everyone who took time out to vote for me! Though we didn't win (this time) it meant so much to me that:<br />
1. My work was recognised<br />
2. So many people were full of encouragement and went out of their way to vote and also got others to vote.<br />
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I am truly thankful!<br />
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Okay so having said that, the awards show (this was their first) was billed to start at 5pm on Sunday the 13th of Novemer - I had planned on getting there for 6/6.30 thinking that they wouldn't start on time (hides face).<br />
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I had deliberated on what I would wear - it's an award show, I was a nominee so I had to look great right? :) My really good friend Kix suggested I go to Moofa Designs and seeing as they're also in Dolphin, that made it easier for me. I browsed their instagram page and saw this pretty blue dress that looked like it would be perfect.<br />
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Went in the next day and there the dress was just waiting for me to pick it up lollll. Seriously though, I tried it on and it was a near perfect fit. They just needed to take a few inches in on the sides and take the hem up a little as it was too long and that was it!<br />
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So Sunday dawns bright and early and I have all sorts of things lined up on my schedule including styling hair for a couple of models on a shoot for Stella's Addiction and Eleanor Goody. Of course I got caught up at work and ended up leaving the salon at almost 4pm. Still had to go get make up done, clean up and dress up!<br />
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I hate rushing through stuff so I was already getting a little panicky when my makeup didn't start till 5pm - finished just before 6 and rushed home to get dressed. At this point I still wasn't sure what I was doing with my hair so I knew I would have to create something fast!<br />
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I was done just before 7pm and then get a Whatsapp message from Dabs of Naijahaircangrow and she's like 'Kemiiiiiiiii where are you????" my heart did all sorts of double flips lolllllllll. I call her and she's speaking in hushed tones - I guess someone was up on the podium at that point. So I speed out of Lekki, trying not to curse the crazy idiots blocking the road because of course Nigerians don't know the meaning of road courtesies and being patient *rolls eyes*<br />
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I eventually get to Intercontinental Hotel and go upstairs, take a few pictures and walk into the hall. Dabs, Yellowsisi and Natural Nigerian were all sitting together and had saved me a seat so I just wriggled past them and sat down.<br />
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Of course at this time, I had missed my category and the award was won by Abbey Crystal Signatures. I still had a good time with my lovely colleagues as we laughed and joked and did what ladies always like to do when there are no immediate responsibilities of work and family.<br />
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The most touching part of the evening for me was when a special recognition award was given to Bobby Eke of Bobby's Signature - remember him? Bobby's was the place to go when I was in Unilag! I remember getting a few short weaves fixed there and how EVERYONE wanted to go to 'Bobby's!<br />
So a few years ago, he had a stroke and had to sell pretty much everything to sort out medical bills. I mean he shut down all 4 of his salons!!! 4! It was so heart breaking to hear and to even see him struggle to walk up and down the stage.<br />
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Mrs Betty Irabor started a fund for him and in less than 15 minutes, about 2 million was raised - to help him start a new salon. It was so moving and humbling honestly! Health really is wealth.<br />
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Korede Bello got us on our feet with 'Romantic' 'Godwin' and a new song 'African beauty' I think it was.<br />
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By 9pm the show was over and it was time to go home and prepare for the week ahead! All in all it was a fun night and I'm definitely glad I got to go. Below is a list of all the winners in their different categories:<br />
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Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year - House of Tara<br />
Best Beauty Blog - Stella's Addiction<br />
Best Beauty Campaign - Zaron Cosmetics with Rita Dominic<br />
Best Salon - Make Me<br />
Best Makeup Artiste - Bimpe Onakoya<br />
Best Natural product (Skin and Hair) - R n R Luxury<br />
Best Online Retailer - Beauty Rev<br />
Best Spa - BNatural<br />
Best Nail Salon - Nail Studio<br />
Best Product of the Year (Skin, hair and makeup) - Zaron Cosmetics<br />
Best Hairstylist - Abbey Crystal Signature<br />
Beauty Store of the Year - Casabella<br />
Emerging Beauty Entrepreneur of the year - Ifeayinwa Ojekwe of Ajali (she got a 5,000 Euro gift!)<br />
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So! I've been trying to enjoy my hair a bit more without manipulating too much. What that translated to was me wearing out my hair a few times in my go to rolled updos, then I experimented with twists (which I'm not very crazy about lol) and lastly, a few wigs for colour, volume and to make it more interesting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just taken down my crochet braids, and doused my hair in oil lol. You can actually see the streaks of oil in my hair</td></tr>
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Also because I've been working out quite a bit, I want to be able to co wash or rinse more often without having to be worried about the extensions on my hair. Speaking of which! I had twists done a few weeks ago - co washed with the ManeChoice 3 in 1 conditioner and then deep conditioned with their restorative mask.<br />
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I then twisted my hair using their 'Doesn't Get Much Butter Than This' and had those twists in for about a week. In that week I co washed twice and would just apply the butter to damp hair. I decided to unravel the twists at the end of the week and even with the co washing in between, my twists were so well defined and lasted 2 days! And that's because I wanted to change my hair - it may have lasted longer. I was pretty impressed actually.<br />
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Prior to that, I'd styled my hair for the Beauty Africa Exhibition and just switched it up for something a little new for each of the 3 days.<br />
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I then had this wig made with some lovely hair from Crochet Extensions (Lase) and I love it!!!! It's been such a hit and a number of people have placed orders for this (this is why I always refer to myself as a walking advertisement for my work lol)<br />
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A few days ago I wanted something different so dug up and old wig and shaped it into something much shorter and voila! New wig!<br />
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I've been having fun actually switching up my look and for the last 2 weeks my hair has just been in plaits underneath my wigs. I co wash when I have to and then spray with water, following up with the Manechoice butter or the Natural Nigerian Strengthening oil.<br />
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My hair is now due for a wash and Lord knows I don't have the energy - most people tell me: but you have a salon, why don't you just go and wash it there? Thing is, I love doing it myself - so except it's crucial or i'm really lazy and there's a bit of downtime in the salon, i'd just rather wash myself. Come to think of it, my last wash was in the salon lol! Maybe I should just wash it there and save myself the planning.<br />
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See y'all soon!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-22163246216165359452016-11-01T21:03:00.000+00:002017-02-08T12:41:29.068+00:00Our Beautiful Brides, Brides To Be and Bridesmaids Wearing Their Natural Crowns!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi everyone! It's been a minute!!<br />
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So I kinda broke my laptop (covers face) and it's been a nightmare doing anything.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">see how flat it now lies? It couldn't stay upright anymore!</td></tr>
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The truth is that, it could well have been avoided if I'd done something when it first happened - I had mistakenly kicked it off my centre table months ago and one side of it cracked. I took it for repairs and was told they would have to hold on to it for about a week! I kept thinking what would I do without a laptop for a week??<br />
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Well needless to say, I didn't drop it off and kept putting it off and the laptop went from bad to worse. Things got to a head when the screen was now affected and I would have to hook up my HDMI cable from DSTV to the darned thing so I could see what i was doing on my TV screen.<br />
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Anyway, thankfully I've been sorted with a new laptop now so I'm back in business!<br />
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Just thought I'd show you what we've been up to in the last couple of weeks (months even!) with our gorgeous brides, brides to be and bridesmaids.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soft Rolls like these always give such an elegant look!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One yummy French roll served with 2 scrumptious Victory Rolls!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This hair!! This lovely young lady has been transitioning for a while and didn't want any extensions added - so we didn't! It's all hers!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dami - Soft spoken, classy and elegant. Loved everything about her look that day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back view of Dami's hair</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 of the 4 Naturalista Bridesmaids on the train. Featuring: Heat Free Hair 'For Kinks', 'For Kurls' (Left and bottom right) and regular marley hair installed as a one way vixen.<br />
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So much still happening and with the end of the year here, there's a lot of weddings and parties being planned so be sure that I will be bringing you loads of fun and hot looking hair creations!</div>
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One of the things I'm blessed to do is train stylists in the use of products from the Design Essentials Natural Range. As an Educator for DE, when they need to either increase the knowledge and skill base of new technicians or train stylists in a salon that has recently become a DE partner; I get to come in and show the different ways and methods the products can be used and the different styles that can be achieved.<br />
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So recently, DE had signed on new partner salons in Warri, Delta State and also in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where they will soon be launching and as such had a few stylists come down to Lagos to get some training in the use of the products,<br />
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Wondrous - the amazing stylist behind Wondrous Hair was in charge of the Salon System line (relaxers et all) and so the stylists had a couple of days with her. I then took over for the next couple of days, taking them through the Natural Line.<br />
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One of the products I really like in the Natural range is the Defining creme gel - gives a nice hold without any of the stiffness while still moisturizing the hair. Another good one is the Honey Curl Forming custard - we used these 2 products for twist outs, finger curls, a flexi rod set and for a flat twist out.<br />
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The twist and set lotion is another favorite of the salon - they give a great hold and shine and we always use them for perm rod sets. And saving the best for last - the edge tamer!!! Love it!!</div>
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They've recently launched 2 new lines - The Coconut and Monoi Line and the Quinoa and Bamboo Line. I got a number of products from the Coconut and Monoi Line so shall be reviewing that shortly :)</div>
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It was an amazing couple of days training, styling and learning with these lovely people!<br />
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Of course at the end of it all we took loads of pictures, clowned around and generally enjoyed the different characters represented there!<br />
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-39149226655657575392016-09-26T09:42:00.000+01:002016-09-26T09:42:00.124+01:00So I Got Nominated For Best Hairstylist In The Genevieve Beauty Awards!!<br />
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Here I was last week, lying down on my favourite couch at home and doing what I like to do best to unwind - scrolling through my Instagram Feed. I come upon Genevieve Magazine's page and notice they have a list of their nominees for their Beauty Awards. So I'm like - ah lets see who got nominated for what.<br />
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I start from the first category and I'm going through each one - mentally making a note of who I will vote for and also excited when I see Natural Nigerian nominated in the Best Natural Product (Skin and Hair) Category. Only for me to get to the Best Hair Stylist Category and at the bottom of the list I see Kemi Lewis and my eyes widen in shock with my mouth dropping open - literally!<br />
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Seriously? Me? How? I was gobsmacked! As in I woke up the next day and went back to the list not expecting my name to be there - maybe it had been an error and they had corrected it now lolllll. I mean look at the other names in the category! Heavy Hitters in the Industry!<br />
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Anyway, as the shock wore off, I was able to put up the post and my heart is constantly swelling at the out pour of support and encouraging words from people. Honestly, I am deeply touched that people believe in me and in my work this much!<br />
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So everyone, as the only female and only natural hair stylist in the category, I'm asking for your vote to make this happen :)<br />
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This is the voting link <a href="http://genevieveng.com/gba-voting/">http://genevieveng.com/gba-voting/</a> please also vote for Natural Nigerian - their products are amazing - I can personally testify to that!<br />
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Voting closes end of the month which is Friday this week!<br />
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877109174693246863.post-57639929220304749292016-09-08T21:07:00.000+01:002016-09-08T21:07:55.045+01:00Caring For Your Little Girl's Hair.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a little girl I had a couple of dolls I enjoyed playing with - my favorite was my darling Jemima (named after the lead character Jemima Shaw on the TV show 'Jemima Shaw Investigates') and she was my little baby.<br />
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She went everywhere with me and styling her hair was one of my favorite pass times.<br />
As girls we want so much to play mummy that we mother our dolls 24/7 so I totally identify with that feeling when you have a real baby girl and want her to look like a pretty little bundle of cuteness (I know that I can't wait!)<br />
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And that is why you see so many babies with these little pretty colorful adornments in their hair. This is fine. However, it begins to be a problem when in styling her hair, follicles and scalp health become compromised.<br />
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Over the years, I have seen so many disheartening things being done to little girls all in the name of hair styling but 2 recent separate incidents spurred me to do this post.<br />
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First it was a picture I saw 'trending' on Instagram for all the wrong reasons - it was of a little girl with half her hair gone - yet she was in the middle of having what was left of her hair, tightly braided!<br />
Too many kids these days already have damaged follicles, damaged hair and receding hairlines.<br />
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The second incident happened in the salon. A new customer came in with her baby ( somewhere between 6 and 9 months) Extremely cute lil thing - had a head full of curly hair that had been decorated with loads of bright colored ribbons and bands.<br />
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I couldn't resist and carried her at some point just to cuddle and laugh with her and caught an unpleasant yet vaguely familiar whiff coming from her ( it wasn't the typical smells of number 1 or 2)<br />
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Anyway I gave her back to her mum and later while talking with the customer, she mentioned that her baby had these bumps on her head and she didn't know what they were or what to do about them.<br />
I took a closer look at the baby's had and it dawned on me what that odour had been.<br />
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The little puffs on her head had been done so tightly that these tiny bumps had erupted all around her head and had started oozing pus. The pus had dried and caked into her hair and that was what was giving off that smell.<br />
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Remember I said it was vaguely familiar? That's because one time as a young girl, I got my hair retouched and it was done so badly I got really nasty burns on my scalp. For days, my hair was stuck on my scalp and the burns oozed pus that led to this nasty smell.<br />
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My heart wanted to break for this baby girl. I examined her head and noticed she also had swollen nodes in her neck. I told her mum to please take out the bands, wash her hair, let it heal and let her hair just be free.<br />
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She immediately removed the bands and it was clear she just hadn't known better.<br />
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Babies and little girls do not need all the fuss we subject our scalps and heads to. Their follicles are still developing and don't need to be pulled, yanked and literally abused. All that happens is that the hair and scalp's health become compromised.<br />
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Shampoo or co wash weekly and follow up with a conditioner. Apply olive oil or shea butter to damp hair daily when they are still really young. Let them wear their hair out at this stage as an afro or 2 small puffs. As they get older you can gradually introduce puffs, chunky twists or simple cornrows.<br />
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As the hair gets longer and they get older and more active, wash and condition bi weekly and make sure their hair is moisturized daily by using a simple water and coconut oil spritz. Apply jojoba oil to their scalp if you notice any dryness.<br />
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Begin the habit of making them sleep with satin bonnets early on so it becomes part of their routine and they can continue on their own when they become more independent.<br />
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As long as its kept simple and consistent their hair will thrive and be healthy.<br />
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One last thing - I personally don't think kids should use extensions in their hair till they are at least 10 years old - but that's me. Postpone the use of extensions for as long as possible and help them love their own hair. Involve them in the care of their hair so they know what to do, and understand why they are doing it.<br />
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It builds their confidence and appreciation for your efforts!KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965988700621128921noreply@blogger.com4