Got Me Some Goodies From Nubian Roots And Brazen Curls.

I love what I do!! Apart from the fact that I get to create lovely hairstyles for equally lovely ladies, I also sometimes get free stuff to try out on myself and my wonderful clients. My latest haul is two fold; the first from Nubian Roots and the other from Brazen Curls : with the respective brains behind each brand being Nigerian Female - can I get a whoop whoop!!

I am absolutely thrilled with the stuff ladies here are doing. Quite apart from the bold enterprenuerial spirit; is the creativity and innovation that you find. I mean there's Lolade Cameron Cole of Namaste Organics ( I looooooooove her black soaps and body butters!!!!) Toyin Oniru of Inner Beautee,  NN of Natural Nigerian, Atilola of African Naturalistas, Toyin Odulate of Olori Cosmetics and more that I probably haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet.

Nubian Roots is the baby of Ibilola Sowemimo while the Founder/ CEO of Brazen Curls (same Company as Midas Naturals) is Dr. Somi Dokpesi - Igbene.

When you speak to them and/or read their stories, the common thread you find running through their respective reasons for producing the products they do, is a desire to bring to African women, products more suited to and healthier for our skin and hair.

Fun! Fun! Fun at The Naija Hair Can Grow Salon Day Out 2015.

Kudos to Daboju of Naijahaircangrow.com and her team - it was an absolutely brilliant, fun and successful Salon day out yesterday! Girl if you're reading this, you definitely need a bigger space next time around - the turnout was quite large and I think this is a testament to Dab's positive influence and contribution to the 'Hair Community'

I was having a very 'bleh' morning yesterday and ended up leaving the house later than I had planned but the event got off to a late start anyway and when I got there, they'd pretty much just started the first session which had a panel of natural, relaxed and transitioning ladies talking about their hair journeys, what worked for them and didn't work for them, the mistakes they made along the line and how they've had to learn about their hair.

Styling fellow Blogger - Berry Dakara!

So today I was visited by Berry Dakara fellow natural hair enthusiast and blogger. Berry recently had her exceptional and absolutely GORGEOUS wedding story and pictures featured on Bellanaija (click here) and it was a truly enjoyable experience working with her and her lovely mane of hair!

Her objective was to get a blow dry and trim but after blow drying her hair and working my fingers through those locks, there was no way I was going to let her step out of the salon without doing something simple yet elegant for her.

NITC 7, My Funky Updo and Overcoming My Fear of Public Speaking!

Phew! The last couple of days have been hectic and loooong but so rewarding! The 7th edition of Naturals In The City held yesterday the 30th of November at the lovely Omenka Gallery in Ikoyi: it was my first time at the meet up and not only did we have a stand to showcase and sell our products but I had been given the honor of speaking to the lovely ladies present about Ayurveda in Natural hair care (thanks again Natural Nigerian!)

Now, I am FRIGHTENED when it comes to speaking in front of a crowd of people and I had worried myself silly right before I went up to speak. This fear is one I'm determined to conquer and late last year I took steps towards that by enrolling and participating in a public speaking course at the Lagos Business School. I believe it's helped me because I was able to calm my nerves and speak as clearly as possible (yay!) When I recall some horrendous episodes in the past when I literally melted when I got in front of a group of people, I just cringe in embarrassment - maybe one day I'll be brave enough to recount some episodes here for your enjoyment :)