My Long Hair Journey

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A hair care blog for women with texture

Moisturising For Dummies | Why Should I Moisturise My Hair?

Hair has two main layers, an external thin layer called the cuticle that protects and an inner shaft known as the cortex. The cortex is made up of protein called keratin and contains approximately...

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Moisturising For Dummies Series

Since going natural I have found myself slacking on the moisturising front. I used to be very diligent with it when I was relaxed and I think it’s because breakage from dryness comes so much...

Jun 10, 2013 Like

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Re-discovering The Joy that is Joico

Since going natural I’ve been experiencing some of the products and brands I loved as a relaxed hair in a whole new way. Some of these experiences have been great and others not so good. A case of...

Jun 7, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Say What? | The Natural Standard

“All black people are born natural but some are more natural than others!!!” If you’ve read animal farm then the statement above will make sense, if you haven’t then check out the book, it’s a...

Jun 3, 2013 Like

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Hair Modelling for Design Essentials

As we mentioned HERE, Mohair and I recently had the opportunity of being Hair Models for Design Essentials. Of course we weren’t the only ones and we had a fantastic chance to see Kimberly K...

May 29, 2013 Like

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We went and straightened our hair…

…not permanently, so y’all can relax. Mohair and I recently had the opportunity to experience the Design Essentials Strengthening Therapy treatment when be served as hair models at the DE Chic to...

May 27, 2013 Like

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The Problem with (SOME) UK Hair Stylists

I (Mohair), had a recent experience that unfortunately reinforced every negative feeling I have ever had about UK hairdressers. A stylist of 37 plus years of experience tried to detangle, comb and...

May 23, 2013 Like

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Upcoming Events | Jul – Sept 2013

JULY 6th July – The Natural Lounge Swap/Meet 15th – 20th July – Natural Hair Week 20th July – Uzima: The Natural Holistic Expo 2013

May 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Style Tutorial | Scarf Twist-Out

You may recognise this style from the 10 Looks of April Challenge. I love this style so much I thought I’d do a quick tutorial video on how I do it. Enjoy!!

May 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Happy 30th Birthday to me!!

That’s right, It finally happened, I am officially 30 today!!! I decided to completely change up my look to usher in this new decade of my life. As my hubby said to me, “you are 30 now, act like...

May 6, 2013 Like

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A Look Through My Long Hair Journey | 2009 – 2013

To celebrate my 30th birthday which is coming up, I thought I’d post this video charting my epic hair journey of the last 3 and a half years.

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 10 – Textured Beehive

I managed to crank out one last style for you guys and I’m calling it my textured beehive. It’s basically a braid out, pinned up to give height and volume in the front and middle. Products used:...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 9 – Lazy Braid-out

Exactly as the title says, this was a VERY lazy braid out I did after co-washing my hair. I originally braided it so my hair would dry in a stretched state, thus the messy massive cornrows. When I...

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 8 – Wash & Go Updo

I won’t lie, I’m beginning to get stuck for ideas for this challenge, plus my life is getting in the way. I’ve been working out a lot the last few week so I really needed a co-wash. I couldn’t be...

Apr 29, 2013 Like

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 7 – Flat Twist-out (Epic fail!!)

Yeah, I debated whether to post this epic fail of a flat twist-out but I was running out of days and styles so here you go… I apologise in advance!! Products used: Curl Junkie Curl Assurance...

Apr 27, 2013 Like

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 6 – Easy Scarf Twist-out

I’m once again jazzing up an old twist-out, this time with a scarf and some gel. Products used: Flax seed gel, home made hydrating spray

Apr 25, 2013 Like

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New Wig | RPGShow cls017-s – Khloe Kardashian

I’ve got another lace wig from RPGShow!! This time I got the Khloe Kardashian inspired Full Lace wig which has a gorgeous ombre effect. The wig I received:...

Apr 22, 2013 Like

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The Hair Awards 2013 | Super 60 Winners

The Hair Awards 2013 took place last month and as a true product junkie, I went to check out the Super 60 category which celebrates the top 60 must-have hair care and styling products of the year....

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 5 – Bantu Knot-out on blow dried hair

I decided to give the bantu knot out another go but this time on blow-dried hair. The curls came out great but the styling not so much. My hair just feels too short to do anything with. Products...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 4 – Scarfing it up!

Today’s look uses my 2 day old twist-out and a long scarf from H&M. I was inspired by Taren Guy’s Hair Scarf Styling Tutorial video on YouTube. Products used: home made hydrating spray, homemade...

Apr 15, 2013 Like

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 3 – Twist out Up-do

This style came about in a really random way. I was busy catching up on my shows on the computer and started playing with my hair like I usually do. I then occurred to me that I might as well prep...

Apr 10, 2013 Like

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 2 – lazy 2 day twist-out

It was day two of my flat twist out, I was running late for work and I needed a quick and easy style…that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!! I spritzed my hair lightly with my moisturising spray...

Apr 8, 2013 Like

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10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 1 – Flat Twist Out Pin Up

The first look of the challenge was relatively easy to do. Because I washed my hair at the weekend I decided to do a flat twist out as this would give me some curls to work with when styling. I...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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MoHair | Straight Hair in Winter, Textured Hair in Summer

I have decided to to STOP fighting against my desire to straighten my hair and enjoy straight hair. I am not longer going to use the term heat training nor am I am going to ever worry about...

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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2013 Goals | First Quarter Update

Increase thickness of hair This was a really silly goal now that I look back on it. My hair is healthy and I don’t suffer from breakage or excessive shedding so there’s actually not much more I can...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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MLHJ Style Challenge | Tola’s 10 Looks of April Challenge

In order to get out of my current styling rut, I’ve decided to set myself a style challenge. For the month of April I will be coming out of wigs and experimenting more with styling my short natural...

Mar 29, 2013 Like

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Hot off the Press | NoScrunchie, Afro Salon Review Website

In this country, finding a reputable salon which caters to black hair has always been difficult. This is mainly because the UK hairdressing industry is poorly regulated and unlike the US where you...

Mar 27, 2013 Like

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I’m natural…now what? | Changes in my regimen since going natural

Detangling This has been a very interesting transition. As a relaxed girl, detangling was fairly simple and straightforward especially straight after a relaxer. As a natural I still don’t have it...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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Did you know you can FOLLOW this blog????

I am so technologically savvy that it took me over a year to realise that the ‘FOLLOW’ button at the bottom of this blog wasn’t working…doh!! It is now fixed and working wonderfully so if you tried...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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My Long Hair Journey

Moisturising For Dummies | Why Should I Moisturise My Hair?

Moisturising For Dummies Series

Re-discovering The Joy that is Joico

Say What? | The Natural Standard

Hair Modelling for Design Essentials

We went and straightened our hair…

The Problem with (SOME) UK Hair Stylists

Upcoming Events | Jul – Sept 2013

Style Tutorial | Scarf Twist-Out

Happy 30th Birthday to me!!

A Look Through My Long Hair Journey | 2009 – 2013

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 10 – Textured Beehive

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 9 – Lazy Braid-out

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 8 – Wash & Go Updo

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 7 – Flat Twist-out (Epic fail!!)

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 6 – Easy Scarf Twist-out

New Wig | RPGShow cls017-s – Khloe Kardashian

The Hair Awards 2013 | Super 60 Winners

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 5 – Bantu Knot-out on blow dried hair

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 4 – Scarfing it up!

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 3 – Twist out Up-do

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 2 – lazy 2 day twist-out

10 Looks of April Challenge | Look 1 – Flat Twist Out Pin Up

MoHair | Straight Hair in Winter, Textured Hair in Summer

2013 Goals | First Quarter Update

MLHJ Style Challenge | Tola’s 10 Looks of April Challenge

Hot off the Press | NoScrunchie, Afro Salon Review Website

I’m natural…now what? | Changes in my regimen since going natural

Did you know you can FOLLOW this blog????

I’m natural…now what? | What I’ve noticed since going natural

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