Natural Hair
21 Jan
Nigerian women have been advised to unleash their style by embracing their natural hair. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Natures Gentle Touch, Mr Chijioke Anaele, gave this advice while addressing a group of women who paid a courtesy visit to Natures Gentle Touch Hair Institute at Ikeja, GRA, Lagos. He said: "Before now, the inflow of…
7 Jan
Do you remember that time when having straightened hair felt like the only way to fit in? It was as if being part of the ‘cool’ group meant having hair that didn't curl or kink naturally. We would plead with our parents, hoping they’d allow us to change our hair, wishing our curls could match…
7 Jan
We don’t go ‘natural’, we return. ‘Natural’, is where is all began - unknown Can we talk about natural hair for a quick minute? First off, who came up with the term ‘natural’ in the first place really? And if hair can be natural, conversely hair can also assume an unnatural state as well, yes?…
7 Jan
In recent years, there has been a beautiful movement celebrating the versatility and uniqueness of natural hair. Whether you have tight coils, loose curls, or anything in between, embracing your natural texture is a journey of self-discovery and self-love. To ensure your locks flourish and radiate health, here's a comprehensive guide on how to care…
7 Jan
Join the journey of individuals who have embraced the beauty of their natural hair in "Roots Revealed", as we explore the motivations, challenges, and triumphs as they transition from chemically treated hair to proudly showcasing their authentic textures. Transitioned from chemically treated hair ESTHER I had spent years admiring what I thought was the ease…
7 Jan
Angela is a Professional Makeup Artist and Afro Hair Coach/Educator for the UK TV and Film Industry. Angela became a Professional Makeup Artist in 2000. While she is blessed to be employed in a career which brings her pleasure, her passion is in teaching individuals and fellow colleagues about the correct handling of Afro Textured…
2 Nov
Popular Nigerian singer Simi has spoken out against the words of a female preacher who advised women to ditch their natural hair for wigs and weaves in order to find suitors. In a recent sermon, the preacher, who has not been named, said that women with natural hair are "not packaged well" and that they…
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