African black soa
I was introduced to African black soap about 8 months ago, honestly I was very sceptical because of the way it looks, so I decided to try it on my body first just to see how my skin reacts to it. After the first use my skin felt really soft I didn’t even have to moisturise, I was really impressed then I started using it … Continue reading African black soa
Aren’t you gonna fix your hair?
I can’t be seen walking around with you until you relax hair, said a boy I liked in high school I just stood there as he walked away shouting “FIX IT!” His words echoed in my head. And I was just like “Screw you!” The next day I gathered strength to confront him Me : if you think I’m beautiful why can’t you accept me … Continue reading Aren’t you gonna fix your hair?
My Hairstory
My name is Akona Carol lali I was born and bred in the eastern Cape in a small town called Queenstown. My mom is Xhosa and my dad is a mix of colored and Sotho my hair is very course at tightly coiled. Growing up it was difficult for my mom to take care of my hair and her only option was to relax my … Continue reading My Hairstory
Two strand twist results ➰
I really love the curl definition I get from the two strand twists. I simply Washed my hair with Honour your crown shampoo, then conditioned using Honour your crown conditioner. Used an old tshirt to dry my hair until damp, then applied honour your crown hair oil before twisting my hair, I went for smaller twists because I wanted tighter curls. Then put on a … Continue reading Two strand twist results ➰
Why I love Aloe Vera
Aloe vera prickly bitter leaves hold a gooey translucent gel. The gel is made up of 96% water and some organic compounds, protein which contain 18 of the 20 amino acids found in the body vitamin A, B, C, E and beta carotene. The leaves contain phytochemicals. Aloe vera is extensively used in beauty products, and it can be used in alternative medicine. It’s got … Continue reading Why I love Aloe Vera
Coconut oil for hair and skin
Coconut oil might just be the most versatile health food on the planet. Not only is it my favorite cooking oil, but coconut oil uses are numerous and can extend to being a form of natural medicine, and be used for natural beauty treatments and so much more. Moisturizer for your face It absorbs quickly, and is non-greasy. At room temperature, coconut is a solid, but … Continue reading Coconut oil for hair and skin
Purifying peel off mask (Black mask)
Finally got to try out the “black mask ” and now I understand what the Hype is about. Geez that thing is painful to get off, like teary eyes sore, but Long story short I’m very happy with the results, my skin feels really soft and clean, I could actually see the black and white heads and some fine hairs. The mask comes in a … Continue reading Purifying peel off mask (Black mask)
Deep conditioning treatment
Deep conditioning treatment You need: Heated deep conditioning cap Honour your crown conditioner Shower caps Silk bonnet Wash hair with shampoo prior [I use HYC black soap shampoo] Apply conditioner on hair from root to tips [ I use HYC desert rose conditioner] Massage for a few minutes Wrap hair with the shower cap or cling wrap Cover shower cap using the silk bonnet or … Continue reading Deep conditioning treatment
My hair care regime
For the past 17 months I’ve been following a simple hair care regime, I started this regime when i had my big chop, to transition stage until now. I use Honour your crown hair products Hair care regime Hair butter Hair mist/spray Shampoo Conditioner I wash my hair once a week using Honour Your Crown shampoo, then use a wide tooth comb to detangle my afro … Continue reading My hair care regime
My big chop
After years of relaxing,dyeing,and hiding my hair under weaves it was so damaged and i decided to chop it all off and start again. During this time i had to learn to embrace and love my hair. This mean’t I also had to find new hair care products and follow a new hair care regime. I knew it was going to be hard for me … Continue reading My big chop
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