uj_sizzle:
Great tips! Thank you

I have unequal hair(not split ends. I trim off my split ends every 4-6mths). Looks like new growth, but since i began using shea butter and coconut oil on my hair it's been growing at an alarming rate! My hair is annoying me right now, pls what do i do about it?
I've been toying with the idea of chopping off the old growth to even the length, but just too chicken to do that and still unsure if it'll work.

My other issue is hair breakage. Someone suggested steaming, but i am aware heat isn't good for our hair. Help pls?

My hair frizz a lot, I want this gone pls, and what do I use for fuller hair(body and shine )

Also any tips for taking care of hair in weaves? I understand there's always the constant lack of moisture. Pls give responses based on Nigeria climate

Thanks for all the replies so far, i've learned a lot.
Can your blog be subscribed to...for newsletters or something? I'm already following it.

You are welcome,

Coconut oil and sheabutter are amazing for the hair! Keep using them

You can trim it to make it even, but I dont see the big fuss about uneven hair. My hair isnt perfectly even either but no one notices because its natural and curly to you cant easily tell. If its not greatly uneven then I think you should just let it be.

Steaming is really good for the hair, well dry heat from blow dryers, straighteners and the sun break the hair. The moist steam helps the hair absorb conditioners better and reduces breakage because it makes the hair more elastic and less prone to snapping. Also how do you comb your hair? Thats a major promoter of hair breakage. Make sure your hair is damp, not wet but damp when you comb it. Comb with a wide tooth comb, and comb your hair in manageable sections from tips to root. This also encourages thickness because you loose less hair when you comb your hair this way.

If your hair is a natural then it will always be frizzy, learn to love your frizz! You can do a twist out, so your hair is curly but less frizzy. For shine, you can spray diluted (1 Cup of ACV and 2 Cups of water) Apple Cider vinegar on your hair leave for 5mins on your hair and then rinse of before you shampoo and condition.

For shine you can put also coconut oil on your hair while its dry, cover your hair with a plastic cap for 30mins, then style as normal. You can also do this everytime before you shampoo and condition.

Also, if your hair is natural it will have a healthy full look as long as you eat well and care for it properly. But you cant get it to shine like relaxed hair or a weave.

I dont like weaves, because they itch my scalp. But I read somewhere that you can mix water and oil and place in an applicator bottle, and squeeze the water and oil mix through the applicator bottle directly on your scalp while its in a weave. However, I recently put a post on my blog on how to care for your hair in braids if you are interested in that as well. Have a blessed day

La Rochelle: Hi Beau. I'm presently on low cut, planning on making my hair afro. The problem is that my hair is what they call rubber hair. It usually forms what my sister calls "chewing gum" in front, as in round round. You get? Is this afro thing viable for my kind of hair? Also, how will I keep my hair in check so that it can grow normally for an afro?

As long as you are African, afro is viable for your hair, you hair sounds like its very pretty, just allow it to grow and be beautiful no matter how it forms. My hair cant form a proper fro either because my curls are slightly looser than normal. But I still grow it natural, I just allow it to grow and try and style it to look nice because my hair wont stay up and form a traditional afro. Can you show me a picture of your hair so I get a better understanding? You can upload it here or send me a message on beautifullynappy@gmail.com

Sike: What bout Men? As in if i wanna grow beards like Rick Ross, how can I?

Lol sorry I dont know how to grow beards, I think they just grow on their own Have a nice day

lirusehn: abeg how i go fit tey get long beards?

Hello, I dont know if you are male or female but the advice is the same either way.

1. Wear a satin scarf or durag if you are a man to sleep at might to prevent your hair from looking messy, and attract dirt which causes itching and breakage
2. Moisturize your hair, spray water on it then use a light oil like coconut oil to moisturize your locs
3. Keep it clean, be sure to wash it every week or every two week. Locs grow when the hair and scalp is clean and free of buildup, a good natural shampoo that doesnt strip the hair of moisture is dudu osun
4. Dont put too much tension on your scalp, when you twist your locs as tight as you can the pressure you are putting on your edges can lead to a receding hair line and root breakage. A
5. Locs is already a kind of protective style for your hair, so be patient and it will grow, hair grows at 1/2 an inch a month.

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all for your lovely emails,I will respond to everyone shortly, due to the share volume of emails it will take some time for me to get to everyone because I would like to give everyone a personal response. So please be patient.

Thank you all

Yield:
Great tips, beautifulynappy.

tHANK YOU

NappilyNigerian: I've been thinking about the ultimate protective style that will keep my hair hidden but look fabulous.

While braids and twists with extensions are good protective styles, the problem is that your hair strands are still exposed within the extensions and when the braiders are trying to neaten it with the scissors, they snip off some hair that managed to escape at the sides.
A lot of that and you lose a lot of length. This is in addition to the extensions being heavy and being braided too tight.

So what styles do I think are at least 99% protective?

Yarn wraps,
Crochet weaves
Regular weaves
Marley braids or twists (no snips to smoothen anything and they are chunky enough to hide your hair)
Wigs

These keep your hair completely hidden away from the elements.

Runner ups,

Yarn braids
Box braids
Senegalese twists
Good ole bun
Inverted beehive ( protects the ends beautifully, so little breakage)

Hey Napily I am going to post this on my blog in a few days if that's okay by you, I think the tips are very useful especially in winter seasons And when I do put it up I will let you know! Have a nice day.

Hey everyone! Due to popular demand I have put up a post on how to take care of your hair when its in braids have a look

http://beautifullynappy./2013/11/30/how-to-care-for-your-hair-in-braids/

Jade William: Hi peeps.I hope I'm welcomed 2d chat room.Pls o I hav som questions.Is coconut oil d same as palm kernel oil?&whch one is alma oil&mustard oil? Where is it sold?

2ndly,is castor oil d ones sold in supermarkts dat's in cream form?

3rdly,how can I grow my baby girl's hair? Sh's goin to 2.Her hair breaks a lot.I barbed it wen sh was a year but it stil didn't grow 2gether.Now i usually plait it wit wool&want 2giv braids a break 4now&grow her natural hair if I get good hair recipe frm here.Whch hair shampoo,conditioner&products wil help wit hair growth? Not harsh 4kids though

Hello,

Coconut oil an palm kernel oil are completely different though they are both very good for the hair.Coconut oil is a light and transparent oil, good for conditioning and maintaining the protein structure of the hair and it smells lovely. Palm Kernel as a nutty scent and is sort of brown in colour, it also very good for hair conditioning. Amla oil is an ayuverdic treatment for the hair and is said to be quite good and has a dark colour. Castor oil is never in a cream form, it is however a very thick oil and somewhat transparents oil great for improving hair growth and sealing in moisture. If you live in Nigeria you can buy some of these oil from www.vanityoils.com

Have a blessed day

dontgivafuck: @beau u always said moisturize wit water i tot water isnt dt good for relaxed hair, or is it for d naturals
Again pls what can u tell me abt tea rinse and if its good for hair strenghtening

Water is the only source of moisture for our hair, this is why I always say spray water first. Because oils and butters are sealants, they seal in the moisture, they dont actually supply any moisture. If you spray water in your hair, then add any oil/butter of your choice on it from tip to root, you will notice a softness and elasticity. Natural hair or relaxed . If you are worried about your hair puffying up if you gave relaxed hair, if you wet it a little too much just put in in a pony tail and wrap with a satin scarf so it dries flat.

I have not used a tea rinse yet, its on my to do list. But there are some partial scientific assumptions that indicate that they are good for the hair:

1. Black tea or green tea contains tannins-this compound binds to and precipitates proteins in plants. The tannins in tea can attach to the hair strands making the hair appear fuller. Tannins have antibacterial properties that can help soothe itchy/flaky scalp issues which will help reduce shedding. The tannins also tighten pores, which better protects your scalp from excessive oil and dirt while strengthening your strands to prevent damage.

2. Tea, Black or Green contains Pantheol, which is found in tons of hair products, acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into the hair and helps prevent split ends while conditioning. Vitamin C is known as an antioxidant thought to help heal the scalp. Vitamin E also acts as an antioxidant that helps effective circulation in the scalp due to increased oxygen uptake in blood.

3. The caffine in tea rinses are good as well: Black tea has about 55 mg of caffeine per serving versus green tea's 35mg of caffeine. Traditional drip coffee has 100 mg of caffeine. Caffeine is known for stimulating and increasing blood flow, and thus allowing your scalp to get more oxygen.


When I take out my braids I will try a tea rinse! Have a good day

Nomski0: Thanks Miss. I'll report back if I see any improvement.

Btw, should I dye my hair back to its normal color? I'm thinking the tinting would obstruct progress

Lol NOOOOOOO, dont dye your hair anymore, let your natural hair colour just grow out

Nomski0: I have really long hair, past my shoulders actually. But ever since I tinted it light brown, it got so weak that even just a slight brush it pulls a chunk. I've tired shear butter but it still persists. How do i stop it before my hair becomes too short.

The dye is drying out your hair like no tomorrow! I did this when I had relaxed hair and after a few weeks I woke up one morning with missing hair! Just make sure you moisturize your hair alot, because dryness breaks our hair alot.
So always spray water in your hair then add oil/shea butter afterwards to seal in the moisture. And dont brush your hair, use a wide tooth comb instead, your hair is fragile at the moment so the wide tooth comb is much gentler. Make sure its damp and in manageable sections before you comb. Also some very heavy deep conditioning at least every 2 weeks is in order. Try this I used it when my hair was dry and the results where really good.
1. 1 Ripe Banana
2. 1 ripe Avocado
3. 3 table Spoons of Honey
4. Coconut oil/ Milk (preferably milk)
5. 1 Egg yolk
6. 2 heaped table spoons of shea butter

After washing your hair, mix all these ingredients and coat your hair with it, cover your hair with a plastic cap and leave for 30mins-1 hour. Repeat every week or every two weeks according to what your hair needs and your hair should get more moisturized and stronger. Try and stay away from harsh shampoos that strip your hair of its moisture and reduce manipulating your hair i.e dont constantly change styles or comb the hair.

I hope this helps

maureenkell: Pls my front hair have cut finish wat will i do pls

lol @ your sentence. Well if you are trying to grow long hair these are my basic principles:

1. Moisturize: Spray water first, the seal the water in with an oil or butter (sheabutter etc)
2. Sleep with a satin cap: Helps preserve moisture and prevents your hair from breaking
3. Stay way from bad chemicals: In order words try and be as natural as possible, many products in already made shampoos, conditioners and creams are bad for our hair such as alcohol, petroleum jelly, parabens, silicons etc. I dont have the energy to go through all the ingredients so I wash and condition with 100% natural things and use oils and butters only.
4. Comb your hair while its damp with a wide tooth comb: Comb hair dry breaks the hair and makes your scalp hurt.
5. Dont do tight braids, weaves or buns: it pulls your hair from the roots and leads to permanent hair loss.
6. Low manipulation: Leave your hair alone, dont brush or comb it to often or change styles to often.
7. Eat right and drink lots of water: Dark green vegetables like spinach, avocado, eggs, fruits are essential for healthy hair. Hair growth starts from within.

I hope this helps, let me know if you have more specific questions

Sunehri_145: Thanks beautiful nappy,i will like to know more

No problem. Also if you relax your hair every month reduce it, try relaxing every 3 months and only relax your new growth instead of the entire hair. Take care

Sunehri_145: @ beautiful nappy,my hair is at shoulder length ,its relaxed,weak and breaks easily,i want it to grow longer and healthy,pls i need a simple and affordable regimen for it.thanks

1. Put it in protective styles more, not just braid, but also updos, so your ends dont keep scrapping at your clothes and breaking
2. Sleep with a satin scarf to prevent breakage and conserve moisture
3. Moisturize always with water first before you add your oil. Try use more pure coconut and sheabutter in your hair, coconut oil helps protein retention which is what our hair is made of, and shea butter is full of protein and fatty oils for hair hair to grow.
4. Even if you hair is relaxed still use a wide tooth for combing and comb it in sections, you lose less hair that way.
5. Avoid products (Shampoo, Conditioners and Creams) with parabens and petroleum jelly/Oil in them, they will break your hair.
6. Blow dry your hair less. Say about once every two or three months, heats tears down and breaks our hair strands.
7. Check your ends for split ends, if you have split ends your hair will break, so trim your hair every 3 to 6 months to get rid of split ends.
8. If you are looking for low cost then you can try making your products, some house hold ingredients are very good for hair. As a shampoo you can use Black Soap, its 100% Natural cheap and very good for the hair. As a conditioner you can do a simple 1 Egg yolk, Honey, Coconut oil and Shea butter or Avocado or Mayonnaise. Mix the ingredients however you please and put them in your hair. Cover your hair with a plastic cap for 30 mins to an Hour. Repeat this very 2-4 weeks.

These are the basic starter points to healthier hair, if you need anymore help do let me know. Have a blessed day

Forget weaves and grow beautiful natural long hair!! Have a look at my new blog for tips on growing long Nigerian or African hair!

http://beautifullynappy./

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Well someone ( I am not sure who) developed a system of typing natural hair, based on how it looks and feels. So we know how to take of our hair based on our hair needs. Here is a picture of the chart and you chose based on the one your hair is most similar too, to be honest my hair is more 4b/4c its mixture of textures, because come areas are less kinky that others. You can also just google natural hair types.

If you get irritated by weaves, braids or any synthetic hair perhaps you should try this! I will definitely try this before my next braid!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pXx2N54ic4&list=PLyaqid2R4zJJGAyj7-klJ74tWhcvbkGDR

For all of you who get and itchy scalp or allergies from weaves and braids and synthetic attachment please watch this it might be useful! Enjoy www.beautifullynappy.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pXx2N54ic4&list=PLyaqid2R4zJJGAyj7-klJ74tWhcvbkGDR

IFY124: thank you so much. I have learnt a lot of new things.God bless you

Thank you I am so flattered God bless you too. Say thank you to @Napily Nigerian as well for creating this lovely forum! Enjoy the remainder of your day .

monimine: please where can I get Apple Cider Vinegar? and how much are they selling it?

I cant remember the price but its not expensive, you can get it in supermarkets like shoprite both in Ikeja and in Victoria Island. Health Plus Pharmacy both in Ikeja and on the Island. I am sure most super markets like oasis supermarket, opic plaza, mobolaji bank anthony street, beside sheraton hotel ikeja and "Park N Shop" will have it. But its fairly common in Lagos, hope this helps. Have a nice day

As you all know I am starting my natural hair journey (it's been a month since I last had a perm ) and already seeing my natural new growth.

So I am creating this thread to celebrate the uniqueness and beauty of e1b1a type African hair. It's one of a kind, versatile and the strongest of the bunch. I can't wait to get back to the old me.

Hopefully this thread will inspire some more ladies to keep it real! Keep it kinky! Keep it natural!

Feel free to post your own favorite dos and/or videos.

Love what you are doing! I just started a natural blog for 4C/Kinky curly hair! I am looking for people to comment and give me feedback! I have been natural for a while but just discovered the joy of caring for natural hair Please give it a look and let me know what you think!! Very excited about a forum for me to post beautiful hair styles I have seen! Anyway this is my blog www.beautifullynappy.

^^lol please excuse the song she chose for the video.

explicit lyrics.

@TOPIC:

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Oh my goodness! Is there a tutorial on how to do this? This is super sexy! I have a natural hair blog for 4C hair especially! I am all about promoting our kinky sexy hair!! check out my blog and leave comments and feedback! Its new soo I really want to know what everyone thinks!
www.beautifullynappy.

monimine: Please how can one solve the problem of breakage at the middle of your hair and also serious dandruff. then can one use like 2two teaspoon of lime, 2 teaspoon of coconut oil with the black soap for washing of ones hair because of this? somebody advice I do it and then cover the hair for like 30 mins.

You can also use 1 Table Spoon of Lemon and 5 Table Spoons of Coconut oil leave on your scalp for 30mins and rinse. You can repeat this up to twice a week, same with the Apple Cider Vinegar remedy ( pick any) if the dandruff and itching is severe. Have a lovely day and I hope this helps.

monimine: Please how can one solve the problem of breakage at the middle of your hair and also serious dandruff. then can one use like 2two teaspoon of lime, 2 teaspoon of coconut oil with the black soap for washing of ones hair because of this? somebody advice I do it and then cover the hair for like 30 mins.

Well Lime, Coconut oil, and Black Soap are all natural ingredients and I know coconut oil and black soap are very good for the hair. However I have not used this combination for my hair and its possible it might work. I recommend 1 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with 2 Cups of Water, spray it on your scalp and leave in for 30-40mins and rinse. The Apple Cider vinegar cleanses and conditions your scalp, then you can put a very small amount of coconut oil on your scalp. You can repeat this once a week. Make sure its Apple Cider Vinegar and not the white vinegar

I also recommend you wash your hair at least once every two weeks to keep it clean, avoid greasing your scalp and harsh shampoos. Also try not to scratch your scalp, because scratching causes hair loss. If it itches just tap it. Also don't let stylists pull your hair, it will also cut it.

Yield: Cool blog, beautifullynappy. Your hair's 4c, yeh?

Yes it is! Thank you

Have a look at some of my home made hair recipes:

http://beautifullynappy./2013/11/01/6-simple-hair-recipes/

NappilyNigerian: Hi all, I got some emails wondering if my blog is beautifullynappy.?
No, it belongs to another natural blogger.

My blog is nappilynigeriangirl..com and email is nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com which I also used as a signature.

Hi I am Beautifully Nappy a Nigerian girl who has recently discovered the love of Natural hair, I am love my hair and I have been so excited spreading the word about my blog, I am really looking for comments and feedback. I posted my blog link on your wall because I wanted interested people to have a look. I made it clear I wasnt you. Sorry for the mix up However, I do like what you do, its nice that the natural hair community is growing in Nigeria, enough of the cutting our hair because of weave. If you would be interested in being a guest blogger on my blog I would really like that. You can check out my blog www.beautifullynappy. or email me at beautifullynappy@gmail.com to let me know if you would be interested in sharing some of your tips on my blog, obviously it would be fully recognized as your work. I hope your response is positive.

I just want to make it known that I am not NappilyNigerian. I guess the nappy in the names are similar! I am Beautifully Nappy, I am also a Nigerian person who is into Natural Hair care and skin products. I believe in all my posts I have made it clear that I am a new blogger

IFY124: please am still waiting for your response

To stop your hair from breaking at the tips, when conditioning make sure your focus your conditioners that your tips because they are the oldest part of your hair and they need the most love. Also check if you have any split ends, split ends cannot be repaired they only break hair. If you have split ends trim them of. Avoid using too much heat on your hair and spray water on your hair before you comb. When you comb your hair be gentle, start from the tips(ends) and move gently upwards.

To reduce hair breakage in the front, reduce the pressure on your scalp. Dont do styles that are too tight, because tight hair styles result in hair being pulled from the roots. So try not to do your weaves or braids too tightly. Also dont pack your hair tightly as well I hope this helps!

I love been lovingly taking care of my hair for about a year and half now and I am loving it! Check out my blog and join me as I document my journey! http://beautifullynappy./, feel free to send me an email as well if you want anything else beautifullynappy@gmail.com.

Merkki:
I''ll send you an email later. I also need to get some hair products or the pudding thing you mentioned. Someone can send them to me over here. I'm not in Nigeria. Thanks for your time.

I ship hair products worldwide as well if you are interested. beautifullynappy@gmail.com