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The benefits of protective hairstyles

June 24, 2024 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , 2 Comments

With summer on its way, I am looking forward to wearing more of my natural hair. My hair is usually in a protective style (plaits/twists) and then I wear my wigs, but with the warmer weather coming through, I am excited to style my hair the way Mother Nature intended. I am also looking forward to some good old retail therapy and looking out for some cool deals on hair accessories and hair products.

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Having my natural hair mainly in protective styles has some amazing benefits. Here are a few of them –

Retains hair length

One of the most amazing benefits of protective hairstyles is that they help retain hair length. Protective hair styles as the name implies protect hair roots and tips, which leads to retaining hair length, which is a big deal for us coily hair girls.

Easy to maintain

Protective hairstyles are naturally very easy to maintain daily. Once done, all it needs is daily moisturising and you are good to go! I usually moisturise with water from a spray bottle and hair oils – coconut oil and black seed oil, and since it is so easy to maintain, the hair does not need to be manipulated or bothered as much.

Aids hydration

If you are struggling to retain hair moisture, protective hairstyles are what you need because it aids hydration. The issue of moisture escaping would be a thing of the past with protective hairstyles as the hair would retain moisture and stay healthy.

Helps with hair growth

Another great benefit is that protective hairstyles encourage hair growth as a result of all the amazing benefits already listed. Also, it helps with hair growth by reducing hair breakage. So if you are looking at growing your hair, do incorporate protective hairstyles into your haircare routine.

Allows you to wear stylish wigs

Protective hairstyles keep your hair safely and nicely tucked away and allow you to wear stylish wigs, which is nice. I like being able to switch up my looks as often as I like, and wigs allow me to do this easily and quickly.

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Do you wear wigs regularly? How do you protect your natural hair? Please share your tried and tested tips in the comments below.

 

The Art of Smelling Good

June 4, 2024 By in Beauty, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

Th formula to smelling good is different for everyone. Our bodies react to fragrances and products differently, which affects the way we smell. Our physical hygiene, genetics, hormones, lifestyle, diet and environment all play a role in how we smell. Which is why, it is important to pay attention to all these elements and figure out your own art of smelling good. Having said that, there are great ways of ensuring you smell your best. Here are some tried and tested tips you may find useful.

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Pay attention to your physical hygiene

This simply means having daily showers and wearing clean underwear and clothes. Skipping showers is a no-no due to the build up of swear, dirt, sebum (natural body oils), and dead skin cells. This combination can lead to bacteria on the skin and creates unpleasant odour that lingers. Having a great physical hygiene is the foundation to smelling good.

Get rid of old clothes and underwear

Getting rid of old clothes and underwear is the next step in the art of smelling. Once your pieces no longer fresh, they should be discarded. Undies should be updated regularly and you should have a good number at a time.

Exfoliate and shave

Exfoliating the skin helps gets rid of dead skin cells, and this keeps the skin fresh and clean. A body scrubbing brush can help with this. Shaving regularly, especially the underarms is another important step in ensuring you smell great. Also, depending on much you sweat, you would need to apply a deodorant or antiperspirant after shower.

Layer on perfumes

Layering perfumes and body sprays is another fab tip. Opt for fragrances that complement each other, rather compete against each other. Also, go for perfumes and body sprays that suit your body chemistry. You can get little bottles of fragrances you like, and try them to discover the right scents to layer. Do ensure you don’t go overboard with the layering though.

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How to Choose the Right Perfume

September 25, 2023 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

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There are so many fragrance options that it can sometimes become so overwhelming when you have a limited budget and you are trying to decide on the perfume to go for. If you are wondering how to choose the right perfume, it is important to have a mini checklist of what you want in a fragrance. That takes the stress of shopping and overthinking away, and allows you to focus on choosing the right perfume.

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Here are some points you could add on your checklist for when you need to shop for your next bottle of perfume –

  • Decide on the scent you want

One of the first things you should consider before you go shopping for a new perfume is to decide on the type of scent you want. There are so many different types of fragrances out there, so it is great to quickly narrow down your search by deciding on the scents you want. For example, an apple perfume would suit people who love their fragrances fresh and crisp. Dossier has some lovely green apple fragrances for those who are into this type of scent.

  • How long do you want your fragrance to last for

Knowing how long you want your fragrance to last for helps you set the right budget. If you want your perfume to stay for longer, then shop for Eau de Parfum scents, as they are more intense than Eau de Toilette scents. Most times, the more intense the fragrance, the more pricey it is, so let your budget and how long you want your fragrance to last for, guide you as you shop for your next bottle of perfume.

You can read more about how to make your perfume last even longer on my last perfume blog post.

  • Shop from reputable perfume retailers

Like with everything else, make sure you shop from reputable perfume retailers both online and in stores. The last thing you want is to part away with your cash, only to find you have not bought what you thought you were buying. Do your research before you part with your money and make sure you are buying quality perfumes.

What do you think of these 3 checklist points for choosing the right perfume? How do you decide on the scent you want? Do you like apple scented perfumes? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below, let’s chat.

 

 

 

 

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