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Amazing Haircare Products to Try

January 5, 2024 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , 3 Comments

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Hey Fashion and Style Police readers, as promised in this haircare post, here is a blog post about some of the amazing haircare products we have been using. I have been using many of these for a sometime and they all come highly recommended. We use most of them on a daily/weekly basis and they are so good. Definitely check them out if you are on the hunt for new haircare products to try this year.

Amazing Haircare Products to Try
Naissance Liquid Fractionated Coconut Oil

Amazon says I have bought this Coconut Oil over 31 times! That alone should tell you how amazing this haircare product is. This is my go to carrier oil for many things. It’s a great moisturising oil for the hair. I like adding some in a spray bottle with water to spray on the go. There are lots of Coconut Oil brands in the market, but I find this Naissance Liquid Fractionated Coconut Oil to be one of the best if not the best.

It suits my 4C hair perfectly and it leaves it moisturised and very manageable. You can grab yours here. Also, read the full review here. 

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Organic Black Seed Oil Cold Pressed

This is another favourite haircare product of mine. If you are trying to grow your hair edges, this is definitely a product to try. I have been using this fab oil for many years and it is simply the best! The only issue you may find with this is the strong smell, it can be overpowering. I combat the strong smell with some drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil, and it does the trick!

If you looking to grow your edges quickly, try this product here. You can read the full product review here as well.

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Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse

This haircare product is a new addition. I started using this Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse a few weeks ago and I really like it. It leaves my hair very soft and curly. I think it’s a great styling product for wash n go hairstyles and it suits all hair types. 

You can try it for yourself here, and I will be writing up a full review about this Curling Mousse.

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Tangle Teezer | The Compact Styler Detangling Hairbrush

This Detangling Hairbrush by Tangle Teezer is a game changer! It is so useful for detangling the hair. I have used these Tangle Teezer brushes for many years and I love how it brushes my hair so easily.

These detangling brushes are really good, they come in various styles and designs. Check them out and find the brush for your hair here.

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Hair Bonnet for Sleeping

Like I mentioned in my last haircare post, sleeping with a silk scarf and bonnet is a must for me. This Hair Bonnet is a great option. It comes in different colours and it is adjustable, so it should work for most people. This Hair Bonnet is lightweight and comfortable.

You can get a pack here.

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Eco Style Styling Gel With Moroccan Argan Oil

This Styling Gel is another great haircare product I have been using for many years. It provides all day hold and it’s free from all nasties, which is fab! If you are after a great styling hair product, try this Eco Style Styling Gel. My daughter and I use this religiously and it is so good.

You can shop for this Styling Gel here, and read the full product review here.

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What do you think of these haircare products? Have you tried any of them? Please sound off in the comments section.

5 Tips for Maintaining your Edges

January 2, 2024 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , 4 Comments

Our hair edges are so delicate, and they have the power to make or break our look. This is why it is so important to care for them properly. I have real life experience of how easy it is to damage the hair edges and I did a lot of that in my younger days. Didn’t know better and was busy experimenting with all sorts of hairstyles that were damaging to my hairline. Luckily, I retraced my steps some years, and my edges are back and better. It’s not easy to regrow your edges but it is possible with the right haircare products and care.

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5 Tips for Maintaining your Edges

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to grow your hair, you are on the right page. Here are 5 tips to help you maintain your edges –

Avoid tight hairstyles

To grow or maintain your hair edges, you would want to avoid tight hairstyles in general. The edges are the most fragile part of the hair, so hairstyles that strongly pull on the hairline is a no-no. You would also want to make sure whoever is making your hair doesn’t have an overly tight grip to avoid damaging your hair.

Nowadays, I do my cornrows myself because I am always rocking a wig or a turban, but many years ago, I had a hairdresser who had a very tight grip. It was horrible and it kind of messed up my hair, so I had to stop having her make my hair. Make sure you only have gentle hands touching your hair.

Stay away from heat

If it’s not possible to stay completely away from heat, then try to reduce using heat on your hair as much as possible. Excessive use of hair dryers, straighteners, flat iron and the likes can lead to hair dryness and breakage. I personally do not use any heat on my hair now and it has greatly helped my hair grow in a healthy way.

Wrap up for bedtime

Wrapping your hair with a silk scarf or bonnet for bedtime prevents the hair from losing oil and moisture, which leads to excessive dryness and hair breakage. I always wrap my hair with a silk scarf and a bonnet for extra protection. Just make sure, the scarf is resting on your forehead and not the edges to avoid unnecessary friction while you are sleeping. Using a silk pillowcase is also great for extra protection.

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Keep your hair moisturised

To keep your hair edges healthy, make sure you moisturised them regularly. Depending on the texture of your hair, you might need to moisturise once a day for very dry hair or less frequently for oily hair. Natural oils like Coconut Oil, Black Seed Oils, are best for keeping your hair moisturised and shiny.

Be gentle with your edges

If I could summarise this entire blog post for maintaining your hair edges in 5 words, it would be – ‘be gentle with your edges’. Handle them with care and be consistent with the haircare routine to reap the benefits. It could take a long time to grow the edges back, but if you carry on with the tips and you are gentle with your hair, it will start to look nice again.

I will bee sharing some new haircare products I have been using on my hair and my daughter’s in a subsequent blog post, so keep reading.

Do you have any tips to share for maintaining edges? Please share your haircare tips in the comments below.

Secret tips for growing my natural hair

April 27, 2021 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

There are so many articles on how best to grow your natural hair. I have read loads of them and tried various tips recommended but I learnt many of my secret tips for growing my natural hair from experience. Like they say, experience is the best teacher sometimes and that was the case when it came to caring for my hair. Many articles I read on haircare shared advice that didn’t really work on my hair type, which is why I had to learn trying different techniques and products to find out what works and what doesn’t.

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3 Secret tips for growing my natural hair

Here are some of my secret tips for growing my natural hair –

Moisturising with 90% water/10% oil

Back in the days, I had about 50% water and 50% oil in my spray bottle. Sometimes the oil was even more than the water. Nowadays I use way more water than oil. I have dry hair and it needs lot of water to keep it moisturised. I use my spray water at least twice a day and that keeps my hair moisturised but not too oily. Apart from the fact that dry hair is dull to look at, it is also prone to breakage and dandruff, so ensure you moisturise your hair as often as it is required.

Regular washing and head massage

Since I no longer go to get my hair professionally done, it is a lot easier to wash my hair regularly. I usually wash my hair every 2 weeks, sometimes I wash it weekly if I have used a lot if hair products that week. Regular washing of the hair makes the hair grow and keeps the scalp healthy. Regular washing also allows you give your hair a proper massage. I massage my hair everyday, but washing allows me give my scalp a proper massage. This is great for blood flow circulation which aids hair growth. However, it is important to not wash the African natural hair too frequently as that could cause hair dryness and breakage. Find the right balance for your hair to make it work for you.

Using natural products

I use natural products for my hair. Sulcate-free shampoos are lovely to use as they clean the hair without stripping off all the moisture. Harsh products can leave the hair dry and unhealthy, so ensure you keep an eye on the ingredients in products before you buy. The more natural, the better.

 

 

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