Frospiration! | Esther


Let’s get to know you.

Hello peeps! My name is Esther Konama Yeboah. I’m Ghanaian and half English. I’ve lived in Ghana for past 14 years!

How long have you been a natural?

My whole life. Two years ago I went to sisterlocks and half a year ago, I moved to twist locks. I do these myself and don't need to go to a stylist for these.

Do you have an idea what your hair type and porosity is?

Uhmmmm…..no I don’t. Thinking of reading this post on porosity though, so I’ll figure it out, but my hair is difficult and hard work.


What’s your regimen like?

I wash my hair 2 or 3 times every 6 weeks with some form of moisturizing shampoo, whatever I have with me at the time. Every time I wash it, I oil my scalp and roots with coconut oil and Shea butter. Then I re-twist each lock (not sure how many I have) with Cantu moisturizing twist and lock gel and Olive oil Eco styler gel. A couple of times during the month I re-oil my hair a bit and re-twist some in the front rows.

Any hair products you can’t do without?

Cantu twist and lock gel, Coconut oil and Shea butter.

What’s your go-to hairstyle? Any fave hairstyle?

I normally leave my hair loose (I’ve been told it makes me look like a lion with a mane) or tie it high up in a bun.

Challenges you face as a natural.

I did when it wasn’t in locks. I had a fluffy afro before now, and although it was cool, no one took someone with a fluff ball on their head seriously. I couldn’t really do much with it because it was a lot to deal with, all tangly and I was too self-conscious to leave it out, so it remained tied up most of the time. It needed a lot of care to keep it looking normal and healthy but it was always tangled up because people kept touching it as if I were a cat. 😒

Do you have any hair/styling secret? 😉

Secrets? Hmmmm….I switch hair partings throughout the day to stop my hair from hanging too floppy, staying fluffed and wind swept-looking.

What’s the best thing about being natural?

The best thing about being natural is: when you look good, especially when everyone acknowledges it. Then you feel the effort you put in wasn’t in vain! The best thing about locks is: you put almost zero effort into looking good!

Any advice for your natural sisters out there?

Be proud of the hair you’ve been given; it’s a gift. But don’t be mistaken in thinking that you need to have long hair or perfect natural hair and so you labor hard and long on it to no avail. If your hair is hard work, there are other ways to embrace it. There’s no one way to be natural.

How do we keep in touch with you? 

Instagram: @essy_ter
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Washday | Secret Of Less Tangling



 My definition of washday these days:


washday
/ˈwɒʃdeɪ/
noun
noun: wash-day
   - a day when one misses their big chop or teeny weeny afro 
I really do miss the times when washdays were easier. These days it comes with lots of manipulation, that leaves my hair in a tangled mess, especially as my hair grows longer and thicker.
For a while now, I’ve been making washdays less of a chore, making it easier by washing my hair in braids/twists. There are more benefits to this:

  1.  I spend less time during the washing process.
  2. This also helps minimize tangles caused by manipulation, giving me a better chance of retaining length.
  3.  It ensures my hair is getting cleaned thoroughly as no part is being ignored. 
Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, You can braid/twist up 4 or more sections. Usually, I do 6 or more sections for my hair.

When shampooing, focus on the scalp as this is where dirt and buildup are present. After shampooing, let the water run down the length of your braids/twists to clean the length of your hair.  Squeeze each braid/twist as the shampoo is being rinsed out of your hair.

You don’t have to unravel the braids/twists after the shampoo rinse out, You can also go through your deep conditioning process while the hair is still braided/twisted up.

Tip: To prevent my hair from unraveling during the wash process, I make sure braids/twists are firm but not excessively tight.

How do you combat tangles on washdays? Let me know in the comment section below.
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Frospiration! | Sotie

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Hi Hi! My name is Ibim-Dennis Sotonye (Sotie). I'm Nigerian and I currently live in Poland. I am a Medical student.


How long have you been natural?

It'll be exactly 2 years by this May 2018.

Big chop or transition?

I transitioned for 9 months and I finally chopped it off in May 2016.


What’s the story behind you going back to your natural roots?

Well, I went through a phase when the harsh winter weather and too much heat destroyed my healthy relaxed hair. It was badly damaged and just didn’t look good anymore. As a child, I was natural until I was 9 and I remember my hair been very long and healthy, so I started thinking of going natural. Although I went through 2 failed transitions before I could fully commit to the journey, I finally did it! No regrets yet.

Do you have an idea what your hair type and porosity is?

My hair type is 4C, Porosity-I have no idea.

What’s your regimen like?

Lol “Regimen” well I’m a lazy and busy natural so my hair is in protective styles most of the time. I wear wigs most of the time and try to wash  once a week( no longer than 2 weeks without a wash)

  • I pre-poo with a basic conditioner and coconut oil for an hour or more, sometimes overnight. Then detangle and section into 4 parts.
  • Then I wash with shampoo ( Yves Rocher for bouncy curls or Aussie miracle moist) these are the ones I can easily pick up from the store and they are super affordable. 
  • I condition with the Yves Rocher bouncy curls conditioner, rinse that out.
  • Afterwards with the Aussie miracle moist conditioner, I deep condition with a plastic bag or shower cap over my head for at least 1 hour. (this is done every other week).
  • Then I rinse with green tea, Condition with Cantu leave-in conditioner and finally, I seal the moisture in with my DIY shea butter, coconut oil, and almond oil mix. 

 All of this is just on wash day.  On a daily basis, I just spray my hair which is usually in cornrows with water and seal with coconut oil at night and tie my hair with a silk scarf.

Any hair products you can’t do without?

Cantu leave-in conditioner or any similar product. It makes detangling a lot easier.

What’s your go-to hairstyle? Any fave hairstyle?

I love to put my hair in a high puff when its out. its quick, easy and looks good.

Challenges you face as a natural.

The routine and finding the time to keep up with it is a real challenge.


Do you have any hair/styling secret? *wink*

My hair loves water so I try to keep it moisturized all the time.

Has going natural changed anything about you?

Going natural has taught me how to better care of my hair. I don’t use heat at all anymore and I’m more gentle with hair in general since I make other people’s hair part-time.  I’m  also much more confident when my hair is out and it's looking healthy and beautiful.

Do you think you’ll ever return back to the creamy crack?

 Well, yeah. I think I will eventually, but I might miss my curls and come right back. ðŸ˜‚


Any advice for your natural sisters out there?

The sacrifice is worth it. Don’t break your pockets in a bid to buy expensive hair products. A simple regular regimen will do the same thing. If you can’t find the popular ones Youtube hair gurus keep talking about then get what is available or affordable and make it work.


How do we keep in touch with you?

Instagram handle @sotie_ibim
Twitter handle @iam_sotie
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