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Curly-ever after: A BLM NATURAL PRODUCT REVIEW

I discovered BLM (black like me)   naturals last year when I started exploring with curls.   It was around the same time when I was obsessively trying wash n gos, twist outs, and bantu knots. Every product I tried was not working for wash n gos. I couldn’t get any satisfactory curls out of my afro. I first found BLM at ShopRite and bought their curl hydrate pudding.   I’d pretty much given up—more like taking a break— from trying wash n gos. But with this product, came a breakthrough for me. Finally, I could see some curls!   Later, I bought their curl hydrate wake spray which, along with the pudding, is what I am going to review today. This Is how we will go through this: 1.     Details of products followed by my personal experience. 2.   How to get curls 3.   How to keep the curls. 4.   Other Uses 5.   final thoughts let’s get right into it! 1.    Details of   products an...

17 amazing and fun confident go-getter quotes

In this day and age, everyone wants that perfect lifestyle—you know—all the good things in life situation? That is why it makes sense to write a post like this. To put out more positive energy out there.  I don't know about you, but I think we can never have enough of that. Some people are lucky enough to get whatever they want when they want. However, most of us must work our way towards anything we want. But it's okay. Just believe in the process! Be confident in your ability to get the life you want. I invited my Instagram friends to suggest some of their favourite quotes that encourage to improve themselves and here, along with my favourites, we bring you 17 amazing and fun confident go-getter quotes.   confident go-getter enjoy! confident go-getter confident go-getter confident go-getter confident go-getter confident go-getter confident go-getter confident go-getter confident go-get...

Moisturize your hair for less | A DARK AND LOVELY AU NATURALE REVIEW

Moisturization of 4c afro type hair is one very important part of growing beautiful, long and healthy hair. Our hair is naturally very dry and hence we must hook it up with some moisture supplements. Moisturized hair tends to be stronger and less prone to breakage. With so many people joining the natural hair scene as opposed to using relaxers for ‘beautiful hair’, you might think we would fall short on quality products to take care of our hair.  However, more products are being brought to the market to support our type of hair. So, there is a wide variety to choose from. Most of them work very well too. …problem is, most of them are also very expensive! I am very well aware of that hence why I was so ecstatic to find a product from DARK AND LOVELY that presented a little less damage to the wallet. AU NATURALE!  Of course, I was a little skeptical.  What could they have compromised on to make this product less pricey? None the less I picked up two pr...

How to travel free in South Africa as a student

If you had all the money in the world, what would you do with it?  I have asked this question enough times to conclude that for most of you the answer is ‘I would travel the world’.  So,  money is the issue here. Yes, traveling is expensive. You need enough money to cater for your comfort and great experiences during your travels. But who says it must be your money? People travel a lot these days without even paying a dime. How? They take advantage of the opportunities around them. I assure you, if you look, there is an opportunity for you too.  If you are studying at university, today you are in luck. Below are amazing opportunities to help you travel free. Dare to take a chances, thank me later! Habitable planet workshop (hpw) hpw  is a science awareness program aiming to introduce a new emerging science, earth system science, to undergraduate students. It looks at an African perspective of the science, hence why it is hosted all around ...

Four easy protective hairstyles: best of all times

It is important to keep the ends of your hair tucked away for length retention. The ends are the oldest parts of your hair and hence are the most fragile. As a result, they need to be protected as much as possible.  Protective hairstyles help a lot with this. Protective hairstyles are basically any styles that can help keep your ends tucked away.  A  bun is a protective hairstyle. In fact, a bun is a protective hairstyle at its simplest. Some protective hairstyles include wigs, weaves, and braids. Perhaps more importantly, protective hairstyles also allow some time off from manipulating your hair! Every girl with an afro deserves a very good timeout.  Here, I present to you four  protective hairstyles that are easy to achieve and will give you that timeout without feeling like you wasted a whole lifetime. You will realize that all of them are braid-hairstyles, this is because I prioritize convenience and ability to do it myself over anything else....