4C is the kinkiest and tightly coilest hair on the afro-textured hair type chart followed by 4B hair. These hair types tend to look very dry, unruly and will appear unkempt if the right amount of attention is not given to it. When it flourishes however, it is just a beautiful sight to behold, causing lots of stirs and strong desire to just dive into … Continue reading 5 Things Africans Hate About Their 4C Natural Hair
Afro Hair in Italy is gradually picking up. Being Natural in Italy for me has been a journey and an experience in both good ways and not so good ways. I came to Italy as a teenager with relaxed hair. It was quite long, flowy and just nice I thought. I really never questioned my hair and how to wear it until I came to … Continue reading What It’s Like To Have Afro Hair In Italy
Ghanaian skin and beauty secrets are now practiced in every corner of the world. These skin and beauty secrets are built on the use of natural ingredients to improve the skin. Everyone loves to feel and look beautiful. People go through the extremes to look their very best, have a clean and nice face and skin and generally look younger. The general misconception is that … Continue reading 5 BEST KEPT GHANAIAN SKIN AND BEAUTY SECRETS
I never thought this day would come where I would actually write this post talking about my mornings habits that have reduced my stress and anxiety for the better and consequently. It has been a journey so far and I am loving the positivity I see in me now. On 1st January 2023 i decided i want to take care of my mental and physical … Continue reading 8 Morning Habits That Have Reduced My Stress and Anxiety
Fine hair strands are very vulnerable and prone to ripping and breaking easily. Be gentle with your hair if you have fine strands to avoid snapping and ripping. Do not over-manipulate your hair because your strands wouldn’t be able to take it and avoid or reduce using detangling tools. Finger detangling works just fine if you have fine strands. Also, avoid putting too much weight … Continue reading 6 Advantages of Thin Hair: Why We Love Our Thin Hair
Fashion and Style – How many times have we looked at old pictures of ourselves and cringed at the fit of our clothings or what we wore because that was in vogue. Times have changed and a lot of us have evolved, some of us have discovered our style and some of us are still searching. Here are a few tips to guide to find … Continue reading How to Improve your style
The Ankara print, Dutch wax or African print is a very popular fabric used across West Africa and Central Africa. They were introduced into the African market by the Dutch merchants in the 19th century taking inspiration from the Indonesian textile technique. It is characterized by vibrant colours and designs but styling can be a drama especially if you are a little contemporary and want … Continue reading How to Elegantly Style your Ankara Prints
One of the most common travel questions people ask themselves before packing their suitcases with confidence is What do I wear and What is appropriate to wear? This is especially common for travelers visiting the continent of Africa. for the first time or maybe not. Africa is a huge continent with diverse cultures and religion which influence the way people dress. Therefore if you are not … Continue reading How to dress in Sub-Sahara Africa
The first time i ever really travelled outside of Ghana was 2009. Growing up in an African home, traveling was something one never did. If anything it was discouraged. People did not travel for leisure or adventures. People only travelled because they needed to attend a certain function or fulfill an invitation and that always stuck with me. Here is a little insight into how … Continue reading How Traveling Changed me
Your twenties they say are your defining decade. Though it is a crucial decade where you are still growing and trying to find yourself, form your identity, form concrete relationships build a career etc. it isn’t the be all and end all if you do not figure life out in those years. Life is a journey and our paths are different and as time continues … Continue reading Things I wish I knew in my 20s
