NATURAL BELLE: ADEBOLA

Can we meet you?

I'm Adebola. I'm a mom of 3 kids(2 boys and a princess). I'm of a very mixed Nigerian heritage(Yoruba/Bonny/Okrika)

 How long have you been natural?

I chopped off my hair 8/8/2012(2years) 

Describe your texture?

I have fine to very thick hair strands,straight to very coily and it's dense. The hair typing chart confuses me but I think it's anything from 3a/b/c to 4a

What are your regimen?

My wash days can range from once or twice a week to once in two weeks. But I so keep it simple: Wash with a sulphate-free shampoo,apply conditioner and put on a shower cap for 15 minutes(I deep condition when my hair starts looking dull and dry). I detangle with the conditioner(in the shower) and rinse off with cool water. I always air dry my hair(80% dry) and I'll add a leave in conditioner. Some times I style it or I'll just detangle and section in large braids till I can figure out what to do with my hair. I use my spritz and a moisturizing lotion to refresh,if necessary. 

What is the craziest thing you have done to your hair? 

The inversion method! I was dizzy for a few minutes. Lol. Never again!

What is your take on natural hair discrimination?

I tend to ignore it,but if the party in question is willing,they'll be schooled. Lol

Where can we find you ie blog, twitter. instagram and facebook?

Instagram: @adetoru

Thanks

xoxo

Faith

NATURAL BELLE: ADETUKE

Can we meet you?

Hello Everyone, my name is Adetuke Morgan. I'm a 22 year old Nigerian Lady who is currently serving her country as an Asssistant Class Teacher in a Primary School. I'm an Economist, Corper, Blogger, Writer, Saxophonist, Teacher, Foodie, Smiler, Afro Bearer, World Explorer and Theater Lover.

 How long have you been natural?

Well, I first went natural in August 2011, however I got heat damage in December of that year. Thus, I big chopped again in August 2012. So I have officially been natural for 2 years.

Describe your texture?

I'll say 4B/4C

What is your regimen?

So, I don’t follow it strictly but if I was good all the time I would do the following:

* Co-wash once a week with my Simple/Giovanni Smooth as silk/Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner

* Deep condition once a month with some African Naturalistas Deep Conditioning Mayonnaise

* Protein treatment once a month with the product at the Natural Hair Salon in my estate (2 week interval between this and the DC)

* Shampoo twice a month with my Simple/Giovanni Smooth as silk/Herbal Essences Hello Hydration/Clarifying shampoo

* LOC method before I cornrow at night and massage castor oil into my edges in the morning

* My spray bottle has a mixture of water, glycerine, leave in conditioner, extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. My frequency of spraying it depends on how my hair feels

* There are some tweaks being made to my routine though, I’ve never tried an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse or used Rhassoul clay or done a protein treatment with food stuff like avocado and eggs, will do so soon to see if they make a difference.

What is the craziest thing you have done to your hair?

I haven't really done anything super crazy but my 2nd big chop was pretty unexpected/unplanned. I went to get my clothes from the tailor, saw a salon nearby and went in and asked them to cut off all the relaxed ends.

what is your take on natural hair discrimination?

Hair is really not that deep to cause arguments so I don't like to get involved. 

Where can we find you ie blog, twitter. instagram and facebook

Blog: http://tukesquest.blogspot.co.uk

Twitter and Instagram: @tukemorgan

Facebook: Adetuke Morgan

thanks

xoxo

Faith

NATURAL BELLE: TITI

 Can we meet you?

I am called Titi by all. A Leo with a very strong personality… at least that’s what I love to think. My thoughts are mostly up there in the clouds and I'm a fun loving adventurous girl who is all for trying new things sometimes. Finally, I love food! Cant skip that part.

 How long have you been natural?

I have been natural for 19months and counting. OMG! Not counted in a while! Never knew I could make it this far oooo.

 Describe your texture?

Well… some would call my hair a 4c hair cos of its coils, curls and patterns but I also have type 1 hair sparsely scattered. Like ruler straight hair types. Crazy right? I know my hair has low porosity and quite hard.

What are your regimen?

I do not really have a regimen I stick with except for the usual spritzing my hair with a mixture of water and oils such as olive oil, almond oil essential or tea tree oil. I try to wash once a week when I'm not in a weave and deep condition as often as I do not feel lazy to do. I basically try different things all the time

 What is the craziest thing you have done to your hair?

The craziest for me is using banana and other things as a deep conditioner. I didn’t filter the mix and so I couldn’t get the banana particles off of my hair for days on end.

What is your take on natural hair discrimination?

The discrimination drives me crazy! Its on both ends and its really annoying. For me, the goal is healthy hair irrespective of whether you’re relaxed, telaxed, jerry curled or kinkied. I don’t care. I care about taking good care of the hair. I appreciated hair care from Dabs of Naija Hair Can Grow and she is relaxed.

Where can we find you ie blog, twitter. instagram and facebook

This is point where I get to sell myself. You can find me on Twitter: diva_inc though I hardly tweet these days. Instagram: diva_inc and blog is www.fabdivawrites.blogspot.com

thanks

xoxo

Faith