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It's Natural

 Masuka M ― http://zed-hair.blogspot.com

This blog is about natural hair care and style. It is not a nappy hair mafia site, but something for black African women who want to learn how to take better care of their hair and embrace who we are.

It's Natural is still under development and the blog will be officially launched in January 2011

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Moisturising Spritz Reloaded

Moisturising Spritz Reloaded

It's Natural ― The tools and ingredients for my moisturising spritzI first shared my moisturising spritz recipe in this post. I have since modified my recipe as follows: ∙ 50ml water50ml Aloe vera juice1tsp Jojoba oil1 tsp Grapeseed oil10 drops of tea ...

Tags: Aloe Vera, Moisturise, Spritz

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Hairspiration: Avumile Qongqo

It's Natural ― South African model from Queenstown, Avumile Qongqo is this week's hairspiration. No formal word on whether she is a natural (most of her modeling pictures appear to use some form of extensions, straight and kinky). But there are some really cute...

Tags: Hairspiration, Avumile Qongqo, Model, South Africa

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Style Guide - Braided Up-do Part One

Style Guide - Braided Up-do Part One

It's Natural ― I am calling this a braided up-do because it works for any style with long extensions. ∙ You can either do it with a centre part or with all the hair pulled back from the front. ∙ Start with grabbing two equal parts from behind the...

Tags: Braids, Fake Dreads

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

How to: Stretch your relaxer

How to: Stretch your relaxer

It's Natural ― I mentioned earlier that 2012 was my final year of a phd program and so taking care of my hair came a number of places below writing and revising, wiping tears and snot off my face, writing and revising some more, remembering to take a shower and...

Tags: Relaxer Stretching, Relaxed Hair, INky, How To

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Style Guide - Twist Up-do Week Two

Style Guide - Twist Up-do Week Two

It's Natural ― A rare pic of me in my glasses that I like. ∙ I love my glasses though and would never switch to contacts ∙ At the end of the first week of the twist up-do (more like 10 days). I washed and conditioned my hair while it was still in ...

Tags: Hair Pins, Twists

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Your Hairdresser is STILL Not Your Friend

Your Hairdresser is STILL Not Your Friend

It's Natural ― Almost two years ago, I wrote Your Hair Dresser is Not Your Friend to illustrate the fact that when it comes to natural hair, you cannot expect to turn to a professional and get advice, support or a general listening ear: ∙ "My point is ...

Tags: Learning, Advice, Hair Dresser

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Choosing a Spray Bottle

Choosing a Spray Bottle

It's Natural ― Trigger gun (left) and mist (right) spray bottlesWhen I first wrote about moisturising spray and glycerine styling spray in 2011, I used a trigger gun bottle. You will also note that now I refer to both of these as a spritz, but it is just another...

Tags: Moisturising Spray, Spritz, Dry Hair

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Style Guide - Braided Up-do Part Two

Style Guide - Braided Up-do Part Two

It's Natural ― As with the style from last week, this can be done with any kind of long extensions. ∙ This style is for when I want to give my hairline a bit of a rest because it has been up off my face. It is basically, a low and loose bun.I grab two ...

Tags: Braids, Fake Dreads

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Natural Spotlight: Cynthia

Natural Spotlight: Cynthia

It's Natural ― It has been a few weeks since we did a Natural Spotlight. This is all about The Big Chop. Read on to find our more about Cynthia's story which she shared with us last year (2012) ∙ ---------------------------------- ∙ I have wanted ...

Tags: Natural Spotlight, TWA, BC

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Combs, splits and other little known facts

Combs, splits and other little known facts

It's Natural ― I am presently broke and jobless (too much honesty?) and just spent $34 on 2 combs. You heard me right, 2 combs!?!?!?!!!! I mean seriously, I'm not even willing to pay over $3 for a good brush much less a comb and I just dropped that much money ...

Tags: Comb, Hairsense, Magic Star Jumbo Rake, Split Ends, Hercules Sagemann, Seamless Combs

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

The First Ever Natural Hair Meet-up in Zambia

The First Ever Natural Hair Meet-up in Zambia

It's Natural ― So excited to share the latest updates about the ZedHair Natural Hair Meet-up. We have been planning this event for quite some time and announced it in January. You will notice from the picture above that we are calling it a hair show. This is...

Tags: Hairstyles, Zambia, Meet-up

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Refining My Natural Hair Regimen

Refining My Natural Hair Regimen

It's Natural ― Many people may be surprised to hear that I don't have a regimen. "Masuka, you have been blogging about your hair for two years and you don't have a regimen? Really?" Yes, really. ∙ Allow me to explain. ∙ I have certain products that ...

Tags: Hair Journal, Hair Journey, Hair Regimen

Masuka M ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

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