How To Care For Your Relaxed Hair

I am sharing with you tips on caring for your relaxed hair to help it be and look healthy.

How To Care For Your Relaxed Hair

- Use good relaxers

Products I used to relax my hair - Vitale Olive no-lye anti-breakage relaxer

How I relaxed my hair at home + products I used

The experience of relaxing my one-year-old nappy hair

- Relax your hair after at least three months

- Treat your hair often

Money-saving hair treatments to do at home

- Oil your hair often

- Allow your scalp to rest from braids and other major hairstyles

- Do cornrows or any easy style to protect your hair when you are resting from braids or other hairstyles.

- Don't pull your front edges when plaiting or braiding your hair.

5 Instagram Accounts African Women Should Follow To Stay Woke

Today I'm sharing with you my dear African ladies five resourceful Instagram accounts. I hope they are as useful and helpful to you as they are to me.

Knowledge is important and the African society needs the knowledge in order to grow and improve their mindsets and lives.

5 Instagram Accounts African Women Should Follow To Stay Woke

Leading Ladies Africa

They promote women empowerment and gender equality for African women. I love the way their content is curated to elevate African women and enlighten them on their worth and power. Through them, I found other accounts which are very educative for women too.

She Leads Africa

This brand aims at helping African women succeed in life. They share career tips and content on money-making moves. You should check them out.

Money Africa

This account is known for sharing content on financial literacy: how to make money, invest money and spend money wisely. They aim at helping you get financial freedom.

Tidemma Jewels

She is an image and etiquette consultant who helps women thrive with elegance. her tips are quite essential and practical. It's only a short while I started following her and I enjoy her content.

Women self-defence network

They are empowering women to live safe and confident life. I really love the reel they did on how to stay safe at an ATM machine when you are alone.

Those are my top five Instagram account to learn from as an African woman.

If you speak and understand french you should also follow:

Her beauty magazine

Femme entrepreneur mag

Tu vas prendre soins de toi

Also, follow me on Instagram for a daily dose of relatable content on African women's lifestyle and empowerment. Here is my handle @ngumabi.

Some questions I ask myself after the death of Prophet TB Joshua

Some things happen and we are so much in shock and denial that we can't reason like the Christians that we are.

I cried the day I heard Prophet TB Joshua died. I shed tears.

Some questions I ask myself after the death of Prophet TB Joshua

Today he was laid in state at the synagogue church of all nations and watching how people took turns to see his body made me sad and weak.

I only had questions to ask:

Why did he die this soon and suddenly?

Who will lead us spiritually to God and Jesus Christ on earth?

God knows best why he took his servant. God knows what's going to happen now.

But for us, there's a huge void in terms of having a good spiritual leader.

My message to Prophet TB Joshua is:

"Heaven is celebrating your presence but for us it's a great loss. Still can't bring myself to process that you are no more. I'll miss your spiritual leadership in Christ. You've left such a void in the hearts of many believers. But even in death, we know that God is still saying something."

I'm not desperately looking for who to play the role of a spiritual leader on earth in my life right now but I know God will find a way to lead his people again.

May the soul of Prophet TB Joshua RIP.

I love and will miss you man of God.

May God comfort us.

I'm so sad.

Hair update | Six months+ after relaxing my one-year-old Nappy Hair

My hair journey has been an interesting one after I relaxed my hair.

Managing my hair has been easy and I am enjoying it.

Six Months+ After Relaxing My Nappy Hair | Update

I relaxed my hair the second time with a Dark and Lovely hair relaxer. I've done brushing twice which I am now a fan of.

I also treated my hair once at the saloon during this time and did a number of other hairstyles. Here are my hair moments in the pictures below.

Six Months+ After Relaxing My Nappy Hair | Update

The last time I saw my one-year-old nappy hair

Applying the relaxer

Letting the relaxer act

Results after relaxing and doing brushing

Doing a bun

The bun was my hairdo for Christmas 2020

New year's hairdo was this

Then after a good hair was I did these cornrows or 'bakala' as we call it in Cameroon. This was a transition hairdo.

Ready for the next style

Doing passe-merche

Results looking lit

I'm glad I chose this style before I put to bed. It didn't need combing or daily styling which I didn't have time for after delivery. I took this picture the day I put-to-bed.

My braids were finally off and it was time to relax my hair again.

I changed my relaxer and this time I used dark and lovely

Washing off the relaxer

Applying the treatment

Finishing touches on my brushing

I really loved the results

I loved this second brushing so much. The hairstylist did a great job

Some days later and my hair was still in shape

In preparation for my next hairdo, my hair was washed. The lady kept pouring water on my face

I did a bun. It wasn't well done though it looked good. It didn't last like the previous one and I allowed them to use oil from their saloon and my scalp wouldn't stop itching. I always go with my products to the saloon and I'm very strict about what products I allow on my hair

Going to treat my hair because my scalp was itching so bad. I wanted to wash the product away completely

After my hair treatment. See how good my hair looks

It was a really sunny day and I wanted to do cornrows to protect my hair and keep it intact

How my cornrows looked

After those cornrows which stayed for a while, I planned to do some braids but the hairstylist didn't show up so I made this.

It makes my hair neat.I don't have to worry about combing and styling.

This is how my hair looks as I write this post.

So guys thank you for reading this post and following up on my journey.

Dressing Tips For Breatsfeeding Mothers | What To Wear When Going Out With Baby

After I had my second baby I feel it is right for me to share my top tips for dressing up when going out with a breastfeeding baby.

Dressing Tips For Breastfeeding Mothers | What To Wear When Going Out With Baby

Dressing Tips For Breatsfeeding Mothers | What To Wear When Going Out With Baby

- Avoid gowns or dresses and some jumpsuits that won't allow you to take out your breast when it's time to breastfeed

- Wear mostly free clothes or clothes that stretch.

- Beware of the fabric of your clothes. If the fabric is too light it will not look good when you have breast leaks. Wear thicker fabrics except you can't do otherwise or if you use breast pads.

- Brighter colours show breast leaks more and trust me breastmilk stains clothes over time.

Those are my tips for you breastfeeding mothers.

Happy New Month | Affirmations For July

Happy New Month.

I hope you guys are doing well. We are officially in the second half of the year. I hope the year is going as planned for you.

Mine has been good so far and it's been full of planning, planning, planning. I get so busy these days that I have to make a plan in order to get all that I want to do done.

Happy New Month | Affirmations For July

Did you know today the 1st of July is Regae day? It makes me think of the king of Regae - Bob Marley and his songs. I listened to some regae music today to celebrate the day.

First of July is also international Joke day. I wish I had a joke to tell but let me say that jokes are a good way to help us smile, laugh and create fun memories. So let go of the uptighness sometimes and accept jokes. I know that some jokes are expensive. I mean not all jokes are jokes so mind the things you say about people all "in the name of a joke".

To begin this month well, here are some affirmations to help you achieve what you wish for.

- I deserve a new beginning this year

- This month is a new beginning for me

- I am healthy this second part of the year

- I am safe this second half of the year

- I deserve good things this new month

- I am going to achieve all that I set my mind to this month

- My plans will not fail this second half of the year

- Happiness is my potion this new month

- My life is getting better this month

- I am motivated to work hard this month

Those are the affirmations for this month. Have a blessed month.

Motivation | The Limiting Beliefs Of African Women

The one thing I think of for African women is "strength".

African women are the strongest women I know. Their strength is seen in their capacity to persist, be patient and fight for what's best for their loved ones.

But they don't or hardly fight for themselves. Or they just feel too weak to fight for themselves. Or they don't just feel worthy of it.

Whatever the reason may be, African women need to stop thinking low of themselves and start applying their strength to their needs, goals and personal achievements.

Know that you are worthy as an African woman and that your dreams and aspirations are valid. Don't give them up for anything. Pursue your dreams, and increase your value. You are worth more than making babies and staying in the kitchen. Your limit is endless and exceeds the walls of motherhood and being a housewife.

So start believing in yourself today. Love yourself enough to take action on your dreams. be an example to your children.

I hope this post encourages you to take the bold step.

Why African Women Need Personal Development

For months now, I decided to focus more on personal development for African Women. I did a number of videos on youtube sharing knowledge on how African women can make their lives better. This is because I believe that African women need personal development even though they don't seem to pay attention to it.

Why African Women Need Personal Development

- African women face a lot in life and need some uplifting. They take care of everybody especially when they have their own families. Putting everyone first can affect the way you think about yourself and may leave you feeling you have no value. It's important that African women use Personal development to increase their value and rediscover their potential.

- Society and most cultures marginalize African women. Growing up in a community that says they belong in the kitchen or they can only be housewives is difficult. This puts a limiting belief in them. They need personal development to get out of that way of thinking and achieve other things in their lives.

- African women can do more, be more and achieve more if they believe in themselves.

Those are the reasons African women need personal development.

June Is Great Outdoors Month | Celebrating 3 Months Postpartum

It's been three months since I had my second child and I feel good.

I believe three months is a milestone for him and me because he's starting a new phase in his life now and I can also start doing sports as my doctor recommended. This is so exciting.

June is a great outdoors month and I decided to celebrate it by doing some outdoor sports.

June Is Great Outdoors Month | Celebrating 3 Months Postpartum

I was a little surprised when my doctor mentioned that because after my first C section I started jogging at six months postpartum. So yeah I am excited to begin working out.

So far I have been doing just stretches and yoga from time to time. And I am glad I can now do some not too intensive sports. I am definitely not ready for belly workouts so I won't even be trying them. I can only jog, jump and squat right now. I'm taking things slow despite my excitement.

I'm happy I did outdoor sports. It was refreshing and fulfilling. It also gave me some alone time and I really felt good not having the kids clinging to me or not having to worry about them for a bit.

I had to dig out my old jogging shoes and outfit.

One major thing I hope to get out of this is a healthy and relaxed body and spirit. I also want to lose my postpartum belly. It has made a lot of progress lately and I hope this workout will help it reduce some more.

June Is Safety Month | How To Keep Your Kids Safe At Home This Long Holiday/Break

When kids are at home most of the time, one of the things you worry about is their safety. Staying at home is sweet but there are a few accidents that we need to watch out for.

To celebrate safety month I am sharing with you safety tips for your kids this holiday.

June Is Safety Month | How To Keep Your Kids Safe At Home This Long Holiday/ Break

- Teach them not to open the door to a stranger, not to talk to strangers and not to alert others when strangers approach them, touch them or do something they don't like to them.

Sometimes while at home people with bad intentions may come and try to have access to your kids especially if they are home by themselves or if you lose sight of them for a minute. This will help to avoid kidnapping, rape or molestation on your kids.

- Also teach them to report to you if a family member touches them or does something to them that they don't like.

At times the danger we fear is living with us at home. Make your kids understand it's not right to be touched in a certain way by anyone. Tell them to report to you if it happens.

- Always lock your gas bottle after use to prevent fire incidents.

Make sure the kitchen door is closed if it has one, and prevent them from going to the kitchen without your knowledge.

- Keep harmful or sharp objects from their reach.

Knives and other cutlery can be dangerous for them to play with. Weapons kept at home should be well hidden too.

- Watch them while they sleep from time to time

- Supervise their playtime.

Don't just leave them to themselves. Make sure they are playing the right games and not fighting each other or doing something bad.

It's not an easy task but it is necessary.

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