Videos

Quick N Easy Updo Hairstyle On My Natural Hair

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 30 January 2014

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

This is what I have been upto with my flat-ironed hair (looked more like blown out hair though). I created this updo style just to get my hair off my shoulders. It worked and I thought let me record myself doing it so that I can share it with you. That way, I would not just show off my hairstyle but also show you haw I created it so that you too can achieve the same hairstyle, length and other factors allowing. I think it is a classic, elegant and cute hairstyle that you can wear to any formal event, wedding, church, work and even for an interview. Go ahead and watch the tutorial and tell me what you think, if it was helpful and if you are going to try it on your hair.

30 January 2014 0 comment

Hair

3 Years Update And My Flat Ironing Experience

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 17 January 2014

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

So I have been on this journey round about 3 years now and let me say, as any journey has them, there were highs and lows, twists and bends but I do not regret ever going natural. I am now comfortable with my hair and even on days when it decides to be stubborn and just wants to pick a fight, I know how to go about calming it down now. Just like a couple that have lived together long enough and have come to know and accept each others personalities. Anyways, to celebrate my 3 year mark, I straightened my hair. Yes I used heat on my hair. This is something I have done once before at my 2 year mark and I thought of repeating it this year. No I don’t think I will get heat damage and as you will see in the video, I am a real chicken when it comes to using heat on my hair. I really played it safe. Too safe actually and my hair looked more like a blow out than a flat iron. Let’s get into how I went about it.

17 January 2014 2 comments

Hair Videos

Transitioning Without The Big Chop: My Natural Hair Story

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 8 January 2014

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

So, 3 years ago today, the 8th of January, I slapped that relaxer on my hair and I knew even then, it would be my last relaxer. I had read enough blogs on natural hair and I knew my mind was ready for it. I relaxed my hair again for this last time and even with straight hair, I told myself I was now on the road to natural hair. I could not even toy with the idea of cutting my hair for personal reasons so for me, a long transition was my only option. I was geared up for it. And now, three years later, I am so so glad I decided to grow my hair natural

8 January 2014 3 comments

Videos

A Natural Hair Journey: Interview With Mary Mkhonto

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 19 November 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

One thing I love about providing natural products for hair to you is the fact that it puts me in a space where I can meet some incredibly wonderful people who come to our small office time and again to collect their products. Although this is not always possible, on this Friday afternoon, can I call it being in the right place at the right time as I am not always available at the office for these opportunities. Mary came in on this day and may I say I was the least prepared for anything. I gave her what she was there for and we just started talking and talking. Just to mention, she has beautiful hair (am sure you can see that from the pictures already) and has a wealth of knowledge on natural hair. I mean could I resist? So I asked her if she could give me an interview and she agreed. But then we just went on and on talking about hair and the natural hair community in South Africa. I took her some pictures and since she had time on her hands, we sat in my lounge and the hair talk just went on. Immediately, a thought went through my head about recording our conversation because the information this girl has has is so valuable. She agreed and I took out my camera and from memory asked her a few questions that were articulately answered. What I loved most on Mary is her hair of course, her energy and passion for natural hair and the confidence she exhibits wearing it.Mary is a zoologist, teacher, a commercial model and part time presenter. Let me not go on and on about this. Watch the video and you too will agree with me.

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19 November 2013 3 comments

Hairstyles Videos

The Rope And Twist Method

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 26 September 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Hey friends. A reader of this blog requested me to do a video on how I do my twists. I recorded this piece as an after thought while I was twisting my hair and so I have posted it for the time being. It is not comprehensive but it will give you an idea on how I actually twist my hair. A more comprehensive one coming soon. Any questions and/or requests? Put them in the comments section and I will do my best to reply to you.

Till then! Be blessed

26 September 2013 0 comment

Hairstyles Videos

Natural Hair 4b Protective Updo

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 13 August 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Hey you all. When I was styling my hair for the birthday giveaway video last week, I recorded it so that I can show you how I did the style. This easy updo can be done on medium length to long hair. By medium length I mean hair that is no longer a TWA. They are a few variations to this twist and tuck updo which has become my go to style on old twist outs and I will try and do tutorials on them soon.

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