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"Are you a Christian?" Many christians have asked me this question. "Joy, are you a Christian?" That question used to annoy me a lot because it made me feel like i was doing something wrong in my life though at that time i would say yes. And now, for me, at this stage in my life its no unfortunately. It sucks right? I know....i know. But truth be told, Christianity was not meant to be a religion, it was meant to be a relationship with God. But with the "christians" of today, its sort of like a religion. It has become so bad that i feel some churches are beginning to misinterpret the bible sometimes. A pastor would quote something from the bible and explain it the way the world sees it. Not realizing that the world is an enemy of God! And then there's whole thing of not allowing prostitutes of coming to church yet Jesus accepted a prostitute over a religious man(a righteous man who sinned less!). Like there is literally a specific dress code for church...

The famous African Shea butter originates from Africa, specifically West Africa to be exact. We have all heard from somewhere that African Shea butter is good for hair and skin. But thats not all that African Shea butter can do. It has many more benefits! Which is totally awesome! Lets find out more. African Shea butter can be used for: Reducing sunburn Shaving cream for sensitive skin Small skin wounds Small cracks  Tough or rough skin Rough foot Frost bites Cold weather Stretch marks Protection during pregnancy Insects bites Unhealthy skin Muscle fatigue Aches Skin allergy Protection for tension before and after exercise Hot grease while cooking Radiation treatment for certain medical problems and so much more. If you would like to get more information on the uses and benefits check out the video below:

So you wanna slay your eyebrows like the girls you see on Instagram right? You wonder how they manage to shape their eyebrows so perfectly and how they manage to make it look so natural. I'm here to share with you my secrets on how I found out. Here are my tips and tricks explained on this video. My Tips and Tricks include: Do not shave all of your eyebrows. Use a dark brown brow liner Use an angle brush The purpose is to make them look realistic For bushy eyebrows shape them with a razor first For shaving, straight(top brow), angle(top side brow) and curve(under brow) work best.

Are you having trouble finding out who to trust when it comes to going natural? Its so bad to a point where you watch so many youtubers online and you just don't know who to fully trust when it comes to buying all the products you "really" need. Well, I'm here to share with you the basic products you need for going natural. But first the video will explain everything for you if you get confused with my  points. Products You will need: Your fav conditioner (co-wash, deep conditioner, leave-in, rinse out) A spray bottle of water Oil (e.g Coconut oil, Almond oil, Olive oil, Castor oil or whatever works for you) Styler ( ECO styler gel, curl enhancing smoothie, DIY flaxseed gel, My naturals twist and define cream etc) You really don't need to buy lots of hair products if I'm being completely honest with you. You can always decide save and make your own. For example if u need a deep conditioner, leave-in, rinse out and co-wash...you can make the fou...

We all know 4C hair has been shamed so many times in the natural hair community. A lot of people with 4C hair struggle to accept their kinks and see the beauty of it. And the SHRINKAGE!!! We all know SHRINKAGE IS SO REAL which can be a major turn off. Or maybe it doesn't have to be. We need to see more girls with 4C natural hair on the media, movies, and music videos. 4C hair is beautiful too! We need to stop setting unrealistic hair goals and start accepting and appreciating it for what it does. Who's with me? In this video, I explain the advantages of having 4C natural hair. Here are some brief points: Messy is sexy Our edges can get laid and we get waves Its the best hair type for dreadlocks Protective hairstyles like twists and braids hold up very well for quite some time Even though shrinkage is annoying sometimes it creates some pretty cute styles Its filled with surprises Its unique, versatile and beautiful.

When you are a newbie in the natural hair movement. It gets hard to choose what natural hair products are good for your hair. And you are trying to avoid becoming a product junkie. This is where the DIY products come in. I have decided to share with you my secret recipe on how i manage to achieve making my own cream for my natural hair when i was new to the natural hair community. Not only are you saving money but you are also learning what type of oils work well with your natural hair. This will help with avoiding to become a product junkie. I don't use this one my natural hair anymore but i use this cream for my skin. And it works well for me. Here is a summary of my Shea butter mix. SHEA BUTTER MIX RECIPE Ingredients: Coconut oil (4 tablespoons) Sweet almond oil (1 tablespoons) Castor oil (2 tablespoons) Lavender oil (1 tablespoon) Shea butter 

When it comes to having natural hair there are some myths and misconceptions we are un aware of as  Africans. After doing some research, you will realize that not everything you were told about maintaining your natural hair was true. And here are some straight points of the false myths. Natural hair is very strong Natural hair can't be combed Products are only made for black or white hair Natural hair is only for "political soul sisters" "Petroleum" and "Mineral" oil are good for natural hair (they are found in black hair products) Natural hair can't grow long Natural hair is difficult and unmanageable. Relaxers promote growth and make hair more manageable. Trimming makes natural hair grow You shouldn't wash Natural hair too often Water will dry out natural hair

I have finally made it to one year of being natural! YAY! It has been a long  journey for me. A tough one indeed but we have made it and we have come a long way. My natural hair has managed to grow longer than i expected. I gained 5 inches for my first year. I didn't expect it to grow that long because I had trimmed it off 3 times the following year. My natural hair was an exciting journey indeed. I hope i have been a great inspiration for people out there. And i hope i encouraged many women to go natural. Check out my length check video.