Hair Talk: Simple Tips

Although I've done quite a number of hair features in the past (and left the links here on my blog), I guess it's not the same as having a post about my hair on my blog because I still get a lot of questions about my hair. I'm sure I've mentioned a few things in the past but I don't expect every one to go through my whole blog in search of my natural hair tips and care routine... Long.

Before I get into anything serious, I want to let you know that the hair on my hair growing out my scalp is not the same as yours. We are not the same person so we do not have exactly the same hair. Basically, what works for me may not necessarily work for you. So if you do everything I write here in this post (and others after) and you get results you aren't happy with, Eki is not to blame. I'm just sharing MY routine so practice/copy it at your own risk. Also, I've never said I am a natural hair guru because I really am not and I don't know it all, in a few years all I've written here might change because just like you I'm also learning everyday.

I have a lot to say in detail when it comes to my hair so this post will be broken down into several parts over time. For my relaxed/permed hair sisters out there, I'm also working on getting my cousin to share some of her hair secrets as well. She's started paying more attention to her relaxed hair and it's grown so much over the past few years, so hopefully I can get her to share some tips as well.

So let's begin!



PROTECTIVE STYLING
This has to be the number one on my list because my hair is always hidden, my cousin Omozo of O'Naturals calls me "a natural in hiding".
Braids and wigs are major for me, I'm not a fan of weaves because I don't like the look of a closed weave and I don't like to leave my natural hair out because it can get damaged, I learnt that the hard way. All the straightening left me with bald spots and then straight hair right in the front, the worst.

More Pink

This has to be one of my favourite pictures 

It's too much pink right?

Lol I love the story behind this outfit because it wasn't planned at all. Usually I have a mental picture of what my outfit is going to look like before taking pictures or going out but this was different and from my last post I really thought I was done with this skirt but here I am repeating it. 

I was in my mum's closet (as I do) and I saw these sandals she's worn in the past. I'd seen them before but today was different, it felt like I'd struck gold. Once I saw them I immediately thought about this outfit but I almost didn't wear it or take pictures because

1. I'd already blogged about this skirt 

Pink Orange

This outfit was inspired by one of the pieces from Monique Lhuillier's S/S 2014 collection that Leslie Mann wore for the premiere of The Other Woman here. The collection is the perfect balance of everything I love with lace, prints & colours, applique, classic white and then draping. You can view all that by clicking here. If I could I'd get all 39 looks in my size!
I've always wanted to try an outfit with these colours but I've never been bold enough and now that I have I'm not 100% sure about it but again I don't think it's so bad either. I love the skirt but I don't love it paired with this top, it's just not an outfit I'd like to repeat any time soon but I like the pictures :)

Top: Primark

Linen Skirt: Asos

Shoes: Zara

What's In My Bag

A toilet selfie at the airport featuring my fave jacket and fave bag <3

I went on a two week break and decided to take just one bag along in attempt to "pack light" and it had to be my Chanel bag. It's my fave bag cuz I've always wanted to own one, it's one of those things I'd cross of my bucket list right now. I went through some comments and I decided to do the what's in my bag tag suggested by one of you! I'm also working on a post about my make up and skin care routine, I'm not quite the make up guru so it may take a little while and I've been breaking out quite and I'm also in the process of finding out what really works for my skin too so please bear with me.

Due to the size of this bag it's contents have been through a bit of scrutiny so this tag is rather edited, I could only fit in the essentials. On a regular weekday I usually have two bags of crap, one big bag for work related necessities like my laptop/ipad, lunch etc and then my handbag for more personal everyday things. 

1.  My Wallet
   I've had this for about 3 years and it's from A.P.C. I tend to go for dark colours when shopping for wallets and for someone who loves colours I personally find it weird. It has a few scuffs here and there but I'm not letting it go anytime soon. It's still functional, holds all my important cards and money of course. It's also quilted which reminds me a lot of Chanel and to be honest that's one of the reasons I bought it amongst others.
2. Nail File
   I've always thought that you could tell a lot about a person from how their nails looks, male or female, having nasty nails aren't a good look. To avoid this I carry a nail file just incase of any chips or broken nails.
3. A Pen
   Fun fact about me; I only carry black pens around. In secondary school I never liked using blue pens, I'd hunt down a black pen if I ever had to borrow a pen - which rarely even happened cuz I always had like 5 spare pens in my purple pencil case lol. In my mind blue ink made my hand writing look ugly but in reality it really wasn't that serious. The ugly writing theory is out the window now but I still prefer black, I guess old habits die hard. Having a pen is essential, you never know when you're going to need one or be helpful to someone in need of one.
4. Lipstick of The Day
   What ever lip colour I choose to wear that day always goes in my bag incase I need to touch up. And on this particular day, it was Girl About Town by MAC, my favourite pink at the moment.
5. Oyster Card
   I was in London for the break so this is a must have if I know I'm going to leave my house. Either this or a travel card.
6. Trident Splash in Strawberry Lime
   YES! It has to be this one because no other will do! JK I buy other brands and flavours but this is my all time fave, looooove it!
7. Pocket Tissues
   The solution to a runny nose, dirty hands (along with item no.12), sweaty face or even an oily nose, gotta have it! Picture public toilets with no tissue rolls... Never stranded! Lol
8. My Phone
   It needs no explanation really. It's my connection to the world of social media, conversation cutter, awkward moment safety net, pocket mirror when I forget mine and boredom killer. It also tells me the weather, keeps my notes when I have no pen and paper, sends my messages and lets me make calls and also wakes me up in the morning :)
9. Gaviscon
   For uncomfortable stomach situations i.e my stomach ulcer pains, heart burn etc, Sometimes I have the liquid sachets as well which work faster, ulcer pains ain't fun!
10. Pocket Mirror
    For lipstick applications, food stuck in my teeth, pesky eyelashes stuck in my eye and overall vanity really. People find it weird that I'm able to touch my eyeball with a finger or tissue to get that lash (or any other thing - cringe*) out, but I just can't leave it there! The next best thing is rinsing it with water, then that would ruin my make up, no thanks!
11. Hair Bands
    I'm fond of losing these so I end up replacing the ones in my bag almost every week or two and sometimes I have bobby pins as well. I just never know when the one in my hair might snap and sometimes after wearing my hair down for a bit I just want it up in a bun so they're very handy for me.
12. Hand Sanitizer
    I'm not loyal to any brand but I like this one by body shop cuz it's scented and doesn't dry out my hands, it's either this of hand wipes. Again I think this is a must have for everyone cuz it saves lives. Germs and dirt must not prevail!!!
13. Salbutamol Inhaler
    This is of great importance to me and I also carry a pocket nebuliser as well cuz "It ain't easy being weezy". Battling with this is one of the Major reasons I've been MIA, I wasn't sure about disclosing this info or personal stories cuz it's quite a sensitive topic but I'm sure a lot of people can relate.
14. Lip Stain
    Even when my lipstick changes, this stays permanently in my bag for those days when I just feel like adding some colour to a bare/neutral look to brighten my face a bit or if I forgot to take lipstick with me. This is my favourite one by YSL and it's colour 13 which is a redish pink.
15. Earphones
    I usually take my headphones in my big work bag but my iPhone earphones are best to fit in this small bag.
16. Glasses
    Both sunglasses and my regular glasses as well, you never know when you need sunglasses so I just my fave-pair-for-the-moment in my bag just incase. I don't carry a case around cuz it's too bulky and won't fit so I put them both in this printed cloth case.

You've definitely learnt a few new things about me from looking in my bag today.

I'd probably do another one with my work bag and get started on a few other topics some of you suggested. Thanks again for your feedback and for visiting my blog as well! Have a great week. x

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