Diary of The Plus-Size Naturalista

Hello Curlies! Happy Easter to you all! I hope y'all are taking good care of your manes. I'm doing a bit of research on herbal infusions and their benefits on natural hair. I'll be doing an article on that as soon as my research is completed and y'all can be rest assured that I'll post pictures on how I incorporated them into my own hair care regime. Herbal infusions can be water, oil or vinegar based and can be used for rinse-outs, pre-poos and daily spray. I'll be focusing on the following herbs and some of them, if not all are available in the big named supermarkets. They are: Lavender, Rosemary, Basil, Sage, Thyme, Horsetail, Nettle, Lemongrass, Chamomile, Peppermint, Amla, Burdock Root, Hibiscus, Parlsey, Peppermint, e.t.c. Keep on refreshing my blog and always remember to stay hydrated! Until my next post, ciao! :)

Asides being the most healthy drink on earth right now, green tea is fast becoming the most popular beverage in the world. Its a great source of nutrients and antioxidants that benefits the body in various ways: weight  loss, lowering the risk of cancer, improving brain function and preventing hair loss are just a few of the benefits of green tea.           GREEN TEA AND NATURAL HAIR Green tea is rich in vitamin C and E which helps stimulate growth and softens hair. Green tea has become of the popular ingredients in most effective shampoos and conditioners because it has components that boost healthy hair                   BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA 1. Thicker hair : green tea is rich in antioxidants which helps in strengthening the hair and also makes the hair healthier. 2. Helps hair grow at an optimal rate. 3. Stimulates hair follicles which helps the hair grow faster. 4. Prevents hair loss. 5. Treats dandruff and scalp flaking. 6. Helps soften hair.   

Hello Naturalistas! I hope you all are doing great. This post is about incorporating the consumption of healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables into our daily diets, and how they will aid our hair growth. We have some of these items lying in our fridges and pantry, and most often than not, we ignore them totally. I'm sure you'll find this post very useful. Below are some of these fruits and veggies . - Egg yolk : Egg yolk is a great source of omega-3 (which leaves the hair shiny and healthy) and Biotin which prevents hair loss. ⁃ Beans : Beans are full of protein and folic acid. Folic acid helps the body revive its red blood cells which supplies oxygen to the hair. ⁃ Sweet potatoes : it's rich in carotene which prevents dandruff, other hair problems and stops hair loss. ⁃ Almonds and walnuts : Due to their richness in Biotin, these nuts help boost hair growth, fights scalp diseases, strengthens the scalp and gives shine. They are also rich in vitamin B and E

Hello fitness buffs! Happy weekend and trust you are all doing great! Hope you're still maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle. I am sticking to my resolve to remain fit and healthy for the rest of my life by God's grace. So, as promised, today's post is about my fitness challenge for the month of February tagged "Lover's Edition". The tasks look simple, but they are not. The key here is determination and  I encourage you to follow through, and remain consistent, it pays off eventually. Y'all know where I started from, but look at me today. I'm getting closer to my dream size and weight gradually. My "after picture as at January, 2016 , is now a "before". How cool is that!  Here are some pictures  to encourage you.     This was where it all began October 4th - December 31st, 2015. March 16th, 2016  You be the judge! ;-)  Like I always say, impossibility is just a figment of one's imagination!

Hello Naturalistas! How are we all doing today? I finally got my crochet braids done during the weekend! I'm happy that my hair can rest for another month or more before I take braids out. It took an hour, forty minutes to attach the pre-packed braids and I also like the fact that they are weightless! The icing on the cake is that I get to go makeup free for as long as I have them on! Yayyyyyy!! Hairstylist: the amazing Anthonia (she's available on request and very affordable too!) #lovemyhair #plussizenaturalista #alltimeslayer #plussizemodel #crochetbraids Do you like? Yay or nay? Your questions, comments and suggestions are welcome. Thank you. Until my next post, ciao! :-)

Fellow Naturalistas! I finally got my crochet braids done today! Well, this is the first time for me and I'm so excited and totally in love with the hair! It's refreshing to know that no thread was involved and there's no pressure on my hairline. Don't know how long I'm going to have it on, but I certainly will rock it for a long time and the bonus is I get to rock it in different ways! Here are initial pictures of the style. I'll be posting more pictures in the days to come. So, let me know if it's a yay or nay. Thanks! Until my next post, ciao!

Hello Curlies! As promised, I used coconut milk as my pre-poo treatment during my wash day last night and my hair is truly grateful! I got back home about 7:00pm, tired and worn out due to the no fuel/traffic situation in Lagos coupled with the absence of electricity(you can imagine the feeling). But as they say "love makes one go the extra mile", I wasted no time in starting the pre-poo process. Ingredients for the coconut milk : Two balls of coconuts Bottled water Process :  I extracted the dry meat of the coconut, cut them into tiny bits and blended with some water. I allowed to sit for an hour so the milk will be fully separated from the water, and viola! Before applying the milk on my hair, I mixed some olive oil in it to help lock in moisture.  I was going to wash the coconut milk off by midnight and apply my banana hair mask, but the tiredness took hold of me and I drifted off to lala land! Thankfully, I woke up rather early and finis

Coconut milk conditioning treatments can make your hair strong and healthy. If you are experiencing hair breakage, thinning hair or you want to improve the health of your hair, you should consider trying coconut milk. Whether fresh made or packaged, coconut milk is extremely rich in protein, iron, and essential fats. Coconut milk also contains vitamin E, and it is an important ingredient used in many commercial and DIY skin and hair preparations. Eight Benefits of Using Coconut Milk for Natural Hair 1.  Moisturizes and heals skin and scalp, reducing wrinkles and inflammation 2.  Has natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that treat scalp problems which contribute to dandruff and hair loss 3.  Stops hair shedding and breakage 4.  Promotes hair growth and improves hair health 5.  Moisturizes and nourishes dry hair and scalp, making the hair soft and supple 6.  When mixed with lemon juice can loosen the curls in hair. 7.  Reduces premature graying. 8.  Exc

Bananas are rich in potassium that strengthens hair, minimizes breakage by restoring your hair’s natural elasticity, and facilitates repair of damaged hair. Bananas also moisturize your hair as they contain natural oils and about 75% water. Strong, moisturized hair also is less prone to frizzing and tangling. In addition, the fruit is packed with vitamin A, B6, C and E, as well as zinc and iron. Here is a banana hair mask recipe: This recipe is quite good especially  when you do not have money to buy a deep conditioning treatment or you are on a fixed budget. The treatment reduces the dryness of the hair, it makes the damaged hair soft and smooth. Ingredients: Banana – 1,2,3,4,… depending on how dense your hair is (fullness of hair) Coconut milk – 3 tbsp Oils of your choice Honey How to make Take the banana and mash it to form a paste, make sure the mashed mixture doesn’t contains any lumps. Now add three -6 table spoons of coconut milk and any of your favo

Today is 5th, March, 2016 and I am happy to be alive, and well. Do you know why? It's my birthday!!! Y'all can't begin to imagine how interesting the journey thus far has been. A lot happened along the way both good and bad, but here I am thankful and grateful to God for everything. Between last year's birthday and today's, I moved houses; Fell in love, but got my heart shattered; Lost my dear Mum; Lost four dress sizes; Sang in a concert; Planned and executed several events; Wrote a professional exam; Ran and completed a full marathon with honors, and the list goes on and on! For all these and more, I give thanks because "I know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose." Moreover, I am fully persuaded that He's working everything out according to the counsel of His will. God is faithful! It hasn't been easy, but I have God on my side and like the psalmist, David, I am going to cap i

Hey Naturalistas! For those of you who have serious hair goals like me, follow me on this journey as we march through March,April and May with the CASTOR OIL MASSAGE CHALLENGE! This challenge is specifically set aside for those who wanna grow their edges and is going to last for a period of 3 months. WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS CHALLENGE:  A bottle of Castor oil : either JBCO or the usual Castor oil for pregnant women. A spritz bottle THE PROCESS: Massage edges daily with the castor oil and spritz hair with your water/castor oil mix.If you are on protective style,avoid styles that put any pressure at all on your edges. Wash and deep condition your hair weekly. for those on any protective style,you can stretch to monthly. Be sure to add some castor oil in your deep conditioner before using it. Tres simple! HOW TO MAKE YOUR SPRITZ MIXTURE: Fill your spritz bottle with 90% water and 10% castor oil(since castor oil is a heav

Hey Naturalistas! Happy new month and trust we are all doing great. Pardon my long absence, I've just been a busy bee in the last couple couple weeks. My healthy lifestyle is paying off and am happy. I'll be posting some pictures to show how far I've come and not just that, my hair is growing in leaps and bounds, and it gladdens my heart. I haven't forgotten my promise to post my February Fitness Chart, will do so as soon as possible. Keeping on refreshing and always remember to stay hydrated! All shades of me: Your questions and comments are welcome . Ciao!