Diary of The Plus-Size Naturalista

How can you trust a man who wears both a belt & suspenders? The man can’t even trust his own pants”- Frank, in the movie Once upon a Time in the West Suspenders (referred to as braces in Britain) is one of the very few classic men’s accessories used to judge a true gentleman. It was as though this stylish accessory went extinct for a while, but guess what? They are back! and this time around, they are here to stay. Suspenders are truly a timeless fashion accessory for men that offer both function and style. Today we are going to talk about the rules for wearing men’s suspenders. So gentlemen, here are the Top 10 Rules you should consider when wearing your suspenders. TEN (10) RULES FOR WEARING MEN’S SUSPENDERS #1. NEVER WEAR SUSPENDERS WITH A BELT Here is that one formula you must always remember as far as wearing suspenders is concerned. Belt + Suspenders = Bad Dressing Trousers with belt loops are meant for Belts, but can still be worn with Suspenders. How...

The avocado is believed to have originated in Puebla, Mexico. The oldest evidence of the avocado was found in a cave in Puebla, Mexico and dates back to around 10,000 BC. Native to Mexico and Central America, the avocado is classified in the same family as camphor and cinnamon. An avocado is botanically, a large berry that grows on a tree that can reach 6 feet tall. Just like a banana, the avocado ripens 1-2 weeks after being picked. Avocados are often referred to as the healthiest food due to its impressive nutritional value. An avocado contains these vitamins and minerals: Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B9 Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin K Calcium Iron Magnesium Manganese Phosphorus Sodium Zinc •An avocado contains more potassium than a banana. Avocados have 14% and a banana contains 10% potassium. •Folate for your hearts health. Avocados have 23% folate which lowers incidences of heart disease. Vitamin E, monounsaturated fats a...

When I was a young girl I loved to dream…especially when it came to love and the nameless man who one day would own my heart. I’d sit on the swing on our back porch on warm evenings, listening to the crickets and staring at the blanket of stars above me. In that moment, I was fully convinced that there was a God and that He had my best interest in mind when it came to my love story. Fast forward 25 years to a mid-30s year old woman, living in Lagos. The more I talk with my fellow single girlfriends, the more I realize that this is most every young girl’s story. We dream of a man who will see us, love us, protect us and accept us fully. But somewhere along the line, in between real life and heartbreaks, many of us got a bit jaded. After years of waiting for Mr. right, a life shattering heartbreak or two and years of, what seems like, wasted time with Mr. Wrongs, it's easy to give up. It’s easy to feel a sense of hopelessness when it comes to your own personal love story. And to as...

Hello Naturalistas! Hope you are all keeping your tresses and mane healthy? Today I am going to be talking about EDGES…. Your edges are the part of your hair which is close to your forehead. It is the part where your hairline starts from. Everyone wants to have edges that are thick and healthy, but we put pressure on our edges by placing so much weight on them. There are various factors that can cause our edges to thin and look bad. 1. – wearing tight protective styles that place so much tenson our edges. E.g protective stylings like box braids, senegalese twists, and other hair styles. 2- using of brushes, whether toothbrushes or hairbrushes to brush our edges. When this is done, you start to lose hair especially when you do not moisturize your hair. 3- wearing a tight hair net, headgear, and other things that have elastic or rope on your hair will place tension on edges and you start to lose them. 4- dryness can also cause your edges to thin and then break off leavin...

Hello Kinknation! Co-washing is becoming extremely popular with naturals. But why? What if I told you the best shampoo for natural black hair was NO shampoo at all? Would you believe me? Well, you don’t have to believe me, you can take the advice of thousands of women that have the habit of co-washing natural hair on a regular basis. But before we talk about the benefits of this technique, let’s explain what it is. I’m pretty sure someone is reading this right now thinking “What is a co wash???”… What is co-washing? To co-wash natural hair simply means to wash your hair with conditioner instead of with shampoo. In other words, it’s “conditioner washing”. Many naturals have taken to this method of cleansing their hair without shampoo, but why? The answer is simple, when you avoid using shampoo you are avoiding all of the harsh detergents, polymers, binders and fillers — in other words, all the harmful things that strip your natural hair and scalp of all of its healthy propertie...

Hi Naturalistas, Happy New Month. Ever wondered how you can achieve your hair growth goals? Well, Here are few tips that can help you in growing your hair faster 1. Always use a wide-tooth comb for on your hair. This would reduce hair breakage whenever you comb. But remember to be gentle. Comb your hair when damp and conditioned. It would ease the comb through the hair with less breakage. 2. Wear a satin cap or scarf to bed every night. This helps the hair to be safe instead of rolling all around in the bed. 3. Reduce the exposure of heat to your hair e.g straightening as it causes hair to become weak and brittle which sometimes lead to hair shedding and heat damage. 4. Drink lots of water as this can help your hair to grow faster. 5. Moisturize your hair every morning and before bed 6.  Use coconut oil and (or) castor oil on your ends to prevent breakage and on the roots to increase hair growth. 7. Oil your hair when it is damp. If it is dry, the oil will preve...