Natural Hair Transition : 6 Month Update

Four month into this transition now and I think I might stick with this process. No matter how many relaxers I previously added to my hair it would always remain voluminous and I could spend hours trying to straighten it. Now I don't straighten or blow-dry my hair anymore and I don't miss it at all! I do  however spend a lot more time entangling my hair but I've been pretending it's a scavenger hunt, makes the tedious process more interesting. I used very few products in my hair (I mean isn't it called going natural) and natural hair specific products tend be be much pricier here in Canada. My staples are coconut oil for daily conditioning, apple cider vinegar for weekly cleansing, a gel to attempt to tame the frizz and of course H₂O because my hair is often dry. Here's what I learned so far:

The Perfect One Piece Bathing Suit

 

Does your summer body have more jiggle than abs? Don't fret, I have the solution for you. A one piece bathing suit will give you the perfect coverage to camouflage your little flaws while still leaving you looking like a summer goddess. This scalloped swimsuit from Topshop (sold out, similar here, here and here) comes in bright colours like tomato and cream or lilac to keep your summer body looking ***flawless***.

Curly Hair Inspiration: World Cup Players Edition

We've already visited the Hotties of this WorldCup now let's look at the players with beautiful curly hair. Like Samson, their strength comes from their hair and these players can think their manes for helping them along in the competition.

1. Maraoune Felliani, Belgium 

2. David Luiz, Brazil 

3. Axel Witsel, Belgium 

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