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Natural Spotlight: Sibongile
It has been a while since we had a Natural Spotlight featuring an ordinary person who is neither a model, nor a celebrity. We are so excited to introduce our readers to Sibongile and her awesome hair....
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Hair Diary Challenge
Hello everyone… Can you believe February is gone and we’re already in March? Actually I am kind of thrilled that is it cruising by because the winter winds here have been brutal to my hair and skin....
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The First Ever Natural Hair Meet-up in Zambia
So excited to share the latest updates about the ZedHair Natural Hair Meet-up. We have been planning this event for quite some time and announced it in January. You will notice from the picture above...
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My Year Without Extensions
The Flat twist ‘n’ curl. My absolute favourite hairstyle In early 2013, I had just taken down my fake dreads. One of the best hairstyles I have ever done, but one that also came with the cost of lost...
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15 Days, 15 Styles: making the most of your natural hair
One of the most common questions that we hear from our readers and naturals that we meet on the street and at events is how to style natural hair. But for many of us, living with natural hair is not...
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15 Days, 15 Styles : Day 1 & 2
I decided to start my styling challenge with the basics. A good ole Two Strand Twist (TST). This is because of the many things different styles that you can get from TSTs. I installed the twists on a...
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15 Days, 15 Styles : Day 3 & 4
If you recall, my Day 1 and 2 styles were two strand twists (TSTs). The next stage of TSTs is a twist out. So on Day 3 and 4 I wore a basic twist out side do and a textured roll, tuck & pin (RTP)...
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15 Days, 15 Styles : Day 5
Trying to keep up with a styling challenge means that you have to try something different every day. Ordinarily I would have maintained my twist out for a couple more days, but instead I transitioned...
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15 Days, 15 Styles : Day 6 & 7
This is pretty special because not only are there two styles in this post (Day 6 & Day 7), there is also a bonus style. Happy reading. Day 7 – Flat Twist Bangs After a pretty successful Day 5,...
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Natural Spotlight: Naomi of kinksntwists
Where in Africa are you from? Zambia Where are you currently based? Nairobi, Kenya When did you decide to go natural? I decided to go natural in 2012. I transitioned for three months, I kept my hair in...
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Protective Style Challenge: Week 29; Grecian Twists
I was going to do a completely different look this week but I started playing around with my twists and liked this one so much better. The style is another variation of the first hairstyle that I did...
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Protective Style Challenge: Week 31; Curly Mop Top
Now I remember why I used to spend so much time in mini twists in the first two years that I was natural, they take so long to install that you really want to make the most of them. This is my fifth...
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I’ve Got Kinky (Fake) Dreads
First published January 2013 I have now had my Kinky (fake) dreads for about five and a half weeks now. I shared the photos on the Facebook page a few weeks ago and I know the anticipation has been...
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Weekly Challenge Monday – Flat twist/Chunky twist Combo
Monday – Flat Twist/Chunky Twist Combo One of the things that has helped me tremendously over the years as a natural is participating in hair styling challenges. Whatever the type of challenge, they...
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Weekly Challenge Tuesday – Halo Flat Twist
I have been wanting to do a halo flat twist for a very long time and I am glad that I finally managed to do it. Ordinarily, I would have wanted it to start at the back of my head, slightly below the...
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Weekly Challenge Wednesday – RTP Updo
Today’s RTP style took absolutely ages because I couldn’t get the top right as I wanted it to meet with the bun. This was frustrating me until I finally realised that it was because the last time I did...
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Weekly Challenge Thursday – Sectioned Updo
Last night I spritzed the hair and made four sections, each with chunky twists to stretch the hair. I sealed the ends with shea butter. In the front I did much smaller twists in order to create twist...
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Weekly Challenge Friday – Retro Flat Twist ‘n’ Curl
I got home from work and asked my neighbour’s niece to help me make the back parting straight. I admire those Naturals who can do such things themselves, but I ain’t one of those sisters. I very...
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Calling All Natural Hair Brides
For some women, choosing the right dress is the biggest decision they make for their wedding day. Not so for Team Natural. The question of what to do with your hair is one that keeps naturals up at...
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Chanda – Natural Hair Bride
ZedHair is excited to share Chanda’s Natural Hair Bride story and amazing pictures with you. Chanda is based in Lusaka, Zambia. Pictures by JJArts Photography. Over to you Chanda. Chanda – Natural Hair...
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