Keeping it SIMPLE.

Bloggers how u dey? am so sorry it seems like I've abandoned my blog but I've not. Anyways, I don't want to make any excuses so I will just get on with the blogging.

What's new?

Well ALOT!

sO lET's see, First of all I have been going through a simply phase where I just want to always have my HAIR in a BUN. Maybe its the Nigerian weather, but regardless of what it is, I personally think that there is nothing sexier than a Nice, slicked back hair do, ....sooooooo CHIC! and another thing, depending on the occasion you can either dress it up real fancy? or create a Bo-Ho look by having it slightly messy.

What you NEED:

An Old toothbrush (to get all the baby hair, and stubborn hair)

Hair Pins.

Am not a BIG FAN of GEL since it cuts ur HAIR (well it cuts mine) so I use BEESWAX, except I try not to brush the hair so much when I put on the Beeswax, so I don't damage my hair.

Or If Beeswax is not ur thing, u can try Pomade, for that extra Hold.

....and of course a RubberBand.

STYLE IDEAS

EVENING LOOK:

So simple yet soo CHIC, luv it!



Hate the MAKEUP but the Ponytail is not that bad, esp. if you're like me and u LOVE DRAMATIC hair :)

This look can be created by using a braided Extension and tying around the gathered bun.

Casual Look:

Feeling a Tad Bit Dramatic? you can go for this:

.......However, there is such a thing as TOO-MUCH of a Good thing, Hence:

A tad bit too DRAMATIC for me.

HAPPY BELATED NEW YEARS!!!

Hi Bloggers, HAPPY belated NEW YEARS!!





well let's get down to hair business...











Looking to change up your look for less? why not try a Stitch-n-Go wig by Beverly Johnson? not only is this a fast weave method, but it's no hassle and will last for at least 2wks. If you don't want to commit to full weaves and ur in btween, then this is def. a way to go! You can purchase them online or at ur local store. Below is Beverly Johnson's stitch-n-go Noel for $39.99
















As a way to celebrate 2008, I'll be doing a countdown of some of my favorite hair looks. The pictures are a courtesy of each individual's facebooks ;)

PART 1.

*Straight.






*Curly

*Short Hair-do

Looking for Salons in LAGOS?

* Bobby's Signature 34 Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos. Tel: 0802 2238042

* The Nail Studio- 9 Bishop Aboyade Cole St, V.I. Tel: 01 - 2691462

*Venivici (Spa + HairSalon) - Plot 146a Ligali Ayorinde off Ajose Adeogun, V.I. Tel: Tel: 01-270 5453

*Make-Me Beauty Place- 60 Bode Thomas st. Surulere, Lagos, nigeria. 01 812809, 0803 326 4217.

Are you in Nigeria, and are lookin to buy QUALITY Brazilian & Indian Hair? CALL IRO with 08074813607.

HELLLLLLOOOOOOOOO AGAIN!!!!!!! greetings from CAMP

HI BLOGGERS!!! its been ages, I feel so BAD because I have neglected my blog but more importantly u GUYS!!!

am soo sorrryyyy but duty called and I had to answer (*cough* NYSC *cough* lol). anyways I will resume blogging fulltime, come January, and I have alot to BLOGGGGGGGGGGGGG ABOUT!!

so, THERE IS SOOOO MUCH HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF HAIRRR in Nigeria!! where do I even begin?

1. Cool salons like MAKE ME, BOBBY, SLEEK......

2. if you are looking for the best in synthetic hair be sure to try X-PRESSIONS, and for Human HAIR, def. go SLEEK.

3. LACE WIGS are everywhere!! LOL

4. for TOP NOTCH hair weave be sure to checkout HAIR DIVA in Lagos

*anyways bloggers I promise to fully return after the holidays with more hairstyles, haircare and hair gossip (lol..yes ohhh, lol)

a GIFT FROM NYSC CAMP:)

- I tell u, when it comes to HAIRSTYLES, nigerians go ABOVE and BEYOND the call of duty, how COOL is this?? and this only took 2 HOURSSSS!!!

P.S if you have any questions concerning haircare, products, styles please be sure to email me with HAIRBYAZARA@YAHOO.COM, not the gmail account. Am sorry for any emails that have not been answered and this is due to my faulty GMAIL ACCOUNT so please use the YAHOO one. THanks :)

Thanks, MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

AZARA.

ur HAIR-COLOR ur PERSONALITY

QUIZ!!

WHAT IS YOUR HAIRCOLOR PERSONALITY
-courtesy of Sophisticates Black Hair.

Which of the following describes your personality?
A. I am energetic and bubbly! I’m up for anything at any time.
B. I’m a very friendly person, but I’m a little bit sassy, too. Watch out!
C. I’m very grounded and stable. Don’t get me wrong- I like to have fun, but I always remember to reign it in before things get out of control.
D. I’ve been told that I’m sophisticated and refined. And though I do love drama, I won’t blow things out of proportion.

Which best describes your role in a GROUP setting?
A. I love the limelight
B. You won’t forget about me, I don’t hesitate to make my opinions known
C. I’m not a wallflower but in a group conversation I just like to sit back and listen.
D. I’ll give my opinion if I feel strongly about it. I don’t always say much, but when I do, it’s worth listening to.

Which best describes your style of dress?
A. My clothes are what you might call “free-spirited”
B. More earth tones, beiges and chocolate browns and shimmering golds. I DON’T DO PURPLE AND PINKS
C. I have clothes that are every color of the rainbow-from bright pinks to sunny yellows.
D. I go from urban glam to a more sophisticated style; it varies

How would you describe your career?
A. Like every aspect of my life, my career is unique and very creative.
B. Non-traditional, NO 9-5 FOR ME.
C. Professional setting, I deal with the public, business casual.
D. Ms. CEO, I am the boss of my domain.

What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?
A. When I decided to change my career, spur of the moment, and I’ve never regretted it.
B. Bungee-Jumping.
C. Switched lunch order from Caesar salad to asian chicken salad.
D. Negotiated with my boss to get a raise.

How often are you visiting a SALON?
A. Love going to the salon, go once a week.
B. My stylist and I are best friends, and are always experimenting with new looks.
C. I am lax when it comes to takin care of my hair
D. I go to the salon regularly for new and FUNKY hair dos

How would u rate your confidence level?
A. I know I can tackle whatever comes my way, BRING it on WORLD.
B. I’m very confident, depending on the day.
C. I do have insecurities, but I am comfortable with the way I look and feel about myself
D. I have a quiet confidence, I’m not standing on rooftops bragging about myself. I am not completely withdrawn and self conscious.

RESULTS

- iF You answered......

mostly A’s your mane color is BLONDE: very sensous and sexy. A high-profile look.

mostly B’S you mane color is RED: very bold and adventurous.

mostly C’s your mane color is BRUNETTE: wants to have fun but look professional. High powered career woman

mostly D’S your mane color is BLACK: very regal, strong personality. She’s in control of things and still classy.

YOUR HAIR CARE

Is your Hair shedding more than you like?
Then you need to use a shampoo and conditioner that contains VITAMIN E. or Use a VITAMIN E. oil treatment after. Vitamin E helps in strengthening your hair. A really good product is Soft & Beautiful moisturizing complex that is great for dry hair and alleviating it from shedding. It is also very important to TRIM hair every 6 weeks as to prevent split ends.
Looking for a way to have shiny hair without dripping with Oil?
Try Motions at Home salon sheen, Oil sheen, and conditioning spray which is silicone based and makes hair shiny and easy to comb.

Experiencing Hair-Loss?
Hair-lossed is often most caused by lack of blood circulation due to a constant tuggin and pullin of hair. Remember to losen hairstyles and massage the scalp area to increase blood circulation

Looking for quality Hair products?
Be on the look out for panthenol: which is a vitamin B complex factor that has been shown to add strength and body to the air. Also if you have Natural hair be sure to look out for products with Shea butter, as they contain a lot of moisturing ingredient.

Using the same shampoo and conditioner for more than a YEAR?
It is important to switch your conditioner and shampoo every 6 months, because continuous use of these products can cause your hair to build up residue leaving it limp and dry.

KNOTTED up by your natural hair?
Then use a leave-in conditioner. Spray on hair till damp and then gently brush from tip to roots. Applying a leave-in conditioner between shampoos makes combing easier and reduces shedding and hair breakage.

Blogs and Websites.

Hello guys! I don't know if some of u know but I also write a blog called Q-essential woman, but I will be closing that now to focus on contributing to the BELLANAIJA.COM website, but I still will be on the Hairbyazara.blogspot.com full time with on my Hair info and tips. With that said, here are some interesting Blogs and websites I came across:

WWW.BELLANAIJA.COM

www.back4gud.blogspot.com

http://genevievemagazineng.com

www.afrobella.blogspot.com

http://www.naturallysexy.co.uk/



For more HAIR INFO: email me at Hairbyazara@gmail.com or Hairbyazara@yahoo.com

Natural Hair and Keri H.

10 Tips for Caring for your Natural Hair.

-Courtesy of Braids and Beauty magazine

1. Apply a moisturizing conditioner by massaging the product into the hair, smoothing the cuticle along the hair shaft. Cover the hair with a plastic cap and allow the conditioner to activate for at least 15 minutes. For deeper conditioning sit under a hooded dryer set on warm (not hot) for ten minutes. Rinse, dry and style the hair

2. CHAMOMILE can brighten and soften oily hair. Preferably use a satin scarf to cover the hair at bedtime.

3. Remember TOO MUCH STRESS can weaken the hair, causing it to break more.

4. Curl your hair without chemicals by using STRAW-SETS
Apply setting lotion and wrap small sections of the hair around a drinkin straw. Smaller hair sections equal tighter curls.
After drying the hair under a hooded dryer, gently unwrap it from the straws. Oil the curls and roll out with more “spring” in ur hair.

5. Use ALCHOL-FREE products to maintain shiny, healthy hair. For frizz-free curls, maximum volume and body use a diffuser with your blow dryer, set at its lowest temperature and speed.

6. Treat your hair to a HOT-OIL treatment twice a month.

7. you can ROD SET your braids fro more texture and volume. Apply oil sheen to brighten the look and finger-comb the curls to style

8. DETANGLE your hair with a LARGE-tooth comb.

9. You can now LOCK and TWIST your hail with ORGANIC root stimulator’s locs and twist gel, it holds and moisturizes naturally.
COCONUT MILK, SUCROSE and SOYBEAN work together to give you twists that stay put and moisture that doesn’t fade. Enjoy great styling without flakes and hardness from alcohol and synthetic products.

10. Maintaing a healthy diet for a HEALTHY hair, meaning, including proteins and vitamins to your diet.

HAIR TO WATCH!!

I was watching Channel O and saw Keri Hilson's new (don't know how long its been out there) music video "ENERGY". I absolutely LOVE her hair, very ORIGINAL, very CUTE and Sassy. This gurl is def. a HAIR DIVA to watch!!

LOVE HER DO'

So at the Launching of the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) I came across this gurl with a really cool Hair-cut (more like a Hair weave cut) and decided to take a pic of her, she only agreed to do it if I hid her face, but anyways want to do u think? Def. a upgrade from the usual RIHANNA hair-do I see everywhere. (My gawd can people give that style a rest?)

Hair Magazines

Hey guys, I've gotten a couple of emails asking me about Hair mags and wat not, well here are a couple that I am addicted:

Along with HYPE HAIR MAGAZINE (not featured)

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TIPS

Looking for great Synthetic braiding hair? CheckOUt Bobbi Boss Braids:

Not exactly sure what extention will help u create a certain look? check out this guide from Braids magazine.

For more questions contact me: Hairbyazara@gmail.com