Fabulous African Hairstyles For 2022

Twisted cornrows by Melissa Erial

There is something pretty unique about the afro culture and African hairstyles. Most especially how different hairstylist craft different styles to sit properly on every woman’ s hair. A woman’s hair is her crown, that is what makes every woman is a queen.

The black culture is blessed with thick, full, curly, kinky and amazing. It also seems to draw so much attention to the person carrying it, and interestingly, it can be styled in different fascinating styles.

Here is a list of several fabulous African hairstyles for 2022 to rock:

   TWISTING BRAIDS

This beautiful hairstyle is well adorned and neatly made. I see lot of African brides’ rock this on their wedding or any special events. this twist cornrows come in varieties of styles. Thanks to African stylist for allowing us to have different feel in our choice for hairstyles

 

Twisting cornrows by Melissa Erial

 CORNROWS BRAIDS

This too is an amazing type of African hair do. This is made by inter weaving the hair and forming a nice knit between them. This is also very common in Africa as well as among our western counterparts.

 

 Flat Twist Natural Hairstyles

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 BANTU KNOTS

This originally originated from the Zulu tribe of south Africa. This hairstyle has also be accommodated into western culture and rocked by most famous celebrities like Rihannah. This can also be traced by to the ancient women warriors who use this hairstyle to signify feminism and increase their status. Bantu knots is made by divide the hair into sections, then twisted and wrapped to form spiral knots. Bantu originally means ‘people’ in over 300 African languages no wonder it is very popular among Africans and even African Americans.

TREDA ORGANIC HAIR KITS

Maintaining natural afro hair isn’t any easy. it demands careful attention, care, good hair products and time. This is not to scare anyone that wants to transition to natural hair, but just to give you more details to what truly growing natural hair entails. But thanks to hair products that have helped to ease the process of growing natural hairs.

Treda organics complete hair product is a great for growing natural hair. with its conditioner, shampoo, hair growth formular and other vital hair product, you are very sure your hair will blossom, sprout and flourish like a healthy tree. So put your natural hair up in a bun, get some coffee and let treda soft care kits.

Treda organic hairset on bellafricana marketplace

BLACK SOAP SHAMPOO

Black soap shampoo is a product of sahara sunrise, this was manufactured mainly to treat issues like dandruff, strong and stunted hair growth.  Sahara sunrise pays attentions to soft, curly hair and uses subtle ingredients to treat this hair as to not to cause damage to the hair.

Shampoo by sahara sunrise on bellafricana marketplace

CONCLUSION

Rocking that fabulously thick African hair is luxury and prestige, despite the fact that African hair could be very porous, hard to comb (depending on how it is been taken care of), but it’s amazing how it can be nicely styled and rocked. If you are an afro hair lover like me and you are finding it difficult to style your hair, click here to get amazing hair product to grow and nurture that crown you are carrying.

Organic Life Plus Presents; The Life Style, Shop and Sip

You are specially invited to the Lifestyle Shop & Sip pop up event, brought to you by Organic Life Plus and three other world-class brands (Mos Natural Solutions, RODA Statement Leatherwares & ASSIAN Wears) joining forces on the 2nd & 3rd of November 2019 at the Lennox Mall, 3rd Floor, Admiralty Way Lekki Phase 1, Lagos Nigeria.

Organic Life Plus is Nigeria’s first organic, natural and vegan-friendly beauty store. It is your one stop shop for authentic organic and natural hair care and skin care products.

Their beauty products are toxin free, extremely mild and suitable for men, women and children.

This event will be offering you the opportunity to experience some of the purest high-performance aromatherapy, holistic healing and organic hair and skincare products Nigeria has to offer.

Organic life plus Pop up

There will also be contemporary African fashion brands for men and women, so there is something for everyone!

Organic Life Plus, specializes in providing toxin-free beauty solution to common skin and hair care challenges using natural, organic and vegan-friendly hair and skincare products.

Aside from exotic organic African oils, hydrosols and bath products, they also stock other award-winning African owned brands such as shea butter cottage, Midas Naturals, Obia Naturals etc.

Here is what you can expect at the pop up;

  • Free consultation on the right products for your hair and skin
  • A selection of award-winning African owned brands
  • Product Demos
  • Amazing discounts on selected products

This is your time to get luxury organic and vegan-friendly cosmetics at a steal!!!

Register here to benefit from all this.

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Natural hair growth seems to be a bold step most Nigerian ladies are beginning to adhere to. It is so amazing how like wild fire it has spread, and the popular faces seem to be leading the charge. Yes I’m a dude, but nothing speaks natural beauty more like a lady who grooms and wears her natural hair.Continue reading

Meet The Founder of Midas Naturals | Exclusive Interview

You might have been wondering who the brain behind Midas Naturals is. Well, say no more, the Bellafricana fairy has waved her magic wand and now presents to you the PhD research scientist with a golden touch on natural products for hair and skin care.
Somi Igbene is a tenacious entrepreneur, who puts great effort and time into producing quality natural products for both her and many other women.
She is not just all brains! The Founder of Midas Naturals is also very fun to be around. Let’s meet her

Q & A

Please introduce yourself and your background.

Hello, my name is Somi Igbene. I am a research scientist (PhD) and a medical writer with a passion for all things natural.
Midas Naturals Somi Igbene

Please tell us about your work. How did Midas Naturals start?

Midas Naturals was born when I decided to stop chemically processing my own natural hair back in 2011. The natural hair community as we know it now was not as big back then, and I knew that once the ‘natural hair movement’ got to Nigeria, a lot of women would want quality hair products. I decided to draw from my science background and start making natural products for hair and skin care.

Where did the idea for Midas Naturals come from? Where do you find the inspiration for your natural skin products?

The idea for Midas Naturals came from my need to have constant access to products that were made with high quality, cruelty-free ingredients. I also knew that many other ladies (both natural and relaxed) would benefit from them. I get inspiration from women who talk to me about their hair and skin care issues. Their complaints help me formulate the products that address their specific needs.

Can you remember the first natural product you produced? What makes it memorable?

Most ladies with natural hair will attest to the fact that a deep conditioner is one of the most important staples in any hair care routine. So naturally, it was the first thing I HAD to make. It is so memorable because it took me a very long time to get a product that I knew would work for myself and many other women.

What are the challenges you face in business?

As we are a relatively new business our major challenge right now is exposure/publicity. We know we have products that work amazingly well, but not a lot of people know about the brand.

What is your most popular item/product (include image)?

The detangling/conditioning wash is probably the most popular item at the moment. It is great because it is a 3-in-1 product. It can be used to detangle the hair, it gently cleanses the scalp (so it can be used in place of a regular shampoo) while conditioning the hair, and it can be used as a deep conditioner.
Midas Naturals, products made in Nigeria, bellafricana

SMEs in the beauty industry is fast growing, what would you say triggered this growth and how is Midas Natural different from the rest?

I believe the growth has been triggered by the natural hair movement, as well as the desire to stop using chemicals on the skin and hair. Midas Naturals is different from other companies out there because our products are made for the typical African woman. We have sourced the highest quality ingredients for all our products and our products have been thoroughly tested for safety and quality assurance, and meet UK/EU standards. We can confidently attest to the fact that our products are free of nasty chemicals, and have not been tested on animals. Our products are also vegan.

What are your goals for the future, both work wise and life?

This is probably not going to be the typical answer, but I honestly just want a happy, balanced life. Work wise, I would love for Midas Naturals to become the preferred and trusted beauty brand in Nigeria and Africa.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I am a very fun, down-to-earth person even though I often come across as an ice queen. LOL!

For someone who wishes to take up this kind of career, what kind of advice would you give them? Also, if you could give one piece of advice to youths who want to start their own company, what would it be?

Midas Naturals is still a relatively new business so I can’t give any particularly amazing advice right now apart from the fact that you need to be sure it is what you want to do and be ready to put in as much work as possible. There will be a lot of ups and downs, disappointments and successes, but no matter what, never give up. For youths, who want to start their own business, do your research and make sure you are passionate about what you want to do. Without passion, you will quickly get bored and quit.

And finally, I would like to give you this opportunity to share two to four images of your work and tell us a little about each.

Papaya Radiance range: This range was made particularly for women who want to have a brighter skin tone without the use of chemicals, including kojic acid and alpha arbuitin. The papaya radiance range is made with papaya seed oil, which contains the enzyme papain that naturally exfoliates the skin to reveal a brighter skin tone.
Kiwi Crème leave-in conditioner: This is particularly great for those with very dry hair. Our leave-in is made with camellia and kiwi oils, and aloe vera butter, all known to infuse deep moisture into dry hair.
Avocado & Banana sealing balm: This product seals your hair and infuses amazing shine without leaving it feeling limp and greasy.

Check out some of Midas Naturals’ products below;

Midas Naturals, products made in Nigeria, bellafricana
Midas Naturals, products made in Nigeria, bellafricana
Midas Naturals, products made in Nigeria, bellafricana
Thanks a lot Somi for your beautiful response. We are always proud to see young people growing a business.
We hope to join you in your journey as a successful business owner.
Here’s a link to Midas Naturals’ page as a verified lister on Bellafricana: https://bellafricana.com/listing/lagos-midas-naturals/
Midas Natural is Bellafricana Verified

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I have bought terrible coconut oil several times and paid dearly for it. So at Bellafricana, we have identified this need and we want to make it easier for people to get the best quality henceforth.
Did I hear you say; “Yippee the days of wondering where to get quality natural hair and skincare products are over!”?
Yes beautiful people, they surely are!
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Well, natural hair has always been black, chestnut or whatever colour each individual is born with, *wink*. Also in nature, we have a vast variety of amazing beautiful colours existing naturally. Still it’s nature.
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