Afro by nature is a Nigerian brand i tried recently. As always i'm bringing you my honest opinion about it so keep reading. 

Change they say is constant and that's what this color experience is all about. I have colored my hair twice before so this is definitely not my first rodeo.
I won this Shea moisture hair color on Instagram from Shea moisture Nigeria back in October. The deal was to cut and color my hair but I still haven't gathered enough liver. When I say cut I mean literally shave the two sides in form of a tapered cut but I guess all I can do is keep snipping off hair till i eventually get it to that level.

First of all, can we talk about the packaging!!! It is beautiful

WHATS IN THE BOX

• Radiant color creme 
• Radiant developer creme 
• Sheamoisture Raw Shea Moisture retention shampoo
• Sheamoisture Raw Shea Restorative conditioner
• Sheamoisture Reconstructive finishing elixir
• Salon Application Brush
• Professional latex Gloves
• Instruction

This is a healthy and safe way to color hair because it is free from Ammonia and Sulfates. This hair color system is enriched with the following natural ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Soy Protein, Flaxseed Oil, Organic Glycerin.

Before application

Everything you need to know on how to apply this is stated on the instruction sheet and it's very straightforward but I will quickly give a rundown of what I did.

Hair after leaving dye on for 30 mins

Directions:

• Detangle hair (I washed and did a henna treatment 48 hours before applying the hair dye to strengthen my hair)
• Section hair into 4 parts
• Prep hair by applying hair cream around hairline.
• Apply hair colour in small sections making sure to coat each section thoroughly.
• Cover hair and allow to sit for 30mins
• Wash with shampoo
• Deep condition with heat
• Rinse and style

And yes drooling is allowed



Till next time... Love your kinks

•          water only
•          water and oils
•         water, conditioner and oils

If you are among the water only squad like me then this post isn’t for you because you do not have any problem.  But you might learn a thing or two so keep reading.

•          1 week?
•          2 weeks? 
•          3 weeks?
•          A month?

We do a whole lot of mixture in our spray bottle and forget to throw it out after a period of time. Yes that mixture in your spray bottle has a shell life because it contains mostly water.

1. Make small batches at a time:  Making small batches will help you use up the product while it’s still fresh.  Make one that can last you for 4 to 5 days and if it’s still remaining after a week, throw it out.  I know you’re thinking about how much the oils and conditioner inside cost but sister… pour it away.
2. Add essential oils:  there are some essential oils with anti-bacterial properties that can help keep bacteria at bay e.g. tea tree oil, Rosemary oil, lavender oil, just to name a few. Remember, just because you added a few drops of this oil doesn't mean you should use that mixture for eternity. 
3. Use Distilled water or boiled water: because water from the tap can sometimes contain bacteria, distilled water is your best bet.  If you do use tap water, make sure you boil and cool before use.
4. Chill it: This applies to any DIY you make. Sometimes putting the mixture in the fridge helps because cold temperatures keep the mold and bacteria from growing as quickly. This doesn’t mean it won’t grow; it just won’t grow as quickly as it would if left at room temperature.

Please do me a favor and toss that mixture in your spray bottle if you have been doing it wrong this whole time.