Friday 21 December 2012
First Sisterlocs Re-tight
Today is the day for my first re-tight. My hair has grown so much after little over a month. I have loved it and know I will continue to love it. That's me waiting for my retight to start. Kinda tired but really want them to look neat once more.
Tuesday 13 November 2012
New thoughts
For a while now I have been contemplating locing my hair. I have finally decided to take the plunge and the method I have chosen is Sisterlocks!!! I have been to a consultation at Emelia Jane from kinky roots. She is a very sweet woman who really made me feel at home in her home in Dzorwulu. I have an appointment with her on 20th November 2012. I can't wait even though I do sometimes get anxious and wonder if I actually would like them or how I look with them in. We live to see I guess. Stay tuned for more info... Hope I don't miss my loose hair too much
Sunday 14 October 2012
Finally!!!!!
So I went for a drink up at a friend's house on Friday and was sitting with some old mates when the talk turned to natural hair...this was cos all three of us had natural hair....anyway I asked them if they knew any good natural hair salons in Accra and I found out about two, one in Dansoman and the other in Osu.
Yesterday I decided to try the one in osu since it is closer and I loved it. For the first time since I came back to Ghana and started going to salons to fix my hair, my hair was not blow-dried b4 cornrowed. I liked the general vibe there and the results are great. Will post pictures later.
Anyway the salon is just a tiny one (nothing fancy at all) at the Danquah Circle in Osu between Flash Foto studio and NIB bank (I think). Just ask for mama when u walk a bit from flash foto towards the bank...salon is near a stand selling African print clothes.
Yesterday I decided to try the one in osu since it is closer and I loved it. For the first time since I came back to Ghana and started going to salons to fix my hair, my hair was not blow-dried b4 cornrowed. I liked the general vibe there and the results are great. Will post pictures later.
Anyway the salon is just a tiny one (nothing fancy at all) at the Danquah Circle in Osu between Flash Foto studio and NIB bank (I think). Just ask for mama when u walk a bit from flash foto towards the bank...salon is near a stand selling African print clothes.
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Natural in Accra- Salons
So anyway I decided to just maintain this blog and focus on my natural hair journey in Ghana.
Being natural in Gh is relatively easier than it was in Sweden. I have the option of getting my hair styled in salons here at home. So far I have been to four (4) different salons since I came to Gh. The first was Twists n Locs located in the Susubiribi Plaza in in Labone. My experience there was not too bad the first time although they used gel to twist my hair n I was not too pleased w the results cos the gel caused my twists to shrink so much. I was, however sorely disappointed with the customer service there the second time I went to have my hair styled. It was on a Sunday and I had called at about 14:30 to find out what time they would be closing. I was told they would close at 16:00 so my cuz n I drove from Sakumono (was visiting my cuz in sakumono at the time) all the way to Labone and got there at 15:00 only to be told by this extremely rude girl who didn't even take her eyes off the TV screen that they were closing early. The only answer I got when I asked why she didn't let me know that on e fon was that I didn't tell her I wanted to come in. As if I would ask about the closing for an other reason #mtcheew!!! Anyhoo suffice it to say I have not been back there since then and it is very doubtful I'll ever drive there from Roman Ridge or Adenta. Pricing is even a bit on the high side.
I therefore decided to try FC Beauty Clinic in North Ridge near Alisa Hotel since I was already getting my nails done there. The girl who fixed my hair had natural hair herself and made the style exactly as I wanted and it was gorgeous. I got so many compliments so I am now a regular client of hers. Price is not bad either. I usually pay about Ghc 10-15 for my twists and cornrows.
Third place I visited and my second favo salon in Accra is Hair Trendz and Spa in East Legon close to American house. I have a girl there (from my tribe actually lol) who is great with styling natural hair. And the customer service there is great. Pricing is similar to FC
I am always on the look out for new good salons that can deal with my kinky, shrinkage-prone baby.
My next post will focus on getting products for my hair in Accra.
Thanks for stopping by and hope u do so often :-)
Being natural in Gh is relatively easier than it was in Sweden. I have the option of getting my hair styled in salons here at home. So far I have been to four (4) different salons since I came to Gh. The first was Twists n Locs located in the Susubiribi Plaza in in Labone. My experience there was not too bad the first time although they used gel to twist my hair n I was not too pleased w the results cos the gel caused my twists to shrink so much. I was, however sorely disappointed with the customer service there the second time I went to have my hair styled. It was on a Sunday and I had called at about 14:30 to find out what time they would be closing. I was told they would close at 16:00 so my cuz n I drove from Sakumono (was visiting my cuz in sakumono at the time) all the way to Labone and got there at 15:00 only to be told by this extremely rude girl who didn't even take her eyes off the TV screen that they were closing early. The only answer I got when I asked why she didn't let me know that on e fon was that I didn't tell her I wanted to come in. As if I would ask about the closing for an other reason #mtcheew!!! Anyhoo suffice it to say I have not been back there since then and it is very doubtful I'll ever drive there from Roman Ridge or Adenta. Pricing is even a bit on the high side.
I therefore decided to try FC Beauty Clinic in North Ridge near Alisa Hotel since I was already getting my nails done there. The girl who fixed my hair had natural hair herself and made the style exactly as I wanted and it was gorgeous. I got so many compliments so I am now a regular client of hers. Price is not bad either. I usually pay about Ghc 10-15 for my twists and cornrows.
Third place I visited and my second favo salon in Accra is Hair Trendz and Spa in East Legon close to American house. I have a girl there (from my tribe actually lol) who is great with styling natural hair. And the customer service there is great. Pricing is similar to FC
I am always on the look out for new good salons that can deal with my kinky, shrinkage-prone baby.
My next post will focus on getting products for my hair in Accra.
Thanks for stopping by and hope u do so often :-)
New Direction
I moved back to my homeland in March this year and so far so good. Trying to bring my blog back to life after the extra long hiatus. Will prob just create a new one. We'll see
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