If there’s any part of me that I value most, it’s definitely my hair. I’ve had long, thick hair since I started secondary school and my goodness, it is hard to maintain at times! But I do love to take care of it to keep it shiny and healthy.
So, here are 6 things I like to do to keep my hair looking and feeling good:
Use a decent shampoo & conditioner I know we don’t all have money to blow on good…
I am not sure if you ladies have had much exposure to Mizani, but if you are like me, you would have had the impression that the range was just for relaxed hair. Boy have I been proven wrong! I had the pleasure of meeting with some members on the Mizani Ghana team and I must say, I am more than excited to try out their products!
Yours Truly with the True Textures Shampoo & Cleansing Cream
Supreme Oil from Mizani
The team was very welcoming, and took the time to explain all the products that they have available in Ghana.
You must note that Mizani is a professional product, so not only do they provide salons with products, they also train their hair stylists (very important, especially here in Ghana). For me, the most exciting part is that since the team is based in Ghana now, there will never be a situation where you go to the store to look for Mizani only to be told “please madam we don’t have it.”
Listening intently to the Mizani Brand Manager for Ghana
CEO of First Choice Salon discussing how and why she uses Mizani products
CEO of Melyn Hair Studio (Primary Distributor of Mizani In Ghana) explaining a few technical aspects of the products
Since Mizani is coming to us from L’Oreal, we can definitely be guaranteed that the product gets the job done. I currently use their Rose H2O Conditioning Hairdress but as soon as I get my claws on their other products, best believe we will have some videos on this channel (yas she’s back)
So, products - the most exciting product for me in this portfolio is their ThermaSmooth range - this product has been made especially transitioners / natural hair gals / pregnant gals/ gals who just do not want to use chemical relaxers / gals who are stretching out their relaxers . This product gives you a smooth sleek finish that lasts for up to one week ( I am sure we can stretch it to 2 weeks) and will not revert back to the natural texture until you saturate your hair with water. This is especially fantastic for my transitioning ladies who continuously ask me if there are any products that will help make the journey a little smoother. I personally transitioned for 10 months, and girl, if you are not new to this blog you know it was quite the struggle ( I have a few videos /posts here, here and here)
This photo truly captures my excitement for Mizani Products
Let’s not ignore their range for the natural girls! Their True Textures range has puddings, co-washes (cleansing cream), shampoos and some oils that are specifically formulated for natural hair. The truth is, sometimes I prefer to use natural hair products (shampoos, moisturisers etc) on my relaxed hair because they are formulated to have extra moisturising properties - perfect for my dry relaxed hair. I think the most important thing is to know what your hair needs and then catering to those needs with specific products.
Experiencing the product in its full glory
So where does one purchase Mizani from? You can get some of the retail products from beauty supply stores such as Angels, however, the team emphasised that it is best to go to one of their partner Salons (Exotic Trendz/Niobe/Senam’s/Marie Noelle/Allure/First Choice) for a consultation and product recommendations. For more detailed product info check out the Mizani Ghana Instagram Page @mizaniofficialghana
I will definitely be going into detail about products - pros and cons etc etc as we do, please make sure you are subscribed to my blog and my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss a thing!
• Vitamin A : Aids in the formation and over all health of soft tissues, bones, mucous membranes, teeth and skin.
• Vitamin B6 : A.K.A pyridoxine. Lends a hand in forming red blood cells and also maintaining brain function. This vitamin is important in maintaining proteins that are part of many chemical reactions in the body. The more you eat protein, the more pyridoxine your body needs.
Vitamin B12 : Plays a big role in metabolization, while also helping form red blood cells and maintaining the central nervous system.
Vitamin C : A.K.A ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that improves the health of teeth and gums. Aids the body in absorbing iron and maintaining healthy tissue. It is essential for healing wounds.
Vitamin D : Known as the “sun vitamin,” because it is created by the body from being in the sun. For most people - You only need 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight 3x a week to produce the right amount of vitamin D. It is hard to get the right amount of vitamin D from food. Vitamin D makes it easier for the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for normal development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Also it helps in maintaining the right amount of blood levels of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Vitamin E : An antioxidant known as tocopherol that aids the body in forming red blood cells and boosting the effects of vitamin K.
Vitamin K : Helps with bruising . Some studies found it is important for bone health.
Biotin : Assists in metabolizing proteins and carbohydrates/ the production of hormones and cholesterol.
Niacin : A B vitamin. Helps in the up keep of healthy skin and nerves. At high doses it has cholesterol-lowering effects.
Folate : Works with vitamin B12 to aid in the formation of red blood cells. Needed for the production of DNA that manages tissue growth and cell function. Pregnant women should be sure to get enough folate or it can cause birth defects like spina bifida. A lot of food is now fortified with folic acid.
Pantothenic acid : Essential for the metabolism of food. It also plays a role in making hormones and cholesterol.
Riboflavin : Vitamin B2 , teams up with the other B vitamins. Important for growing and regeneration of skin and the making of red blood cells.
Thiamine : Vitamin B1, helps cells change carbohydrates into energy. Having the right amount of carbohydrates is extremely essential while pregnant and breastfeeding, and for heart function and exquisite nerve cells.
Choline : Aids in the function of the brain and nervous system. Having a choline deficiency will cause swelling in liver.
Carnitine: helps the body to change fatty acids into energy.
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