Makeda Moment

I was browsing the internet and came across these beautiful custom made shoes.  The shoes are the creations of a very talented French graphic designer, Mathieu Missiaen.  His brand "Ndeur" puts out not only shoes, but also t-shirts, and other accessories like bracelets.  Ndeur has enjoyed international success in a short amount of time.  Check out some pics below

Where can you find Ndeur designs?
Not here.  If you're in Toronto you're in luck.  Ndeur can be found at "The Rage" and Omy Gallery."
It is also supposedly available on etsy.  However, I don't think the page is up at the moment.   :-(


*"Ndeur-pronounced "under"

Makeda Moment

Take a second to read this story.  Allowed to wear dreadlocks in school?  click
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My Do

With the warm weather I have seen an influx of fros!  I missed my hair and wore it out last week.  Same style as the last time....Flat twist in the front...fro in the back.  I am working to improve my flat twisting.  Practice makes perfect right...

Garlic Revisited

Heya Bellas,


This is an older post that didn't transfer over from my old layout.  Just wanted to make sure that everyone got a chance to read it.


Using Garlic for shedding.


Odorless Garlic Pills

• 1-3 Tablets/day
• Pick these up at your local drugstore.  I got mine from CVS for a few bucks.  This is a great option because of the other advantages you get from garlic.  As a natural antibiotic, garlic is effective in fighting toxic bacteria, fungus, and viruses.  Garlic is also great for heart health, blood pressure, the immune system.....uhhh you get the point.

Shampoo/Conditioners

• Alter Ego Hot Oil Treatment with Garlic
• Alter Ego Creme Conditioner
• Queen Helene Garlic Shampoo

*Queen Helene Garlic Shampoo is about $4.  The other two are a bit too much for me to spend when I can create my own alternative treatment.  I am a firm believer of DIY recipes.  A lot of things I put in my hair come straight from my kitchen.  Not only is it much cheaper, but I love knowing exactly what is in my hair.  I hate putting products in my hair with ingredients that I can't even pronounce.

Here are some other alternatives that you can easily do with the garlic in your kitchen

Garlic Powder-via longhaircareforum.com

1. 1 tbsp of Garlic Powder

2. Mix or blend with EVOO, Castor Oil, or Jojoba--should create a thin paste

3. Apply to scalp and hair

4. Cover with shower cap-do not add heat, your body heat is sufficient

    --leave on for 30 minutes-1hr

5. Wash hair with a gentle shampoo and condition

Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

1.  Soak cloves garlic in EVOO (peeled cloves of course)

2.  Apply oil to scalp as a pre-poo.

3.  Leave on for 30 minutes-1 hour with plastic cap on

4.  Shampoo & Condition

**When using cloves of garlic, you can really substitute other ingredients in.  I have heard of people using garlic cloves with honey, coconut oil, etc.  Try some things out and see what you like best.  

**If you are really worried about the smell, try mixing in some of your favorite essential oil.  

**Some women even use minced garlic with their favorite oil.  They warm the two together to infuse.

DIY: Protein Treatment

Hey Bellas,


So I know that Megatek may be a tad extreme for some you...so here are some DIY protein treatments that you can do at home.


Simple Protein Treatment
1-2 Eggs (Depending on the length of your hair)
Olive Oil or Coconut oil


Thoroughly beat your egg(s).  Then add the oil of your choice.  The mixture will be a bit runny.  You can add conditioner to make your treatment more creamy.  After mixing, apply generously to your hair.  Make sure that all of your hair is coated from root to end.  Allow to sit for 30 -45 minutes.  DO NOT place a shower cap on your head or add heat.  You want the mixture to sort of harden on your head.  Rinse out after 30 minutes-45 minutes. with lukewarm water (NOT hot).  After rinsing out the protein treatment, deep conditioning is essential.  Protein without moisture will cause your hair to break.

Simple Protein Treatment
1 Egg White
5 tbs Plain Natural Yogurt


Beat egg white until frothy.  Add Yogurt to the mix.  Apply to hair from root to end. Leave it in hair for 15-20 minutes.  Once again, don't use heat on your hair.  Your body heat will suffice.  Rinse out with lukewarm water.  Do a deep conditioner after the protein treatment  


Protein Note
Eggs are a great way to get protein into your hair.  Just note that you many want to start with the first recipe.  The entire egg is a less intense protein treatment because the yolk contains fat.  This fat is more moisturizing than the egg white, which is pure protein.


Look out for upcoming posts on protein & your hair.

New Mizani Line

So I'm sure that we have all used Mizani products before.  I know that I was a fiend for that Mizani perm back in the day day.  Those days are long gone for me...so you can only imagine how pumped I was to hear about the launch of the Mizani True Textures!

If you haven't heard about the line yet, here's the lowdown
Mizani True Textures is "designed specifically to care for naturally curl hair, True Textures addresses the unique characteristics of each curl type with specific products to meet individual needs, such as moisture, frizz control, and curl definition."
aka they finally have a line for those of us with kinks :-D

The line includes

• Moisturizing Sulfate-Free Shampoo
• Curl Replenish Intense Moisturizing Mask
• Perfect Curl Defining Cream Gel
• Moisture Stretch Curl Extending Cream
• Cleansing Cream Conditioning Curl Wash

I haven't spotted the products in Beauty Supply stores YET, but once I do...bet that I will be trying them out! 

Makeda Moment: Hair Accessories

I love these bowbands by Es N Yaa.  They are a bit pricey for me but they are uber cute.  It makes me wonder why I don't make my own headbands.  Maybe that will be my next venture...

Check it out!