Lolo Doll Africa

23/09/2020

23/09/2020

Happy heritage week to everybody....

01/07/2020

Hair Love Wednesday

The reason why I went back to having natural hair is because I wanted to embrace my crown. I consider kinky hair to be a crown, just look at the way an afro stands, it defies gravity and to me that’s what makes it a crown. Going back to my roots was one of the best decisions I took because to me that meant I wasn’t denying my true state anymore. I wanted to embrace being an African young lady and change how people in Africa resonate with what beautiful hair is, for long it has been about the deluded picture painted by the media from western standards. Having natural kinky hair is what sets us apart as African women. It is who we are and we need to embrace it.

I don’t have a hair regime, I’m still working on it.

What I love most about having natural hair is that an afro is not only a hairstyle, it speaks confidence as it is a break from the now "societal norms" and the acceptance of one's natural form that is self love which is the purest form of beauty.

My advice to people that have natural hair is that you have to know your hair, my hair doesn’t require a lot of effort to maintain and it doesn’t matter which hair products I use and people constantly ask me what I use to make it grow, this won’t be the same for everyone so know your hair and get a routine that works for you. I’ve realized that who you choose to be your hairdresser will save you from hairline problems. During lockdown I was away from my hairdresser and my hairline broke which it never did before because I have the best hairdresser who is an expert and handles my hair with love.
So get a hairdresser that you can trust with your hairline.
My final advice goes to parents, teach your little girls how to love their natural hair, don’t tell them it’s hard just find ways to make it easier for you and them.

17/06/2020

Hair Love Wednesday
With Sandrah..

I have been natural for 16 years... I have had my locs and I have loved them since day one. My locs are so easy to maintain. I Retouch once a month, every second month I do an oil treatment.Mafura butter and shea butter are my go to oils..

During winter I style my hair up to avoid it from getting lint from my winter clothes. Most of the time I just keep them loose and I love them more when it's straight.

My hair texture is 4a and it's really thick.... Most of the products I use, I make myself.

Being natural has been the best decision I ever made.. 😍 😍 😍 😍
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10/06/2020

Hair Love Wednesday - Laimi co-founder of Lolo Dolls, Mom, Student and Braodcaster.

My hair journey has been one of love and exploration ever since I met my hairdresser Sandrah Matiure in 2008. She has been my official hair partner and through Afrilicous salon and product distributors. I have learnt to love my crown.

With the birth of my daughter I really have discovered that children emulate what they see, so falling in love with myself and my hair is as much for me as it is for my daughter.

04/06/2020

Introducing Kwame Tulonga Nkrumah, a client sent in a request for a boy doll for her son.
She had read a study that found that boys who have dolls to play with are more caring in their lives later on.

Tailor: Kuku Elina

13/05/2020

Love Hair Wednesday

Identity and Self acceptance is something I have always aspired for. Part of that self acceptance is loving who I am internally and externally. I love my hair.

I love the Lolo Doll brand because it is a tool to help young children with self acceptance.

12/05/2020

It's really good when they know what's happening around them... Lolo doll got her mask on... 🤣 🤣 Family things...

29/04/2020

Love Hair Wednesday

Omphile Sharon from 🇧🇼

I decided to go natural because its where we all begin. Its the start of something new ans beautiful. Being natural is a journey, not only to yourself but a healing one. As you quash everything you have ever been told about beauty.
I've been natural foe 5 years now. I transitioned in 2015 then cut off my relaxed ends in October 2016.

The challenges I have faced is that being natural is Work! Hard work because you have to manage tangles, you have to prepare beforehand and be consistent but most importantly be patient.

But I have learned its ALL worth it. Because your hair will reward you and flourish. It has showed me there are different kinds of beauty and I am passing that to.my daughter. That their hair is beautiful just the way it is. It has helped me build a community on my page but most importantly my hair has taught me about its resilience and versatility.

My Tips for Naturalistas is:

1. Have a spritz bottle.
2. Moisturize that hair and never forget to deep condition.
3. Don't pull on your hair too much nad have tight hairstyles.
4. Protect your ends and don't forget to trim.
5. Consistency and Patience will save you!

Cheers,

Omphile Sharon.

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28/04/2020

Hello friends, it been a minute... Hope you are washing your hands and keeping safe.... 😍 😍 😍

22/04/2020

Love Hair Wednesday
Part 2 with Zodidi Gaseb

Lockdown fro maintanance

During lockdown, my advice with regards to hair care is the following:

Wash your hair gently, making sure the scalp is properly cleansed. Then deep condition like your life depends on it.

Thereafter, moisturize your hair. Depending on hair type and porosity, use the products best suited to your hair. I usually use a leave in conditioner, hair growth oil and seal the moisture in with Shea butter as my hair is high porosity.

Then, find a protective style you can be in for at least two weeks. As most of us are indoors, you can keep your style simple and hassle free. Twists or plaits are great during thrust time as it allows you to tuck your ends away and moisturize your hair.

Make sure to pay special attention to the ends and moisturize accordingly.

And the most important tip, leave your hair alone. You don’t have to style it and manipulate it daily. Give it the time to recover from constant manipulation, styling, heat and external forces such as sunlight.

Lastly, wear a satin scarf or bonnet and moisturize hair daily.

Keep your regimen simple and invest in products that work for your hair, also be patient and please don’t comb or brush through dry hair. That causes breakage and split ends.



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15/04/2020

Hair Love Wednesday with
Zodidi J. Gaseb

My daughter was a huge influence for me as I realized the impact I was placing in terms of self esteem and self love.

I’ve been natural for about 6years with two big chops, the last one being September 2018, and the journey has been challenging because I had so much rediscovering and relearning to do within myself first. The outside world was also not so kind at first but as I grew to love my kinks and curls, I cared less about others opinions.

Over the years, I’ve gone through many transformations physically, emotionally and mentally and that has influenced my hair health as well as learning to fully accept myself.

I’ve become more health conscious and I’ve seen how my kids have grown in self love too!

Being natural has opened so many doors for me, a culmination of being vocal about the challenges I go through as well as being authentic and trying to change the social dynamics of Namibia.

I’ve being a speaker at Tedx Windhoek, and was pleasantly surprised to see that my talk was nominated as one of the most influential talks in the world when TED hit a billion likes on their platforms. I’ve been featured in Cosmopolitan South Africa, a Kenyan inflight magazine, Msafiri as one of Africa’s glam squad, Master Your Destiny’s first issue, gosh so many that I’m so thankful for.

One of the biggest highlights was a few years ago when I was invited to speak at the Global Media Platform held in Bonn about hair!

My advice for naturalistas out there is to learn about your hair type and porosity, invest in good quality local products, please for the love of your edges, don’t comb your hair while it’s dry and ease up on the right hairstyles.

Treat your hair like you would someone you love. And most importantly, don’t worry about others opinions about your hair, your hair is beautiful....