Threaded hair is also called Akweley Waabii a Ga word meaning Akweley’s fingers. Akweley Waabii must have stemmed from the resemblance of the hair to red chili which also has the same Akweley Waabi name. Do you see it too? Threaded hair is definitely fiery like red chili.
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#MyKpenkpeshie: Kim Green On Societal Reaction to Her Natural Hair.
Kim Green is a Capacity Building Manager at YES-Ghana and we met at Twists n Locs recently. I sat by her whilst waiting to be picked up after my cornrow+twists updo. Her compliment on my hair saw me grinning and asking if she wouldn’t mind being featured on #MyKpenkpeshie. Her grin and laugh said it all! She shares her natural hair journey with regards to societal reaction to the change as well as products she uses.
Make Your Natural Hair Resolutions For 2016 for Longer, Healthier, Lust Worthy Natural Hair. #MyKpenkpeshie
Admit it. You didn't play nice with your natural hair in 2015. You broke some natural hair rules and even possibly added some small chemical to soften it. Yikes!
So like everyone else ( or maybe 70% of the world's population) you have written down some resolutions and decided to be more loving to grow your natural hair to a lust worthy length and texture . Here are some useful and helpful resolutions you can set in addition to what you might already be having.
#MyKpenkpeshie: An AfricanCity Co-Producer Ms. Adjei Spills The Beans On Her Magnificent Natural Hair & Other Things You Would Love to Know!
1. My thoughts on African women going back to their natural hair roots
I'm excited to see more women on the continent ( and Ghana specifically) embracing their natural hair. It's been a drastic change from even 5 years ago. I can't tell you how many people (family members included) told me to relax my hair or assumed I was African American when I was visiting Ghana 5 years ago.
#MyKpenkpeshie: Kennetha Says Her Natural Hair Is Like Waakye. Find Out Why!
If your natural hair was a Ghanaian dish what would it be?
Kenneth: I would say waakye. Waakye because it’s that kind of food that makes you feel good after eating it and its mixed with a lot of ingredients. When I mix my hair with natural conditioners like eggs, avocado oil and the various mashups it comes out really great. Its tasty.
VIDEO: Stonebwoy Says This About The Natural Hair Revolution in Ghana. #MyKpenkpeshie
It was opening night of the MultiChoice Content Showcase Extravaganza and Stonebwoy had just finished his brilliant reggaeton performance . Chagrined that he was the only Ghanaian celebrity at the week-long event in Mauritius I nevertheless caught up with him to find out what he thinks of Ghanaian women going onboard the natural hair revolution.
The BET Award Winner looking resplendent in his Gye Nyame emblazoned t-shirt had this to say to all naturalistas.
#MyKpenkpeshie Natural HairStyle Instagram Contest.
Here are the details for the natural hairstyle contest which I am running on my Instagram account with wonderful sponsorship by TheBodyButterCo who is providing fabulous natural hair products for three winners!
HOW TO ENTER
- Follow me @oyooquartey
- Repost this contest with the hashtag #MyKpenkpeshie
- Upload a great photo of your best & freakiest natural hairstyle.
- Mention me @oyooquartey in your post.
How Naturalista's Took Over #ChaleWote2015
#ChaleWote2015 was filled with many naturalista's and I caught up with the really eye-catching ones and had a chat with them on their natural hair journey and what name they had for their hairstyle as part of #MyKpenkpeshie series.
#MyKpenkpeshie: 4 Tips On How To Take Care of Your Natural Hair Whilst Its in Braids
As part of your natural hair regime, you are bound by one of the rules ‘KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF YOUR COILS!’ also called ‘NO TRESSPASSING ON YOUR OWN HAIR’ or ‘NATURAL HAIR LIVES HERE, NO TOUCHING PLEASE!’ The hand touching syndrome which many women suffer from.
Its difficult isn’t it? Especially when you keep running into new styles on Pinterest and Instagram. Endless temptation! So then what to do but to get a protective hairstyle to hibernate your coils. So now you have your protective style locked down. Please do not forget about your natural hair whilst you go about your business. Sure its a PROTECTIVE hairstyle but there are things you can do to still take care of your coils. How can you do you go about doing that?
#MyKpenkpeshie: Managing Director of LaMudi, Akua On Her Natural Hair Journey.
If your natural hair were a Ghanaian dish what would it be?
Akua (Laughs!) Thats a really interesting question! It would be Jollof! A lot of people are wary when they see it but when they touch it they are like 'Wow! Its really soft!'
#MyKpenkpeshie: Shari Has A Message For Women Who Want To Start Locking Their Natural Hair
Why did you decide to lock your hair?
S.H I was never a fan of weaves back then. But I loved braids. My hair was always up in braids. I decided that I wanted something which didn't need external interventions. I didnt want to keep touching my hair and having to style it all the time. So it had to be locks.
#MyKpenkpeshie: Dr.Esi Shares Her Experience As A Natural Hair Bride & Her Daily Hair Regime Secrets!
Were you natural before you met your husband? If no. What did he think when you made the change?
I had relaxed hair when I met him. He actually tried persuading me to go natural. He would laugh at me everytime I came from the salon and would tease me that my hair looked 'cooked'. He was happy when I went natural.