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Let's Talk About Coconut Oil

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Let's talk about coconut oil. Wow, I am sure that this is a favourite for many. Virgin unrefined coconut oil is definitely a favourite of mine. I use it everyday and for different things . For starters, I have 4C hair therefore I use it regularly and my hair loves it. After applying it my hair feels soft and  is more manageable. However, I often use it along with a moisturiser. Usually I use it with water. I put the water in a spritz bottle and then just spray a bit on the hair, without necessarily soaking it. But you can also use a hair moisturiser  of your choice. Coconut oil helps to seal in moisture, so if hair is not properly moisturised dryness will be sealed in instead, and the hair will become brittle and break. I also use coconut oil on my skin. I recently found out that coconut oil can clear skin blemishes. I really did not know that, so I decided to put it to the test. My underarms had a bit of discolouration. I just did not know how to make it go away. So I st...

Indoor Winter Activities

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Hey there:) I hope that you are enjoying your weekend. I'm certainly enjoying mine, however it's really cold in Harare at the moment, and I just wanna be home. And I am sure a lot of you would also rather be indoors where it's warmer. However, sometimes it's difficult to come up with stuff to at home on a weekend, especially if you are used to going out on weekends. But, spending time indoors in the comfort of your home (or a friend's) can also be fun. For instance you can watch a movie that you have been dying to watch for a long time or catch up on your favourite TV show. If watching TV is really not your thing you can try reading. Reading can be fun especially when you are relaxed and in the comfort of your home. I am currently reading Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi  Adichie and am absolutely enjoying it. So you too could look for a book that you have heard a great review about and curl up with a mug of hot cocoa (yum). This is also a time to catch up on a h...