Dedication to Naturalista Ngozi David

 To those of you following our blog thus far you may remember us mentioning the magnificent Ngozi David who saved my hair. She is not only a hair stylist but she also is the proud owner of Amavi Hair Salon. She opened her salon in 2007 with a goal of creating a "conglomerate of beauty professionals through creativity and education." To every client that walks through her salon door she gives them a full consultation about the health of their hair whether good or bad she won't hold back. Which is refreshing because how can one work on fixing their hair if the stylist holds back on all the issues and damage. She personalizes every clients hair consultation by giving them a list of specific products to use and directions on how to use them to restore the hair back to its natural healthy condition. Whether you like to rock your hair in your natural kinks or prefer to have your hair straightened she does it all. She uses extra precautions however when flat ironing your hair to make sure not to ruin your curl pattern which is why she uses a lot of natural ingredients such as fresh honey and olive oil. Ngozi not only does hair but she does makeup too. So when going to her salon you get the total package to prepare you for a nice dinner out or a wild night on the town with friends. 

Just a little Sample of her work...

Just a few tips from Ngozi to all the naturally Curly & Kinky Ladies

•  Mixing Vinegar and Lemon juice together and applying it to your hair can be great for your scalp and helps to keep your hair shiny

*Vinegar helps to rid hair of dandruff! Vinegar has mild exfoliating properties which washes the sticky flaky skin cells right off your scalp. Vinegar is slightly acidic so it can also be used to balance the scalps pH. Vinegar also removes the buildup of shampoo, conditioner, and hair spray from hair giving it a natural shine.

*Lemon juice when applied to the scalp can help to rid hair of dandruff and further prevent it.

•  Honey and Olive Oil are great for deep conditioning. At her own salon Ngozi uses a mixture of honey and olive oil to deep condition each one of her clients for at least 30 minutes.

*Honey is a natural healthy way to restore the condition of your hair and hair follicles. Its uses include thinning or falling out hair, baldness, and adding shine to dull hair.

*Olive Oil is a natural cleanser which can be used to prevent DHT. DHT promotes facial hair growth but has the opposite affect on hair on scalp. DHT decreases the size of the follicle shaft until hair becomes extremely thin or nonexistent. Olive Oil also restores overall scalp cell health and reduces chemical damage so that natural hair growth can occur.

•  Just a few other natural ingredients Ngozi recommends for natural healthy hair care:

*Mayonnaise contains eggs and oils which adds shine, body, and strength to the hair. The oil in mayonnaise can also be a way to get rid of head lice.

*Eggs when raw contain a concentration of essential proteins and nutrients which help to strengthen hair follicles. The nutrients in the egg acts as a conditioner and adds volume, shine, and texture.