HAPPY NEW MONTH AND A GIVEAWAY FT. BELLESTAR PRODUCTS
By Hadassah Agbaps - November 01, 2020
Hi people!
What's been on?!
Was it just me or was January a very long month?!
It's finally February already!!!
#grateful!
February is a month of loving 💕 and speaking of love, I want to thank YOU, YOU and yes... YOU for keeping this blog going!
Don't think I didn't notice how you've been sharing this blog with your friends!
Don't think I didn't notice how you've bookmarked this blog on several occasions and don't for an instant think I didn't notice how your love for NNG has kept it going over the years!!!
To be honest, part of the reason I keep creating content year after year is so I don't disappoint you guys!
I really appreciate your emails, your kind words online and offline.
It fuels the need to keep sharing!!!
It fuels the need to keep sharing!!!
...and about sharing....
What would you like me to write about this year?
I noticed your interest in my
makeup bag, in the protective styles especially the faux locs crochet braids and protective styles for children. I also noticed you like the affordable natural hair products series....and of course GIVEAWAYS!!!!
So it makes sense I'll be writing along those lines, abi?
makeup bag, in the protective styles especially the faux locs crochet braids and protective styles for children. I also noticed you like the affordable natural hair products series....and of course GIVEAWAYS!!!!
So it makes sense I'll be writing along those lines, abi?
Aha, GIVEAWAYS.....
I ran the first giveaway for the year and today, I'll be sharing the results!!
One lucky reader will receive a bottle of the much loved NappyGirl Growth Enhancing Oil worth N4200!!!
I really wish I could do the 'Oprah' and everyone gets to win something but alas.....
This blog really does need more sponsors...what do you guys think???
The Giveaway had two winners on Instagram with the participation of 21 lovely divas!
And here, 13 awesome ladies took out their time to share their hair goals for a chance to win Nappy Girl Growth Enhancing Oil!
And here, 13 awesome ladies took out their time to share their hair goals for a chance to win Nappy Girl Growth Enhancing Oil!
They are:
Princess
Ijeoma Onotu
Margaret Agwu
Chidinma Okoroanyanwu
Babalola Yinka
Rachael Yimi
Tia
Debebs Daniella
DinmaChris
Eve Ebhodaghu
Jenny Ogufere
Dora Ehigie
Ifeoma Oli
I used a Random Name Picker App to randomly pick out a winner
and the winner is......
and the winner is......
Congratulations, Chidinma Okoroanyanwu!!!!
I'll be sending you an email for your delivery details!!!
For the lovely ladies that participated, thank you and I read your goals!!!
Let's work together to achieve it this year!!!!!
So, stay tuned for a
NAPPYGIRL HEALTHY HAIR CHALLENGE AND ANOTHER GIVEAWAY
Yayyy, right!!!
The details will be hidden in one random post so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!!!!!
Hi guys, what's been on?
Before I start rambling on......HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!
This is my first official post of 2018!!!😁
God is so great and I'm really grateful for the opportunity of a fresh start!!!!
Speaking of fresh starts, I did my first official length check of the year!!!!
I usually straighten my natural hair once a year especially around Christmas but I was determined to have an absolutely lazy Christmas last year which meant:
- I tried to unplug from the internet I was active on whatsapp and Instagram though
- I didn't take any hair appointments or orders.
- I ditched the straighteners and stuck to my curly hair for Christmas. This is a big deal for my hair as Christmas season falls during harmattan! I explained everything in this post.
I needed to completely unwind from what had been a stressful but goal achieving year!
On the first day of 2018, however , I woke up, washed and deep conditioned my hair (fresh starts...hehehe) and proceeded to straighten it!
My sister woke up, looked at me, rolled her eyes and promptly went back to sleep...lol. She's used to my impulsive hair styling routines.
I used the same procedures I usually use for my silkpress with some modifications.
Instead of the Beautiful Textures Texture Manageability System, I used SheaMoisture KeraVega Monoi Oil Complex Smooth Finish Blow Dry Cream.
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| I purchased this product from OlaAvital Store in Awka. |
I shampooed my hair using Carol's Daughter Almond Milk Shampoo and deep conditioned for 30 mins using Carol's Daughter Almond Milk Ultra Nourishing Hair Mask.
I rinsed off the mask, blotted my hair with a microfibre towel and then applied the SheaMoisture Smooth Finish BlowDry Cream.
Instead of my usual silkpress method where I blowdry my hair before pressing it, I made 6 braids with the blow dry creme in it and allowed my hair to airdry completely.
Since the weather was very dry and my hair is fine with high porosity, my hair was completely dry by the next morning.
I was actually planning to do a braid out for the first day of the year but changed my mind and flat ironed my hair at 190° using my trusty Toni & Guy Ionic flatiron.
The results were not as straight as my regular silkpress but I was fine with how my hair looked.
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| As you can see, it's gotten much fuller and the hair on the top and sides are keeping up. |
The good thing about this modification was I used way less heat than I usually use when I'm silkpressing my hair.
Thankfully, the blowout creme was full of peptides (protein treatment) and had heat protectant.
Thankfully, the blowout creme was full of peptides (protein treatment) and had heat protectant.
My ends were in good shape (smooth and without splits) and I didn't need to trim as much as I had to in Dec 2016 all thanks to consistent application of NappyGirl Growth Enhancing Oil and protective styling.
Maintenance is the same as I described in this post . With it, my hair can stay straight for 4-6 weeks.
GIVEAWAY ALERT
I'm giving away ONE bottle of NappyGirl Growth Enhancing Oil worth N4200 to a lucky reader of this blog.
All you have to do is write in the comment section 'what your hair goals for 2018 are' and include your email addy to contact you with!!!!
Winners would be chosen randomly.
Giveaway ends 31st January 2018.
Open to Nigerian residents only
If you're on Instagram, you can also participate in the giveaway going on there by following me on @nappilynigeriangirl.
PRODUCT REVIEW: PORTABLE HEATING CAP FOR DEEP CONDITIONING AND NATUR VITALE OLIVE OIL DEEP CONDITIONER
By Hadassah Agbaps - May 31, 2016
Hi people, what's been on?
As promised, today we'll be announcing the winner of the second edition of #ReviewwithHadassah.
A total of 39 people took part in this giveaway! Thank you guys for making this fun!!
Sadly, 7 participants were disqualified for not completing the steps required to take part...an oversite I guess!
1. @adetoru
2. @_omab
3. @laojie58
4. @christ4lite
5. @skinpluscalabar
6. @zainabomaki
7. @moradeyo
8. @skuskus
9. @aunty_didi
10. @damisolesi
11. @fatee_haircademia
12. @kinikinks
13. @napplily
14. @ms_vixenrose
15. @ifeadifirstlady
16. @myosayi
17. @bee_be01
18. @calista_i
19. @graceykalu
20. @idy2kool
21. @lissabby000
22. @ms_wandie
23. @okoye_pink
24. @kayzee_o
25. @scarletxianne
26. @euchari_a
27. Nike
28. Olufolade
29. AB
30. Glowreeya
31. Kelo
32. Fadakemi
Random app for 32 entries and the winner is......
ENTRY NO 9!
@aunty_didi !!!!
Whoop whoop!
Please send your details to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com so we can send your products to you. Again don't forget to send in your review so I'll put it up together with mine!
Thanks again everyone for participating!
Looking forward to the next #ReviewwithHadassah giveaway!
P.S. If you're interested in trying out the portable hair steamer, pls contact @jhennique on Instagram and Twitter.
If you're interested in trying out the deep conditioner, contact me on nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com.
Live Beautifully.Naturally.
Hadassah A.
Hi people, what's been on?
I've been sick and had a major reaction to the drugs I was given but I'm stronger now....drugs and I just don't mix.
My appreciation goes to those of you that inquired and sent thoughtful messages. *hugs*
I haven't forgotten the giveaway so here's the list of people that indicated interest in trying out the Aphogee Curlific Curl Definer.
I numbered all entries in the order they appeared in my comments box and then used a random application to find the winner.
1. Nike
2. Olufolade
3. AB
4. Osayi
5. Glowreeya
6. Iamsamsie
7. Oluwabusola
8. Kells
9. Fadekemi
Result
CONGRATULATIONS OLUWABUSOLA!!!!
I'll be sending you an email via the email given....PS. Don't forget to send in your own review so I can put it up with mine!
Thank you all for participating and don't worry if you didn't win. As a New Years gift to you, I'll do another giveaway and automatically qualify the remaining 8 participants to give one of you an opportunity to join me in my next review, okay?!
Don't worry guys, I think I enjoy the concept of reviewing a product with a reader and I get to try out a lot of products so watch out for the next opportunity!
Oh....before I forget, remember my review of Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls and Cantu Shea Define and Shine Custard and how I said I loved the slip (and lower price) of the Cantu but the flaking was going to be a problem?
Well I liked it so much that I had to find a solution.....just like I did for Cantu Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
To reduce the risk of flaking after this product has given you the definition you want, simply layer on a small amount of Jack5curl activator gel!
I think it helps provide enough moisture so the curls don't dry too soon and flake.
Hope this helped someone......
Till I spill again,
xoxo
Hadassah A.
I've been sick and had a major reaction to the drugs I was given but I'm stronger now....drugs and I just don't mix.
My appreciation goes to those of you that inquired and sent thoughtful messages. *hugs*
I haven't forgotten the giveaway so here's the list of people that indicated interest in trying out the Aphogee Curlific Curl Definer.
I numbered all entries in the order they appeared in my comments box and then used a random application to find the winner.
1. Nike
2. Olufolade
3. AB
4. Osayi
5. Glowreeya
6. Iamsamsie
7. Oluwabusola
8. Kells
9. Fadekemi
Result
CONGRATULATIONS OLUWABUSOLA!!!!
I'll be sending you an email via the email given....PS. Don't forget to send in your own review so I can put it up with mine!
Thank you all for participating and don't worry if you didn't win. As a New Years gift to you, I'll do another giveaway and automatically qualify the remaining 8 participants to give one of you an opportunity to join me in my next review, okay?!
Don't worry guys, I think I enjoy the concept of reviewing a product with a reader and I get to try out a lot of products so watch out for the next opportunity!
Oh....before I forget, remember my review of Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls and Cantu Shea Define and Shine Custard and how I said I loved the slip (and lower price) of the Cantu but the flaking was going to be a problem?
Well I liked it so much that I had to find a solution.....just like I did for Cantu Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
To reduce the risk of flaking after this product has given you the definition you want, simply layer on a small amount of Jack5curl activator gel!
I think it helps provide enough moisture so the curls don't dry too soon and flake.
Hope this helped someone......
Till I spill again,
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xoxo
Hadassah A.
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| Packed and ready to go! |
Hi people, what's been on?
As I promised, today I'll announce the lucky winner of the giveaway that starts all giveaways!
I want to thank everyone that participated in this giveaway and even if you didn't win this one, just hang on....there'll definitely be more!
So all in all, 21 readers took part in the giveaway.
However some didn't follow all the rules.....
On one hand, some readers followed on twitter and used the tag #NNGiveaway but didn't comment or follow/subscribe on Google+....on the other...some commented but didn't follow on Google+ or subscribe to the blog.
This posed a problem because I really wanted to make sure everyone that participated stood a chance to win....but that wouldn't be fair to those who followed the rules!
To solve this problem, I called in a council of advisers and they decided that those who followed the rules should stand a chance of winning the grand prize of the giveaway while everyone that participated anyway would stand the chance of winning N1500 airtime to any network of choice........Is that fair enough????
Here's the list of participants and those with a tick by the side filled all the criteria.
I used the serial numbers for the first and second draws.
I used the Ticket Raffle App to generate the winning no.
The first winner for the Kit is @djenyva a.k.a Ihebunachi Jennifer ,serial no. 2
The second winner for N1500 airtime is @aibeefash a.k.a Ibiyemi Fashina , serial no. 20
Congratulations to the winners!
Do send your contact details to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com so I can get your win across to you.
Again, I appreciate everyone that participated and I really enjoyed this giveaway so I'm definitely going to do this again.....so watch this space o!
Till I spill again,
Live Beautifully. Naturally.
Hadassah
Hi peeps, what's been on?!
YES...I'm back!
....and NO I did not stop blogging.....I almost did what with everything going on right now....but then I couldn't....I kept thinking about all the readers and bloggers I have come to know through this blog, your comments that made my day and I knew...I CAN'T STOP!
So, I'm wishing you all a beautiful year of new beginnings....I wonder if there's anything like an old beginning, tho....lol!
HAPPY 2014!!!!!
I'll like to shout out my appreciation to all readers and followers (old and new) of this blog. Your readership and comments have been the life force of this blog. I wouldn't have been able to keep blogging without your support. Your questions and comments provide inspiration for blogging and gives me the strength to keep on twiddling with my hair and products to find better, simpler and more effective ways to care for our natural kinks.
I also want to appreciate my friends/family and all the beautiful people that took part in the 'Nigerians Got Good Hair Too' series. You made it worthwhile!
I want to specially thank Nussie Dabiri, I really appreciated your email. Thanks Boo.
Special thank you to
Troy of CitiMart Magazine,
Mrs. U. Oguejiofor of BSS Magazine,
Toyin Awesu of TwentySix85.com,
NaturalNigerian of naturalnigerian.com ,
Chichi of Chocolatekisses and
Chichi of chichiscuisine.blogspot.com
As a token of my appreciation to my readers and followers, I'll love to give away a set of products to one lucky reader.
These products are:-
To stand the chance of winning,
- You must be resident in Nigeria (if you reside outside Nigeria but have someone who can help you redeem your price, then by all means participate!)
- You are allowed only one entry.
- Follow and/or subscribe to NappilyNigerianGirl blog.
- Follow NappilyNigerianGirl on Twitter on @nappilynigerian and use the hashtag #nf.... #NNGiveaway e.g.
#nf @nappilynigerian #NNGiveaway
- Answer this question in the comments section 'what do you like most about NNG and what do you like least'
Shikena!
Pls note... anonymous comments are disqualified.
The NNGiveaway starts on the 12th of January 2014 and ends 31st of January 2014. The winner will be announced on the 2nd of February 2014.
The winner will be selected randomly via a computer application.
Till I spill again,
Live Beautifully. Naturally.
Hadassah.
YES...I'm back!
....and NO I did not stop blogging.....I almost did what with everything going on right now....but then I couldn't....I kept thinking about all the readers and bloggers I have come to know through this blog, your comments that made my day and I knew...I CAN'T STOP!
So, I'm wishing you all a beautiful year of new beginnings....I wonder if there's anything like an old beginning, tho....lol!
HAPPY 2014!!!!!
I also want to appreciate my friends/family and all the beautiful people that took part in the 'Nigerians Got Good Hair Too' series. You made it worthwhile!
I want to specially thank Nussie Dabiri, I really appreciated your email. Thanks Boo.
Special thank you to
Troy of CitiMart Magazine,
Mrs. U. Oguejiofor of BSS Magazine,
Toyin Awesu of TwentySix85.com,
NaturalNigerian of naturalnigerian.com ,
Chichi of Chocolatekisses and
Chichi of chichiscuisine.blogspot.com
As a token of my appreciation to my readers and followers, I'll love to give away a set of products to one lucky reader.
These products are:-
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| Aveeno Daily Moisturiser for Dry Skin This dermatologist recommended lotion contains natural oatmeal blended with rich emollients and is clinically proven to moisturise your skin for a full 24hrs. |
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| Stretchy double comb hair grip This bendy grip is perfect for elegant updos |
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| Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Conditioner Give Rapunzel a run for her money with this velvety conditioner. It indulges every inch and gives your hair strenght against damage so you can grow it longer and longer.....and that's no fairytale |
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| Organic Root Stimulator Edge Control Alcohol free gel perfect for slicking down edges while adding shine and moisture to your hair. It's non sticky, non greasy and provides excellent hold without hardening your hair. |
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| A tub of NappyGirl Ubermoist Pudding Made from 100% natural butters, humecants and essential oils, this hair pudding is the perfect friend for length retention, reversing hair/scalp damage and providing soft, shiny hold to your dos! The secret to my long lasting twistouts and fros |
To stand the chance of winning,
- You must be resident in Nigeria (if you reside outside Nigeria but have someone who can help you redeem your price, then by all means participate!)
- You are allowed only one entry.
- Follow and/or subscribe to NappilyNigerianGirl blog.
- Follow NappilyNigerianGirl on Twitter on @nappilynigerian and use the hashtag #nf.... #NNGiveaway e.g.
#nf @nappilynigerian #NNGiveaway
- Answer this question in the comments section 'what do you like most about NNG and what do you like least'
Shikena!
Pls note... anonymous comments are disqualified.
The NNGiveaway starts on the 12th of January 2014 and ends 31st of January 2014. The winner will be announced on the 2nd of February 2014.
The winner will be selected randomly via a computer application.
Till I spill again,
Live Beautifully. Naturally.
Hadassah.
