Author Archives: Alma

Twistgate – The Day I Hated Having Natural Hair

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Alma
mini twists disaster

I don’t often do ‘natural styles’ per se. I will wear braids on occasion or braid outs but I’ve never really delved too deep into the world of twists as a hairstyle. Imagine me seeing this set of gorgeous mini … Continue reading →

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I Got Married

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Alma
Wedding hair

I don’t often do very personal blog posts but I think it’s worth a mention why my name has suddenly changed from Alma Campbell to Alma Ruddock. It was an ultra small ceremony, nobody was invited (my mum will probably … Continue reading →

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Is There A ‘Safe’ Way To Wear A Braidout?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Alma
Braid out with Mango butter

Further to my post on the main site about braidouts, I wanted to state categorically that I love me a braidout! I’ve always preferred myself curly not to mention that it is the easiest way to style my hair week … Continue reading →

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Henna Treatment For Strength And Cuticle Smoothing

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Alma
after henna

I used to love my henna treatments a few years back but once I started coloring my hair with box colors I had to give up the henna because of their incompatibility. Well after deciding that the health of my … Continue reading →

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My First Trim For 3 Years!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Alma

As you know, I don’t believe in trimming hair every 6 weeks or whatever the recommended advice is these days. Now I’m aware that relaxed hair due to possibly more breakage may have thinner ends may require more regular trims … Continue reading →

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