• "People often ask me questions that I cannot very well answer in words, and it makes me sad to think they are unable to hear the voice of my silence."
  • Anonymous
    Oh Neema why are you so breath taking?? My darling you are gorgeous. Anyways :) I wanted to know if you've ever had to let go of a guy you were really into and if so, how did you deal with it?

    Hi. ❤️

    Girl, nah.

    Anonymous
    Hi Neema :) Firstly, you are precious. & to the matter of the post, I would like to know how you lengthen out your hair after washing it? Do you use techniques other than blow-dry?

    Hey. ❤️

    I put my hair in rollers after washing it and lay in the sun or just chill until my hair is dry. Takes a couple hours.

    Natural Hair Questions: How do you ensure your hairline stays put an does not become extinct and besides braids, which other hairstyle can I do to still maintain my natural unprocessed hair? Thanks.

    Hi. ❤️

    I don’t know much about hairline care. I would use Jojoba Oil but really, I don’t know.

    Twists, weaves, cornrows, bantu knots, they’re all good.

    Anonymous
    Hey Neema, How long have you had your natural hair?

    2 years. ❤️

    Anonymous
    Hey Neema. I read that you'll be answering our natural hair care inquiries this week, which is great because I've been to ask. Which products do you use? And which method do you find to be most effective for detangling? Because although I've been natural for almost 2 years, I'm still failing at that, and its especially torturous when I get braids done because of all the knots. Thank you in advance. (Your Elle feature is amazing, btw)

    Hello. ❤️

    Thank you!

    I use a soft tooth afro comb to detangle my hair in small sections, from the ends up. After braids and when prepping my hair for Bantu Knots. Otherwise I just use my fingers to detangle. You lose a lot less hair that way.

    Anonymous
    Hey Neema, First and foremost I love your blog:) how does one get themselves out there/ networking? ? Thanks.

    Hello. ❤️

    You’re asking one of the most shy human beings you’ll have ever met. So I don’t know, really.

    When you find out tell me though!

    Anonymous
    Hey née neé, ngwanyana wamotswana, just wanted to tell u how proud I am of you, tho I haven't seen u in a longtime, your achievements are beyond, the blog is dope to all the love Kokky

    Thank you so much, Kokky. ❤️🙏

    Anonymous
    How did you transition from relaxed hair to natural? (Without cutting your hair)

    Hey. ❤️

    I did cut my hair. I went from bra-strap length to above-shoulder length. Then as the natural hair grew out, I cut the relaxed ends off.

    2 years later I have no relaxed hair left. Try it!

    Anonymous
    Thanks for putting us on with your daily spritz may the Lord bless your soul! I would like to know how you moisturise your hair daily when its not in braids if you use the LOC method what products do you use? ie. leave in:... oil:... sealant:....

    You’re welcome! ❤️

    It depends. My hair is never in the same condition, everyday. When it’s dry I put a bit of Coconut Oil in and base my scalp using an applicator bottle, with Jojoba Oil. When it’s very dry I seal the Coconut Oil in with a bit of Castor Oil. And some days I put in nothing.

    I used to spray my hair with a bit of water before putting in the oils (LOC system-ish) but I’ve stopped doing that because of shrinkage and things.

    Oh and in terms of products, the only one I use is the ORS Olive Oil Moisturizer.

    Hey Neema I have really thick hair and I have an afro but it has stopped growing at this medium long awkward stage, it's been this way for like a whole year, stagnant in growth! Who do I grow my hair the way you did?

    Hello. ❤️

    Ive said this so many times: protective styling (braids, twists, weaves - if you still look after your own hair underneath and don’t leave them in for more than 2 months) retains hair length. The reason hair doesn’t grow is because it keep breaking at the ends, and protective styles keep your ends in check.

    Otherwise moisturize your ends. Put Castor oil or Raw Shea Butter on them to strengthen them and keep them from breaking off.

    Anonymous
    Hi Neema. I just love everything about you, the way you carry yourself, how you dress, the music you listen to, your love for food, you're simply the coolest👌 If you don't mind, where do you do your hair?

    Thank you very much, love ❤️

    I maintain my afro at home. And I get my braids done in Braamfontein.