Tattoo

I am obsessed with tattoos. I only have 2 but I've never really wanted to rush them as I've got my whole life ahead of me...and I kinda like the idea of getting tattooed around the world (not random artists though) and that requires a ton of research..because a tatt is for life!!

My first ever tattoo was 3 stars on my right foot (different sizes). Then a diamond on my right wrist. I could sit here and give you some long poetic story (there is one) but I won't. They both do mean something to me.

I love small and slight subtle pieces but also want 1 large piece for my left side on my ribcage. Saira Hunjan is the artist I would love to tattoo me but unfortunately she's retired and ventured into collaborations with fashion labels etc (my heart weeps). Her art is inspired by indian henna art and culture. She uses colour and geometrics to add intricate detail to her pieces and they are truly beautiful. Sigh, no rush though!

My hair....so far.

From bald to 10 cm in a little over year. I'm kinda happy with my progress. Right now my hair is in tiny braids  (minimal manipulation). They are really easy to manage and I like to keep my regimen simple because I'm lazy!

My regimen
-Braid hair every 3-4 weeks then I take them out then DC and protein treatment.
-Co-wash with tresemme naturals every other day (I live in a hot ass country..sweaty hair aint sexy!)
-Wash hair with black soap on Saturdays
-Oil hair every night with my homemade JBCO + coconut oil mix (just 2 ingredients..simple!)
-Trim hair every 2-3 months
-If my hair is feeling dry I mist it with my homemade hair mist (filtered water, glycerin and rose water).

-I want to start including hot oil treatments at some point. 

Length: a little over 10cm!!! Going to TRY and get to 15 cm by December.

The story so far...

To say it's been a while..would be an understatement. Well it has been a while. Here's the summary of it - I've moved back to Lagos (Nigeria) to study medicine for the next 5 years. It has definitely been an adjustment not just in leaving the lifestyle of London but leaving my siblings and loved ones 6,000 miles behind. My parents are here but it's still hard. Yes the house is bigger, the lifestyle is a little more extravagant but I miss the cold. I love the cold! I'm not a hot weather kind of girl. So of course adjusting to the weather has been another thing.

In my first week of uni I was so overdressed (layering mentality) I had sweat patches everywhere..but nearly two months later I'm slowly getting the hang of it.  I was even thinking of starting a med school blog with a fashiony spin but I think I'll just do it all on this blog. I will try my best to the find time to blog and share my experiences -- the highs and lows of it all.

Please be patient with me xxxxx