Layori: Deutschland Juni 2011

For my German hair sisters x

Ich habe schon ein Paar Musikvideos von der wunderchönen Sängerin Layori aufgestellt. Sie ist in meinen Augen ein Diamant in der Welt der kulturellen Musik. Ihre Engelhafte Stimme ist mesmerisierend. Layori wird uns ein Sneak Preview von ihrem neuen Album 'Rebirth' vorstellen, deshalb lade ich euch zu einem fantastichen Abend mit 'Layori'.

Layori:  Sneak Preview

Ort: Jazz Bar Vogler. Rumford Straße 17, München

Date: 1. Juni 2011

Ihr Debut-Album „Origin“ wurde 2010  in Frankreich, Polen, Südafrika und den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten veröffentlicht.

Es folgten diverse umjubelte Auftritte bei Sommer Festivals in Europa, bei denen Sie ihr Publikum mit ihrer wunderbaren Mischung aus Afro Jazz, World Music und Soul begeisterte.

Beim letztjährigen Afrika Festival in Würzburg wurde Sie gar als die  Neuentdeckung des Festivals gefeiert.

Danach hatte Layori guten Grund für eine  Pause: Die Geburt ihres ersten Babys.

Ab Juni wird die aus Nigeria stammende Sängerin mit der Produktion ihres neuen und 2. Studio Albums beginnen.

Die neuen Songs sind zum Großteil in Layori’s Muttersprache Yoruba getextet.

Am 1.Juni wird Layori ihres neuen Songs erstmals live präsentieren, sozusagen als Sneak Preview für das Album, das Anfang 2012 erscheinen wird.

Und nicht nur die Songs sind brandneu. Layori hat für ihr neues Album auch eine komplett neue Band zusammengestellt, die sie ebenfalls am 1.Juni erstmals vorstellen wird.

Besetzung:

Layori: Vocals

Rocky Knauer: Bass

Adrian Reiter: Guitar

Humphrey Cairo: Percussion

Alberto Barreira: Saxophone, Flute

„Rebirth“ ist der Arbeitstitel des neuen Album‘s von Layori und darf somit auch als Motto für diesen aufregenden, musikalischen Abend gelten.

Reservierungen unter: 089 294662

x edF

Protective Hair Challenge 2011: UPDATE

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So we've officially hit the month of May and the Protective Style Challenge should be in full swing right?! Well... it looks like the challenge will be seeing a few tweeks, nothing that will affect anyone who has already started.

I will be extending the deadline to start the challenge to the end of May 2011 therefore ending the challenge in November 2011. This is simply because:

1. I have received many e-mails asking about which protective styles to opt for and from people who haven't had enough time to get their hair done in time for the challenge start due to exam prep and other commitments.

2. I haven't told YOUTUBE!!! 

So for anyone stressing about not being able to join the challenge in time, no worries you have till the end of May. The challenge will still be titled for an APRIL 2011 start for those who have already started. May will just be the deadline to enter the challenge. I will therefore myself be posting my 6 month results in Oct or Nov depending on how long my install has been in.

Also as many of you may remember i took my initial install out due to excessive itching and have been rocking a d.i.y instant weave ever since. I will however be having a permanent install put in this Saturday by the lovely Dayana and will post my braid pattern and final look pictures, just in time for a great start to a great hair challenge .

Check out the official Protective Style challenge post for more info, and look out for this weekends youtube post!

P.s Tola from 'My Long Hair Journey' has officially joined the challenge. Check out her new weave install

http://www.healthyhairjourney.co.uk/

x edF

Deep Breath...

'You know what I can’t take, when people don’t allow me to breathe, breathing is important you know sigh'- loveinsideout.tumblr.com

We often underestimate the role of blood circulation on the human body. We seek hair growth and thickness and often dismiss other important factors such as hydration (enough water intake) , nutrition and general physical excercise. We are often victims of our own weak time management and struggle to find the time to really feed our inner-self. I most definitely am a victim of this.


Right now with exams fast approaching i have made a habit of taking a few minutes out of my day to relax my nerves and ensure that my body is being cleansed mentally, and i do this through a very simple breathing exercise.


Breathing regulates your state of mind, concentration and emotions. We all know how to do it but in fact only use a small percentage of our lungs optimal breath capacity. Remembering to take a deep breath during the day may sound very silly, but think about how often enough you do this an maximise your lung capacity.


Deep breathing sends a flood of oxygen into and through your body therefore increasing and enhancing blood circulation. In the long run this simply means a more relaxed you, a better concentrated you and as for your hair, it means your scalp is being feed and oxygenated so much so that it can function healthily and to its best. 


So if your stressed, nervous, need to focus... take 5 minutes out of your day and focus on calming yourself. Its definitely a beneficial activity and great for the inner you. 


You can even combine a breathing exercise with a scalp massage... the perfect way to treat your hair and yourself.

x edF

May 2011: Upcoming Posts

source: A dose of Ayomide

Protective style challenge- Feedback session no.1

Henna for better hair

Henna Gloss treatment

Hair- PH not just science

Shampoo then what series: Blowdry and more

Coconut oil x4

look out for these posts coming up in May

 x edF 

Monday: Natural Inspiration

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x edF

My Kitchen: Hummingbirds Red Velvet cupcakes

 Ingredients

60g unsalted butter (at room temperature)

150g caster sugar

1 egg

10g cocoa powder

20ml red food colouring

1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract

120ml buttermilk

150g plain flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

1 1/2 tsps white wine vinegar

1 quantity cream cheese frosting

makes 12 cupcakes

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Preheat oven to 170ºC (325ºF) Gas 3

Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy (electric hand whisk is best)

Slowly add egg and beat until everything is incorporated

In separate bowl mix cocoa powder, red food colouring and vanilla extract to make thick dark paste

Add to butter and sugar mixture and mix until everything is combined

Slowly pour in buttermilk.

Beat until well mixed and then add half flour and beat till everything i incorporated.

Repeat until all flour and buttermilk has been used and incorporated.

Add salt, bicarbonate of soda and vinegar. Beat until well mixed.

Spoon mixture into cupcake cases until two thirds full. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until sponge bounces back when touched.

When ready, leave cupcakes to cool in tray before putting them unto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

When cupcakes are cold, spoon the Cream Cheese Frosting on top.

Et voila!

x The most yummy Red velvet Cupcakes ever to have been made x

x edF

Afro Hair and beauty Live Countdown

So the month is finally here and the countdown for the Afro Hair and Beauty Live show is fast approaching. Unfortunately i cannot attend this year because i'm Germany bound but 3 lovely ladies will be going as LYT eyes to give us the scoop on the show and exhibitions. Tickets are still selling, there is even a discounted price if you buy your tickets online. It's on the weekend, so get all glammed up and make a fun day out of it!

AFRO HAIR AND BEAUTY LIVE 2011

x edF

Carols Daughter

I came across this video today. Carols daughter has done so much for the black hair industry, i think what she's done and is doing is great. Check it out!

x edF