Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) hair rinse

Apple cider vinegar, otherwise known as cider vinegar or ACV, is a type of vinegar made from cider or "apple must" and has a pale to medium ambercolor. 
  The P.H of ACV is between 4.25- 5.0 if undiluted; which is almost the same as the P.H of normal hair and scalp (4.5-5.5) .
Now that we've had a science lesson ^.^ I'd tell you why your hair needs regular ACV rinses.

Benefits:
- Most people use shampoos that aren't SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) free. And most of these products have a P.H of 8 which severely alters the PH of hair, damaging the hair cuticle. ACV "resets" hair P.H.
- Over time, use of products and chemicals on our hair causes "build-up", and the hair strands end up  being coated with product residue without our knowing. The hair stops growing because it can no longer absorb any moisture or nutrients. ACV clears up build-up on the hair cuticle, roots and scalp.
-Due to strain on hair strands, the hair cuticle becomes raised and "chaff-like". ACV smoothes down the raised ends of the cuticle, closing them up and making our hair shinier.
-ACV takes care of split ends, scanty hair or hair loss and is also a natural conditioner. It helps hair absorb more moisture from products and the environment.
 
    So now we've done the theory and know some benefits of ACV rinses, time for practicals ^.^
Some people mix ACV with their shampoo, or conditioners and DC mixes, but the rinse is easiest for me and that is what I'm going to share. You can reseach other ways to use ACV on your hair.

What you need:

* A bottle with a nozzle: (an empty lotion or shampoo bottle should do) for easy management when pouring the mix on your hair
* Apple cider vinegar: most people prefer the Bragg's ACV brand because its unfiltered but I couldn't find that so I used Heinz. Was about 750 naira. You should find one at any food store.
*Distilled water. If you cant get distilled water, tap water or "pure water" (lol) would do just fine.

Steps:
Normally, an ACV rinse comes after shampooing/ co-washing (washing with conditioner if you dont like to use shampoos) and before conditioning or DC-ing (deep conditioning) so that the hair is neutralised but also conditioned.

Warning: Over use or lack of diluting in proper proportions can cause shaft–breakage, frayed ends, dryness and brittleness, or more porous hair.

1) In the bottle, mix 6- 10 parts water with 1 part ACV. Or just put 2 table spoons ACV to 1 cup of water.
2) apply to hair, using your fingers or a wide tooth comb to spread and detangle.
3) Allow it sit for 3-5 mins and then thoroughly rinse off with water.
4) Follow with conditioning or DC-ING if needed

**the smell might stick for a while ^.^ sowwie
ACV rinses are recommended once a week if you leave your hair out and use product daily/often. And about once a month or as needed if you don't.

Hope that helps.
Bye xx,
Bella.

Imperfections

Everyone knows that no one is perfect, but we never stop trying. And sometimes we judge one another, love people less and think less of ourselves and others 'cos of our flaws.
   They say your perception of others is a reflection of your struggle within yourself. Many times we're a thousand times more critical about judging ourselves, and it ends up affecting how we look at people around us.
   "Your pores are too large", "your teeth aren't white enough", "your waist is too wide". I want you to remember that no one looks at you that closely, and all that envy, insecurity and jealousy isn't because of what the other person is. It is because of what you are inside. And I want you to change that.
   Alot of times people say. "Omg you're so perfect" and we cant accept these complements because we know our flaws more than anyone else. And if people call you fat, ugly, skinny, unattractive...you have to remember that it means nothing if you don't think it/believe it yourself.
   I like to think of myself as beautifully flawed. You know. Like when an elephant makes an abstract painting and it just happens to be beautiful? That way it helps me accept my flaws more and think of myself as unique and rare instead of weird.
   And when we treat people less because of their imperfections or when someone breaks up with their partner 'cos they found someone more beautiful/attractive/popular. Or when we obsess over that celebrity because we think they are perfect, we must remember that no one is. And we must accept ourselves and others as they are.

"...Sometimes you have to stop feeling sorry for yourself and love you, that way you can teach anybody else..." - Angel Haze
(This is me- reservation E.P.- 2012)

Annoying things on Teusdays and other days

Hello you guys! Its a lovely Tuesday isn't it. Well Im bored as always, scrolling through my twitter TL and came up with a list of things that annoy me. I decided to share them with you:

1) Males using "bitch" or "whore/ Ho" as their default word for females. Not only do I find this degrading and disrespectful, it tells alot about a guy and the way he would treat his girl. You're not 2chainz. Stop it.

2) Arguing with people with great vocabularies. Omgosh this can be sooo frustrating. I have a sister with a great vocabulary. Lol. But like on twitter, intelligent people with dumb points just make us average Joes and Janes look like we dont know what we're saying (even when we're right). I have to buy a dictionary ._.

3) Sarcasm. There's this saying "Sarcasm is the dullest form of wit". That goes out to everyone who thinks they're so smart and ergo can come up with sarcastic things to say. < was that sarcastic? Anyways...don't use that with me -_-

4) Tyler the creator.

5) People asking if you wanna be anorexic just 'cos you wanna be trim and fit. Just so you all know...slim people get negative comments as much as fat people. Just let people look however they want to look. Hope these definitions come in handy:

- anorexic (adj): Suffering from or afflicted with anorexia nervosa.
- fit (adj): * to be of proper shape or size
OR
"a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity" (USDHHS, 1996)
- trim: to be in good physical condition
Or
To remove excess (fat)

6) Moving on from the english lesson, people acting as narrators/ translators when you're watching a movie. Like they think they need to dumb down the movie. Saying things like "did you hear what he said he means..."
Like. Be quiet. I know what he means.

7) Cyber bullying. People being plain mean just 'cos they have alot of followers or just to get attention and RTs. Freedom of speech doesn't mean you MUST say something. Like many mums say "if you have nothing good to say, be quiet". People have feelings -_-

8) People being weists *in Chi-gurl's voice* Why is all you want to do drink and smoke and you're so young. Then you get invited to things and act all bored and like you're too trill to be doing this. Like the world should be entertaining you. We are young!!! Do things!!! Be alive. How do you expect to truly live when you're not sober half the time?

9) Laughing too loud. Omg.     Just.   No.

10) Not bowing down to my awesomeness ^.^ 

Have a beautiful day people.
Xo,
Bella.

New blog, first post:) hey hey

Hello everyone! So with ASUU strike and every, I've been super bored lately and I think alot and have ALOT to say. Lol. Some of you may have noticed from my tweets (tweeting to much). So I decided hey instead of bothering people while not start a blog and channel that boredom!
   And there you have it. This is my new blog. My name is Mabel Alubo. And oh this blog has no theme (it's not for/about anything in particular. ..I'm just gonna blog randomly.  From hair to music to whatever). Follow me!

Twitter & IG: @BellaAlubo
Tumblr: bellarina9.tumblr.com