This video is unavailable. Everyone knows neither palm oil or okra belong to Nigeria. okra is popular in alot of nigerian dishes. So weird how all these Salty Sallys came out the woodwork! I would hate to see the price of okra go up on the account of the natural hair community. - - - - Comment. What is your full Nigerian name? Nigerian food is yummy! Pretty please guys, don’t use okra in your hair. On the flip side, I have never used avocado on my hair because it’s expensive and it felt like a waste to use it on my hair versus eating it. Oh! If you would focus on abundance, then you would keep more okra than you could ever use. shea butter; 1 Tbsp. It has no smell and it is about the cheapest leave-in conditioner ever with overwhelming benefits for the hair. Women in this country deal with a lot of heat, so they carefully protect and hydrate skin using an okra mask. I will eat it with rice. Orders Process in 1 Business Day. This is too funny! Black Americans have had okra as a large part of our diet since back in slavery. I will eat okra with stew. I swear, people all up in their feelings not being able to detect levity/humour. Watch Queue Queue. There is always a new one lol! Dang why are there two people named “Rose” on this site . People have been doing this for years with great results. How To Make Okra Gel For Hair Growth Conditioning Detangling Styling DIY Hair Gel For All Hair Type. But my natural friends, from a Nigerian girl who LOVES Nigerian food, y’all cannot be using our food ingredients all up in your hair. First it was palm oil, which has been touted as a viable coconut oil replacement by the likes of Curly Nikki andformer Fashionista of the Month, Marra even did a video on different ways to use it in your hair. Seek God; pray for spiritual salvation, and when you find God, you will always think right, regardless of the situation; you will… Read more », This was FUNNY. People (in any country) wanna have stuff to eat without paying an arm and a leg to get it. Like, I can eat okra soup every day of my life and be cool (and probably slim as heck because okra = a VERY healthy digestive tract ok??). trader joe’s sells palm oil for cheap? What? I packed it on too. The good stuff is usually natural…including her beloved okra. Lol was this article a joke? It has been used as deep conditioner in Ethiopia for a loooong time. HEY LOVES! However I will share a part of the Six names that I have (Yourba people love a good ol’ name, hence why so many are gifted to their children!). My hair grows like average. Okra is rich in Vitamins A & C.Loaded with biotin, folic acid, calcium; which gives it a perfect combination to nourish our natural hair, moisturize the scalp, prevent dandruff and itchy scalp, give a shinny bouncy hair, create a perfect curl definition, serve as a great detangler. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Lol. It is full of plant infusions to help you get your hair into shape. The markets won’t run out of okra chica, calmate. Especially if the fad is picked up (and usually repackaged) by western media (see: Quinoa). The joke flew over your head. I saw someone make a gel with okra. MSM powder; 2 Tbsp. How do you think people come up with new products? Okra isn’t a Nigeria exclusive plant. okra is eaten in the southern united states — it’s stewed, fried, etc. Pretty please guys, don’t use okra in your hair. Wow… Ijoema don’t worry girl, I get your humour. With okra. I am committed to my okra. I’m not seeing a point to this article. Since when has Okra been the sole property of Nigerians?? So about the author of the article being nigerian, i don’t understand how it’s relevant. Half the Edge Controls you show have either Alcohol which dries the living day lights outta your baby hair or Cocamide which could be cancerous. Pretty please. Jokingly ‘begging’ people not to make Okra maninstream so that it doesn’t go the way of coconut oil/water, argan oil and even shea butter in some regions. The sign off was great. And I cannot afford for the cost of okra to go up. It’s supposed to be a comedic piece. Currently I only use products that i make. Nigeria is the second highest producer but India is the first and then Iraq, Ivory Coast, Pakistan, Egypt, Benin , Cameroon, Ghana and Saudi Arabia. Hi NARSAddict, and welcome sexyandfamous! So I don’t think this girl has anything to worry about. My sis, okra is ubiquitous. People got to get fed after all. Rumo. I guess this was meant to be funny. So okra is a great natural conditioner for the damaged hair replacing lost nutrients. I’m reading this as tongue in cheek. I let my hair air dry, and then braided it. Okra soup is a traditional Nigerian soup loved by many, you can tell why in these Okra soup photos Okra soup is a popular delicacy around the world, however, we are focusing on Okra soup made in Naija. Watch Queue Queue Then they become mainstream. It also reminded me of that article (or articles) written by black folks complaining because white people were discovering shea and cocoa butter. I will eat it with a spoon and no swallow. The author doesn’t want okra to become “a thing” because it will drive prices up and create a penury to the point where she won’t be able to find it in the store and eat it at her leisure… seriously? Clearly, many readers aren’t catching the sarcasm that the author is throwing. My mum used to do that and she got this from her mum etc… So I am pretty sure the story is the same with Okra in some african countries. If everyone in America started using Kibe in their hair like they do at home the price of butter would increase a lot. First it was palm oil, which has been touted as a viable coconut oil replacement by the likes of Curly Nikki and former Fashionista of the Month, Marra even did a video on different ways to use it in your hair. Is the author of this post haunted? People use coconut oil in food and hair. Lol. Girl just DO YOU… Flax Seed is another soft hair gel to use which is a food — this earth provides vegetation that serves multi-purpose! @Evelyn Over the years it has transformed into a resource for hair, skin, fitness and healthy eating. I will eat it with a spoon and no swallow. Okra benefits for hair: To add shine to your hair: Okra does add shine to the hair. Lmao.….… This is clearly non- sense. its “tongue in cheek”. Definitely a tongue-in-cheek post. She just sayin that when something cheap gets popular the prices go up because there is more demand. Its a great way to know what your exposing your body to. September Q&A – Weight, Glasses, Baby #2, and More! I get it. This was cute but I’m allergic to pretty much all of the hair gels on the market. My family is from the South and we have always eateen okra. I’m Ethiopian and we put the same butter we use in food in our hair as a deep conditioner. So many of my friends have suffered from issues like fibroids, etc. Companies invest lots of time and money to develop products specifically for hair to properly cleanse and condition them. Besides, okra isn’t grown or eaten in only Nigeria. Wondering what this versatile veggie can do for your health? Please don’t do this to us <3, wait! I thought this was going to be a “don’t use it, its actually bad for your hair” kind of article but it’s just someone who doesn’t want the price of Okra to go up because they like to eat it? if so, very funny , I’m pretty sure okra isnt distinctly Nigerian lmao. I think coconut oil has gotten a lot more expensive because of all the hype. This unique vegetable is a flowering plant that belongs to the mallow family, and it is highly valued for its seeds. Looks like you didn’t get the sarcastic comment. Easter Sales in the Natural Nigerian Ahia! A okra loving Nigerian girl who wants us to FALL BACK on all the DIY stuff for a quick second because it’s now tew much and I need to sustain myself for the next 100 years of my life. Learn how your comment data is processed. I’m hoping this is satire. Cancel Post. Whipped Butters 2.5 OZ Sample Pack - Pick 3, Reposted from @liuzzi40 Loving these whipped body, When customers order $100+ worth of whipped butter. Food can be used in so many ways beside eating. I hope the price of okra doesn’t go up either. Maybe it was because there is no reason i should give my money to filthy rich corporations, when i could make a natural gel thats both beneficial for my hair and cheap at hom. i think this is all in good fun. Jamaicans use coconut oil to cook practically everything and at first my family thought I was crazy for suggesting to use it on my hair & skin (mainly because there is a caste stigma about using coconut oil on skin & hair), but once they saw how much it benefited me they were all on board. I eat it stewed, pickled, fried whatever. So you won’t catch me using your okra on my edges. I get that palm oil is being discovered by non-african blacks, but okra? i think this is satire? With okra. The Nigerian name I go by is ‘Ololade’. , The Ultimate Black Owned Holiday Gift Guide, 50+ Black Owned Baby Brands To Support Now & In the Future, 8 Black Owned Skincare Products I’ve Added to My Routine. Some people use flaxseed gel, aloe,etc. And I cannot afford for the cost of okra to go up. The Nigerian and Natural Tag 1. The picture above was before I applied the okra to my hair. It helps biosynthesis of Vitamin B complex, similar to how yoghurt serves the small intestine. That would be counter productive lol, Bahahahaha!! lol. I love me some okra as well. I am natural. What Is Okra? I know being super connected to the continent is in vogue right now – from tribal makeup at music festivals to dashikis – I get the appeal and I’m all for the unity of Africans regardless of how far back their continental ancestry goes. Probiotics Feed: The good bacteria (probiotics) in the intestines, thrive on Okra acting greatly to the health of the intestinal tract. Klassy Kinks needs to get off her high horse and open a history book or a cooking book. I had to learn what items to use because I’m not using commercial products anymore. The okra’s slimy substance is a good ingredient to use when making your own leave-in conditioner. March 27, 2015. It’s probably healthier than those commercial gels. But then considered that I have probably used it in some products but did not know about it. Initially I thought, eewwwh! As some one born in the US to a Louisiana daddy and a Kansas mama, who could care less which part of the continent our kindred came from… We ate okra and shrimp and jumbo with OKRA. Lol. I dont see why its so absurd to use the same products we use in cooking in our beauty regimen? Cause I dont need your authentic permission to do anything with which is already mine. At first I thought it was going to be a report on okra gel damaging the hair. It is rich in fiber, low in calories and fat free. Easiest Way To Make Okra Hair Gel For Kinky Curly Hair That You Definitely Didn’t Know Before Today. Though I haven’t gotten around to trying it on my hair yet, I was ok with palm oil being a thing for naturals to try – it has a distinct smell and color so I was pretty confident it wouldn’t go “mainstream,” meaning I could still count on finding some at Trader Joe’s because it’s surprisingly cheaper there than at African food markets. Pretty please. she’s saying that if DIY okra hair gel blows up in popularity like flaxseed gel for example, then the prices will go up on okra. What does being Nigerian have to do with anything? Ask a Stylist – Heat & Your Hair February 25, 2015. Okra? I have never wanted to make gel because any okra that comes in my house is going in my mouth. It’s not that it’s bad for your hair. I’ve never been a huge okra fan, internally or externally but if it’s true that it’s good for your digestive tract then I definitely need to check that out. Health. Pretty please. What’s wrong with looking for a natural alternative… unless I’m missing something here. Which is why I’m not down with sister Toni suggesting that folks go on out and buy up all the okra in the store to make some gel to lay their edges. I don’t want any farmer(s) saying I can’t because they it as fertilizer .…… Lol. But I understand that if it is already difficult to find okra where you live it might become a problem… So hang in there and wait for the new natural hair trend. lol DIYs are all I have but at least I eat the leftovers (flaxseeds & okra). Okra benefits are mentioned Click here So true! I know she has to be joking! Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium and folate. It resembling something you eat is not really a good one to me. The vegetable is sometimes called ladies’ fingers. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 20 ml castor oil; 20 ml sunflower oil; ½ Tbsp. You choose. she’s being funny, and I get it. For one, okra doesn’t originate from Nigeria though it is a staple dish. Okra is eaten in many parts of the world including where I’m from and this is no different from using flaxseed gel or coconut oil or mayo in your hair. The reason I was even looking this into was because I’ve been trying to find a way to put less chemicals into my system. Okra leave-in conditioner: 6 advantages If I choose to put cow shyt in my hair that’s my business . Like, I can eat okra soup every day of my life and be cool (and probably slim as heck because okra = a VERY healthy digestive tract ok??). There’s nothing bad about okra for hair, actually is so good, that her point is a concern about a imminent increase okra demand for cosmetic purposes attempting to people’s budgets on groceries. Lol I love Okra too but I guess its good for the body and hair. This is probably not a completely novel idea since many natural hair care enthusiasts are at least aware that okra gel for hair has been used on natural hair. Very well written and light hearted. Free Shipping on Orders $60 and Up. i felt the same way when i saw some kinda hair recipe using sea moss. What a pleasant surprise that it was just a bit of humor . Forms a protective and reflecting layer on your hair that makes your hair frizz-free, silky and super shiny. I fall into that “oversensitive natural” category and look at me, reclining with some sweet tea and wholly unbothered! Some of the categories here include; * Video Tutorials * Food Gallery * Ogbono Soup * Egusi Soup * Afang Soup * Okra Soup * Banga Soup * Pepper Soup * Efo Riro Soup * Atama Soup * Nsala Soup * Edikain Kong Soup * Snack Gallery This app shows you the best and easiest way to learn how to make all the popular soups from different tribes in Nigeria. I will eat it with rice. Okra health benefits are plentiful, and warrant its inclusion in your diet. But I do agree that naturals doing these DIYs are ridiculous and waste of precious food. 04-22-2011, 12:34 AM. Use it as a conditioner and it imparts a shine quite naturally. In Yoruba, it is referred to as obe lla or […] I don’t know about Okra but all the DIY videos I see are nothing new to me. Wow! It ensures shiny hair and will make dry and coarse hair manageable again. Its just a joke though lol. Hey Sistas!!! Regular use of it … November Q&A – Postdoc Apps, Flourishing ‘Fro, and More! Mucilage is good for the skin and hair, and even for your gut health. That’s what I was thinking lol. Rich in amino acids that nourish and give your hair an all-natural protein treatment. Jiji Nigeria Blog Health Benefits Of Okra Okra has been cultivated over 3,500 years. I was like HOLD UP ! Personally, I like to use it as a conditioner. See more Nigerian recipes: http://bit.ly/NigerianRecipes See more information about this recipe by clicking "Show More" below. Also if people doesn’t want to make okra gel it’s their business no one is forcing them, Okra is actually better for hair instead of flaxseed gel. Please leave the okra alone so Ijeoma can eat, y’all! Debt Free: How I Got Three Degrees With No Student Loans, Protective Hairstyle You Need to Try: Spring Twists, Best Protective Styles for Working Out (and the Worst! 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