Hi there,
my name is Preye and I am the creator of My African Hairitage Style. I am purely Nigerian as my dad is an Ijaw man whilst my mum is Urhobo. I studied International Relations for my first degree and then International Business Management for my second degree. It became apparent that it was necessary for me to start a blog not just because my friends constantly put requests through for one but because l am proud of my African Culture, passionate about my hair and have my own sense of style. Hence, the name of the blog as I intend to display these interests on this blog.

I am obviously hair obsessed and it all began because being Nigerian (and surrounded by a lot of Nigerians) I always wondered why Nigerian ladies (African women) with afro textured hair never seemed to have long hair like our European and Asian counterparts. I began researching online, reading books, watching shows and asking questions to know what some of my Caucasian and Asian friends were doing that I wasn’t. I began changing bad habits, learning new hair handling techniques, experimenting with products to find what would work for me, eradicated chemicals and stopped using heat tools for a long time. September 2009 marked the start of my new hair journey and me cutting of my hair as it had been damaged from hair dying. I only left just about enough for it to be plaited and covered with weaves. For almost a year my friends and family did not see my hair when they finally did they realised I had cut my hair. When I straightened my hair in December 2012 my hair had reached bra strap length!

Aside from hair and style I see this ‘blogmosphere’ as my arena to let it all out and help each other in our journey being young ladies in this modern world. My vision is linked a lot to women particularly but of course I got love for the guys too. I personally feel that more emphasis should be placed on character, values, self-esteem, confidence and speaking up for what you believe in. But expressing feelings should never be equated to being a doormat.

My ‘personal notes’ section (found within the Inspirational Section) is a place for me to express certain views, please feel free to contribute your own 2cents. So, ladies (even men) let’s help each other help ourselves! Let the poems, the stories, the pouring of hearts, relationship advice, self-help tips and book reviews begin!

One quote I like and agree with is

“I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it” – Marilyn Monroe

Anyways, my main message on this blog other than my interests mentioned is that WE (YOU) CAN GROW OUR (YOUR) HAIR with proper care. Follow me through this journey as you discover your hairnemies of progress! Lol. Enough about me, if you want to know more about the thought process behind this blog the the first post is for you ‘In the Beginning’ http://wp.me/p31sI3-8.

Kisses,
Lady P.