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The Perfect Protective Hairstyles For The Rainy Season

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1 month ago

4 July 2026

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Rain in Nigeria doesn’t send a warning text before it falls. You could be looking your absolute best, and by the time you get to work, your hair has a completely different opinion. This is the reality every rainy season, and it’s why so many women start thinking ahead about what to lay their head down for once the clouds start gathering. Not every hairstyle can survive a sudden downpour, and honestly, some styles were just never built for this kind of weather.

Here’s a rundown of styles that actually stand a chance against the rain, and still look decent by the time you get home.

Knotless Braids

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Knotless braids are lighter on the scalp than the regular knotted type, so your edges don’t feel like they’re being pulled all day, wet weather or not. The hair is fed in little by little instead of tied off at the root, which leaves less bulk sitting there to trap water. People also love how natural they feel on the head, comfortable enough to wear for weeks without your scalp screaming for a break.

stitch braids

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There’s something about stitch braids that just looks intentional, almost too neat to be real. They sit flat against the scalp with very little hair actually showing at the root, which leaves rain with almost nothing to work with.Their close-to-the-scalp design helps them maintain their shape, although how long they last also depends on proper installation, maintenance, and natural hair growth.

Senegalese Twists

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If you want something that can also handle a splash of rain, senegalese twists are worth trying. The extension hair used is silky and smooth, twisted into neat rope-like strands that just don’t puff up the way curlier textures tend to. They generally maintain their appearance better than many loose hairstyles after light rain. They can also stay in for weeks, so you’re not thinking about your hair every other day while the rain keeps coming.

Classic Box Braids

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Skip the curly or wavy ends this season and go for straight box braids instead. Straight synthetic hair simply doesn’t hold onto water the same way the curly kind does, so your braids won’t look soggy or swollen after a downpour. Plus, box braids give you room to play. Pack them up, let them down, do whatever, and they’ll still survive whatever the sky throws at you.

Straight Back Cornrows

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This one is an oldie but a goodie. Straight back cornrows hug the scalp so tightly that their close-to-the-scalp design helps them hold their shape better than hairstyles with loose hair in wet weather. There’s no loose hair hanging about to soak up water and frizz. Our mothers wore this style for a reason, and it still holds up today, decades later, simply because it does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

Faux Locs

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Not all faux locs are created equal, and this matters a lot when the rains are around. Go for the thicker, tightly wrapped ones rather than the lighter crochet kind, which tends to fray at the ends once it’s been wet a few too many times. A properly made set of faux locs can survive a quick shower without a problem, and honestly, they can hold their shape for weeks with barely any upkeep.

If there’s one thing all these styles have in common, it’s that they require minimal daily styling and generally hold up better in wet weather than loose hairstyles. That’s really the whole secret. So before the rain catches you off guard again this season, maybe it’s time to try one of these and stop stressing over what the weather will do to your hair.

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Meet Nigeria’s Miss World 2026 Representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-George

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2 days ago

12 August 2026

Destiny Echobu

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Tamunosoye Karibi-George is a 26-year-old Nigerian beauty queen currently representing the country at the 75th Miss World festival in Vietnam, competing for the international title.

Karibi-George earned the national crown on June 6 at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, where she won the crown after competing against 19 other contestants under the theme “Pride, Power, and Purpose.”

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Although she represented Bayelsa State in the national competition, Karibi-George is a native of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She is a communications professional who studied at Madonna University, Okija, and is an associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

She had already gained international pageant experience before winning the Miss World Nigeria crown in 2024.

A key part of her profile is her work with children with disabilities and special needs. Through her initiative, Beyond Labels, she advocates for inclusion, dignity and opportunities for children. The project aims to create spaces where children can develop their talents and pursue their ambitions.

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Her advocacy has continued to promote the cause since winning the national title. In June, she met with the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, to discuss ways of expanding Beyond Labels and creating possible partnerships for the initiative.

Karibi-George arrived in Vietnam ahead of the 75th anniversary edition of the Miss World Festival, which runs from August 9 to September 5, 2026. The grand final is scheduled for September 5 in Nha Trang.

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She takes over the Miss World Nigeria title from Joy Mojisola Raimi, who represented Nigeria at the previous edition, reaching the Top 20 and finishing among the Top Five contestants from Africa.

Ahead of her departure, Karibi-George described the trip as an opportunity to represent Nigeria’s culture and values while continuing to promote the Beyond Labels initiative.

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Laetitia Ky Is Turning Natural Hair into Sculptural Art

Published

3 days ago

11 August 2026

Fadire Olusola

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Laetitia Ky has transformed natural hair into a unique art form. The artist uses her hair to create sculptures exploring African identity, feminism and women’s experiences.

She was born in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in 1996, and grew up surrounded by women who braided their hair. Ky learnt braids from a young age before entering in fashion. After high school, she gradually returned to wearing her natural hair and began experimenting with different styles.

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Ky’s work gained attention through social media al media, where she began sharing photographs of her sculptural hairstyles. She has since turned her hair into objects, figures and other forms.

Ky uses her natural hair together with extensions, thread and wire to create her sculptures. Depending on the design, a piece takes 30 minutes to six hours. She then captures the finished work using a camera and tripod.

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Her inspiration is connected to African hair traditions. Ky has seen images of historical African hairstyles and was amazed by their complexity.

Moreover, her art talks about the complicated relationship many Black women have with their natural hair. Ky has described growing up in an environment where straight hair was a standard influenced by colonial ideas. She eventually turned that experience into an exploration of natural hair, identity and self-acceptance.

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Ky has used her hair to address subjects including sexism, violence against women, politics and problems affecting women and girls.

Ky has collaborated with Marc Jacobs, creating hair sculptures for promotional images featuring the brand’s products.

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Ky works can be found in her book Love & Justice, which shows photographs of her hair sculptures. In one project, she worked with her younger sister Florencia, creating sculptural hairstyles that represented their close relationship and trust.

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Gift Eno Ndah Finishes Third Runner-Up at Miss Supranational 2026

Published

2 weeks ago

3 August 2026

Destiny Echobu

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Nigeria’s Gift Eno Ndah finished as Third Runner-Up at the 2026 Miss Supranational pageant during the grand finale held on July 31 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz, Poland. The result earned Nigeria a place in the competition’s Top 5 which featured contestants from more than 60 nations.

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The title went to Katrina Llegado of the Philippines, who succeeded Brazil’s Eduarda Braum as the new Miss Supranational. France’s Eve Gilles finished as First Runner-Up, while Brazil’s Lara Marina claimed the Second Runner-Up position. The Czech Republic’s Karolína Gorylová completed the Top 5 as Fourth Runner-Up.

Ndah arrived in Poland as Nigeria’s official representative after winning the national Miss Supranational title. In the weeks leading up to the finale, she took part in the pageant’s activities and earned a place in the Top 20 of the Influencer Challenge.

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Her finish has been welcomed by Nigerian pageant followers, who praised her consistency throughout the competition and celebrated another strong international outing for the country.

Before departing for Poland, she spoke about her determination to represent Nigeria with pride and to use the platform to promote her “Bloom Within” initiative, an advocacy focused on encouraging young women to develop confidence and pursue personal growth.

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Although she missed out on the title, Ndah leaves the competition with a Third Runner-Up finish. Her Third Runner-Up finish adds another notable result to Nigeria’s record at Miss Supranational and brings her international campaign to a close on a strong note.