Natural hair is celebrated and empowered today more than ever. Embracing your natural hair is about acceptance of its unique characteristics. It's about letting go of the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards and instead learning to appreciate the beauty and diversity of natural hair. In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards embracing natural hair and celebrating its diversity. This movement has helped to create more visibility and representation for people with diverse hair types and has encouraged a shift towards more inclusive beauty standards. It has also led t ..read more

Laura Jane: Hey there beautiful, introduce yourself. Ginuwine: My name is Ginuwine (like the singer). I just turned 26 in December! I mostly post makeup looks along with motivational quotes. I take pride in making sure my photos aren't heavily edited and that I'm always just myself. LJ: That's exactly why we titled this blog post authentically me. We love your natural aesthetic. I'm guessing your hair also has a huge part to play in your philosophy of being natural so, how long have you been natural? Why did you decide to go natural? G: I went natural I believe in 2016. I straightened my hair ..read more

Healthy hair is good hair! Afro hair has a tendency to dry out easily so it's important to keep the moisture locked in and your curls refreshed and popping! This moisturiser also doubles up as a body butter so it's a win win. You will need: Shea Butter * Coconut Oil ** Olive Oil ** Castor Oil ** A Mixing Utensil Empty Storage Container *Not all hair likes Shea butter so feel free to swap shea butter for something lighter like a mango butter **To get the best out of this hair and body butter use oils that your hair and skin love. Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel For More DIY Videos Step One ..read more

As much as I love upcycling, I accept this might be a totally new concept to you. So I'm here to help you understand why I'm so crazy about it! Don't just take it from me, see for yourself. Here are three unavoidable reasons to upcycle your clothes, today... Reason #1 - Your fashion sense has evolved Think back to your wardrobe at age 16. Contrast it with your wardrobe now. Totally different right? Whether you realise it or not your sense of style has evolved. That can be due to following trends, growing older and wiser and just wanting to switch things up. Just because your taste in fashion h ..read more

As you may have seen on your TV screens and through scrolling on social media that many Fashion brands are now becoming more conscious and aware of the waste they produce and the effect they have on our environment. Pollution In The Fashion Industry Many people don't know how much pollution actually comes from the fashion industry. You can read more about via the Sustain your style website. At Asikara we are also aware of these awful stats and have chosen to make a difference. It's actually the reason we stopped creating collections. We DO NOT mass produce our clothing, it is all handmade to o ..read more

Living in a Eurocentric area, black bloggers are often overlooked and underrated. We've decided to highlight ten black British fashion bloggers who are doing amazing things. 8 Underrated Black British Fashion Bloggers 1. @obi_sky Sleek, chic and filled with Ankara! We absolutely LOVE Obi's feed. Oh, and did we mention she's also a nurse and mum of four. She's not just killing the fashion game but she's overall life goals! 2. @rutie___b 3. @noordinarynoire 4. @aishie_fashion 5. @the.leyover Although primarily a travel blogger, Leye's style is evident throughout his Instagram feed. We love a bit ..read more

Did you know, one of the easiest ways to protect your curls is by simply investing in a bonnet! Curly hair is prone to breakage. It's delicate structure can easily be damaged by simple every day elements. Friction, the weather or unnecessary manipulation for example. A bonnet sounds like such a simple solution right? Let me be honest with you, purchasing a bonnet won't fix all of your hair problems but it can definitely put you on the right track to having healthier hair. Healthy hair is good hair. So here are some reasons as to why you need to invest in a bonnet today! 5 Benefits of Satin Bo ..read more

Laura Jane: Hello! Welcome to the Asikara blog! Please introduce yourself. Serena: Hello, my name is Serena Nwokoye and I blog about all things Natural Haircare and Self Care. Both topics are personal and important to me and I want to share my knowledge of what I’ve learnt over the years about Haircare and Self Care with anyone who will find it useful. LJ: We are honoured and excited to have you on the blog with us. Healthy natural hair is one of our main drives here at Asikara so please tell us more about your natural hair journey. How long have you been natural? Why did you decide to go nat ..read more

I'm not bluffing, trust me! This is the Easiest head wrap tutorial ever. It features one of our favourites - Headbands Our Headbands are the perfect blend of a head wrap and headband. They were previously known as mini wraps but we have switched to the name Headband. My wrap collection features mostly headbands because they are one of the most versatile accessories you can buy. Here is my go to self tie headband tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxAuIifGc78 Click to Shop Head Wraps The Easiest Head Wrap Style You Will Ever Learn Step 1 Take the wrap to the back of your head, (the label ..read more

The secret is finally out! African weddings are my events to design and create for so I was thrilled when Ethan gave me the opportunity to design a customised suit for his roora ceremony in January. Let me talk you through the design! The problem: The African print jacket was too small My client had his traditional wedding suit tailor made for him remotely in Africa. The finished product was absolutely beautiful but sadly the wrong size! The shoulders weren't broad enough resulting in an ill fit overall. How do you fix a garment that is too small? If a garment is too small, instinctively you c ..read more