My Kenyan Puff

Does any of this resonate with you?

These are some excerpts here from my July newsletter that went out a few Sundays ago.

Shout out to Ali Abdaal for all his study tips & insightful perspectives on learning.

Shout out to therapy. I am not sure (where) I’d be without it.

Perpetual shout out to Michelle (Michelle Malonza), of course, and all the people in my life who help me remember. ❤️

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📍Arrochar, Argyll (Scotland)
Celebrating love, eating good food, arts & crafts, soaking in the most beautiful scenery.

Both dresses pictured were amazing finds at the thrift store for £20 combined! ✨👗 [the sparkly one is from Charity Super.Mkt]

🎶: “By The Sun” by Kimberose x Sofiane Pamart 🥰

✨PRODUCT REVIEW ✨

I ran out of my go-to rose water that I usually carry from Kenya to the UK every time I visit (Mizizi by Sheth Naturals ✨) and went on the hunt for a local brand that I don’t have to purchase from Amazon.

I found Steenbergs The Sustainable Spice Company at Holland & Barrett. It is a sustainable spice company and they are explicit that this rose water is a food product and they wouldn’t be liable for its use any other way, which is totally sensible.

That said, it’s the only *pure* rose water I’ve found in stores that’s not mixed in with other ingredients including alcohols or glycerine. It is also the most fragrant rose water I’ve ever had. Beautiful scent! So yes, I am using it on my locs! It comes in this beautiful recyclable glass bottle and I decanted the full amount into my spray bottle for daily use.

For those of you living in the UK, have you tried this brand out before? (Including for its other products/ spices) and do you have any other recommendations for brands that sell rose water? for everyone, do you use rose water on your hair? Where do you get yours from?

I love finding ethical & sustainable companies/ small businesses that I can support!

🇳🇬🎶: “Adaugo” by The Cavemen. 😍

Fresh retie & I can finally see my scalp and grid again 🤭 (though honestly, I like the look a week or two later a lot more).

🇰🇪🎶: “Yes I Love You” by Olivia Ambani ✨

❤️

A lil off-shoulder moment for the summer time🌞

🇰🇪🎶: “Aki Wewe” by Kwame Rĩgĩi ✨

Fluffy (the locs) have a life of their own! & have been frizzier thanks to the humidity but I’m not complaining.

Texture shot 🪮💆🏾‍♀️

OOTD: The neglected piece was this skirt I thrifted in 2024, and had only worn once since then. How criminal! It’s been so clutch during the heatwave.