Natural Haircare at Home ft. Butterfly Hairstyles

Hey everyone,

We hope that you are well!

It's been a while in quarantine and we know that some of you be struggling to deal with your hair, especially as the salons and a lot of hair shops are shut! However, products are still available online or you can scavenge and see if you can find some products in supermarkets or pharmacies. Nowadays we are seeing a wider range of more inclusive haircare in big stores such as Superdrug but a wider variety can definitely be found online!

So we asked natural haircare specialist and owner of Butterfly Hairstyles, Ashanti, for some advice and tips on how to maintain and nurture your hair at home. She gave us some great advice which we have compiled into this post. Her instagram tag is @butterflyhairstyles, check her out! This article is mainly geared towards people with curly hair.

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Ashanti states that the best thing to do is to treat the hair as you would a plant, with water!

She also doesn't differentiate hair by letters and numbers, she prefers to use the terms curly, wavy or straight.

Curly Hair Routine

Water:

A spray bottle is a recommended item, but if you don't have one you can lightly wet your hair with your hands.

Food:

Oils are important to keep your hair and scalp healthy as they lock in moisture. Thick and curly hair can often become dry which can lead to breakage so using oils can help revitalise the hair . Additionally, oils can help with hair growth, reduce frizz and keep you hair shiny. Natural oils are recommended, examples include; coconut oil, castor oil, tea tree oil or lavender oil for scent.

Don't apply oils to dry hair, hair must be wet first. Oils are a sealant so they are only sealing in the dryness.

Sunlight

Try to allow the sun to penetrate the follicles. Vitamin D is a really important nutrient and the sun is a huge source. Vitamin D really helps with hair growth among other benefits.

Styling

Great protective styles include twists and single plaits. These are both loose so there should be no tension. Size preference is up to you!

Once styled continue to spray, moisturise and oil the hair. Remember dryness can and will cause breakage!

We hope that you have found this helpful! We will be setting up a hair care section on our forum where you care share your routines/products/tips!

Thanks for reading!

Be healthy and stay safe!

Nominations for 20/21 Committee Positions now open!

Dear everyone,

The nominations for WOCC Committee next year are open! The positions up for grabs are:

• President 

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Social Secretary

Below are the profiles for each position!

Nominations will close at 12pm (midday) on Friday 1 May.

If you have any questions feel free to DM us on insta or check the SU website for more info.

This year being cut off so suddenly has shaken everyone - so please stay safe, look after yourselves and your mental well-being.

Stay safe and strong❤️

We can get through this,

Lot's of love,

WOCC Committee 2019/20

Press the link below to sign up!

https://www.su.rhul.ac.uk/societies/a-z/11547/

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COMMITTEE POSITIONS:

President

The President is the leader of the society, who co-ordinates and oversees all of the society’s activities. The president will need to provide support, advice and guidance to the other committee members throughout the academic year. Probably the most challenging role on the committee, you’ll need experience of what the society does, and a strong belief in the aims of the society. Being president means you can develop your leadership, organisation, coordination and communication skills. Personal skills required

•  Communication

• Dedication/Commitment

• People Management

• Motivating Volunteers

• Organisation

• Delegation

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend Society Officer Training and Society AGM

2. Calling chairing meetings making sure everything is covered and no-one dominates

3. Delegating tasks - you shouldn’t do everything yourself

4. Understanding the broader picture keeping the aims of the society in mind at all times

5. Being a spokesperson/figurehead and represent your society whenever you can

6. Maintaining committee enthusiasm - if you’re not passionate, no-one else will be

7. Read society emails

8. Be aware of key dates for your society throughout the year

9. Publicise your society

10. Organise AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Secretary

The organiser.

As secretary, you would be responsible for supporting the President and communication with other committee member and the society as a whole. Where the treasurer President would work together on organising a summer ball, the secretary would work on getting the word out to society members, booking rooms out where tickets can be sold and being the go-to person for queries.

You could also be responsible for pitch bookings and sending out emails and updating social media. In short, you are the voice and ears of the society. Being secretary means you can develop your organisational, time management, communication and coordination skills. Personal Skills Required

• Being well organisation

• Time management

• Communication

• Confidence in sending emails

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend Society Officer Training and Society AGM

2. Taking care of society admin

3. Arrange meetings and book rooms or venues

4. Creating an agenda as necessary

5. Communicate regularly with your members

6. Be aware of key dates for your society throughout the year

7. Collect post weekly from your pigeon hole in the Activities Centre

8. Read society emails

9. Publicise your society

10. Organise AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Treasurer

A treasurer isn’t just about handling money, it means knowing how your finances stand at any one time; and planning according. Being a treasurer meant you can develop your organisational, coordination, communication and numerical skills Personal skills required.

• Well Organised

• Numerical Competence

• Communication (with society members trying to spend the money!)

• Trustworthy

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend Society Officer Training and Society AGM

2. Learn and understand the Students’ Union financial system

3. Apply for the annual grant and extra funding from the Union as necessary

4. Keep track of all income/expenditure

5. Keep the committee and members informed of the society’s financial situation

6. Organise fundraising or sponsorship for your group

7. Countersign every claims form

Social Secretary

Socials are a great aspect of any good society. Whether these are evenings out, a ball, weekends away,  or just a mean at someone’s house. Your members will get to know each other better and enjoy themselves more.

The Social Secretary is in charge of updating social media to advertise events as well as also help organise a wide range of socials. By seeing advertisements of events people will feel more welcomed to attend events! Being social secretary means you can develop; social, communication, verbal and written skills.

Personal skills required

• A fun and enthusiastic demeanour

• Social skills

• Motivation

• Creativity

Key Responsibilities

1. Organise socials

2. Consideration and inclusion of all students

3. Communication

4. Publicise your society on social media

If you have any questions email, message or DM us.

Good luck!