MY CURRENT CURL ROUTINE. 🦋✨💕 — Got curl Q’s? Comment below! #niaTHELIGHT
Tempted to get my hair cut into this shape but I want to see how long my hair can get.. 🦋✨💖 — I’m finally getting my hair trimmed after so long but help me decide so I know what to do prior to my appointment. #niaTHELIGHT
THANK YOU #2023. 🦋✨💕 — It’s been a journey to say the least with an abundance of highs and lows. I grew in so many ways and I’m thankful for all the lessons I learned along the way. I thank you all for riding with me, supporting my collaborations, visiting my salon and being a great community. I look forward to what 2024 will bring. In true Nia tradition, see my top lessons from the year below..
1. You set the standard for how people treat you and see you. It all starts with how you treat yourself. If you want to be treated with respect then be sure to respect yourself.
2. If you want to be forgiven, learn to forgive. No-one is perfect.
3. Even in the midst of chaos, eat and look after yourself. You cannot be at your best if your cup is empty.
4. Healing is not always going to look and feel pretty. It requires uncomfortable conversations, clearing out the hurt deep within and sitting down with your younger self. Go at your own pace and give yourself grace.
5. Be kind to yourself, you are not always going to get things right the first time or make everyone happy. Move with positive intention and try your best.
6. Listen to your body, it will tell you to avoid situations/ people or decisions before they occur. Don’t ignore that gut feeling within.
#niaTHELIGHT 🦋✨💕
Happy Wednesday.. 🦋✨💕 — Embracing the cosy warm days but I can’t wait to get all my vibrant and colourful clothing out of my storage and feel the sunshine again.. #niaTHELIGHT
A gentle reminder to not let your acne scars or stretch marks stop you from wearing that dress you love or the bikini that looks cute on you. You are beautiful regardless! 🦋✨💖 — #niaTHELIGHT
#GIVEAWAY time! ⏱️✨💕 — MY BIG CURLY HAIR ROUTINE with @Babyliss — I love using a diffuser to set my wash n’ go. I went for definition with all the volume for this one. The key to a great routine is to do everything in small sections with patience. Whenever I am doing my hair, I like to focus my energy on myself at that moment. It’s a form of selfcare. The @BaByliss professional 2300 styler dryer is perfect for achieving whichever styles make you feel your most beautiful. If you want to win all you have to do is tag 1 friend and you will BOTH win! Giveaway ends on December 30th 2023. #Ad
When I was editing the video I posted yesterday, I had to scroll through 87,000 videos and pictures on my phone. I saw so many pictures that gave me joy to look at. The one thing I’ve learned amongst many lessons through social media is that life has different chapters. They all have different themes, different people who come and go and an abundance of lessons. Embrace each one, don’t dwell on the past and what could’ve been if you had done things differently. Just take all those lessons and apply them to your future. It’s easy to dwell and regret but the real blessing is to learn and heal. 🦋✨🌞💕 — Images shot in London, Croatia, Cape Town, Spain, Zimbabwe, Atlanta, India and Kenya. #niaTHELIGHT
SALON RENOVATION SERIES — I’m going to be documenting the journey until it’s ready for the world. There are so many amazing features that this new space will have such as a private room for women that want privacy and also more space for a bigger team and more services. It’s all coming together and I’m really excited to see the finished product. I hope that you’ll enjoy this series! 👷🏽♀️✨🦋💕 #niaTHELIGHT #TheCurlBarLondon
Hi, my names Nia and I am #OBSESSED with 90’s music, 90’s fashion and 90’s movies. 💅🏽✨🦋💕 — I have a fly playlist on my Spotify called “Catch This Vibe” and it has all my favourite Hip-Hop songs from that era. #niaTHELIGHT
Happy Sunday 🦋✨🌿 — The last few weeks have been spent redecorating the new salon and wearing whatever sweats I could find with my hair slicked back in a bun. I look forward for completion so I can get cute again and pamper myself. I need to start curating looks for the #LaunchParty!! We have a date and we’ll have tickets available for you to come too. Stay tuned for all the magic. 💅🏽✨🧖🏼♀️ — Ps. I’ll be posting the first episode of my #SalonRenovationSeries! I hope that you’ll love it. #niaTHELIGHT
LAMU lives in my head rent free. I day dream about @dhow_house all the time, it’s truly a beautiful place that your soul and mind won’t be able to forget. I hope to be able to travel to more parts of Africa this year.. 🦋✨💕 — shot by @x.flowstate #niaTHELIGHT #Kenya #Lamu
#AD Recreating this hairstyle with @sheamoistureuk to pay homage to the younger version of myself using the Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Leave-In Conditioner which hydrates and replenishes your hair, leaving your curls soft, defined and deeply nourished! I chose to wear my hair in twists as it’s always a good idea to try new styles. #CurlsCoilsAndConvos #SheaMoisture 🦋✨💖
#AD – You don’t need to break the bank to get popping’ curls! 🤭✨💕 — I LOVE @OGXBeautyUK’s NEW Rescue Fusions Mask as it has incredible slip to make detangling easy for you. This mask contains Argan Oil which helps to add shine and repair your hair on the inside out. I paired mine with a steamer and my curls were looking and feeling extra smooth with so much definition. #OGXBeautyUK 💓💗💓💗
DIY SPA DAY. 🧖🏾♀️✨💅🏽 — Self care days are my favourite and I’ve learned that in order for me to be my best, I have to feel my best. When I take the time to do these little acts of service for myself, I always feel elevated and beautiful. Got Q’s? Comment below! 💖 #niaTHELIGHT #DIYSpaDay #BeautyMaintenance
CURLY HAIR FAVS OF 2024 so far! 🧖🏽♀️✨💖💅🏽 — I’ve switched over from being a mousse girl to gels as that long lasting hold is perfect for my busy lifestyle. Here are some of my current favourites, if you have any curly Q’s comment below! #niaTHELIGHT #CurlyHair #CurlyHairProducts
This tutorial is for the girls who LOVE them some definition. 🧖🏽♀️✨💖 — The @mielleorganics_uk custard is INCREDIBLE and it’s even more amazing that I can shop it in my local @BootsUK store. I twist defined my hair as I haven’t done this method in years and it came out so good. I got a solid 10 days out of this wash n’ go and it got better each day. If you want to win a hamper of products from @mielleorganics_uk then visit my most recent post to see how you can win. #AD #MielleOrganics #HairTutorial
Spend the day with me in Aruba at the @boardwalkhotelaruba! I love a good ole pool day tanning, jumping in the pool and eating all the tropical fruits. Aruba has been the perfect trip to unwind as there is a good balance of relaxing, exploring and turning up if that’s on your agenda. Check out my highlights to see my itineraries if you are planning a trip. @thecococafearuba 🦋✨💖 — #GiftedStay #Ad #VisitAruba #Aruba
And just like that.. my trip to Aruba has come to an end. 🦋✨💖 — I love how different parts of the world can make me unlock a different part of myself depending on where I am at mentally, physically and spiritually. Aruba taught me to let loose, I jumped in the pool hundreds of times without worrying about my hair and I left my work phone in the UK so I could fully detach and rest. It was so needed and I now feel like my cup is full and overflowing. I look forward to more adventures. ✈️✨🦋💖 #niaTHELIGHT #Aruba
Sunrise in Greece was magical, I woke up at 5am to experience this and it felt like I had the world to myself as there was no-one else around… 🧿✨🇬🇷🦋 #niaTHELIGHT — @seasideresort_ #Greece #Heraklion #Seaside #OmicronHotels #SeaSideResort #GifterStay
Aruba has my HEART. There is so much beauty in the simplicity of waking up and just chilling by the pool or by the beach. You don’t have to do much to feel #FULL and replenished. When you come to Aruba, I highly recommend staying at @BoardWalkHotelAruba, it feels like a retreat and they have so many different casitas to choose from. To see my room tour, visit my stories or highlight “Aruba” — Got Q’s about my trip so far? Comment below! 🦋✨💖 #Aruba #VisitAruba #Ad #GiftedStay
HELLO GREECE 🇬🇷✨🦋💖 — So happy to still be celebrating Gemini season in Heraklion. I’m usually an explorer but on this agenda it’s spa days, good food, tanning by the pool and daily naps. Thank you to @seasideresort_ for having me in this beautiful space. #giftedStay #SeaSideResort #SeaSide #OmicronHotels #niaTHELIGHT #Greece #Heraklion #Crete
#GIVEAWAY… SPA DAY with @MielleOrganics_UK! 🦋✨💖🧖🏽♀️ – I loveeeee spending time cleansing my hair, I feel like it’s a sacred ritual that allows me to focus on myself. I used the Mielle Organics range and combined two different lines to give me a clean scalp and hydrated curls. Double cleanses are a must and the slip on the conditioner made detangling super easy. I’m going a #GIVEAWAY with @MielleOrganics_uk for all my UK & Europe supporters. All you have to do is comment below and be following me and @MielleOrganics_UK. Winners will be announced on my stories on Tuesday 2nd July. Good luck! 💖💖💖 #AD #MielleOrganicsUK
Hello January. 🦋✨💕 — It’s been a slow start to the year with a lot of hibernation. I found joy in doing the little tasks round my home, putting photos on the walls, clearing out the cupboards and journaling to my younger self. The peace has given me a lot of clarity and I’m thankful. #niaTHELIGHT
How has the first half of 2024 been for you? 🦋✨💖 — Time is FLYING and I can’t believe we are already in June. This year feels very balanced and grounding, I am enjoying creating a solid routine for myself. When I look back at the last few years I have always been doing something whether it’s going on curly hair tours, writing a book or opening salons. Now more than ever, I’m so focused on just being. I don’t have a desire to push myself till I burn out anymore nor do I have anything to prove to anyone. I’m just happy to be here and indulge in the little things that make each day feel special… #niaTHELIGHT #Aruba #VisitAruba
