Style Icon: Eniola (with tutorial)
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Where are you from?
E: I come from Lagos, Nigeria but I live in Toronto! I work as an administrative assistant however I have my up and coming fashion label that I work on.
When did you go natural?
E: I went natural November 2006. I had just retouched my hair and it ended in an ordeal. The relaxer pulled out half of my hair from the roots. At that point, I gave up the cream.
I prefer my natural hair and I don’t even think that’s a matter for debate or contemplation! It’s way more versatile, resilient, stylish and it keeps my swag turned on. Oh and it’s definitely cleaner, lol.
What style do you love to rock?
E: I have my moments however I LOVE a bunnytail for everyday and my signature wrapped quiff [pic is shown]. My fro is strictly for getting noticed 
How do you do the quiff?
E: I usually spritz the front of my hair with water for some shrinkage before starting this:
1. Part your hair in a U-shape in the front so that the ‘U’ branches meet your hairline. This should be about 2 inches deep into your hairline. Hold this part forward with pins/a clip.
2. Pull the back of your hair up in the smallest, highest bunnytail you possibly can. If you’ve got a huge mane, you can just corn row the back. Then brush around hairline to smooth edges.
3. Fold your scarf across the diagonal so it forms a triangular shape then wrap around the entire back of your head. Tie the scarf forward to cover the back completely. Lastly, take out your pins and there you have your wrapped quiff!
What do you use in your hair?
E: Herbal Essences ‘Hello Hydration’ conditioner for co-washing; extra virgin olive oil & shea butter for moisture and shine; Organics styling gel for slick-backs; and water on a daily basis.
Do you have a website where we can find you?
E: Yep! I’m an unfaithful blogger but you’re welcome to contribute at http://creationdavid.blogspot.com/ which is for my clothing line.
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I luv her Hair and Style. Sometimes I find it hared to be trendy and natural.
Yay i love to see natural Nigerians it insipres me!
eniolllllllllllllllllllllla!!!
fabulous
Lovely, edgy/cool fashion sense,,,, did i say lovely eyes tooo? Beautiful sis and keep on with your fashion label because you rockin it well
you’re fabulous doll!
Really enjoyed this post. I am especially loving the braided style in the blue top! Now that I’d like to see a tutorial for
DOPE indeed!!!!!!!
This girl is absolutely GAWWWGEOUS!!! Her hair, her fashion sense?? SHE BETTA WORK!
lovely hair and great fashion, I’d love to know more about the blue bag she is carrying
She is gorgeous!!! Love her hair, love her style… She is just beyond words!
FAB!
Thank you so much ladies! Natural hair truly rocks! xx
@ Alana, I’ll put up a tut for the braided hairstyle, it’s a simple braid though
@ thelady, the bag is a huge travel tote I got from Winners in Toronto. I think it’s by Necessary Objects.
Totally adorable. And her eyes are beautiful!! Love her style…
Her hair is beautiful. Such inspiration! Your hair has grown so fast (in 3yrs – that is a HUGE ASS PUFF) & you work it so well. I like the versatility – I need to get into my hair more & stop being so afraid of the bush.
Love her style! And the quiff! I’m going to try it.
i know this is about hair but eniola you have absolutely beautiful skin…oh my it’s perfect. i like your hair alot to and your quiff is a cute style.
Eniola, I love your hair and style!
Just fabulous. Way to rep the t dot! We natural bellas are gaining on the others (not that I’m keeping track).
I’m glad you ladies want to try the hairdo. It’s less than 5 mins to get it done too!
Okay Alana, again with my hair texture I mostly style when damp.
First, I comb all of my hair to the side (because that’s the direction I want my braid to start in).
Then I brush with a boar brush to smooth out. After this, I start braiding and as I do so, I make sure I’m brushing the sides into the braid so my hair isn’t so bumpy. (I braid all the way to the nape of my neck).
Then I brush again and apply some shea butter or gel to slick down. If I need to use bobby pins, I hide them under the braid and I may use a scarf to hold down if necessary.
I hope this helps! x
Eniola
She’s beautiful! her eyes are stunning, i love her style
Nigeria represent! The more Naija folks I see on here, the happier I am
absolutely GORGEOUS! Ton cheveux est tres belle!
Loves it
Love the hair and the style! AND that she’s also from the Tdot
gorgeous style!
Beautiful african QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!
her style is very refreshing! & her hair is very cute!(esp. the french braids! i have a thing for them!)
where did you get your scarves from they are pretty much awesome!
@ Rachel: Merci beaucoup!
@Kassandra: My scarves are pieces of fabric that I cut out… The fabric is called ankara. You can get a variety of them from African/Dutch fabric suppliers.
Your hair and style is fabulous! Very inspirational!
wow ! you are beautiful and an inspiration. I believe fashion makes the hair look good and hair makes the girl looks fab and you just define that love. <3 keep up wit the hair and fashion !
Eniola is a fashion trailblazer, her style is futuristic and she’s the complete definition of a STAR ICON.
I’m glad I know this gorgeous lady here. And she is also ‘knife edge cutting” sharp and smart!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Eniola!!!
Eniola is beautiful inside and out and it radiates through her style, skin and gorgeous hair!!
Beautiful and inspirational!!!