Nancy Ouma UX Writing Portfolio
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Nancy Akinyi Ouma
Freelance content writer experienced in blog, website, and social media content.
For enquiries email me at nancy.akinyi22@gmail.com
The Shopkeeper & Other Shareholders
Like other prejudices, gender bias can be subtle, so much so that you may fail to notice.
My Loneliness is Mine
There’s an interesting thing that happens to some of us when we lean into solitude - we get used to loneliness.
The Unseen
A ministory on poverty and inequality
How to Choose the Right Leave-in Conditioner for 3a - 4c Hair
How to Choose the Right Leave-in Conditioner for 3a - 4c Hair
Leave-in conditioner, sis. You have your regular conditioner - one that you love. You have a shampoo that clarifies and cleans without stripping. Now, what is up with the leave-in conditioner? What is a leave-in conditioner? Is it good for your hair? Is it even necessary? Can you overdo it with the leave-in conditioner? How do you choose the right leave-in conditioner for your 3a hair? Or your 4c hair? Or your curly hair?
Today that
Leave-in conditioner, sis. You have your regular conditioner - one that you love. You have a shampoo that clarifies and cleans without stripping. Now, what is up with the leave-in conditioner? What is a leave-in conditioner? Is it good for your hair? Is it even necessary? Can you overdo it with the leave-in conditioner? How do you choose the right leave-in conditioner for your 3a hair? Or your 4c hair? Or your curly hair?
Today that
A Celebration of Kenyan Music by Nancy Ouma
I believe that a big part of what makes Kenya so interesting is its dynamic music scene. Its genres are diverse, its musicians daring, and its music lovers a tad obsessed. Apart from food, music is at the centre of our gatherings and events. So today, we’re going to explore the artists that have made the Kenyan music scene what it is today at local, regional and international levels.
A photo of Sauti Sol by Navisco (licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0)
We cannot talk about the contemporary Kenyan Afro
A photo of Sauti Sol by Navisco (licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0)
We cannot talk about the contemporary Kenyan Afro
The Curly Hair Routine Every Natural Girl Needs to Try
The Curly Hair Routine Every Natural Girl Needs to Try
Things can get really confusing the first time you go natural. You may not know which products to get and even what routines to adopt. (And we all know there are a million products and about half-a-million routines.) So, this post is for anyone who has yet to narrow down their curly hair routine. You don’t have to keep trying all the products and all the things. Consider this your official roadmap to consistent curls.
There Are a Million P
Things can get really confusing the first time you go natural. You may not know which products to get and even what routines to adopt. (And we all know there are a million products and about half-a-million routines.) So, this post is for anyone who has yet to narrow down their curly hair routine. You don’t have to keep trying all the products and all the things. Consider this your official roadmap to consistent curls.
There Are a Million P
The “Everything” Guide to Getting Defined Curls (without the Frizz)
The “Everything” Guide to Getting Defined Curls (without the Frizz)
Put a finger up if you have more hair products than you can fit on a bathroom counter. What about a drawer - do you have an entire drawer, cabinet, or a couple of shelves in the hall DEDICATED to all the different products you have tried in hopes of getting more defined curls? One of the questions naturals want answered the most is “how do I get defined curls?” We’re talking about that very topic in this post.
Let me start by
Put a finger up if you have more hair products than you can fit on a bathroom counter. What about a drawer - do you have an entire drawer, cabinet, or a couple of shelves in the hall DEDICATED to all the different products you have tried in hopes of getting more defined curls? One of the questions naturals want answered the most is “how do I get defined curls?” We’re talking about that very topic in this post.
Let me start by
Softie...The Documentary Every Kenyan Should Watch by Nancy Ouma
I remember when I first heard about . I was on Twitter, the app of the bird as they call it, and I saw someone share its trailer. From that moment I knew I had to watch it. I could tell it was different, dare I say revolutionary even.
For the first time in my life, there was a documentary I could get behind. So late last year, I finally got a chance to watch this award-winning documentary and boy was it glorious. It made me feel many different emotions at once, each battling with the other.
So
For the first time in my life, there was a documentary I could get behind. So late last year, I finally got a chance to watch this award-winning documentary and boy was it glorious. It made me feel many different emotions at once, each battling with the other.
So
The Kenyan Experience: A Crash Course in All Things Kenya! by Nancy Ouma
To be Kenyan means many things; it is to balance between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. But to truly understand the Kenyan people, you have to first understand their culture and the environment they grew up in. As such, today’s piece is going to explore Kenya in all its glory!
The truth is, Kenya is a country full of beauty, humour and culture. There is just so much to see, so much to explore, and so much to experience. The cities are diverse and so are the people, each co
The truth is, Kenya is a country full of beauty, humour and culture. There is just so much to see, so much to explore, and so much to experience. The cities are diverse and so are the people, each co