by Alex of The Good Hair Blog
Please, Introduce yourself!
Hola! My
name is Maya Washington aka Shamelessmaya and I'm a NYC based artist
with a forte in photography and voice over acting. I began this social
media experiment on myself on how to #beshameless back in April 2012 to
annihilate my inhibitions and attitude towards self promotion. part of
this experiment includes making YouTube videos. One particular video,
The Ultimate Curly Hair tutorial has been a hit with the curlies hence
this interview :)
What is your current hair care regimen?
My current
hair regimen? currently with this humid weather it's wash less. My
curls don't stand a chance! I've resorted to buns and corn rows. I do
wash with the Shea Moisture line and moisturize with Inter Cellular (IC)
and Vatika coconut oil. When I plan on wearing it curly I use Shea
Moisture's Curl and Style milk.
What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
I have
uber thick hair with ringlets! I found the best for my curls is to deep
condition at least once a month if not more with Parnevu Organics (my
hair loves this stuff) and a heat cap. Once rinsed I MUST section and
moisturize followed by a quick twist. If I don't twist and let my hair
dry it has way more frizz and way less definition. At the moment my hair
is digging Shea Moisture.
Did you big chop or transition?
I've been
natural forever! And because I've had the same hair forever I got bored
and experimented with the whole Brazilian Blowout craze. Yes, I've done a
keratin treatment back in Jan 2012. Mainly because my hair was super
dry and splitting everywhere and I tried everything to revive it. I
don't know if it was my move to NYC, but my hair changed when I got
here. The BB definitely gave my hair moisture and it loosened the curl
pattern which I also wanted. Again I've had the same hair forever so the
idea of a temporary change and condition appealed to me. But 7 months
later my hair is finally back to it's tight curls.
I've never
really had to transition…I did dye my hair light brown with blonde
highlights back in 2000. I got way too much attention! I felt my hair
over shadowed me. Every time I stepped foot in public it was "your hair,
your hair!" the compliments were awesome at first but then it got to be
annoying! I'm more than my hair! So I chopped it all off in 2002.
problem solved. But then I had to deal with all these comments like
"don't worry it'll grow back". Worry? I was happy to chop it off. Hair
can be overrated. I think every woman should do a chop once in her life.
And I plan on doing it again! Yes
I've had insecurities with my curls. As a mixed kid being raised by my
Filipina mother I was literally the "black" sheep in the family. Not
only was I the darkest, but my hair was "nappy". We didn't even know my
hair was curly really because my mom didn't know how to style it she'd
always brush my hair when dry. As a kid it was always short (1-2inches)
and in braids or afro picked out. Everyone thought I was a boy. Man! I
haven't gone down this lane before….It wasn't until I was able to grow
my hair in high school that I started to learn how to style my hair
curly. But even then my hair was always in a pony tail. Special thanks
to Scary Spice! She really did inspire me to appreciate my curls. I
remember wearing my hair out for the first time at school. Everyone was
talking about it and giving me compliments. I was the only one with
thick curly hair in my school wearing it all out and loud. These days
kids have so much to choose from and inspiration everywhere.
What makes you love your curls?
I love God so he's decided curls are for me so why fight it. Plus I'm too lazy to do anything else with it.
Where can we find you on the web?
instagram/twitter: mayasworld
Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
I am more than my hair!
Oh and my new YouTube channel is in the works but be first and subscribe: http://youtu.be/urYxL5WXwto
31 Comments:
great interview! love Vatika oil (the one in the taller bottle)
She has DREAM hair....I will only get it in my dreams. lol...she is really a beautiful lady with lovely hair and a vibrant personality to match! I loved her curly hair video, even if it won't work for my hair.
I'm glad you're not your hair & are willing to chop it off to show you know your true self. Great article, very smart young lady.
Rock them curls girl their beautiful and her video was the BOMB.COM! Great interview she is super funny lol! Curly hair don't care!
Megan Montgomery
Hmm, maybe I should use that bottle of Vatika oil in my bathroom. Great hair and personality, reminds me a little of myself-very hyper
I saw her on Kinky Curly Queens site too! That tutorial is too funny.....and you def have the gift for voice over acting.
Gorgeous curls and gorgeous lady!!
Just watched the tutorial and it is hilarious!
Me too. Pulling my bottle of Vatika oil out tonight for a pre-poo.
love her to pieces... Great personality and energy
i will be following her...no homo...
I've had a hard time finding new products but i'm glad i came across this today we have the very same hair type. LOVE THIS SITE!
Very pretty! Great interview!
Great video and interview!! Definitely have to try the Vatika oil everyone is raving about.
okay I am subscribing just based on the video. I haven't even read the post yet but she super pretty and funny!
what gorgeous hair. It's so versatile and cyute!!
You are very funny... love your video.
Definitely fell in love...no homo...lol
You are funny!
Your hair is ridic! Love it.
Gorgeous girl Gorgeous hair and Funny to boot! #Love.
Dana P.
This girl is hilarious! Cute video
She is too cute and that video was very entertaining lol
Just an FYI, my hair is very similar to her's, but the Shea Moisture Milk does NOT work for me.
What a beautiful young lady! She looks like a prettier Nicki Minaj LOL I'm definitely subscribing. My hair is the same texture as hers, but on the drier side.
Hair is gorg!! I know u said u are more than your hair but it is one of the first things u notice. Plus you are very pretty. Nice vid. I like that u let your personality shine through. I too love vatika oil. Matter of fact, I need some more. I will definitely be subscribing.
Funny video & beautiful curls!
You are cute as a button! LOL!
PJ'ism recidivism activated!
that video was too cute
Lovely curls!! Beautiful personality....voice over is your thing ma :-)
Her hair is GORG! And that tutorial is hilarious! I watched it the other day and it was great.
I fell in love too Nikki lol! I went straight to YouTube and found Maya and kinkycurlyqueen channel. Thanks Nikki!
Megan Montgomery
THANK U FOR FEAUTIRIING MAYA I LOVE HER SHE'S AWESOME.
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