
I’ve been natural, from when I can remember, about 7 years. But I didn’t do a BC, I let my perm grow out, starting in middle school.
CN: What is your regimen?
So, I really don’t have a regimen. I only wash once a month with Mane&Tail and I cowash about every other day. I’m beginning to try and hold a stlye longer than a day. When my hair is curly, I use Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Lotion + Detangling Conditioner, Lustrasilk Shea Butter + Mango, or Aussie Hair Milk. When I cowash I use the Lustrasilk, Loreal Vive Curls, or Pantene ProV Curls.
When my hair is straight, I usually don’t use product. Sometimes I will add a little Olive Oil to keep the moisture. And when I straighten my hair with my wonderful Coriolis iron, I don’t straighten my ends. I leave those out and curl them in spirals. This prevents me from having to put heat on it for a few weeks.
CN: What is the one thing you’d tell a newbie to help her on her journey?
Stick to it! I know in the beginning people would try and tell me to get a perm again, but I knew the perm was not for me. When I got my first perm my hair was down to my elbows, within a month it broke off to my shoulders….so I knew I wanted healthy hair and being natural would give me that. Also, find an inspiration! It is easy to stay motivated when you
know someone in your shoes.
CN: How do you maintain length?
I keep heat off my hair for the most part (once a month maybe), Deep Conditions…..My hair just grew bunches in the past 6 months, but I don’t know what I did! lol
CN: How do you protect your style at night?
If my hair is straight, I wrap my hair and put a satin scarf over it. If my hair is curly, I put 4 twists in and put a satin scarf over it….Sometimes I’m lazy and sleep with my hair out, but that’s very RARE b/c I don’t like the end product when I wake up!
CN: What’s the best thing about being naturally glamorous?!
I love being able to say that my hair is MINE! Its not processed or off of a horse (not to diss those who do that). I love my curls and I’m learning new ways to style them. Many people wish they had versatility with their hair…and that I have. My hair is thick and healthy and I love it!!
Beautiful hair!
Love her strength and determination not to let other people influence her to change her path. Good on Andrea!
Gorgeous hair
LOVELY!!!
Wow! such beautiful curls! You’re a great hairspiration!
girllll why did you ever get a relaxer!?!?!? you have the most beautiful curls EVER!