Were you a
slow transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?
I went
through six years of my life with relaxed hair and constantly being judged
about what everyone else thought about my hair and putting
myself last. Once I graduated high school in 2011, I looked in the mirror
and realized that I wanted a change and I wanted to do it for me and
no one else. So I took a pair of scissors and chopped away until I had
such a low afro that I could barely grab it. I felt so alive,
carefree, and so proud of myself, and that is when my natural journey
began.
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through six years of my life with relaxed hair and constantly being judged
about what everyone else thought about my hair and putting
myself last. Once I graduated high school in 2011, I looked in the mirror
and realized that I wanted a change and I wanted to do it for me and
no one else. So I took a pair of scissors and chopped away until I had
such a low afro that I could barely grab it. I felt so alive,
carefree, and so proud of myself, and that is when my natural journey
began.
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Had you
always embraced your texture?
I have
always loved and embraced my curly texture. My hair is more 3c all around
and a little 3b on top. My hair grows fast and loves moisture. I
always have to layer on products so that my hair is properly
sealed and moisturized.
always loved and embraced my curly texture. My hair is more 3c all around
and a little 3b on top. My hair grows fast and loves moisture. I
always have to layer on products so that my hair is properly
sealed and moisturized.
How did
friends and family react to your decision to go natural? How did they
react to the new you? What was your response to them?
friends and family react to your decision to go natural? How did they
react to the new you? What was your response to them?
No one was
supportive of my decision to start over and chop off my hair
originally except for my grandmother and my aunt. I have always had long
hair so everyone was shocked and kept wanting me to buy wigs and weaves
to cover my head. I really prayed to Jesus to give me strength to
except and love every part of how I was created when He created me.
Over time I stopped caring about the opinions of others and once I
learned to embrace myself, I began to glow from the outside and shined
with such confidence that people actually loved my look and kept asking
what I did to achieve it. My response to them from the beginning of
my natural journey to now has always been,”This is who I am, and I am
so happy.”
supportive of my decision to start over and chop off my hair
originally except for my grandmother and my aunt. I have always had long
hair so everyone was shocked and kept wanting me to buy wigs and weaves
to cover my head. I really prayed to Jesus to give me strength to
except and love every part of how I was created when He created me.
Over time I stopped caring about the opinions of others and once I
learned to embrace myself, I began to glow from the outside and shined
with such confidence that people actually loved my look and kept asking
what I did to achieve it. My response to them from the beginning of
my natural journey to now has always been,”This is who I am, and I am
so happy.”
Describe
your hair (fine or coarse, thin or thick, highly porous, low, etc.)
your hair (fine or coarse, thin or thick, highly porous, low, etc.)
My hair is
thick, somewhat fine, and loves lots of moisture. The porosity
level is on point. It’s soft all around and has a looser curly
pattern in the front and a tighter pattern in the back.
thick, somewhat fine, and loves lots of moisture. The porosity
level is on point. It’s soft all around and has a looser curly
pattern in the front and a tighter pattern in the back.
What is your
current hair routine? How often do you wash, condition, and style?
current hair routine? How often do you wash, condition, and style?
I try to
wash my hair at least once a week. I began by using coconut oil as my
pre poo to help my hair absorb more. Then I shampoo with sulfate free
shampoo like Shea Moisture’s thickening product. Then I condition
with Bed Head’s Moisture Maniac Conditioner (which I absolutely
love) I keep it on for at least ten minutes then rinse. I then use a
microfiber towel to help dry and section into four parts after which
I begin using my leave in which is Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing
Smoothie, then the Curl and Style Milk. Once that is in my hair I seal
with Argan Oil and begin to braid each section tightly so
wash my hair at least once a week. I began by using coconut oil as my
pre poo to help my hair absorb more. Then I shampoo with sulfate free
shampoo like Shea Moisture’s thickening product. Then I condition
with Bed Head’s Moisture Maniac Conditioner (which I absolutely
love) I keep it on for at least ten minutes then rinse. I then use a
microfiber towel to help dry and section into four parts after which
I begin using my leave in which is Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing
Smoothie, then the Curl and Style Milk. Once that is in my hair I seal
with Argan Oil and begin to braid each section tightly so
that once
it’s dry it’s stretched. Once dry, unbraid, fluff and roll. I use hair
polish to slick down my edges and PRESTO! There it is!
it’s dry it’s stretched. Once dry, unbraid, fluff and roll. I use hair
polish to slick down my edges and PRESTO! There it is!
How do you
maintain your hair at night?
maintain your hair at night?
I first
pineapple my hair, then once I wake up, I put my hair in a low bun for at
least five minutes to even out the length.
pineapple my hair, then once I wake up, I put my hair in a low bun for at
least five minutes to even out the length.
How do you
maintain healthy length?
maintain healthy length?
I try to
dedicate most of my hair time to my ends. I put oil of them every
morning and every night. Ends are the most important, especially when hair
gets long enough to rub against clothes and different
dedicate most of my hair time to my ends. I put oil of them every
morning and every night. Ends are the most important, especially when hair
gets long enough to rub against clothes and different
fabrics.
What’s the
best thing about being curly?
best thing about being curly?
The best
part about being a curly girl to me is the confidence I
part about being a curly girl to me is the confidence I
exude. I
love how I feel and how it shows through my style and overall
love how I feel and how it shows through my style and overall
personality.
I also love the versatility and just knowing that no one
I also love the versatility and just knowing that no one
has my hair but
me is the best feeling of all.
me is the best feeling of all.
Where can
folks find you on the web?
folks find you on the web?
Instagram:
@curlylaurenj
@curlylaurenj
Twitter: @curlylaurenj
