Tondi from Ohio

Meet Tondi (pronouced Tawn-DEE), a model and freelance illustrator.

She's been natural since...
July 2006

On deciding to go natural...
FRUSTRATION…Frustration with my hair was my MAIN motivation to just chop it all off. It was the most freeing thing I could have done for myself at that point in time.

Tondi's hair care regimen...
I wash my hair once a week and condition every day. I comb through my hair using a wide tooth comb using the conditioner to detangle. Then I go back through my hair using a wooden paddle brush- that not only helps my curl pattern, but it also massages and stimulates my scalp. Sometimes I will blow it dry and set the curls so it’s not wet all day (my hair holds water like a sponge), or I will just let it air dry. Then, occasionally, when I have photo shoots, I’ll blow out my curls, so it’s not straight, but it’s not curly, it’s just huge! Its sexy, I like it.

Favorite Products...

It’s a triple tie between Relaxed & Natural, Dove Shine Therapy, and Aussie (Dove Shine Therapy is in a slight lead just because my husband likes the smell) I like to switch it up though so my hair doesn’t get to used to one product and then it loses its magic.

Hair Secrets...
Ahh let’s see... moisture- natural hair is thirsty hair, so give it what it wants. Don’t be afraid to try new things- as your hair grows you hair regimen will change, the things you are used to doing for hair may not always work. You have to switch it up sometimes. Just show LOVE… it’s no secret

Favorite Hair Style...
I prefer BIG, GIANT, SEXY, HUGENESS

Tondi's Personal Style...
Zoe Kravitz meets Teyana Taylor and goes to lunch with Keri Hilson
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The hippie in me always comes through in fashion choices… and I love to wear men’s clothing and make it sexy… and I’m always drawn to bright colors and bold prints.

Favorite Place to Shop for Clothes...
Bustown Modern (it’s an online store that sell amazing vintage- I am one of their models)

Tondi's Links...

herthoughtbubble.blogspot.com
myspace.com/tondirw
bustownmodern.com

Amazing Photos by...

repost, originally posted 6/23/09

18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 23, 2009

    Her fro is fierce!

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  2. Love the hair and the color!

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  3. AnonymousJune 23, 2009

    Absolutely gorgeous! J'aime her style!

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  4. her hair looks amazing. im going to have to add her to my wall of hair inspiration.

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  5. AnonymousJune 23, 2009

    Her style, the hair....all Flawless!!!! I love, love this red hue. Hmm...I sense a little hair dye in my future..lol

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  6. so gorgeous

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  7. She is so BOMB! She's going on my hair inspiration wall!! I just BC'ed so I need all the inspiration I can get lol!

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  8. Beautiful! Love the bigness and that color is amazing.

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  9. Whoa,her style is just as amazing as her hair! The colour is pretty fly too!

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  10. thanks for featuring a sista with hair more like mines! :)

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  11. Now this is def some realistic hairspiration for me. Thanks for showcasing a fierce natural that I can look up to, she is flawless!

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  12. She and her hair are GORGEOUS!

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  13. AnonymousJune 24, 2009

    Yea fellow Ohioan! Love her hair and style.....does she use a box color or is that henna? TIA

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  14. Oh my gosh her hair is so FIERCE! Love it!

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  15. AnonymousJune 29, 2009

    Tondi your my girl!!! I didnt know you got on these sites!!! hahaha love ya chica!! Its sophia. :) Im so stoked I just saw your pic on here!!! hahaha im about to text you.

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  16. wow i know im late leaving a comment but i knew i seen this girl before somewhere! i visit that ebay store quite often i have it listed under my favorites! she is a great model!

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  17. pretty girl + pretty girl = jealous me
    lol

    Love her style too

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  18. Amazing Amazing! The pic, the hair the style! Look thru her pix and I am speechless! Work it girl! Just blessed!

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