On going natural...
I wanted to start college fresh, so the summer after my senior year in high school I deliberate myself from all the restrictions of having chemically processed hair and all the hassle that comes with it. I have been natural for 13 years which started as locks and then 3 years ago I chopped them all off because I wanted to just wear my hair out and playing around with different styles. That transition has inspired me to start my own natural and organic hair care line Botanical Spirits click here for the full story.Hair care regimen...
I wash with just water or co- wash every 3 – 4 days. I don’t shampoo often but once every 2 weeks when I do my deep mud mask treatment or as needed. I do a deep mask treatment every two weeks which helps to decrease shrinkage by keeping my curls moisturized, soft and shiny especially in the harsh winter months. Sometimes I use the deep conditioning mask once a month with a light deep conditioner in between. I use to trim my hair every 3 months but realized it wasn’t necessary especially when I was keeping up with my deep conditioning. Now, every 6 months which will also help me grow my hair longer faster.
On heat usage...
I get my hair professionally blow dried and flat ironed only when I get a trim. But I’m about to start experimenting a bit in the winter/dry months which will help keep my hair lubricated without having the wet it everyday.
On color...
I am not a big fan of using potentially toxic chemical products, but whenever I want to change it up, I would make a henna mixture with other herbal dye which usually takes a few applications but the results are great.
On products...
Most of the products I use for my hair are homemade like The Peppermint Mud Hair Softening Mask , sometimes I make a baking soda wash to deep cleanse so the mud treatment can better penetrate. I also use herbal/vitamin woman supplement pack to keep a well balance health. My favorite product bran is the Botanical Spirits Hair Care line, if you read the story above you’ll see why. My favorite products are; The Peppermint Mud Hair Softening Mask, Soft Curls Crème, Magic Curls Purée and the Hydrating Curls Spritz. I use the latter 2 daily as they support my favorite everyday hair style “out and about”.
Favorite salon... I don’t have a particular salon or stylist I go to but my favorites are the Dominican or Cape Verdian hair salon as the majority of them are familiar with women with thick and kinky curls (non-chemically relaxed). And my hair is usually end up nice and sleek whenever I get a blow out
Favorite hair style...
My favorite way to wear my hair is out; tightly defined curls with a slight hold. Every once in a while I would rock a styled curly 'fro.
You should know...
I am a scientist, bioprocess engineer, health and beauty product developer and formulator who is in love with blending science and nature.
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Great info - I need to check out your products! :)
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