Meet Ebony

CL: WHAT PROBLEMS ARE YOU HAVING WITH YOUR HAIR RIGHT NOW, IF ANY?

I don't believe I'm having any problems with my hair besides a little shedding which is normal.

CL: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS?

My favorite products are QP intensive treatment. The shampoo and conditioner, but I really love the conditioner. I also use Kera Care products when I run out of QP. I also attached some pics of products I use like DOO GRO. I use this while the hair is wet and let it dry, it makes my hair really soft. I use this product that I got from Wal-mart called coconut milk for my ends, it says it is a split end mender.

CL: HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BAD EXPEREINCE THAT NEARLY LEFT YOU BALD?

No.


CL: ARE YOU A DIY’ER (Do it yourselfer) OR DO YOU GO TO THE SALON REGULARY?

Well I go to my beautician who is a Dominican woman who roller sets my hair and then straightens with a bristle brush and blow dryer. I love her technique because it looks as if I just got a fresh perm and a lot of women that go to her they are also on their way to being natural and they go to get it straighten. I go to her at least twice a month but when I can't go to her I usually get a sew-in and wear that for a month or so. I also use a wig to throw on because I feel I can't really do anything with my hair being short right now.

CL: ARE YOU HAPPY WITH EITHER ONE?

I'm happy with my beautician but hate that I can't find ways to do it myself sometime without getting a sew-in or putting on a wig.

CL: HOW OFTEN DOES WATER COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR HAIR?

I would say about once a week.

CL: DO YOU HAVE ANY SCALP ISSUES? (ei; itching, flaking, sores)

I have problems with itching scalp.

CL: WHAT IS ONE WORD THAT YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR HAIR.

SHORT!! lol.

MEET NICHI

SO I got a chance to speak to a natural with GORGEOUS hair! Meet Nichi...

CL: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GIVING YOUR HAIR HEALTHY CARE?

I would say since 2008. In 06, I stopped relaxing my hair after noticing severe damage. I found fotki and LHCF in 2008 and ever since then have been taking care of my hair and unlearning all the years of bad practices.

CL: ARE YOU COLOR TREATED, RELAXED, NATURAL, TEXLAXED OR TRANSITIONING?

I'm 100% natural


CL: ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE HEALTH OF YOUR HAIR AS OF RIGHT NOW?

Currently, I am. Considering where I came from, it's been a long road. I was NL now I am BSL. I usually wear it natural and i love how soft it feels. It's thick, full and growing so I'm happy about everything right now.

CL: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS (THE ONES YOU CANT LIVE WITHOUT)?

I absolutely can NOT live without Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner. It absolutely melts away tangles and softens my hair so much. It's a staple that's not going anywhere soon. I also love Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat & Jason Biotin Shampoos. I believe in low manipulation, so I only use one moisturizer I make myself. It keeps my hair soft. bouncy and moisturized. I melt some shea butter and mix castor, coconut, olive and peppermint oils and whip it with a mixer. It makes a buttery, creamy spreadable hair moisturizer that my friends and I love.

CL: WHAT IS ONE WORD THAT YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR HAIR.

Transformed! My hair has made a complete 180 from when I started and I dont believe it sometimes myself.

CL: HOW OFTEN DO YOU “DO” YOUR HAIR, AND WHAT DOES THIS PROCESS INVOLVE?

I co-wash (and style if needed) my hair every Thursday to begin the weekend and a full wash and deep condition on Sundays to begin the week. I part my hair in four parts and wash and detangle each section. After moisturizing each section with my shea butter mix, I either do my regular twistout or bun. I've now incorporated flexi rod sets and I love them

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