Where do you live?
E: I live in Henrico, VA but Iโm reppin Richmond,VA (born & raised). Iโm a SAHM, stay at home mommy.
Why did you go natural?
E: I started having these horrible head pains, not just headaches but even in my skull hurting. I couldnโt figure out what the heck was going on, I had just done a relaxer the month before. I woke up one morning and said โenough is enoughโ. I got online and started doing research about going natural, looking at videos on YouTube, talking to friends who were natural and getting feedback from them. Once I felt comfortable, felt like I had the strength to start, I dove in and started the journey, never looking back. The moment I stopped with the relaxers my health improved. I started feeling better.
How did you transition into natural hair?
E: I started the journey in July 2010. I didnโt really do to much. Iโd looked into BCโing but felt I wasnโt ready soooo Iโve been trimming my ends overtime, and just letting my natural growth do itโs thing, pushing the relaxer slowly but surely out. Now thatโs itโs been a year since I hit that creamy crack up Iโm thinking maybe I need to get that BC and do away with whatโs left of the relaxer. Those scraggly ends are killing a girl ๐
In what ways (if any) has going natural affected you?
E: Iโve gained patience with my hair. Iโve been forced to buckle down. At one time I just didnโt have the patience and started seeing my hair fall out, unhealthy and a hot mess. Being natural/transitioning into natural youโre going to have to learn take your time, understand that things donโt just happen overnight.
How would you describe your hair?
E: Moisture hungry, eating up any moisture put into it, not to mention water. Since i started my journey one thing I took note of right off the bat was to keep a spray bottle on hand with plenty water in it. My hair has always been thick, it runs in the family. At times my hair can be temperamental. Some days it does what I want and then there are days when I just stand in front the mirror thinking โWhy today?!?! Canโt you please just bear with a girl?โ
What is a brief description of your regimen
E: For shampoo I use Shea Moistureโs Moisture Rentention Shampoo. For conditioner TRESemmeโs Naturalโs Nourishing Moisture Conditioner. Deep conditioner is Proclaimโs Argan Oil Intense Hydrating Masque. Leave in is Blue Magicโs Argan Oil with Vitamin E. For moisturizing on a day to day basis Elasta QPโs Mango Butter Moisturizing Cream.
What mistakes have you made with your hair that youโve learned from?
E: Overkill with products, slathering everything I could think of on my hair all at once. BIG NO NO! It just weighed my hair down, made it hard to style. You live & learn as they say.
Whatโs the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
E: Condition/deep conditioning. I noticed the moment I started really conditioning my hair it started looking better, feeling better. Adding my tea tree, vitamin E & raw shea butter oils into the mix really bumped things up also. I think thatโs why I tend to lean more towards my conditioners than shampoo because I notice what conditioning has done. I will say Iโm a co-wash girl all day, everyday:)
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
E: Yes, on YouTube: SassyBeauty84. Iโm also in the BGLH Forum, username Eileen Pitts.
Wow your hair is gorgeous, and it looks so soft and fluffy. I love the hair color as well is that a rinse or semi-permanent color?
itโs Bigenโs Semi Permanent Color in RR3 (ruby red) on the box it looked bright and thatโs kinda what i was going for.i wanted something bold,bright.in need of a change but it came out a tad darker,not so much you canโt see it but itโs not the bright that was on the box which iโm okay with.itโs a change but nothing to out there that would have people like โgeezโ :)on my mommy though it popped,a little to much for her liking.she actually had to get something darker because it was sooo red,to much for her.lool
Your hair and the color is beautiful!!! And you are a beautiful black queen as well. Blessings.
OMG, I love the color too and the shape and those curls!!! Itโs absolutely gorgeous! How is your hair styled in the first pic (disregard if youโve already answered below as I havenโt scrolled through the rest of the comments yet to see if you were already asked and answered this question! LOL!).
Okay, I see you did answer below โฆ ABORT! ABORT! LOL!!
OMG talk about one of the best interviews. Love the fact she is a SAHM her hair looks so good from the Bold curls to the great summer color. Talk about sassy but class love seeing natural hair looks so fab keep it going girl!
Your hair is cute and that shade of pink looks pretty on you.
I love your hair but most of all your skin is gorgeous and radiant!!! What do you use?
Beautiful! And yeeees, reppinโ Richmond, VA, thatโs where Iโm from, born and raised! I am loving the hair color, and I really want to dye my hair, but am concerned about it drying my hair out. I moisturize a lot now so I donโt have a big problem with dryness, but I was wondering, did you notice any problems with your hair being dryer after you colored it?
Your curls are beautiful. What did you do to make them so big and curly? Iโm a natural but havenโt perfected any styles that I like so I always end up covering my hair up with a hat or scarf or something.
okay lets see if i can answer all you goddessโs question in one swoop ๐ for the color itโs Bigen Semi Permanent in RR3(ruby rage) the first time i used it i thought โoh yeah this color is just going to POPโ got ready to rinse and all the color came out.was a little red but nothing like iโd hoped.i tried it again but this time i waited a month/month and a half then tried it again but this time i washed my hair,completely ridding it of ALL products and it took.i think thatโs where i went wrong in such a haste… Read more »
for my skin i use Nubian Heritageโs African Black Soap w/ vitamin E.if i need a scrub i make my own.just sugar,a little honey,your choice of oil(s) for me itโs either tea tree oil or vitamin E oil.mega careโs tubes of oil which if sold in other area like here where iโam there going to be 99 cents,everything together in a bowel or whatever you may choose,i stir with a butter knife.actually works very well with mixing.you donโt need to use alot unless your working on rough areas such as knee caps,heel on your foot.also you donโt need to scrub… Read more »
as far as dryness after coloring i donโt have a issue with it now.at one time( when relaxed & coloring.oh yeah) i think itโs because i co-wash a lot.just constant moisture and being that itโs semi perm itโs not as harsh as say perm.i make sure after i do color to do a intense condition.for that i use Proclaimโs Argan Oil Intense Hydrating Masque. i sleep with it in overnight that way if my hair should be attempting to dry out i knock that out right away ๐
You should be modeling something, what I donโt know. Your hair is just hawt and your skin is even hawter. I have to say that top pic have you looking all mamacita..lol
beautiful hair.
I Love your hair and the color looks great on you! Pink is def a great color for you1
I love your style, you are so beautiful
love the color