*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally
Introduce yourself!
D: Iโm Devin, hey there, nice to meet you, letโs be friends. Iโm from Las Vegas, Nevada born and raised. The good olโ 702. Iโm currently a senior at the cityโs art school studying theatre and hoping to pursue it as a career.
Why did you go natural?
D: My friends were some of the only people who had seen my natural hair. Iโd been straightening it for a couple of years and they didnโt get why. It was basically a dare to wear it curly for a week and see how people reacted.
I transitioned at the beginning of the last school year. I didnโt do too much chemical work or anything to my hair when I was straightening it, so I just had to get it wet and start putting different product in it to get it to its full potential.
In what ways (if any) has going natural affected you?
D: I know itโs weird to think that a hairstyle could change the way you think about yourself, but it has. I feel like my natural hair fits me moreโฆI suppose thatโs why God gave it to me in the first place. It takes much less effort and gets a lot more attention, most of it nice. Itโs given me a little dose of confidence, especially style-wise. I take a lot more risk with the way I dress myself and put myself out there. If my hair is already big, my style can be too. Not to mention all of the friends Iโve made whoโve approached me because of my hair.
How would you describe your hair?
D: There is a lot of it. I have a weird mixture of corkscrew curls and more relaxed waves, and the layers tend to grow out too quickly for me to keep up with. On the bright side itโs soft and my friends like to sleep on it every now and then.
What is your regimen?
D: I wash it with Suave Humectant Shampoo and Conditioner and towel dry it the best I can. Then I put in Africaโs Best Herbal Oil, which is my lifesaver since itโs cheap and great for my curls. I then let it air dry a bit, and pick it out to shape it the way I want.
How do you retain length and moisture in your hair?
D: For me, itโs all about the product. I make sure to use Africaโs Best everyday. Itโs really good for keeping my hair healthy and shiny and all that great stuff. When Iโm out of that, I use Twisted Sista products, which are just as effective.
What mistakes have you made with your hair that youโve learned from?
D: I learned the hard way that I canโt go very long just picking my hair. It needs to be thoroughly combed out every couple of days or else painful knots and frizz ensue. Itโs not pretty, and knots sure arenโt fun to get out once theyโve appeared.
Whatโs the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
D: Like I said, combing it out and using the right product. My hair doesnโt require much more than the basics, so I have to make sure it gets what it needs or it might rebel and start attacking people, I donโt know.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
D: I do have a blog, http://devinsaywhaa.tumblr.com, and if you poke around there long enough youโll find a hair tutorial.
Anything else you want to add?
D: Iโd definitely encourage anyone on the fence about going natural to just go for it! I was scared of trying something other than my norm, but after a week of wearing my hair natural I realized it was the right choice. Youโre beautiful the way you are, why alter it?
LOVE Devinโs Hair! So rockstar. Fashion is off the chains too!
Super cute and I love her style!
I love her aesthetic and her hair is really cute.
Good luck with everything!
I love her aesthetic too, sheโs FLyY!
sheโs so cute with her high waist shorts, crop tops, and big hair..i love it. ๐
youโre so cute ๐
you are rocking those shorts
Hello Devin! Luv your hair and luv your style! I too am a natural from Las Vegas; perhaps we can connect someday and trade hair stories!
Pretty girl and her hair is wonderful!!!
I love all your shorts. Amazing. And the hair speaks for itself. gorgeous
Big hair donโt care =D Super cute!
I know this has nothing to do with the beautiful hair in this pic but where do you find shorts like that i have been looking all summer and had no luck :(. P.S u look great in these pics
awwwโฆshe is too cute
she has great style
she looks like miley cyrus. lol cute interview.
Love style, love shoes, love hair. Love!
you are so adorableโฆI love the simplicity in your hair regimen, sometimes thats all it takes.
I love the hair & colorful outfits. Future conscious star!
Whoa! Incredible girl! ๐ Banging hair and style!!