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Devin // Natural Hair Style Icon

Avatar • Oct 11, 2011

*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally

Introduce yourself!
D:
Iโ€™m Devin, hey there, nice to meet you, letโ€™s be friends. Iโ€™m from Las Vegas, Nevada born and raised. The good olโ€™ 702. Iโ€™m currently a senior at the cityโ€™s 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. Iโ€™d been straightening it for a couple of years and they didnโ€™t 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 didnโ€™t 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 itโ€™s 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 moreโ€ฆI suppose thatโ€™s 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. Itโ€™s 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 Iโ€™ve made whoโ€™ve 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 itโ€™s 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 Africaโ€™s Best Herbal Oil, which is my lifesaver since itโ€™s 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, itโ€™s all about the product. I make sure to use Africaโ€™s Best everyday. Itโ€™s really good for keeping my hair healthy and shiny and all that great stuff. When Iโ€™m out of that, I use Twisted Sista products, which are just as effective.

What mistakes have you made with your hair that youโ€™ve learned from?
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I learned the hard way that I canโ€™t 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. Itโ€™s not pretty, and knots sure arenโ€™t fun to get out once theyโ€™ve appeared.

Whatโ€™s the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
D:
Like I said, combing it out and using the right product. My hair doesnโ€™t 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 donโ€™t 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 youโ€™ll find a hair tutorial.

Anything else you want to add?
D:
Iโ€™d 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. Youโ€™re beautiful the way you are, why alter it?

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Ms. Sassy
9 years ago

LOVE Devinโ€™s Hair! So rockstar. Fashion is off the chains too!

Destinee
9 years ago

Super cute and I love her style!

June
June
9 years ago

I love her aesthetic and her hair is really cute.

Good luck with everything!

Amma Mama
Amma Mama
9 years ago
Reply to  June

I love her aesthetic too, sheโ€™s FLyY!

jenna marie christian
9 years ago

sheโ€™s so cute with her high waist shorts, crop tops, and big hair..i love it. ๐Ÿ™‚

Jackie Brown
9 years ago

youโ€™re so cute ๐Ÿ˜‰

Rosie
9 years ago

you are rocking those shorts

Eatmydessertfirst
9 years ago

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!

JP23
JP23
9 years ago

Pretty girl and her hair is wonderful!!!

bebe
bebe
9 years ago

I love all your shorts. Amazing. And the hair speaks for itself. gorgeous

Robin Nicole
9 years ago

Big hair donโ€™t care =D Super cute!

Tatie
9 years ago

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

Rachel
Rachel
9 years ago

awwwโ€ฆshe is too cute

TINA SMITH
TINA SMITH
9 years ago

she has great style

brandi
brandi
9 years ago

she looks like miley cyrus. lol cute interview.

Mira
9 years ago

Love style, love shoes, love hair. Love!

Mychelle Williams
Mychelle Williams
9 years ago

you are so adorableโ€ฆI love the simplicity in your hair regimen, sometimes thats all it takes.

gigi
9 years ago

I love the hair & colorful outfits. Future conscious star!

Salomey
8 years ago

Whoa! Incredible girl! ๐Ÿ™‚ Banging hair and style!!

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