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Danielle // Natural Hair Style Icon

Avatar • Feb 27, 2012

*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally

Introduce yourself!
D:
My name is Danielle. Iโ€™m originally from Houston, but currently living in Huntsville, Texas. Iโ€™m currently a student at Sam Houston State University studying fashion merchandising.

Why did you make the decision to go natural?
D:
I went natural for a number of reasons. 1) Being a college student, relaxers became far too expensive for me to manage on my own and attempting to do it myself was just out of the question. 2) I was looking for a way to not use as much heat on my hair. 3) I was curious about my natural hair texture, something I had not seen since I was 12.

When and how did you transition into natural hair?
D:
The very first thing I did was stopped using heat on my hair altogether. I opted out for styles that would blend the two textures over styles with extensions. I began my transition in October 2009 and for the next five months I wore roller sets.

In what ways (if any) has going natural affected you?
D:
Being natural transformed my frame of mind completely. I understand that beauty is not always long straight hair and that thinking has crossed over into the beliefs of my body.

How would you describe your hair?
D:
My hair is thick, and when I say thick I mean THICK. Itโ€™s more kinky than curly, but not at all coarse. If I were to type it, my hair would be in the 4a/4b range. The kinkiest section is the crown and I have really loose strands at the bottom right at the nape of my neck. Also, my hair shrinks by at least 50% of its original length.

What is your regimen?
D:
I shampoo my hair anywhere from every two weeks to once a month. I use Ultra Care Sulfate Free Shampoo that I found at Walmart for about $5 bucks. It does not leave that brittle feeling to my hair AT ALL. I deep condition and co wash every week. For a deep conditioner I use Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque and co wash with Suave Humectant Moisture Conditioner. I use Giovanni Direct Leave-In after every wash. To seal in moisture and style my hair, I use a combination of raw shea butter, aloe vera gel and an assortment of oils from coconut to jojoba. I also detangle my hair on a weekly basis.

How do you retain length and moisture in your hair?
D:
I listen to my hair. It does a pretty good job of telling me what it needs. Since I wear my hair out pretty often, I make a point to seal my ends throughout the week to maintain moisture. I also trim my hair every 2โ€“3 months to get rid of any split ends or single strand knots. The less manipulation I do to my hair, the less of a chance it breaks off.

What mistakes have you made with your hair that youโ€™ve learned from?
D:
Comparing my hair to other naturals. In doing this, Iโ€™ve used the wrong products and regimens for my texture. Iโ€™ve also made the mistake of using every product under the sun on my hair, when in all honestly, it doesnโ€™t need that much at all.

Whatโ€™s the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
D:
Stretching is the absolute best thing I could have ever done to my hair. I keep my hair in twists from the point of washing, to detangling, to styling. This prevents the formation of single strand knots.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
D:
www.tobeanaturalista.tumblr.com and www.acloset-case.tumblr.com

Anything else you want to add?
D:
Be you, love your hair and it will love you back. Our textures are like fingerprints, each one being unique from the next, so donโ€™t be envious of the next girl. You hair was designed just for you.

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Just another lover of natural hair and expression. - Style Icon Coordinator for BGLH

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Beibe
9 years ago

Really good looking. Already inspired.

LaDonna
LaDonna
9 years ago

love your hair, your twist are so creative

anastasia
anastasia
9 years ago

So thick and lushโ€ฆvery very nice =)

Amma Mama
Amma Mama
9 years ago

So pretty!

hassan
hassan
9 years ago

stealing some of your stylesโ€ฆsorry

Cinnamondiva
Cinnamondiva
9 years ago

Danielle, you are so cute and your hair rocks! I love all the cool hairstyles in the pictures including your fluffy fro.

dudubeauty
9 years ago

I love the twist girl!โ€ฆYeah like someone else saidโ€ฆI will be stealing your style too ๐Ÿ™‚

Lilian Zulu
9 years ago

love your natural hair Danielle, u are so cute.

Jo Somebody
Jo Somebody
9 years ago

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous hair! Probably one of the best NHSIcons Iโ€™ve seen on here! Stunning! In case you couldnโ€™t tell, I LOVE your hair. Itโ€™s beautiful!

Toshia
Toshia
9 years ago

YOUR HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL!

dee
dee
9 years ago

Love your hair, and thanks for sharing your techniques. What a great page and very inspirational.

dami
dami
8 years ago

HEY TWISTS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL..LOVE UR HAIR<3

Charmaine
Charmaine
8 years ago

I love love love your hair!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Could you please tell me more about fashion merchandising, Iโ€™m thinking of going down that career path next year.

sincereluv4life
sincereluv4life
8 years ago

She is sooooo beautiful, Iโ€™m really inspired to go natural again. The last time my hair was natural I didnโ€™t use much moisture, I just would wet my hair & go & that was a recipe for a complete & total hot mess!!!!!! now Iโ€™ve learned about olive oil treatments, co-washing & protein treatments, so I think Iโ€™m ready to embark on my natural journey again.

RHONDA
RHONDA
8 years ago

HOW MUCH OF THE OILS,ALOE VERA AND SHEA BUTTER DO YOU MIX TOGETHER I REALLY WANT TO TRY THIS CAUSE MY HAIR IS SO DRY FROM COLOR. I,M ALSO GOIN TO TRY THE OTHERS ON YOUR LIST THANK YOU

Keisha
Keisha
8 years ago

How do you feel about protective styling? I have been wearing weaves for the past year. In the spring (April, May timeframe) Iโ€™m a graduate student and my schedule is crazy busy. Itโ€™s convenient and it keeps my hands out of it. I have 4C hair. I have been natural for 3 years and my hair is healthy. I trim every six months and keep my hair moisturizeed under my weaves. But I would like to see more growth.nand thickness. Below are two pics from when I took my hair out from my last weave (about 2 weeks ago) and a… Read more »

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[โ€ฆ] Danielle was originally featured as a Natural Hair Style Icon in February 2012 here: http://bglh-marketplace.com/2012/02/danielle-natural-hair-style-iconโ€‘3/ [โ€ฆ]

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7 years ago

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