*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally
Introduce yourself!
N: Iโm Nakfa reppin DC! Currently Iโm a student. Visual artist at heart.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
N: I have always been a natural gal, but I didnโt always appreciate natural hair.
When and how did you transition into natural hair?
N: When I was younger I so badly wanted straight hair and even wanted a relaxer. I figured, why straighten it occasionally when it could be straight all the time? I mean who wants curly hair right?โฆAnyone? Lol right. The naรฏve girl in me was only thinking about the โbenefitsโ and all the glory that would come from a relaxer. No more detangling struggles, everyday would be a good hair day! โNO!!โ Which is exactly what my mom yelled at me as she explained that a relaxer was the most permanent step that I could comprehend. Anyways after years of awkward curls and unimpressive ringlets, my hair naturally began to blossom into a prominent bush of awesome curliness. I think it started when I cut my hair a bit shorterโฆmy hair gained volume.
How would you describe your hair?
N: My hair strands are quite fine, but I have a lot of it so overall my hair is thick. The texture and behavior truly depends on how I decide to dry it. If itโs a wash-and-go my hair tends to dry big and curly. If I braid it at night, my hair is tame and wavyโฆbut it always shrinks up to be quite short.
What is your regimen?
N: Generally I shampoo my hair once a week using the relaxed and natural Pantene shampoo, and condition my hair a few times a week also using โrelaxed and naturalโ Pantene conditioner. I like to go on a day-to-day basis so there is no set amount of times I wash and condition.
How do you retain length and moisture in your hair?
N: Trimming my hair every few months to get rid of dead ends helps retain my length. For moisture, I like to braid my hair some nights and put any type of oil onto my hair. I generally like Olive Oil products for things like this.
What mistakes have you made with your hair that youโve learned from?
N: Not moisturizing my hair and letting it stay dry for a while because I just didnโt feel like doing anything to it. Lol oops. Moisture for curly hair is obviously important.
Whatโs the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
N: I love putting oil on my hair and scalp. It gets my hair moisturized and scalp feeling good.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
N: You can find me at vistalagangsta.tumblr.com and my personal posts at nakfa.tumblr.com.
Anything else you want to add?
N: Yes! First off, a very special thanks to Meosha and the contributors of BGLH for featuring me! Also to all of my natural hair sisters, remember your curls are special and beautiful : D. When times and ends get rough, get a trim and hydrate! Treating your hair like royalty will pay off. To those considering going naturalโฆbelieve me when I say stepping into the shower and just washing your hair when ever the hell you want is perhaps the greatest feeling ever. LolโฆBest of luck to you all!
Yay!
I loveeee her hair!
Next time Iโm in DC, can I get your autograph Nakfa? Youโre a fav of mine, lol.
Thanks for this feature BGLH.
Two things, I love the simplicity of your routine Nakfa and YESSSS its so good to be able to just hop in the shower and wet my head any old time all willy nilly!
That is probably the best part of being natural for real!
Very pretty girl and lovely curls!
Yes.โฆ.. I finally found an article about a DC girl way to represent. :)Ps: I love your hair
Hey Nakfa โ YOU GO GIRL!!!
Pretty pretty pretty from the dmv.โฆI love seeing all these beautiful textures.
omg !!!! love your hair especially that pompadour thingy!!! beau-t-full!!!!!
ERITREA STAND UP!!
yes!!
HABESHA GIRLS> I LOVE THIS SITE SO MUCH BUT EVEN MORE WHEN HABESHA GIRLS ARE FEATURED
thank you everyone!
I love your hair!!!! What do you to refresh in the morning?
thank you!
it really all depends on how i decide to maintain it the night before. generally if my hair is out like in a fro, i wash or condition it the night before and wear it in a loose bun while i sleep. in the morning i take out the bun and give it a good shake out. deep conditioning helps me so i donโt have to worry about refreshing every morning..a good shake does the trick!
Such simple hair care with awesome results.โฆthatโs what Iโm talking about! Beautiful!
Gorgeous assortment of inspirational hair and overall style, am seriously loving that victory roll!
: D
Beautiful hair โ I love your style!
i appreciate that, thank you!
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She is gorgeous! I love the hair and how she accessorizes the frosty pink lipstick.
I LOVEEEEEEEEEE your Style and your Hair GIRL .. and you reppin the DMV like ME (smiles )โฆ Shine On Girl!
Love,
@spotlight921
thank you doll!
Lovin those curls!
I am so excited to find another girl with the same type of hair is me and your regimen is really helpful for me to keep up the good work