*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally
Introduce yourself!
S: Iโm Shea Rose, from Boston. I am a Singer-songwriter, Rocker, Rapper and music for social change activist.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
S: My hair never took well to perms and it just didnโt feel right going back every month or so putting chemicals in my hair.
When and how did you transition into natural hair?
S: Oh gosh itโs been like eight years or so. I started off just chopping everything off and then letting my hair grow from there.
In what ways (if any) has going natural affected you?
S: I feel more accepting of myself and the skin I was born in!
How would you describe your hair?
S: My hair is thicker than thick so Iโve learned to be very patient with it. Commercials and advertising promote this fantasy of wash and go. But truthfully our hair needs more time and care, and thatโs good because it means we have to take time out of our daily hustle to take care of mind, body, soul and yes hair!
What is your regimen?
S: Every other week I go to a salon for a wash, condition and blow dry. The hair stylist I see works with natural hair and she is super creative, so sometimes Iโll have her braid it or I do twists and then take them out when I want to rock my afro. I just bought Carolโs Daughter hair pomade last week and Iโve started to incorporate that into my moisturizing regimen. I love it. At night, even when Iโm tired, Iโm sure to throw some big plats in my hair to keep it from drying out and getting tangled.
How do you retain length and moisture in your hair?
S: In the winter Iโm especially conscious of moisturizing my hair, so I will add a moisturizing shampoo and a few hot oil treatments to my regimen.
What mistakes have you made with your hair that youโve learned from?
S: Iโve learned that using excessive heat or chemicals without proper understanding can damage the hair and scalp.
Whatโs the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
S: Treat it with kindness!
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
S: www.shearose.com โ www.facebook.com/shearose โ www.youtube.com/shearose
Luv Shea Rose. Iโve heard her around Boston for sometime now & glad see her beautiful mane on showcase hair. Just wondering where in Boston does she get her hair did as Iโve been keeping my eyes open for one without success, please share. When I bc on 12.31.11 I had investigated several salons which advertised their ability to cater to natural hair and came up with threeโฆ one, was charging hundreds for a bc for my head which was less than a couple of inches as I had it cut short to transition easier; the second only emphasized blow… Read more »
Hey
I live in Boston and Iโm natural. I go to Simply Erinnโs to get my hair colored and styled. They do an awesome job, I love that place.
Yep, Iโm a Simply Erinnโs believer also. Iโve been natural for YEARS now, and theyโre the only place in (near) Boston Iโve encountered that donโt treat Naturalistas like green aliens for opting to say no to creamy crack. Everyone there is absolutely fab, but I go to Amanda. Her creativity is off the chain when it comes to braid/twist designs. Look no further Chicas! I love them!!
Yes! Amanda is the best. I go to her for my color. She can get my hair to do anything. She is an amazing artist.
Thank you!
You are so pretty, and have beautiful hair!
OMG, she has one of the most beautiful hair I have ever seen and sheโs so gorgeous too.
It looks so soft and healthy.
I wish I could afford to go to the hairdresser every week to have someone to look after my tresses.
iโM in AWE!
She is really beautiful and her hair looks awesome.
I donโt agree with her wash and go comment. Many black women pull that look off just fine without any extra styling. I am extremely low maintainence (lazy) when it comes to my hair. I donโt need to take time out of my day to care for it. I donโt protective style or use heat, and after just ending a one year transition, Iโm at shoulder length. I understand what sheโs saying, but I wish she wouldnโt make generalizations.
I think she means for her hair type and thickness.
I think sheโs just referring to how it is often made to seem like everyone has wash and go ability when that simply is not the case. Many of us just cannot do wash and go hair. I wish I could wash and go, but my hair is too coily and will get single strand knots.
I just ran into this sista at the Nneka show in Cambridge earlier this week and can testify that her hair is as fly in person as it is in pictures. Glad to see Bostonโs naturals being represented!
CAN WE PLEASE DO A CLOSET RAID ON SHEA ROSE LIKE ASAP?!?!
I wanted to snatch that purple sequin piece right out of the photo. Clothes, accessories, hair= on point!
+1000
beautiful.
100% beautiful!
Amazing!
Rock on, Sister! Beautiful lady.
Beautiful woman with beautiful hair! Kinda off topicโฆbut Iโm loving the pic with her and the handsome asian gentleman ;-p
Sheโs so beautiful. I learned of her thru queen latifahs special and now have her songs on my ipod check her out. Love the song free love
[โฆ] Shea Rose (Featured in March) [โฆ]
lovely hair