*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally
Introduce yourself!
T: My name is Ty Alexander and depending on what day it is I live somewhere in between Baltimore and Harlem. I am a freelance writer.
How long have you been natural?
T: It will be a year this August.
How and why did you transition into natural hair?
T: I never really permed my hair often and my stylist had been telling me for years that I didnโt need them. So one day she just chopped it off.
What are your must-have products for shampooing, conditioning and styling your hair?
T: I use Clairolโs Shimmering Lights Shampoo and Conditioner for my grey hair at least once a month. But since I went natural and I donโt use heat as often, I havenโt had much discoloration. I swear by Miss Jessieโs Curly Meringue for styling my frohawk, but other than that I can use any shampoo and conditioner.
Tell us about your hair color?
T: My greys are wiry, but I have had grey since I was a teen so itโs never really bothered me. I just let the grey do whatever. Thereโs no taming this monster.
Did going natural affect your style choices at all?
T: When I first cut my hair off I was trying to do the โwet and goโ look. Which gave off a very afrocentric-soul-glo feel. Something I am not. I actually hated my hair. So it was suggested that I get a funky cut. Insert my frohawk. Now I wash my hair maybe every 2 weeks and I rod or twist my hair to manufacture my own curls and let it air dry.
How would you describe your personal style?
T: It varies. I love a good bright color jean, boyfriend blazer and a tank. Or if Iโm out partying I love sequins. It screams โIโve arrivedโ. But I am not a girly girl. SO thereโs not a lot of pale pinks in my closet.
What are the three favorite things in your closet?
T: Bright blue skinny jeans from Forever 21, my neon pink Steve Madden clutch, and my nude booties from Nine West. (oh umm, do my nail polishes count too?)
Your pieces give you a lot of versatility and allow you to showcase many different looks. Any tips on how to select pieces you can dress up or down and overall give your wardrobe more range?
T: If I see something I like, I buy it. Especially if itโs on sale. I donโt worry about if I have something to go with it or not. I buy a lot of accessories, which can change the whole look of a little black dress. I usually carry a big bag so that I can add a small clutch or big statement necklace for the evening. But honestly I found my true style when I stopped caring about what others thought and focused on how clothes made me feel.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
T: Of course โ GorgeousInGrey.com
Soo, so fabulous. Inspiration taken!
What a stunning lady!
Gorgeous hair, face, skin, everything! Awesome interview. Thanks for sharing.
Fabulous lady, I love women with a sense of style.
GORGEOUSINGREY is CORRECT!! Man, I wish I had the confidence to wear my grey. Iโm only 36 and I too have been going grey since I was 19. (le sigh). Heading back to the health food store next week for hair dye to color it black again.โฆ..
She makes grey hair look gorgeous ๐
I love your confidence, I love love love your hair color, and I LOVE your sense of style!!!!! Keep it up girl you are doing it!!!!!!!!!!
very beautiful young lady. i grew up with a young lady who was fully gray at age 12.โฆso being gray is sometimes not a choice but genetics.โฆeither way I like itโฆrock it!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely! I love the grey too, it doesnโt age her because she has such beautiful skin!
I love her gray hair! It looks beautiful with her skin tone. Great pics!
Loving the grey, finally found a grey natural hair inspiration Iโve been greying since my teens finally letting it do its own thing without colouring.
YES! Let the beast free!
This woman is my style inspiration! So fierce.โฆ.werrrrrk!!
Very beautiful and stylish lady ๐
I LOVE her hair and style!
2 words to describe that hair: SUPER COOL!! I loved the whole interview.
AWWWH, you guys are so great. Thanks for the feature and the fab comments. Going grey in my teens was kinda cool so I have always embraced it.
XOXO
Ty
Girl you are GORGEOUS!!! All of your looks are beautiful and I think youโre lucky to have such a unique silvery hue to your hair! Very chic!
Beautiful in every way! Fantastic photos and interview!
I luv luv luv her hair and the color really becomes her. beautiful!
You are AB-SOOOO-LUTE-LY STUNNING!! Beautiful lady, beautiful hair, beautiful smile, beautiful energy! Get it!!
Shelli
Great story and hair!! Its nice to see someone on here with short natural hairโฆ.
I have a serious girl crush on this woman
+1 =)
Ty is one of the nicest people you will ever meet!!!!!!!
Loving it!
GORGEOUS!!!!
her hair is so pretty!!! i think gray hair is so regal.
Its always inspirational to see someone comfortable in their own skin.
+1!
I am LOVING gorgeousingrey! Your style is totally awesome, thank you for rocking your grey so proudly!I am a greying proudly as well <3 I am thankful to BGLH for featuring you! ~ Brandi
correctionโฆ Iโm not โa greying proudlyโ Iโm greying proudly as well ๐
Ummmmโฆdamn, Lol! Thatโs about the prettiest faux-hawk Iโve ever seen, that salt n pepper is a smash hit! Liking your style.โฆ
About damn time!! ๐ Iโm 32 with pre-mature grey hair. Sister you are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Thank you for posting your pictures to show others that being young and grey is beautiful. Thank you. Thank You! You rock!!
Great feature! May I ask where you purchased your eye frames from? Thanks!
When I saw the photos, I knew she reminded me of someone: songstress Joyce Bryant. http://www.joycebryant.net/
And I just love Tyโs style and confidence.
Wow, fantastic blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is wonderful,
as well as the content!
Today, I went to the beachfront with my children. I found
a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said โYou can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.โ She placed the shell to her ear and
screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear.
She never wants to go back! LoL I know this
is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!