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Melshary // Multi-Texture Style Icon

Avatar • Jun 8, 2012

*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally

Introduce yourself!
M:
Hello, my name is Melshary. I am originally from Brooklyn, NY, but Iโ€™m currently living in New Jersey.

Why did you make the decision to go natural?
M:
I actually went natural out of laziness and by mistake. I absolutely disliked sitting in salons and getting my hair done. It was so boring and time consuming. My last relaxer was in November of 2009. When I saw my natural, curly hair growing in I was excited! Right then and there I decided to transition and never perm my hair again. My only problem was I didnโ€™t know how to transition or how to take care of my newly natural hair. I turned to YouTube and found a whole community that was new to me. It was awesome and I learned tons from many beautiful natural women.

On my birthday, September 22, 2010 was when I did the big chop. I transitioned for almost a year, but had to have most of my hair cut off due to heat damage. That day I cried and laughed all at the same time. I felt super free! Now Iโ€™ve been natural for almost 2 years and Iโ€™m loving every minute of it. Going natural was one of the best decisions Iโ€™ve ever made.

How would you describe your texture?
M:
Honestly I donโ€™t do the whole hair typing thing. I have so many different types and curl patterns in my hair it just doesnโ€™t make sense to. My hair is thick, very THICK. One thing I have heard my entire life from people that have done my hair is โ€œyou have a lot of hairโ€. On the sides and back of my head my curls are tight, and at the top itโ€™s a different story. The curls are loose and wavy. Depending on what products I use my hair acts very well. I really donโ€™t have too many issues with my hair.

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
M:
This month I was sent some wonderful products by a young lady name Airest. Her line is called The Heritage Brand. She was nice enough to let me use her products and I totally fell in love with them. First thereโ€™s a cleansing clay that is meant to clean your hair. I use this product in sections and really work it into my scalp. Next I apply her leave in moisturizer also in sections, and last I apply flaxseed gel. I let my hair air dry and Iโ€™m all done.

What does wash day look like for you?
M:
Wash days for me are super simple. I use Suaveโ€™s Almond and Shea Butter Shampoo and VO5 Moisture Milks as my conditioner. Iโ€™ve been using these 2 products for a long time and they have never failed me. VO5 makes my hair easy to detangle.

Describe your favorite go-to hairstyle for days when you donโ€™t have a lot of time to style?
M:
I always wash and go, and I always make time to do them. If Iโ€™m pressed for time I just spray an old wash n go with some water and coconut oil and Iโ€™m good to go.

How do you combat shrinkage?
M:
This might seem strange, but I donโ€™t mind shrinkage at all. It doesnโ€™t bother me one bit. I donโ€™t fight against what my curls want to do.

What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require extra care and attention?
M:
My only problem areas are those looser wavy curls at the top of my head. They tend to need extra products. Iโ€™ve learned what works and what doesnโ€™t work when it comes to that bit of hair.

What are 2 doโ€™s for your texture?
M:
Moisture, everyday. My hair needs to be moisturized on a daily basis or it will look dry. My hair also needs to be detangled often or it will become a knotty mess.

What are 2 donโ€™ts for your texture?
M:
Never detangle while dry. Thatโ€™s a big no no for me. It causes tons of breakage. I also canโ€™t use 2 heavy styling products at one time. What I mean is I canโ€™t use a thick creamy leave in and also use a thick styling product. It becomes too much for my hair and makes it look limp.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
M:
You can find me on YouTube: www.youtube.com/melsharya, Instagram: Melshary and Twitter: @melshary

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

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tammy
tammy
8 years ago

omg u have the same bday as me! btw the hair looks great

Princess
Princess
8 years ago
Reply to  tammy

Hey Tammy, I was actually scrolling down to say the same thing when i saw your post: we three are birthday mates!!!

Curly Queen
8 years ago

Love her hair and culs. Too cute.

AnaDion
8 years ago

I looove this series! It is by far the most informative to me! heโ€™s beautiful!

AnaDion
8 years ago
Reply to  AnaDion

*sheโ€™s

Alexandra
Alexandra
8 years ago

Beautiful, simple and to the point!!! I too only use simple (and affordable products) and my hair is thriving from it! Again, your looks absolutely beautiful!9:)

jenna marie christian
8 years ago

you are beautiful and so is your hair

Annie L.
Annie L.
8 years ago

Super similar to me! And I like the reflex aka shrinkage my hair gives me too! Great interview and lOOOvely hair!

Cam - Bibs & Baubles
8 years ago

love, love, love! it seems as if our hair has a lot in common. her curl pattern is absolutely beautiful!

Home Daycare
8 years ago

Beautiful hair!!!!

Melshary
Melshary
8 years ago
Reply to  Home Daycare

Thank You!

Thembi
Thembi
8 years ago

September 22 :))) My fellow cusp Virgo sistaโ€ฆ

DiJah
DiJah
8 years ago

From the looks of it, she might be my hair twin lol. My hair is very thick as well and I canโ€™t use heavy styling products, else my hair will be limp which results in a complete mess lol. And the middle of my head is the same way but the difference in us is wash n go is not my thing, iโ€™ll bun this bad boy up in a heartbeat ๐Ÿ™‚ lol

Nikki
Nikki
8 years ago

Simply gorgeous. Itโ€™s refreshing to see a simple regimen with such great results. It gives me hope that I can simplify my regimen once I find the right combination of products and technique.

yoco
yoco
8 years ago

I agree w/ you, simplicity is the best method. Your hair looks gorgeous!

Yvonne
8 years ago

I LOVE your hair!!! And like you h

Yvonne
8 years ago

As I was trying to sayโ€ฆlike you I too have multi-textures but have found inspiration from you, your interview and pics. Stay blessed. You are lovely.

Melshary
Melshary
8 years ago
Reply to  Yvonne

Thank You!!

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