Introduce yourself!
L: My name is Leila Henrys. I was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Now I currently live in Coral Springs, Florida.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
L: For as long as I could remember, Iโve always dreaded getting relaxers. My hair was quite healthy and well maintained when I had a relaxer, but I have a very sensitive scalp. So Iโd always get burned from relaxers. My freshman year of College at FAMU, I saw all of these beautiful women with natural hair, and it made me curious. I toyed with the idea for a little while and did some research. Finally, I decided I was tired of paying my hairdresser to burn my scalp and began my natural hair journey! I started my transition in January 2011. Cut my relaxed ends off in June 2012. So Iโd say Iโve been fully natural for about a year.
How would you describe your texture?
L: My hair texture is somewhere between 4A/4B. Very thick and coarse, especially towards the back.
Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
L: My favorite hairstyle is the dry twist out. I love my dry twist outs because they reduce shrinkage. I usually double strand twist my hair the night before. When that doesnโt work out, I do it the day of and leave the twists in while getting ready. I donโt get the most defined curls when I do it that way, but it still looks great! I use Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream and coconut oil to style my hair.
What does wash day look like for you?
L: I wash my hair every two weeks and co-wash in between. Sometimes I try to stretch it to 3 weeks, but that hardly ever works out. I use Giovanni Tea Tree Shampoo (works wonders on my itchy/sensitive scalp) and I condition with Giovanni Avocado & Olive Oil Conditioner. I usually add a little bit of coconut oil and Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream after washing, and I let it air dry before styling.
Describe your favorite go-to hairstyle for days when you donโt have a lot of time to style.
L: My favorite go-to style is the โpoufโ. Itโs the easiest thing to do when I am on the go. I just dampen my hair while in the shower, add a little Cantu, brush, and push my hair back with a rubber band or small scarf. Easy!
How do you combat shrinkage?
L: Dry twist outs!
Tell us about your hair color?
L: My natural hair color is dark brown. I recently had a friend dye it with One โn Only Argan Oil Hair Color in copper brown purchased at Sallyโs. I also used their 20 Volume Developer to make my color pop. I was afraid it would change the texture of my hair, but surprisingly it didnโt!
What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require special care and attention?
L: My scalp is always itchy, so tea tree oil is my savior.
What are 2 doโs for your texture?
L: Moisturizing and Deep conditioning
What are 2 donโts for your texture?
L: Wash & gos and Hair gel!
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
L: Instagram: (_Msleila)
Girl, you are gorgeous. Beautiful features, hair, skin, etcโฆ I love the simplicity of your hair regimen.
She has great eyes, reminds me of a 60s Barbie doll.
I agree! Very beautiful hair and a very beautiful woman.
I also love the simplicity of her routine. The original reason why I gave up relaxers was to save time and money- so while reading other regimens that are moreโฆinvolved (?) is interesting, I know that it couldnt be me. I use different products, but we basically have the same routine.
You look beautiful in that white dressโฆlooks like a Marilyn Monroe dress from the seven year itch. Gorgeous hair!
Very pretty hair and styles! Easy routine no fuss! I like that.
This lady has gorgeous Hair! Loving the make-up too!
We have the same hair type, I love your comments and your regimen which is similar to mine. I think your going to be my hair crush now ๐
Beautiful!
that updo is pretty. i wish she had a youtube channel so she could do a tutorial.
Beautiful hair and your confidence shines through!!! Can we please get a tutorial on the 2nd picture..it is fabulous!
Simply beautiful and well spoken! I love a simple routine! We shouldnโt have to spend hours on our hair long or short! So cool!
I love your blowouts! Assuming that those are blowouts, lol. This winter I more than likely will try to straighten my hair for the first and donโt necessarily want to go for the flat look. This is it! Gorgeous woman ๐
my hair twin! coarse texture, hi-density! 4a/b coils! finally! its nice to meet you! you are such a beauty!
Lots of Natural Hair icons are FAMU Alum! Love it!
C/O 2007
Yes! Love love love it!
Okay thatโs it Iโm going to dye my hair!! I love every pic especially the one with the glasses. Simple routine too is the way to go.
Thank you so much everyone! ๐
Sheโs a beauty and I love her hair. Makes me believe this will be My hair in no timeโฆIโm also 4a/b and only 3 months post big chop. ๐
Haitienne!!!!! Represent!โฆAmazing hair! Great pics! Very inspiring & beautiful!!!
You are absolutely gorgeous!! How is it possible that within 1 year your hair is this long and lush. I am completely jealous of your hairsโ speedy growth LOL!
Uh, she mentioned she started her transition from June 2011, before chopping off her relaxer in January 2012.โฆ So she has had her natural texture for almost 2 years. Please donโt scare the rest of us, lol.
My bad, trade January for June and vise versa. Oops. She has had her natural texture for a little over 2 years.
yes. beautiful, simple. looks so soft and elegant. thatโs it! I just might give up gel ๐
LOVE the pin up, up-do! Itโs so chic and seems like it can be done for numerous occasionsโฆ Now if only you had some way to show us how you did it (hint hintโฆ YouTube!)
Gorgeous do though!
Aw, Thank you so much! I just might make a video. Will keep you posted!
Oh yeah please do it!
You seriously look like a model โ very poised, elegant and simply gorgeous! Beautiful hair as well โ blessings to you!
Thank you! ๐
What a gorgeous girl! I love ALL of the hair styles as well as the makeup. Super classy and chic!
Was I the only one fawning over her hair AND makeup?! lol can u please tell me brand and name of the red lipstick you are wearing in the 13th picture?
Thank you! The lipstick is actually orange. โLady Dangerโ by MAC ๐
You are awesome lady! I love your hair!
LOVE THE HAIR AND MAKEUP..I HAVE TO KNOW WHAT COLOR THE PALE PINK LIP STICK IT IS THAT SHE IS WEARING IN SEVERAL OF THESE PICTURES.
Yaaaaasss for the South Florida naturals!!! I love your hair, itโs fabulous!
Beautiful woman, hair, and makeup! Your twist out is BANGINโ!
Beautiful hair fellow Rattler!!!
Iโm always soooo happy to see fellow Haitians on here! Natural hair stigma is still so rampant in our culture, each time I see another I have hope that weโre moving beyond those stereotypes. Your a beautiful girl and your hair looks great!
Jiminy crickets, I love your style! All the looks are on point and make-up is not too much, but not afraid! Go girl, go!
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Gorgeous
Your hair looks gorgeous and so do you!
i. canโt. TAKE. IT!!!
my A.D.D. LOOOOVES that sheโs giving me:
~Gina Torresโs luscious curls
~Angela Davisโ tight coiled fro
~Teyonah Parrisโ creative updo
~Solangeโs heart-shaped & side parted fro
~Olivia Popeโs power office style
thank you for giving me LโI-FโE doll! you did THAT! ๐
*bows down & drops the mic*
[โฆ] this color to pop, or if you have two toned lips, try putting some foundation on your lips first. Style Icon Leila shows how itโs [โฆ]
Iโm Haitian too:D
OMG! She and I are so similar.Iโm Haitian(my mom was born in Port Au Prince), Iโm 4A/B, I decided to go natural my freshman year of college (this current academic year), I have a sensitive/itchy scalp, I have really thick, coarse hair too (especially in the back).
A fellow Haitian sak pase! Ou tre jolie chevew belle.
[โฆ] this color to pop, or if you have two toned lips, try putting some foundation on your lips first. Style Icon Leila shows how itโs [โฆ]
Omg @ that pin up do with the glasses. Well hello there Miss Supermodel! Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Iโm digging your hair fellow Rattler! That pin up is the truth!
What color is that in your hair? I absolutely love it!
You look beautiful!
You have a professional office type look. The side updo in your featured photo of you wearing glasses is the bomb. Please do a tutorial on it. Is your har suppose to be short or long enough to achieve this style? Red is totally you as well. kepp representing Haiti.
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