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Julianka // 3C Natural Hair Style Icon

Avatar • Jul 20, 2013

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Introduce yourself!
J:
Hello. My name is Julianka and Iโ€™m from Maryland. Currently, Iโ€™m a graduate student studying food policy, applied nutrition, and public health.

Why did you make the decision to go natural?
J:
Deciding to go natural was the result of a relaxer gone wrong. In fact, I had no intention of ever going natural. Iโ€™d been getting relaxers since I was about 8 or 9 years old, so I never knew what my natural hair texture looked like. I didnโ€™t even know that I had curly hair! In 2009, I decided to give the chemicals a break and I havenโ€™t looked back since. Iโ€™ve been natural since August 2010.

How would you describe your texture?
J:
I have 3c hair thatโ€™s very thick and frizz prone.

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
J:
Most of the time I do wash and goโ€™s, which last anywhere from 5 days to a week. After I cleanse and condition, I use Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie to define and reinforce my curls. Every now and then, Iโ€™ll twist my hair with Carolโ€™s Daughter Healthy Hair Butter and seal my ends with Lavender Jamaican Black Castor Oil. Then, Iโ€™ll style it in an up-do. Iโ€™m not a fan of twist-outs anymore because it always ends up looking thin and lifeless. Also, I love wearing my hair in a sleek, low ponytail!

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What does wash day look like for you?
J:
Before hopping in the shower, I apply DevaCurl No-Poo Cleanser to my dry hair. Then I hop into the shower, wet my hair thoroughly, and begin cleansing my scalp with my fingertips. If I have a lot of build up, I rinse with Braggโ€™s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. Afterwards, I follow with a generous amount of conditioner and begin finger detangling. I switch up my conditioners every few months or so. Some of my favorites include, Yes to Carrots Pampering Conditioner, DevaCurl One Condition, and Everyday Shea Moisturizing Conditioner. I always leave a little conditioner in because I have thick, frizz prone curls. At least once a month, I deep condition and sit under my Huetiful Hair Steamer for 20 minutes. I have yet to find the perfect deep conditioner for my hair texture, so Iโ€™m experimenting with new brands and recipes every month.

Describe your favorite go-to hairstyle for days when you donโ€™t have a lot of time to style.
J:
A sleek, low ponytail.

How do you combat shrinkage?
J:
I use metal clips at the ends of my hair to weigh down the curls while itโ€™s drying.

What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require special care and attention?
J:
Definitely at the nape of my neck. In order to prevent tangling at the nape, at night I add a few twists before bed.

What are 2 doโ€™s for your texture?
J:
Finger detangle and deep condition.

What are 2 donโ€™ts for your texture?
J:
No heat and no silicones.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
J:
Blog (coming soon): www.julianka.com
Instagram: @juliankab
Twitter: @julianka

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DreamGirl
DreamGirl
7 years ago

Wow sheโ€™s beautiful

nika
nika
7 years ago

looove your hair!! you kind of resemble Amerie!

Airon-Lin
Airon-Lin
7 years ago
Reply to  nika

i was thinking the same thing

Stace
Stace
7 years ago
Reply to  nika

I see a bit of Zoe Saldana

Sassy24
Sassy24
7 years ago

Your hair is everything ๐Ÿ™‚

Antoinette Stewart
7 years ago

You have the perfect amount of frizz โ€” very minimal just gives it texture! Love your eyes, you are beautiful!

treece12
treece12
7 years ago

Very pretty girl

Ashley
Ashley
7 years ago

Beautiful hair! Our hair looks similar, but I am the worst with styling it (so I just rock wash-and-gos constantly). Can anyone tell what kind of hairstyle she used in the 9th picture (the one where sheโ€™s in the denim vโ€‘neck jumpsuit)? Is that a bantu-knot out, twist-out, or what? Would love to try it. Thanks, ladies!

Ashley
Ashley
7 years ago
Reply to  Ashley

Same with the main photo (gray shirt, blue feathers). Can you ladies tell what style she used for her hair?

Thanks!

Julianka
Julianka
7 years ago
Reply to  Ashley

Hey Ashley. Thanks! I just rolled my hair with big rollers and then pin curled it at night.

Ashley
Ashley
7 years ago
Reply to  Julianka

Amazing! I am so excited to try this, as our hair looks so similar and I LOVE that hairstyle on you. Do you usually do this style on wet or dry hair?

Julianka
Julianka
7 years ago
Reply to  Ashley

I roll my hair while itโ€™s wet, let it air dry, and then pin it while itโ€™s dry ๐Ÿ™‚

Liz
Liz
7 years ago
Reply to  Julianka

I was mindblown at picture two. Do you cut your bangs to fall like that? And am I right to assume that is just a wash and go with the method you described?

Jacky
Jacky
7 years ago

Beautiful and i love your hair

Shamel
Shamel
7 years ago

Julianka, you are absolutely GORGEOUS and so is your hair :). Love the photos and thank you for sharing your hair journey with us.

Courtney
7 years ago

Beautiful! Iโ€™m in the DMV area too. Where do you get your hair shaped? Itโ€™s gorgeous!

Julianka
Julianka
7 years ago
Reply to  Courtney

Hey Courtney. Thanks! I get my hair shaped once a year at Devachan Salon in Soho.

Courtney
7 years ago
Reply to  Julianka

Iโ€™m taking a trip to NY in October. Do you go to April? She has a lot of positive reviews on YT.

Julianka
Julianka
7 years ago
Reply to  Courtney

I donโ€™t have a particular stylist. I just make sure I call and let them know my texture/curl pattern ahead of time. They always get it right ๐Ÿ™‚

Jessica
Jessica
7 years ago

Iโ€™m with Courtney โ€” who cuts/shapes your hair? Iโ€™m in Baltimore and would happily drive to find someone who can handle my 3c/4a hair. Gorgeous hair, gorgeous woman btw ๐Ÿ™‚

gigi
gigi
7 years ago

Excellent field of study! I see you love your veggies & fruits too! :)) makes a marked difference in hair health, thatโ€™s for sureโ€ฆ Well done!

Candice
Candice
7 years ago

Smart, sexy, and fabulous hair!

Rachel
Rachel
7 years ago

Gorgeous hair and girl. Ahhhh length, Iโ€™ll get there one day.

Gia
Gia
7 years ago

Flip I wish I had 3c hair :(!

ema
ema
7 years ago

what a beautiful girl and beautiful hair <3

keisha
keisha
7 years ago

beautiful woman and hair! who did your photos?

DC
DC
7 years ago

โ€œI use metal clips at the ends of my hair to weigh down the curls while itโ€™s drying.โ€ BRILLIANT! Why havenโ€™t I thought of this? lol

D.K.
7 years ago

Whoo, lookit all that hair! Nice length retention and love the broccoli!

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Mika
7 years ago

So, so, so very pretty! I love that pic with the glasses!

FabULess
FabULess
7 years ago

Gorgeous hair and your techniques are very helpful! Thank you for sharing! :))

kia
kia
5 years ago

i love your hair

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