Introduce yourself!
S: Hi!!!! My name is Sasha-Gay, Sasha for short. I was born in Jamaica, but grew up and am still living in the UK.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
S: I have been natural for 3 full years this past May! I transitioned for nearly 2 years. I decided to go natural after my boyfriend encouraged me to. He reminded me that I donโt need a relaxer since I only relaxed twice a year anyway. So I made the decision to transition with the support of him and the rest of my friends and family, and havenโt looked back since.
How would you describe your texture?
S: Truthfully I have no idea what texture I am lol. I havenโt thoroughly researched to find out either. I would say my strands are thin, but on the other hand there are a lot of them, so my hair seems thicker. It is easily manageable and quite easy to detangle which is a plus!
Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
S: Over the course of the month I will shampoo and deep condition once every week. My staple shampoo right now is the Beautiful Textures Tangle Taming Shampoo. I then use a conditioner (Herbal Essences Hello Hydration or Tresemme Naturals) to detangle, then follow with my deep conditioner. I switch between using my own mixture of mayonnaise, olive oil, an egg, and any conditioner once a month as a deep conditioner. The remainder of the month I either use Motions CPR or Henara Intensive Treatment Wax. I always use a leave in conditioner. Without it I feel as though my hair is lacking in something! Either Cantu Shea Butter Leave In, Aphogee ProVitamin Leave-In Conditioner or the Doo Gro Leave-In Growth Treatment. I always try to do a hot oil treatment once in a while using olive oil or coconut oil.
I will co-wash if I feel like doing a bun in the week, using Herbal Essences Hello Hydration. I will typically style my hair either in braidouts, twistouts, twist n curl, or a flattwisted or cornrowed updo. My staple product for these styles is the Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream, olive oil, castor oil and water. I do occasionally use the African Pride Shea Butter Miracle Bouncy Curls Pudding, or Organic Root Stimulator Smooth โn- Hold Pudding. To keep my edges neat, I use Eco-Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel with castor oil. Once in a while I will blowdry my hair, always using heat protectant on cool air. I use Tresemme Heat Defense Styling Spray and the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion.
What does wash day look like for you?
S: I shampoo and deep condition once every week. When I first chopped off my relaxed ends I would only shampoo once every two weeks, but since my hair has gotten longer I need to shampoo weekly! My staple shampoo right now is the Beautiful Textures Tangle Taming Shampoo. I then use Tresemme Naturals or whichever conditioner is on hand to detangle, wash out and then follow with my deep conditioner.
Describe your favorite go-to hairstyle for days when you donโt have a lot of time to style.
S: Either the low pony or a high bun! Effortless, but still classy.
How do you combat shrinkage?
S: I donโt. I try to embrace it as much as possible! However if I do feel like I want a bit more length, I blowdry on cool air.
What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require special care and attention?
S: I would say my ends. They are the oldest part of the hair and in so they require more attention. In addition my hair is coloured so I need to make sure I keep them as healthy as possible.
What are 2 doโs for your texture?
S: Always deep condition and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!!
What are 2 donโts for your texture?
S: Never skip moisturizing and always seal with an oil.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
S: http://www.shairstyl3.blogspot.co.uk/ Instagram: @sashabasha2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrodrico/
Simply beautiful . I love your mane
gorgeous hair. I love that 1st pic with the sunglasses. You look radiant.
Please tell me you plan on starting a YouTube channel. Your styles are gorgeous!
i think i have a hair crush o_o
absolutely beautiful hair and styles! seriously tho.โฆwhen are you gonna start a yt channel?
Now, this is a style icon! Cute styles!
Beautiful hair and beautiful girl!
Hyphenated name very common of Jamaican 80s baby (-Kay, โGay, โAnn). I digress. Very healthy looking styled twistouts
Looovvvvvvvve this Sasha!!!!!! Told you about that YT channel!!! People are waiting!
Pretty hair, love the updoโs!
Gorgeous
My god! Her hair is freakin bomb.com! It looks like we have the same hair type, but I havenโt quite mastered getting mine to look that smooth, soft, and shiny at will. It kind of does whatever it wants sometimes. e_e
Very nice indeed! #anotherhaircrushtoo
beautiful hair.
Iโm jealous of her hair type.
Love seeing Jamaicans on here, yes girl, yuh hair a shot!! Love it!!! Gorgeous hairstyles and photos.
Beautiful.
Your hair is beautiful & I love the styles youโve done, please start a youtube channel & hey my name is Sasha-Lee, born in Jamaica & raised in America ๐ lol !
Simply beautiful.
Beautiful hair styled beautifully!
Wow! I need you to do a tutorial for that profile shot in the protective style, just lovely!
I like the styles, girl! Awesome twists. Love how your boyfriend and family and friends were supportive as well in your decision. Shout out to them too!
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๐ you go girl!
Thank you all so much ladies I truly appreciate the love. I am working on starting a YouTube bare with me, but check out my blog for updates and hairstyles.