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Julie // 4B/C Natural Hair Style Icon

Avatar • Apr 19, 2014

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Introduce yourself!
J:
Hi! My name is Julie Thomas aka Juboolee and Iโ€™m from Philadelphia, PA. Philly stand up!

Why did you make the decision to go natural?
J:
Iโ€™ve been natural since about 2007, however Iโ€™ve recently embarked on a new natural hair journey. I big chopped on February 23, 2013. So itโ€™s been about a year and some change with my healthier natural hair. I first went natural in college. I just stopped relaxing my hair. I had no intention of rocking natural styles at the time. I was still straightening my hair pretty frequently, and didnโ€™t have any knowledge that I was ruining my natural curl pattern. Heat damage is why I decided to start all over again. Once I started wearing my hair in its natural state, I would get frustrated with the poor texture at the top of my head from heat damage. So I made the rash decision to chop it all off. I did it, and it was the best decision ever!

How would you describe your texture?
J:
Iโ€™m not too into the hair typing thing, however I would describe my hair texture as 4b/4c. My hair is very coarse, yet soft; and I have very tight curls. My curls in the front are slightly looser. Most days my hair behaves, so I have no complaints!

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
J:
Now that my hair is short my styling regimen is quite simple. I pretty much stay consistent with wash and goโ€™s when Iโ€™m not experimenting with protective styles. After my wash day routine I do a slight variation of the LOC (Leave-in, Oil, Cream) method. I apply my cream before the oil. I use Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream then I follow with a little of the Doesnโ€™t Get Much BUTTER Than This hair dressing by The Mane Choice. I lock it all in with my handy dandy coconut oil. Then the fun part! I basically take small sections of hair and finger coil with either Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel or Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. I immediately separate the coil for my desired curl. Eco Styler Gel gives me a firmer hold, and I can squeeze a few extra days out of the style. I do this about every week. When Iโ€™m too lazy to do my wash and go, I just fluff out the current W&G and rock my fro.

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What does wash day look like for you?
J:
Wash days begin with pre-pooing with coconut oil. I looooove coconut oil! Iโ€™ll go through and detangle my hair with the coconut oil and let it sit for about 10โ€“15 minutes before I cleanse. I then shampoo my hair with Clear Ultra Shea Butter Shampoo. I want to soon switch to a sulfate-free cleanser, however the Clear shampoo gets my scalp clean without the stripped feeling. After that I follow up with Oyin Handmadeโ€™s Honey Hemp Conditioner and comb that through for about 5 minutes and rinse. Then I deep condition with The Mane Choiceโ€™s Green Tea & Carrot Deep Conditioning Mask. I let that sit for 30โ€“45 minutes, rinse, and voila! Freshly washed and conditioned hair!

Describe your favorite go-to hairstyle for days when you donโ€™t have a lot of time to style.
J:
If I donโ€™t have much time to do my wash and go process Iโ€™ll either wear a fluffed out afro or Iโ€™ll pull out my girl Drew! Drew is my go-to curly synthetic wig lol. She got me through the awkward phase of the TWA stage and always comes through in a clutch! Lol

How do you combat shrinkage?
J:
I donโ€™t fight with shrinkage. I actually embrace it. I love my hair in its shorter state. Iโ€™m tip-toeing out of that awkward stage so I donโ€™t mind my shrunken fro right now.

What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require special care and attention?
J:
My problem area is my dry scalp. I have to make sure I keep it moisturized. Every other night Iโ€™ll massage coconut oil into my scalp with my fingertips.

What are 2 doโ€™s for your texture?
J:
Detangle and Moisturize. Itโ€™s very important to thoroughly detangle your hair and take your time while doing so. I rarely get any knots, but I am a stickler when it comes to detangling.

My hair as well as my scalp can get really dry if I donโ€™t keep up with moisturizing regularly. I make sure I massage oil into my scalp often and seal a moisturizer or cream into my hair when styling. I also spritz my hair with water every morning to refreshen the style for the day.

What are 2 donโ€™ts for your texture?
J:
Two dontโ€™s are sleeping without a satin bonnet and leaving a protective style in for too long. I try to limit them to 4 weeks max.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
J:
Absolutely! You can check out my blog, Journey with Juboolee at www.juboolee.com and keep up with me via Instagram and Twitter @juboolee.

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Kimira Jewels
6 years ago

My hair twin! Yes! ๐Ÿ™‚
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Youngin girl
Youngin girl
6 years ago
Reply to  Kimira Jewels

Wow so Infinite!

Julie
Julie
6 years ago
Reply to  Kimira Jewels

Yes!! Love it! ๐Ÿ™‚

Adรญa
Adรญa
6 years ago

Your hair is hella cute! I love the bold lip color too

Julie
Julie
6 years ago
Reply to  Adรญa

Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

cheni_zim
cheni_zim
6 years ago

I feel like my hair needs a second big chop, however Iโ€™m just not brave enough. Iโ€™m trimming as I go, sort of transition into healthier hair. I love the fact that you embraced a second big chop, you and your hair are beautiful

Julie
Julie
6 years ago
Reply to  cheni_zim

Thanks so much! Donโ€™t be afraid to chop again if that is what you want to do. It will grow back in no time ๐Ÿ™‚

Deedeemaha
Deedeemaha
6 years ago

Very lovely to see someone enjoying the ease of the TWA. Your hair has a very heathy shine. Keep up the good work. I like your new take on the LOC method too.

cacey
cacey
6 years ago

very beautiful young lady! I love your lipstick and your fierce style. Pretty hair!

Angรฉlica
Angรฉlica
6 years ago

Girl you are so fabulous! Iโ€™m in love with your style and iโ€™m totally diggin your fifty shades of lipcolor! Lotsoflove from the Netherlands!

Julie
Julie
6 years ago
Reply to  Angรฉlica

Wow, thanks so much! Lots of love back at ya! xo

Jordie
Jordie
6 years ago

Waouh!???? Youโ€™re so cool whith your short hair! From now onward, youโ€™re my inspiration! ????

Julie
Julie
6 years ago
Reply to  Jordie

Awwww thanks so much! xo

AThorn
AThorn
6 years ago

Gorgeous! And she has the perfect shaped head for that style. I love it!!

sue
sue
6 years ago

you look fabulous with both your natural froโ€™ and protective styles! lovely!

Youngin girl
Youngin girl
6 years ago

You could fall in love and stay in love. It is hella cute and the fluffy Afro is definition. It stole my heart, itโ€™s very cute and healthy. You could run your fingers through them but I wouldnโ€™t recommend it! Ha ha.

alice
alice
6 years ago

Fabulousโ€ฆyour pictures are making me feel some type of way.. I love your styleโ€ฆ

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