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Amma // 4C Natural Hair Style Icon

Bantu Knots 2013

Introduce yourself!
A: My name is Amma and I am from Ghana. I reside in Maryland.

Why did you make the decision to go natural?
A: I have been natural for four years. I did the big chop on October 11, 2009. I remember it like it was yesterday. I went natural because I missed my thick hair. I also missed my edges. Relaxers over time caused thinning in both areas.

How would you describe your texture?
A: I would describe my texture as 4c. My strands are thick, coarse and tightly coiled, however my kinks and coils are a tad bit looser in the front. The front of my hair is easier to comb than the rest of my hair.

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
A: Over the course of the month, my hair is in Celie Twists (two big flat twists around my head, similar to Milkmaid Braids). That’s the only style I can do. It’s quick, easy and convenient. It also keeps my hair somewhat stretched while I work out at the gym. I can sleep with the twists too, minus the bobby pins in the back. While my hair is in Celie Twists, I use Jane Carter Solution Nourish & Shine to refresh my hair and add moisture. I use Hicks Edges to smooth down my edges.

Blow Out 2013

What does wash day look like for you?
A: I wash my hair with Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo and I condition with the Deep Treatment Hair Masque for about 30 minutes to 1 hour with a conditioner cap while underneath my hooded hair dryer. I rinse the hair masque out and use a wide tooth comb to detangle my hair using the Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Extra-Moisture Detangler. I then twist my hair into big individual twists and let it air dry in the twists for a little bit. I then unravel the twists (individually) and apply grapeseed oil (as a heat protectant) on each section of hair from root to tip. Then I blow-dry my hair. Once my hair is dry I apply some Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil or Jane Carter Solution Nourish & Shine to my hair for moisture. I then twist my hair into Celie Twists.

How do you combat shrinkage?
A: I combat shrinkage by blow-drying my hair. If I don’t want to use heat, I stretch my hair out with the Celie Twists after it has air-dried.

What are some of your problem areas (if any) that require special care and attention?
A: My problem areas would be my edges. I used to have thick and juicy edges. However, years of relaxers and a terribly tight weave in 2009 left them thin. They’re not as strong or as full as they used to be. I try not to do styles that put a lot of pressure on them or pull on them. When I get styles that do such, I always end up with bald spots because that area is so sensitive.

What are 2 do’s for your texture?
A: Do wear protective styles. My hair has always liked protective styles, even in my relaxed days. It flourishes while in them. Do sleep with a satin cap or satin scarf.

What are 2 don’ts for your texture?
A: Don’t do an at home dye job. I had one done in 2011 and my hair was a dry and over processed mess. It felt like hay! Don’t comb my hair too much when it is dry because that equals breakage for me.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
A: Allthingsammamama.com or http://ammamama.tumblr.com/
Instagram: allthingsammamama

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80 Responses

  2. Girl your hair is absolutely uhmaaawzing! Your hair is thick like mine. Have you tried any ayurveda products to see how they may help your hair to have less shrinkage? A good option for me was Ayurveda powders or Herbal Ayurveda Oils. Try AfroVeda.com or http://www.KeraVada.com I use them both for my 4c hair.

    Yes im Kinky
    CoilyByNature.com

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  4. I went natural in October 2009 also, but my hair is nowhere as gorgeous as yours. Love your styles.

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  7. Awesome acknowledgement from Empress’s to Empress’s, im so proud of y’all . Upliifting each other. As we all should do . Black Melanin. Black Power.
    Peace love health high frequencing thoughts wealth unity black power.

    Valerie Price
    Valerie Signature Salon
    The Salon For Natural Hair

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  12. (1) I love your hair!
    (2) Thank you for captioning your pics! I wish more of the featured naturals would do that!!

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  16. Amazing hair! I big chopped one month ago and it is always refreshing to see 4C women with long and healthy hair because no matter what people say the 4C hair take more patience than other types to grow…

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  22. Yay! Ama! You’ve made it to BGLH:) I’m always admiring your hair and your love for natural hair! Keep it up, we need more Ghana girls to represent!
    xoxoxo

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  23. Such a beautiful smile – and hair! It’s funny how I immediately knew what you were talking about when you said “Celie twists.”

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  26. I had Marley twists once and really liked them, however, they were burned on the ends and did not last as long because of the snagging on other braids. What did you have done to the ends of your twists?

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  27. Such pretty hair and cute styles! In love with your puffs, and that jean jacket/graphic tee/striped skirt combo is awesome 🙂

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  28. Your hairstyles are so pretty and your skin is flawless!!! I love your baby picture…. and I am here cracking up trying to read like coconut+cream with an accent… you’re beautiful

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  31. Beautiful hair and love that gap! I had one that I had closed by braces as a teen and regret it now in my adult life.

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  33. Loving your ‘Celie twists’, didn’t know they were called that, & your blow out! Beautiful smile.

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    1. Lol I just made that up. They’re also called “Halo Twists” or “Milkmaid braids”. I was pleasantly surprised to see that African Export also calls them “Celie Twists”. Great minds think alike..lol
      Thanks for the compliments 🙂

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  35. Lovely! I’m currently rocking some Celie twists thanks to Amma. I follow her blog as well.

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  38. YES Amma, Me Do Fo Pa!
    Looove this. On another note, I wish my hair was strong enough to withstand heat sometimes – Your hair is so luscious and thick and long!

    *Ghanaian accent* Eh hehhh – So you ‘ave been here on Black Gehl Long Hair, commenting on errybody hair, but you sef, look at dis booryfurl hair you are hidin’ LOL

    xox

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  39. Yes! Amma seems to be one of the sweetest ladies on here. Due to her upbeat comments, I now frequent her blog and love her style, hair and personality! Kudos to you Amma!

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  41. I have the same hair, great pics!

    Isn’t she a commenter here? I see commenters are hiding their wonderful hair, we need to see it!

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