Where do you live?
I: I’m reppin’ the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) although I’m currently in London, Ontario for school. I’m getting a master’s degree in journalism. And I’m in my final semester!
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
I: A. I love big hair and B. I got tired of the same old routine i.e. braid – relax – braid – relax.
When and how did you transition into natural hair?
I: I cut off all my permed hair mid-summer of ‘07. I’d relaxed and dyed my hair at the beginning of the summer and a couple of months in, I decided to switch it up.
Isabella a few months after the big chop
I’ve saved a whole lot of money: no more paying anyone else to do my hair. And I seem to draw a lot more attention, especially when the fro’s unleashed.
What mistakes have you made with your hair that you’ve learnt from?
I: I’d have to say washing my hair loose = a big no-no. It just ends up a tangled mess. So I try to wash it only if it’s in twists or braids.
What’s the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
I: I keep it in protective styles when braving the Canadian winters, I stay on that moisturizing/conditioning thing, and for the most part, I leave it alone.
What do you use in your hair?
I: Right now, my hair’s in twists so I spritz it every other day with a mixture of water, peppermint oil and glycerin. On the days that I wash it (usually once a week), I apply Qhemet Biologic’s Amla & olive heavy cream and some castor oil on the ends. Ooo and I co-wash with Suave coconut conditioner.
How does your hair express who you are?
I: It does its own thing. Period. Quite simply, it’s me.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
I: A blog’s in the works, but for now, I’m on twitter: http://twitter.com/IsieBella
Anything else you want to add?
I: “Beauty must be defined as what we are, or else the concept itself is our enemy”. I read that on a poster last year and it just stuck.
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That is a fabulous FABULOUS fro!
Yes, I am jealous. Still not used to my natural hair, which is too short.
Her hair is gorgeous!!
Really lovely fro
Her hair is absolutely beautiful!!
That hair is awesome, simply stunning and I want it!
Gorgeous! Such an inspiration!
She is beautiful and has an extremely natural hair. An example! Congratulations.
Thank you all for the amazing/lovely/incredibly heart-warming comments. For Ms. Sandy: I got my hair dyed at a salon (Kinks Hair Studio) a couple of months after my bc and unfortunately I can’t remember the colour that was used.
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FIYAH. U would love to get more details like if she stretches her hair and how. THANK U LEILA!
I’ve noticed that alot of naturals use peppermint oil–what exactly is that for?
My texture is similar to hers, hopefully my puff will be this big by the summer, it’s so cute, and I want to try the peppermint oil thing, I’ve never used it on my hair.
Love love LOVE the positive energy, her focus with school, and of course her hair.
I LOVE the fullness of your hair! I am trying to get there but it is taking forever!!! I love it!! Keep it up!! 🙂
SEXY!!! 🙂
She’s SO gorgeous…and that hair is fabulous.
We have the same hair type.
She makes me want to cut my locs :-/
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND THAT HAIR OF YOURS IS AS WELL! YOU ARE DEF. A STYLE ICON! LOVE TO SEE MY BEAUTIFUL SISTERS REPPIN!
Trying not to be a hater. Too much hair. Awesome.
She’s gorgeous!!!!
Isabella! Your hair is GORGEOUS! I’m a Londoner myself (’05 Grad from UWO) and I’m in T.O. now…good luck with the schooling and continuing to take care of that beautiful hair!
Gorgeous! Stunning. Beautiful-the hair and the woman. Great skin and hair. And I love the quote.
Love her hair…especially how the color turned into “dipped” ins, very cute!!!
great hair. Pretty girl, too.
WoW! She is 2 preTTy!
amazing amazing amazing! Such beautiful hair, attitude and vibe. Props
She has amazing hair!
LOVE HER HAIR!!! I hope my puff is as frotastic as hers when it grows up! And that last shot is just BEASTing (old school lingo that I had to use!)
Hotness! Definately reppin well for the GTA, girl!
Nice!
What, if anything, do you use to dye your hair that lovely shade of auburn?
OMG – I just LLLOOOOVVVVEEEEE your puff!!! The color/highlights are gorgeous too!!! Can’t wait till my puff gets that big!!! Also, thanks for sharing that quote… it is SOOO profound!!
wow, I really like her style. She’s so super cute, lovely hair. I can’t wait for 2-3 years of growth, see how it’s all acting 😀
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Gorgeous! And congrats on the degree too. I think I’m gonna stop washing my hair loose now too. I find that I lose quite a bit of hair in the whole washing/detangling/drying/restyling process.
Beautiful head of healty, thick, curly hair!! WOW!! I am looking forward to THAT!!
Geez! her hair is DOPE! like: out of this world DOPE!
(thought i’d say exactly what came to my mind when i saw the picture….lol)
GORGEOUS!!!!!
This lady is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Hi Isabella, you and your hair are absolulely b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l.
wow. stunning!
whoa, that’s a head full of hair i tell ya!! Soo thick & healthy looking. love it. It really suits you.
She’s beautiful!
Just lovely!