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Queen Teshna ~ Queen Of Kinks, Curls & Coils® (Neno Natural)

7/7/2014

 
1. What's your name and where are you from? 

Hi my name is Teshna. I am originally from the beautiful island of Jamaica but I’m currently living in London, UK.

2. What is your hair type?

I would say my hair type is 3c
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3. When did you go natural and what made you do it?

I have been natural most of my life until I relaxed my hair when I was 17. I remember my high school prom when I was 16. My mother and I had no idea what to do with my hair. I had a few hours left until my prom so we went to the local shop and bought a really cheap hair gel. I soaked my hair with water and applied the gel all over. It was then I discovered what a wash and Go was. I started rocking my curly 'fro really often.

I loved my hair in that state so much I decided to get a curly perm. Long story cut short, it all went downhill from there. I experienced lots of breakage, dry brittle hair and the frequent visits to the salon to re-do my roots etc. The worst of it all was the awful smell of the chemical being applied to my scalp. In some ways I felt trapped, I missed my natural texture and I had enough after 4 years. On February 9th 2012 I decided to start fresh and shave all my hair off. That was the most liberating experience ever!

4. What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I would say the most challenging thing was building up the courage to do the big chop. I always knew I wanted to start from scratch and shave all my hair off. But my mind kept saying what if you have a big alien head or your forehead is really huge. I guess stepping out of my comfort zone and overcoming fears was my biggest challenge. 

5. What is your weekly regimen? 

My weekly hair regimen is washing and deep conditioning my hair once a week. I sometimes Co-wash during the week depending on my weekly activities. I also have a protein treatment and I clarify my hair once a month. I tend to moisture daily or every other day. 

6. What is your daily morning regimen? 

In the morning I tend not to do a lot with my hair except to style it. 90% of the time I prepare my hair the night before. 

7. What is your daily night time regimen?

For my night regimen I use the LOC method (Liquid, Oil moisture) to moisture my hair. I braid my hair up at night. I apply my conditioner mix, coconut oil and hair butter then I braid my hair and tie it up with a silk scarf. In the morning my hair feels soft, fluffy and well moisturised. 

8. Do you use heat on your hair at all?

I use heat very rarely. 
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9. Do you braid your hair? If so, how often do you do so in a year? 

Yes I braid my hair once or twice a year.

10. Wide-tooth comb or Denman brush?


I prefer to use a wide tooth comb for regular everyday use.

11. Is your hair normally loose or in a protective-do? 

During the week it is mostly protected because I work in a corporate environment. I mostly rock a bun, up do or flat twists. During the weekend I let my hair down literally, lol.

12. Have you ever had a hair tragedy? What was it? How did you recover from it?

I have not had any hair experience I would call a tragedy. The closest I ever came to a tragedy was recently when I installed a weave for weeks. The thread was too tight and caused noticeable blisters all over my scalp which took some time to heal. I just applied oil all over and let it heal naturally. I had to wait a while before I could wear styles that had a parting again.

13. What's your biggest tip for maintaining healthy or long hair?

My biggest tip is to keep things simple, get to know your hair by experimenting and researching. When you find out what works for you, be consistent with your hair regimen and remember to moisturise your hair! Patience goes a long way. Healthy long hair does not happen overnight!

14. Where can we find you online? (blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc).

List of social media
  • YouTube: youtube.com/user/QueenTeshna
  • Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Queen-teshna/387341328040219
  • Twitter: @Queenteshna
  • Instagram:@queenteshna
  • Lookbooknu: lookbook.nu/teshna55
  • Tumbler: queenteshna.tumblr.com
  • Pinterest: pinterest.com/QueenTeshna/
  • Fashion website: queenteshna.com
  • Google+:https://plus.google.com/u/0/app/basic/103686481726348550459/posts?cbp=1o5ci26w9xjc2&sview=25&cid=5&soc-app=115&soc-platform=1
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Queen Lichelle ~ Queen Of Kinks, Curls & Coils® (Neno Natural)

4/7/2014

 
1. What's your name and where are you from? 

My name is Lichelle, I'm from NYC

2. What is your hair type?

I have a mixture between Kinks, Coils, and Curls. It ranges from 3c to 4b
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3. When did you go natural and what made you do it?

I decided to return natural in May 2010 after suffering from a bad relaxer. Result? I did the "Big Chop" not knowing the term, nor the natural community as of yet, but I was relieved to find out that there was a whole community of women who were very open and supportive of each other and who had done the same as me. It really inspired me to embark on my own journey, and inspire others to return natural as well.

4. What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

As for being newly natural, I didn't know anything about taking care of my freshly chopped hair.

My biggest challenge was keeping my hair moisturized. I was relieved to finally discover the L.O.C method. My hair was super soft after I mastered that technique.

5. What is your weekly regimen? 

If I'm not sporting my kinky-Curly 'fro, I'm protective styling. Twists, Braids, Up dos, Buns are really part of my go-to, protective and weekly regimens.

6. What is your daily morning regimen? 

I've been styling my hair in lots of wash and go's recently, so my daily routine is pretty simple.

I use a very light leave-in moisturizer to refresh my curls. (Making sure it's damp but not soaking wet) and I also use a small bit of gel to re-define my curls (if I want my curls to pop a bit more. I Use my wide-tooth comb to fluff out my roots, and I "Shape" and "Sculpt" my hair in a desired style for that day. And that's it! Easy right? :)

7. What is your daily night time regimen?

It depends on the style that I'm looking for in the morning. If I'm doing a twist-out/braid-out, I always prep my hair in the night, using a leave-in conditioner as well as a heavy or light butter. It all depends on whether or not I want a "Fluffy" and full hairstyle, or a more "defined" and curly one. To keep my hair in it's style, I just Pineapple at night and wear my satin bonnet.

8. Do you use heat on your hair at all?

I don't use heat anymore on my hair due to heat damage back in 2012. Around that time is actually when I did my second big chop and opted for a more tapered cut, which I've been maintaining since cutting my hair. I really don't see heat at all in the near future for my curls and kinks!
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9. Do you braid your hair? If so, how often do you do so in a year? 

I love box braids, and I have installed box braids in the past on myself, but it's really time consuming and I can't stay away from my 'fro too long! :)

10. Wide-tooth comb or Denman brush?


I prefer a wide-tooth comb over a Denman brush, but I often finger-detangle my hair more than either.

11. Is your hair normally loose or in a protective-do?

I wear my hair loose a lot, but I protective style as often as I can.

12. Have you ever had a hair tragedy? What was it? How did you recover from it?

I've never experienced a real "tragedy" from being natural. When I did experience heat damage, I felt that I wasn't as knowledgeable about using heat, and how often I should or shouldn't be using it . I embraced every experience as a natural, as just a learning process. Learning to love and care for my hair, and having fun with it.

13. What's your biggest tip for maintaining healthy or long hair?

Keeping a vitamin enriched diet, protective styling, trimming shabby/split ends, and taking good care of your scalp, are all great ways for retaining healthy, long and thick hair!

14. Where can we find you online? (blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc).

Thanks so much for having me Neno Natural! It was a pleasure :)

You can keep up with me at my website as well as all social sites listed below :
  • Blog: www.baronesscountess.com
  • Instagram: @baronesscountess
  • Facebook: facebook.com/BaronessCountess
  • Youtube: youtube.com/baronesscountess
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Queen Kristel ~ Queen Of Kinks, Curls & Coils® (Neno Natural)

2/7/2014

 
1. What's your name and where are you from? 

My name is Kristel. I am from St Lucia

2. What is your hair type?

I'd say 4a
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3. When did you go natural and what made you do it?

Two years ago. I wanted a change. 

4. What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Cutting my relaxed ends was hard for me. It meant that I wouldn't have long hair. Once I cut it off I got over it. 

5. What is your weekly regimen? 

I wash every week. I wash my hair in sections. I two strand twist while my hair is still damp with Shea butter. And let it air dry. If I'm press for time I'll add leave in conditioner and pull my hair back into a ponytail using  Eco styler gel for a smoother look. 

6. What is your daily morning regimen? 

Very simple. I remove my bonnet and fluff. 

7. What is your daily night time regimen?

Add some Shea butter and throw on a bonnet. 

8. Do you use heat on your hair at all?

Yes but not often. I'll use heat to stretch my hair. If I need a trim I  straighten my hair.
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9. Do you braid your hair? If so, how often do you do so in a year? 

Only for braid outs. 

10. Wide-tooth comb or Denman brush?


Both

11. Is your hair normally loose or in a protective-do? 

It's normally loose however I've been wearing my hair in buns recently. 

12. Have you ever had a hair tragedy? What was it? How did you recover from it?

The first time I got a Dominican blow out my hair texture changed. It became easier to maintain but I did not like it. It wasn't as fluffy. My hair was in shock.  I got a shaping/haircut.

13. What's your biggest tip for maintaining healthy or long hair?

Keep it moisturized!!!!

14. Where can we find you online? (blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc).
  • Instagram: @Myhair3
  • Facebook: facebook.com/TheMyHair
  • YouTube: youtube.com/user/KTS718 (I make videos per request)
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