
How long have you been natural/ transitioning?
Natural for 5 years. Loc’d for 3 years.
What or who inspired you to go natural?
I’ve ALWAYS thought locs where so beautiful. I wanted to loc my hair for years but I was scared to cut my hair. I was one of these girls where my hair was everything! It was long, down my back, I didn’t want to cut it, and I had a relaxer since grade school. I didn’t know what my natural curl pattern looked like.
When I became pregnant, I cut my relaxer out. Simply because it was easier to shampoo, put product in, and go for a pregnant lady, LOL. I didn’t feel like doing anything to my hair. I wore my hair natural, getting blow outs, for about a year. I loved the versatility from my curly fro to straightening with a flat iron, but locs were still in thoughts. Then, on Feb. 22, 2008, I loc’d my hair and have been in love with them ever since!
What products and/or methods are you currently using to maintain your hair?
I don’t maintenance my hair that often now, I go natty. But when I do I use Barry Fletcher’s Loc Serum. I always keep my hair moisturized with Natural Oasis oil and Design Essential’s Shampoo and Conditioner. Deep conditioning from time to time since I have color.
What products have you tried and highly recommend?
I love Natural Oasis Oil and the Hot Oil treatments. It’s light enough for locs, but still gets the moisturizing job done.
What products (if any) have you tried and do not recommend?
For locs, I wouldn’t recommend anything heavy. Grease, waxes, heavy oils. It leaves a residue in your locs and creates build up.
Related Article: 4 Products to Avoid Using on Locs
What is one thing that you know now, that you wish you knew in the beginning of your journey?
How my curl pattern was. I would have been cut my hair and loc’d my hair way before I did.
What reference(s) do you frequent for information about products, advice, and/or tutorials about natural hair?
I’m a hairstylist so I do a lot of classes to keep me updated on products, and different techniques.
Here are a few pictures of her work:
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Blog Comments
WeusiThoughts
January 31, 2012 at 11:50 am
Nice feature! Beautiful pics.
CurlyNuGrowth
February 1, 2012 at 8:32 am
Thank you! And yes Monaé is a really beautiful person!
Amma Mama
February 1, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Lovely!!! 🙂
L^4
January 31, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Tummblr, Tumblr! 🙂
NaturaLocs
June 7, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Monaé’s whole look in inspirational. and the new growth are like a style in itself
CurlyNuGrowth
June 21, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Yes her look is beautiful and stunning!
NaturaLocs
June 7, 2012 at 8:27 pm
ps. there’s something about locs and glasses, anyone else think they go really well together?
LAYLA
July 18, 2012 at 7:30 pm
how did you start your locs
CurlyNuGrowth
July 18, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Hey Layla, I saw your questions on the other post. Can you send me an email through the CONTACT page and we can discuss your new locs in more detail. 🙂
Jaydanialbert
April 29, 2013 at 12:31 pm
She’s beautiful and her dreads are amazing. I’ve just started my journey with baby locs which don’t suit me very much at the moment, but Monaes are truly inspiring 🙂