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hair. They are also battling with the thought of not being accepted. I would like to help
them with that journey. After I saw various videos on how children viewed natural hair
How does natural hair foster healthy self esteem/self image for children/adults? as ugly I definitely wanted to be one of those people to help change their perception.
This is a great question because it definitely depends on your environment, and if you
can think independently beyond what society thinks. The images we see everyday have
What are your favorite naptural hairstyles?
a great deal to do with what we consider to be beautiful or acceptable. Natural hair can
My favorite styles are edgy and different, I also like to wear it curly and in a fro.
only foster a healthy self image if that “look” is what a person considers to be beautiful.
What is your health and fitness regime?
What is the difference in maintaining natural hair vs. chemical hair?
I am vegan and I walk when I can. Honestly, I need to exercise a little more than I do.
When I used chemicals I had to be careful about everything I put in my hair because
Mental health is very important, what do you do to keep your mental health in shape?
I did not want anything to disagree with the lye from the relaxer. Since I have been
Meditation, Affirmations, listening to motivational speakers, reading books that help
natural I have dyed my hair and even put peroxide in it many years ago and it never
me evolve and listening to uplifting music. Another thing I do is always express
fell out. (I don’t recommend people doing what I did LOL)
myself even when I am upset I do not internalize things it will only fester inside of
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
you. Forgiveness is also important for mental health. One of the best quotes ever “Let
I see a beautiful black woman who is destined for greatness and loves herself from the
Go Let God” words to live by.
inside out. And the same thing I see in me is what I see in everyone else.
Any final words?
Why did you accept to be the Naptural Roots spokesperson?
I think personally that natural hair is beautiful, but in no way do I feel like options
I accepted this position because I have been natural for almost 14 years and I understand
should be taken away from any person. You can be the most beautiful person on the
the journey and the judgment from others that goes with being natural. I also feel like
outside with natural hair but if you constantly are walking around judging people for
my story can help a lot of women during their transition. I get many women that come
not being natural or you don’t truly love yourself from within it takes away from the
up to me asking my story so this is a great way to share it.
hair. Being natural for me in not a phase it’s a lifestyle it goes from my hair to what
I eat to my personality. I want to send love and light to all of those people taking
What do you aim to accomplish in this role? the time to read this and I want to send a special love shout out to Leanne Lay Dolce
I hope that we can show more diverse images out here. I also know that many women the owner of natural roots for starting such a great magazine, thank you so much for
are battling with themselves about transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural this opportunity.
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