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Introduce your self!J: Hello my identify is Julie-Ann, however I am going by Jules and I’m from the gorgeous island of Barbados.
Why did you make the choice to go pure?J: Nicely I used to be pure all my life. From a younger age I simply felt comfy with the way in which my hair seemed and although I need to admit for a very good portion of my life I couldn’t deal with my hair alone, I refused to loosen up it.
How would you describe your texture?J: I don’t do the entire hair typing factor, as my hair has a persona of its personal however I suppose it extra falls into the 4b kind I feel. Typically it may be thick after which it may be mild and simple to handle. A couple of hairdressers had their blow dryer comb attachment broken as a result of thickness of my hair once I did go to the salon like eons in the past. Nevertheless, I do discover that relying on the kind of conditioner I take advantage of on my hair, it might probably both be very curly and manageable or it may be a bit coarse and a bit harder.
Describe your styling routine over the course of the month.J: My routine is fairly easy. I take advantage of little or no business merchandise in my hair and may say from that call my hair has grown an awesome deal and former breakage is nearly non-existent. My styling will depend on the temper I’m in and the time I’ve to cope with my hair. I largely put on my hair in a two strand twist as this protects a great deal of time from coping with my hair in the course of the week and it additionally acts as a protecting methodology. However on weekends, I like to let my hair down so I am going with a pleasant twist out or a fro. Additionally I’m a frequent seaside goer and salt can injury your hair if you happen to don’t take the time to make use of the correct of merchandise to make sure your hair maintains its well being. So my hair could also be washed each day on some events. Once I wash my hair I finger de-tangle or use a large tooth comb in the course of the conditioning as this protects a great deal of time once I have to type my hair later.
Normal Routine:Cleaning: Shampoo and Situation with Tresemme Naturals Conditioner as soon as a month and I additionally give my hair an apple cider rinse as soon as a month.Protein therapy: An superior hair smoothie from Fashion Icon Laila. It consists of: 1 giant avocado, 1 banana, 1 can coconut milk, 1 egg and 1 tbsp honey all blended collectively. That is most superb on hair and the odor is remedy in itself :).Moisturising and styling: Do-it-yourself whipped Shea butter, which incorporates coconut oil, rosemary, olive oil, castor oil and any aromatic oil I’ve readily available all whipped collectively. Additionally to take care of my two strand twist for lengthy intervals with out frizz I take advantage of Natural Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel, however simply the whipped Shea butter works nice too.Co-wash: Tresemme Naturals Conditioner. This helps with giving me the very best wash and go fro on these days I really feel lazy or often after one in every of my seaside days. I simply pat dry and I apply my home made whipped Shea butter, give my head a shake and that’s it.Upkeep: Each different night time I apple just a bit of my Shea butter combine to the ends of my hair and I pin my hair up and sleep on a satin pillow case.
Describe your favourite go-to coiffure for days whenever you don’t have a variety of time to type?J: My favorite type must be a wash and go fro. I simply co-wash with Tresemme Naturals Conditioner, seal with my home made whipped Shea butter, give my hair a shake and I’m out the door. Additionally as a result of I am going to the seaside so usually it generally is not sensible styling my hair usually.
How do you fight shrinkage?J: I realise that my hair primarily shrinks if I seal and twist it with the whipped Shea butter when my hair is damp. So if I’m hoping to have an enormous twist out I take advantage of this methodology. Nevertheless, to scale back the shrinkage I do a two strand twist then twist all my hair collectively and place it in a bun. Whether it is saved for a day in a bun, my hair will stretch properly. Nevertheless, I do choose the shrinkage of my hair as its makes for nice twist-outs.
What are a few of your drawback areas (if any) that require additional care and a focus?J: My greatest drawback space to me at one level was the very mild nature of my temple hair. I’ve been in a position to thicken it with periodic massaging and rosemary oil ever so usually.
What are 2 do’s on your texture?J: All the time combing my hair when it’s moist. A mistake I made previously was combing my hair dry and I usually had a great deal of my hair within the comb consequently.
What are 2 don’ts on your texture?J: No warmth. One rule I stick by for my hair. I realised warmth was a significant enemy particularly after I went to the salon. This was the one manner they had been in a position to handle my hair shortly and my hair seemed too straight after, which I hated. Additionally, completely no corn row kind types or flat twists. These typically trigger my hair to interrupt once I take them out.
Is there a weblog/webpage the place we will discover you?J: My tumbr account is http://naturalhighlights.tumblr.com/. It’s fairly new, however you may stay up for a great deal of enjoyable inspiring info there.
