How I moisturize my Hair

How I moisturize my hair:

- I mix pure shea butter with Organic Root Stimulator hair lotion

- after deep conditioning my hair I apply the above mix to my hair and scalp

- then I apply coconut oil to seal in

- the rest of the week I make sure I apply a small quantity of Organic Root Stimulator hair lotion daily

This method is working very good for me, cause is simple and the hair never dries off!

Pure Shea Butter

ORS Moisturizing hair lotion

Coconut Oil

Worlds of Curls

After my Big Chop, almost one month ago, I've not tried any new product.
Las week I decided to have my curls more defined, so I needed a gel! I went in search of Eco styler gel:

simply beacuse I want to use only one brand of product which suppose to be Organic Root Stimulator! But couldn't find it.
I went to  two african shops in Milan but is like they've never heard of it!!!
Rather I found another product called Worlds of Curls. Here's the description on the product:
Worlds of Curls Curl Activator is anothe key step in our Total Hair Care Maintenance System. Worlds of Curls Activator starts to work instantly; stimulating and locking your hair into lustrous curls without leaving it chalky or sticky... bla bla bla!

it looks like a good curls activator so I decided to buy the 400ml bottle.
When I got home this is what I did:

1- Deep condition my hair using Replenishing pack (ORS)
2- co-washed, my hair was very very soft!
3- dry-cleaned my hair with a towel
4- I applied a generous amount of Worlds of Curls on a small portion of hair in the front
5- waited
6- waited
7- waited
Slowly I had to admit that it didn't work on my 4c hair!
I decided to make just one twist on that portion of hair where I applied the Worlds of Curls gel activator.
The next morning I concluded that:
A- this gel didn't work as curl activator ( not on 4C hair texture)
B- It is very good for twist and twist out!
C- The hair was very very soft and as written on the product's container it wasn't chalcky!

Am going to use it on my little sister hair, she is still transitioning and she has 4A hair. I'll try a braid-out and let you know the results!

Interview with Natural Diva Naomi

why did you decide to wear locs?

Well first of all I look at hair as an expression of myself. I am very creative and very much into art. So, my hair reflects that creative side. I'm always evolving. I have worn my hair in braids, low cuts, afros, twists and most recently locs. I decided to wear locs after seeing the many styles women and men were wearing.

at a certain point after six years of locs you cut it off and grew this beautiful afro hair, why?

After six years of loving my locs I began to grow tired of them. The main reason was the weight of them. So without a plan I just cut them. I already knew if I wanted to I could just start all over.

Is it easier to maintain locs or afro hair? is there a difference in terms of financial costs?

I do not regret my decision. However I do feel like the afro is harder to maintain. I spent six years being totally comfortable with my hair in locs. I had a daily routine and a monthly hair appointment. They were neat and trouble free. Now that my hair is truly out again I feel like I have to reintroduce myself to my hair. I am having a difficult time with the  tangling of the afro and the tender headedness that comes with it. And since my previous locktician is not a natural hair beautician I feel that the best thing to do is find someone who can care for my natural hair needs. I do believe that styling my hair now will be more expensive than the locs. However if I am leaning towards starting Sisterlocks and know for a fact that will be expensive.

did you have resistance from fiends and relatives when you decide to be a natural diva?

Fortunately for me many of my family members embrace natural hair.  My grandmother didn't have relaxed hair and neither does my mother. Most of them loved it. They would be surprised how neat it looked. But there is always that one    person telling you to take that stuff out your hair. And you are like.... what stuff? Funny when my hair was relaxed that is when I had "stuff" in my hair... Lol

can you tell us a little bit about your hair regimen and products you use?

Unfortunately I don't have much advice as far as hair regimen and treatment. I am basically using the same products that I used when I had my locks. Peppermint shampoo. Also the Nubian Heritage shampoo and conditioning treatment. Parnevu Tea tree oil for my hair and scalp.

what's the advice you've to give to the new natural divas who are still transitioning?

My advice to anyone considering going natural is to approach it head on. Don't be flaky about your decision. You need to be dedicated to making the change. And once you do it you will experience a feeling inside yourself that no one can describe. I believe it is a therapeutic way of getting to know yourself. I know we have been programmed to judge ourselves and worry about what other people think our hair should look like. You have to embrace YOUR beauty and stop trying to look like someone else. Because there is only one YOU and this is how God created you.

That was great! Thank you very much Naomi for this interview, am sure many new natural divas will be inspired! keep us up dated about your journey!

Meanwhile Natural Divas enjoy this beautiful pictures of Naomi Baxter!!!