NC: What are your favorite hairstyles to wear with your curls?
YG: I’m not very “hairstyle savvy” (or maybe I’m just a little lazy”> but my go-to style is the poof! It’s fun and easy, and I get a lot of compliments—people say it matches my personality.
NC: What are your must-have products and tools?
YG: The products I use vary on my budget at the time, what’s available, etc, but I try using as many natural products as possible. I use Organix Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Conditioner to co-wash my hair, Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream or anything from their natural line gives me amazing definition and a mix of oils that I put together…usually it consists of vegetable glycerin, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil and a little bit of rosemary essential oil. The only “tools” I use on my hair are my fingers!
NC: What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
YG: When I was first going natural, I kept it to myself because it was personal to me. I wasn’t too worried about what other people thought because it’s MY hair. When people started to ask questions, they were nothing but curious and supportive. It was never a big deal to anyone, but I was asked a few times how my hair got so thick and healthy! For the most part I have gotten nothing but compliments and support.
NC: Did you big chop or transition and for how long? Did you ever have any curly girl insecurities?
YG: I transitioned for almost two years. During the time I was cutting off the damaged hair and perm little by little while protective styling. About seven months into my transition, I got my hair cut into a short bob but still had relaxed ends. I continued the transition up until this past July when I went ahead and big chopped the last three inches off and became a full-fledged natural!
