NC: Why is it important to you to help your clients understand their hair “personality”?
AG: When encouraging a client to embrace their natural hair, I always refer back to the reasons why they originally wanted to go natural. Going natural is not a trend, its a way of self discovery and a way of being. Very often people get caught up in the day to day hair struggles and quickly give up. But when I get them to think about why they are going natural in the first place, it allows them to be strong and continue with the journey.
NC: Do you have any advice for women looking to go natural?
AG: I have 10 tips:
- Make sure you know & understand why you want to go Natural.
- Be ready to LOVE your own hair texture.
- Prepare yourself with the right hair tools.
- See a consultant & stylist that understand your hair vision
- Find a HOLISTIC hair & body care routine that works with your lifestyle
- Be Patient
- Communicate to your hair
- Be conscious of the hair products you buy, READ THE INGREDIENTS!
- Be clear on your own hair texture and pattern
- “Love the hair you’re in” ™
NC: What about following your passion and embracing what you love to do, which is very much what you have done. Do you have any advice for women thinking about taking the plunge? Anything they should know beforehand?
AG: Whether we’re talking about going natural or being an entrepreneur, both are not easy tasks to accomplish. But as my grandmother would say, “Nothing good in life comes easy. You have to work hard to get it.” Passion and purpose equals success. So live your dreams. After all, we only live once.
NC: Tell us about your current and upcoming projects. Tell us about your life and what you are up to!
AG: I Heart Me Summer programming, re-launch of a Portuguese (Brazilian blog”>, back to school natural hair event (August”> and Natural Hair Meet-up in Brazil (December”>.
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