I’m Mia Settle. Originally from Fayetteville, NC but I currently reside in the DMV area. I big chopped in summer 2006 after major damage from chemical processing. I was so frustrated with my damaged hair that I first decided that I would cut all of my permed ends off, wear braids for a few months until my hair was healthy again, and then perm again. After about 9 months of wearing micro braids, I decided to let my hair breathe and that’s when I fell in love! I mean, I had no clue how to care for or style my natural hair but I loved my curls and knew that I wanted to learn all about it. Natural hair sites, blogs and YouTube videos became my best friends, although there wasn’t nearly as many as there are now. Needless to say, haven’t turned back since.
Best decision I’ve ever made.
How long have you been natural?
I’ve been natural for 9 years. This year is the first year that I haven’t cut my hair. Other than regular trims, I plan on letting my hair grow as long as it can.
How would you describe your hair?
I’m not really into hair typing so I’m not sure what letter and number I am (lol”> but I have several different textures. Tighter curls in the back, looser curls in the front and crazy curls on the left side. It makes it challenging when trying to find what products work since there are so many textures but I think I’m getting closer.
What do you love most about your hair?
I love the versatility of my hair! I can wear it big, blown out, straightened, buns, braids, twists, big curls, etc.
