NC: What’s your approach to curly hair?
QS: My approach to my hair is sort of “less is more.” I try to be as low maintenance as possible, but I also like to treat my hair well. I wash and condition my hair, use some kind of frizz serum or cream and leave it alone. In general, I try not mess with it too much, because that causes tangles, and I LOATHE tangles. I prefer to use creams and oils, but only lightweight ones.
NC: What’s the BEST advice you ever got about your curly hair?
QS: My mom taught me that, in addition to making sure that your hair is well moisturized, it’s important to get regular trims and not to be afraid to cut off as much as you need to in order to get rid of split ends or damage. It may be a little scary at first to see your hair falling to the floor, or to see that haircut, but you’ll get used to it. More importantly, it will grow back longer, better and stronger. Just take care of it.
NC: What are some of your go to’s — styles, methods, tools, etc?
QS: My number one go to product is COCONUT OIL! I use it to detangle my hair before I wash it while it is dry. I use it as a deep treatment; I will literally drench my hair in it, twist it in a bun, put some kind of cap on, and leave it in at least overnight. My hair loves it! The best tools are my fingers. My hair is the best it’s ever been, and it has a lot to do with the fact that it’s been two months since I’ve straightened it or used a comb or brush in it.
NC: Tell us about YOU — what makes you unique?
QS: I am unique because I am. Gotta love that circular reasoning! I am a host of contradictions coexisting in (moderate”> peace within a single being. How does one put into words what makes them unique? I think the ability to articulate what makes you unique, negates that uniqueness. Whatever it is that makes a person unique, is unique because it cannot be identified or put into words. So there!
NC: What are you favorite things? What are you passionate about? Nail polish? Fashion? Shoes? Books?
QS: My favorite things are numerous and sundry. I love GOOD music of ALL kinds. I love fashion and have been obsessed with makeup and skincare for as long as I can remember. I collect pens and stationary, particularly Sanrio/Hello Kitty. But I think more than anything. I am PASSIONATE about writing. Not a day goes by when I don’t write something. It’s not just something I do, it’s who I am.
NC: What do you do for fun?
QS: I have the most fun being with my children. Watching them discover and enjoy the world and just be cute brings me the most joy. Dancing around with them and teaching them and just being with them fulfills me. And when my husband is with us and we are enjoying each other as a family. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing or where we are, I’m having fun.
NC: What’s going on in your life right now? Moving, relationship, etc?
QS: Right now I’m focused on being a good wife (I’m kind of throwback; I truly see my husband as my king and the head of our household, and I’m reminded why I love him every day”>, the best mommy to my girls (it’s a huge responsibility; they will learn what it is to be a lady from me”> and not lose myself in the mix. I spend what little spare time I have working on my blog. It’s my passion project and I’m working towards that being a bigger (paying”> side gig.
I was a little bitty thing before I had Peyton. I never made it back down to my pre baby weight, and after two more babies, I’m nowhere close to it presently. I feel like a skinny person stuck inside a not so skinny person’s body; my vision of myself doesn’t mesh with what I see in the mirror. I’m working towards getting those two images to match. It may sound trivial or vain, but honestly, right now, losing weight seems to be my biggest struggle.
NC: What is your NaturallyCurly.com username?
QS: Mamafashionista
Meet the other two Texture Perspective ladies tomorrow!
