NaturallyCurly: Please introduce yourself.
Coralie Herard:My name is Coralie. I’m twenty-three years old and I’m from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. I am currently living in the States to complete my studies.
NC: When did you start embracing your curls?
CH: I decided 9 months ago to chop off all my hair. I went on a trip to Ecuador last summer and I was inspired to chop it all off because my perm was getting annoying. I wanted a change while I was there and I wanted to free myself. I had honestly never experienced hair breakage before my “big chop,” so my family and friends had a heart attack and were so surprised when they learned I had cut my hair off!
NC: What’s your current routine?
CH: My regiment is simple. I make sure I always have my essential oils–coconut oil, avocado oil, etc–and my unrefined shea butter. Fortunately, my hair doesn’t need too much moisture. I keep it simple and braid my curls before I go to sleep, so they can rest for the night. But my secret is that I NEVER let my hair completely dry. It is always moisturized and that keeps my curls healthy!
NC: So from start to finish, on a curly day, what’s your process?
CH: I moisturize and braid my hair before going to sleep. The next morning I unbraid it, adjust my curls as needed, and I’m ready to go! It’s the easiest way for me to achieve a nicely done look for the day.
