Naturally Fierce Feature: Wolfgang

 

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Morning everyone,  my name is Wolfgang Lisborg, and I’m a upcoming Natural Hair Enthusiast. I was born and raised half of my life in Denmark, Europe and later  came to the United States during my pre-teen years. I soon gravitated towards the arts in the form of fashion/portrait photography, dancing, being a visionary, and being a voice-over artist. I took part in the arts while staying true to my West African culture. I express my natural hair to enlighten women(primarily black) on self-acceptance and self-appreciation, so that confidence may follow.

How long have you been natural? What is it like being a man with natural hair?

I’ve been natural since day one! Well, for starters I’m looked at as a contradiction for some reason in the society of America. Being that I’m dark skin, my name is Wolfgang, I’m from Europe, and I have long hair; some people just look at me like I’m from another breed at times.

Read: Can men be part of the natural hair movement?

What’s the most surprising thing that happened to you being a natural male? Honestly, the most surprising thing is the fact that some women are very prejudice against me for having long hair.

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Did you ever Transition or were you a Big Chopper & why?

I’m a “Big Chopper.” I literally went through a good three of those. The main reason for my big chops were because my mother wanted my hair cut over nonsense. At some point within my family they didn’t appreciate or really accept males with hair. My most recent big chop was due to someone giving me a receding edge up. This lead me to literally never want my hair cut in any shape or form after I chopped it all off the last time.

How would you describe your hair? My hair is an extension of myself, meaning that it represents my character and my culture. I use to always think to myself that people would be able to see how large my personality is once my hair got really big.

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What do you love most about your hair?

The fact that it’s a representation of my culture, race, roots, and who I am as an individual is what I love most about my hair.

What has been the most memorable part of your journey?Has it been easy or difficult or both?!

There have been a lot of memorable moments actually. There was that one time when I was in the shower while my hair was in stage 2 and I was able to shake my hair and feel it. Also, in my junior year of high school I had my little sister blow dry my hair for the first time ever and my hair was massive. In all honesty, my journey has been a bit of both easy and difficult. When I first came to the United States I lived with my aunt who is a lead hair dresser in MD. She disliked my long hair so much that whenever I grew it out she would have the head barber in her salon shave my head. Later, I moved from there to live with my other aunts and uncles around the east coast of America in the DMV, Massachusetts, and North Carolina area. I was finally able to really express my hair once I moved with my father for the first time. I grew my hair out and was accepted more in Brockton, MA where there was more respect for men with long hair. This gave me an open avenue to actually appreciate my hair more, since I could finally grow it without getting criticized. I later got my family to accept it and now I’ve influenced my younger cousins and family friends to grow and express their hair as well.

What are your favorite hair styles?

There are so many styles and different variations in which I enjoy wearing my hair, :)! There’s the natural way (just having it out the way it is), low bunny tail (I say bunny because my hair isn’t straight like a pony’s tail hair), low bun so you can really see my waves, parted through the middle and having two puffballs in the back, parted through the middle and letting my curls shine, the Native American banding style or banding method, high bun, a pineapple (I still haven’t created a cool one yet), and lastly is this look where I pull my sides to the back so it makes a bunny tail then part a section so that I have a high top full of curls.

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What have your experiences been as a ‘natural?’ Any memorable reactions from family or others?

My experiences as a natural been very inspiring on so many levels as well as empowering. I have been able to enlighten women to become more self-accepting and self-appreciative, so that they are confident. I aim to reach out globally with this amazing experience, simply because I haven’t noticed any males really touching base within the natural hair society. There are honestly so many reactions that I’ll say this, I appreciate each one and they all helped me grow as an individual.

What is your hair regimen (including fav products)?

Right now I’ve run out of a lot the main products which I incorporate in my regimen. But, my regimen would usually consist of: Oil washes with “ORS” Grapeseed & Sweet Almond Oil” or “Sewlcustoms” Peppermint Oil. I preset my hair with these oils before I sleep so that my hair can absorb the oils’ nutrients, giving my hair a great curl definition once I rinse my hair with water. I’ll later finger comb my hair while thoroughly rinsing my hair with water. When I’ve run out of these oils I use “LoveShea’s” Shea Butter Cream. I actually melt it in the microwave so that it will be in it’s most effective form, which is the liquid form. As a liquid it can go through my hair shaft, help my hair follicles, and promote healthy new growth.

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What are some of your favorite natural hair websites,YouTuber’s, or blogs?

My favorites include: Curls Understood, Black Girl Long Hair, AuCurls Naturelle, and NaturallyNeiicey.

Who is your top hair inspiration, in the natural hair society?

My top hair inspiration has got to be Carole “Adele” Williams, my goodness that woman is art! I could go on for days about her but, it’s the charisma and boldness with her craft that inspires me to excel more in my craft.

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Anything you want the readers to know? Inspirational words?

As a “natural” individual you must always remember that what you naturally produce is a representation of your culture. By that I mean, it’s a representation of yourself and your character. In a societal view we who express our hair must always walk with confidence/prosperity in whatever avenue we choose to walk in. Do this because not all of our society is going to accept or appreciate us for our unique trait(natural hair). This is why as a whole we must enlighten each other to unlock the potential of acceptance and appreciation, so that confidence may follow within ourselves. That’s why I strive to enlighten women globally to become more comfortable in being self-reliant upon their “natural” beauty.

What’s your method for growing long hair?

Low maintenance to the max! I’ve literally come up with an acronym for women who can’t keep their hands out of their hair. It’s called “H.I.H.S”, which is “Hand In Hair Syndrome!” After that, it’s literally the mental acceptance of “forgetting about your hair”. This means that the whole length check thing isn’t something you should primarily be worried about. It’s the health of your hair that will help you achieve length. Lastly, is the patience within yourself to accept that your hair growth is not a “race” but, is a “process” which takes time.

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Where can people find you for more information? Instagram: http://instagram.com/westilllive Google+: https://plus.google.com/+WolfgangLisborg/posts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolfgang.lisborg


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