Naturally Fierce Feature: Tori

 

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. 

My name is Tori. I am a Jamaican-born natural currently residing in Dallas, TX

2. How long have you been natural?

I have a little over 4 years of natural hair growth. I transitioned for a year and a half, then big chopped in January 2012.

3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?

My initial goal was to have healthier relaxed hair. However, I fell in love with new growth and I was also diagnosed with Alopecia Areata.

4. How would you describe your hair?

According to the hair typing system, my hair would be a type 4, with looser textures in the front and back sections.

5. What do you love most about your hair?

I love everything to be honest- the thickness, versatility, shape, etc.

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

My hair journey has been fairly easy. There have been those ‘bad hair days’. But, for the most part, I have enjoyed my hair journey thus far.

7. What were some of your favorite transitioning hairstyles?

Braidouts were my go-to hairstyle during my transition and is currently still my favorite hairstyle. I also did puffs/ponytails and occasional buns during my transition. Nowadays, if I am not rocking abraidout/twistout, my hair would be in jumbo twists/braids (secured in a ponytail/bun) or in a loose ponytail.

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

My family didn’t believe me when I told them I was going natural. But, they have always been supportive of my hair journey (relaxed or natural).

9. What is your hair regimen (including fav products)? 

I shampoo and deep condition my hair weekly (or every two weeks if life gets busy). I do special conditioning treatments as needed (sometimes monthly or every couple months). Special conditioning treatments include protein treatments, clay mixes, etc. I moisturize my hair once or twice a week. I will occasionally co-wash if myhair needs a midweek refresher. I do love Shea Moisture and Camille Rose Naturals products, particularly the Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter and several of the Shea moisture shampoos and conditioners. I also love Tresemme Naturals conditioners.

10. What are some of your favorite natural hairwebsites,YouTuber’s, or blogs?

Favorite Youtubers: Naptural85, VeepeeJay,AfricanExport, FusionofCultures,MyNaturalSistas

Favorite Blogs: 4chairchick.com, Blackgirllonghair.com

11. Anything you want the readers to know? Inspirational words?

Your hair journey is YOUR journey. Don’t get to discouraged by what others are doing with their hair versus what you are doing with yours. Enjoy the process and be patient. Over time you will accomplish your hair goals.

12. Where can people find you for more information?

Instagram: @bonafidestyle

Youtube: www.youtube.com/thebonafidestyle

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bonafidestyle

Twitter and Blog: coming soon 🙂