I’m Lilas LaFleur soul singer/songwriter based in London originally from the Congo.
How long have you been natural?
I’ve been natural for 2 years, but its been 4 months I’ve stopped weaving and braiding my hair.
What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?
I had my big chop in 2011, I grew up having my hair natural and I’ve done so many hairstyles, and I’ve come to an age where I wanna go back to how I was before, natural. And my hair can’t stand the weave and braids anymore, last time I had braids I kept them for a week, I felt like I couldnt breath.
What has been the most memorable part of your journey? Has it been easy or difficult or both?!
It wasn’t easy but very enjoyable to know my hair, I read so much and watch so much videos and listened to my hair, I love it.
What are some of your favorite transitioning hairstyles?
I love my hair in the Afro, let it out and let it breath, but because my hair hasnt got the length that I want, I flat twist my hair and wear wigs for my gigs.
What have your experiences been as a ‘natural?’ Any memorable reactions from family or others?
Yes, my hubby used to say I wont stay like this Ill change my mind, and now I’ve done it for 4 months he’s impressed. My sisters gone natural before me so they’re happy Ive done it.
What is your hair regimen (including fav products)?
I use the LOC methods everyday, water, mixed of oils (olive oil, castor oil, coconut oil) and Aphogee leave in conditioner. I love Aphogee products.
What are some of your favorite natural hair websites,YouTuber’s, or blogs?
YOUTUBERS: naturalbaby100, nubiaaisutton1, nappynfree, naptural85, intellectualelegance
Anything you want the readers to know? Inspirational words?
I just wanna say that going natural changes the way you see the world, I use to bleech my skin and stopped it and loving my chocolate skin, God made me this way so me bleech means that He created me wrong, He made a mistake naaahh no way lol, love yourself as you are. Im transitioning my daughters hair as well and teaching her about our hair and she loves her Afro.
Where can people find you for more information?
IG; Lilas Lafleur, twitter; @lilaslafleur, www.youtube.com/lilasofficial
Thanks Lila!
