TKK Natural Hair Spotlight-Dawnyele Partee

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What is your name and where are you from? 

My name is Dawnyele and I am from Gary, Indiana.

How long have you been natural? 

I have been natural for 2 years and 7 months.

Why did you decide to go natural? 

I went natural because of a very bad relaxer and highlight combination.  My hair quickly started to break off and shed excessively!  I was done with all chemical hair treatments at that point and decided to grow my natural hair out.

What is your hair type and how would you describe it (kinky, curly, wavy, spirally, etc)? 

My hair is 4B in the back and from the crown to the front is 4c. The back is very kinky and spirally where as the front is very kinky with no curl pattern at all.

What is your hair care regimen? 

I wash my hair every 2 weeks (depends on the style I’m wearing), any hair washes in between that are just quick co-washes.  My regimen is very basic:  Pre-poo for 30min, wash & finger detangle, deep condition overnight, then rinse conditioner with cold water the next day and style.

What are your favorite hair products? 

My staple hair wash is Terressentials Organic Pure Earth Hair Wash...co-washer is Desert Essence Coconut Conditioner.  My favorite product line is Koils by Nature, the entire line!  I also love B.A.S.K. Beauty Cacao Bark Deep Conditioner & Shea Moisture African Black Deep Treatment Masque as pre-poos.

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What has been your experience as a natural? Good, bad, or ugly? How has it affected you? 

Honestly, I’ve had a little of all 3 experiences.  It took me awhile to get the hang of things and really learn about how to properly care for my natural hair.  I’ve been through it all from heat damage, breakage/split ends, protein overload, too much manipulation, and harsh detangling session.  My poor hair! I was determined to have a healthy head of hair so I had to make some serious changes in my life and hair care regimen that worked like a charm!  Eating healthier, drinking lots of water, taking vitamins, and exercising.  The connection I have with my hair now is unbelievable and I could not be happier with it now.

What is an important piece of advice you would give to a newly natural? 

Patience is very important!  You must be patient with your hair, do your own research and figure out a healthy hair care regimen for you, set goals for yourself but be careful not to obsess too much over your hair and growth that you do not have fun with it. Be confident no matter what anyone else thinks or how anyone else feels about your transitioning or natural hair and ROCK IT!

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Do you have a blog, vlog, or website where we can find you?

You can find me: 

My YouTube Channel:  http://www.youtube.com/Dawnyele

Follow me:  www.twitter.com/Dawnyele

Facebook Fan Page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dawnyele/289506207729444

My Blog:  http://dawnyele.blogspot.com/

My Fotki Hair Albums:  http://public.fotki.com/Dawnyele/

Just Dawn:  http://justdawnnhyre.tumblr.com/

Join Me:  http://zipporahbeauty.ning.com/profile/Dawnyele

Final thoughts or words of wisdom? 

Natural hair care is hard work but trust me it’s so worth it.  Be creative and bold with your hair….Be careful and cautious with your hair….Be confident and remember no matter what….ROCK YOUR NATURAL HAIR! 

*Live*Love*Laugh*Natural Hair

Dawnyele

Thanks for sharing Dawnyele!!!

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Let's Talk pH

The potential of hydrogen aka pH is the term used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a scale of 0 to 14. Neutral solutions such as water measure at 7 on the pH scale. A solution that measures less than 7 is acidic. Examples of acidic solutions are aloe vera juice and lemon juice. Baking soda and lye are examples of alkaline substances as their pH measures above 7.

You are probably wondering what the pH level of a product has to do with your hair so let me break it down for you. The normal pH of human hair and scalp is between 4.5 and 5.5. Using alkaline products such as relaxers and hair coloring lift the hair cuticle and strip your hair of natural oils leaving your hair looking damaged and dull. Dry hair is prone to breakage so it's important to use products that are pH balanced to help maintain healthy hair. The hair cuticle will remain closed when using products that are pH balanced which will produce frizz free and shiny hair. In order to achieve optimum results use products that have pH that ranges from 4-6.

Check out this video from Kimmay where she tests the pH in some popular products used among naturals. For other great tips on how to control your hair's pH be sure to search her YouTube channel.

 

Until next times kurlies...stay pH balanced, your hair will thank you for it!!

xoxo,

Eve

TKK Natural Hair Spotlight-Sienna Van Dunk

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What is your name and where are you from?

Sienna from New York :-)

How long have you been natural?

It will be 2 years on April 11th

Why did you decide to go natural?

I went natural for a lonnng list of reasons… I realized I had been relaxing my hair more than half of my life and did not know what my natural hair looked like… then I thought of my daughter Zora and I decided I wanted to be a role model of natural beauty for her.

What is your hair type and how would you describe it (kinky, curly, wavy, spirally, etc)?

Curly, wavy, and kinky… 3b, 3c, 4a.

What is your hair care regimen?

I cowash 3x a week give Giovanni’s smooth as silk or Giovanni’s 50:50 conditioner, seal it with avocado oil, then I do double strand twists with Miss Jessie’s Baby Butter Crème, Miss Jessie’s Curly Butter Crème, or Coco Curls…and I deep condition every 2 weeks with Miss Jessie’s Super Sweet back.

Sew-in/Protective Styling

What are your favorite hair products?

Miss Jessie’s butter crèmes at the moment!

What has been your experience as a natural? Good, bad, or ugly? How has it affected you?

It has been an amazing journey of self empowerment for me. I have never found myself more “ME” or more beautiful.

What is an important piece of advice you would give to a newly natural?

Learn your hair and trust your gut.

Do you have a blog, vlog, or website where we can find you?
www.curlydemure.blogspot.com has all my info.

Final thoughts or words of wisdom?
Listen to your hair because it will speak to you and let you know her needs!  

Thank You Curly Demure!!

If you are interested in being featured in TKK Spotlight please email me at: TheKinkyKhronicles@gmail.com