Hi lovelies!
Today we have another naturalista in the house who is going to share with us some deets about her Natural hair Journey...keep reading guys and if you have any suggestions or advise, feel free to utilize the comment section at the end of the post😊.
Today we have another naturalista in the house who is going to share with us some deets about her Natural hair Journey...keep reading guys and if you have any suggestions or advise, feel free to utilize the comment section at the end of the post😊.
Can we meet you?
I'm Dr Oluwayemisi Ikumelo, A dentist.
How long have you been natural and what prompted you?
I've been a naturalista since like forever !!! It will be four years in march this year…My hair has just refused to grow (sad face 😢😢....I think it's familial....You should see my mom's hair, just full but doesn't grow). I had bad hair...my relaxed hair was terrible, poor receding hairline, unequal length at the back and front, relaxed hair just wasn't it for me....so I cut it.
I've been a naturalista since like forever !!! It will be four years in march this year…My hair has just refused to grow (sad face 😢😢....I think it's familial....You should see my mom's hair, just full but doesn't grow). I had bad hair...my relaxed hair was terrible, poor receding hairline, unequal length at the back and front, relaxed hair just wasn't it for me....so I cut it.
What do you think is your hair type?
I think 4C....Most blacks if not all have that....You know the type that shrinks when it comes in contact with water, full hair, tight coils....yeah? That type.
I think 4C....Most blacks if not all have that....You know the type that shrinks when it comes in contact with water, full hair, tight coils....yeah? That type.
What are your holy grail products?
Holy grail products? Humph! I'm a super duper lazy naturalista 😢😢. I use nothing but shea butter.... I tried using argan oil (can't remember the brand) one time but stopped and went back to my shea butter😊
Holy grail products? Humph! I'm a super duper lazy naturalista 😢😢. I use nothing but shea butter.... I tried using argan oil (can't remember the brand) one time but stopped and went back to my shea butter😊
Do you have a hair regimen? If you do, what does it entail?
Nah.....no hair regimen..... I'm just one boring naturalista.....sorry sisters....lol.
Nah.....no hair regimen..... I'm just one boring naturalista.....sorry sisters....lol.
What challenges have you experienced in your natural hair journey?
Challenges? A lot!!!.... Hair breakage particularly plus I kinda have SIB (Self Injurious behavior - pertaining to my hair). I play with my hair a lot and pull it out in the process....so it's actually self-induced hair breakage plus breakage when combing. I twist the hair to avoid combing it and I've realized that it helps the hair grow back especially my front hair. When I don't comb my hair for a while, my front hair comes out fuller.
Challenges? A lot!!!.... Hair breakage particularly plus I kinda have SIB (Self Injurious behavior - pertaining to my hair). I play with my hair a lot and pull it out in the process....so it's actually self-induced hair breakage plus breakage when combing. I twist the hair to avoid combing it and I've realized that it helps the hair grow back especially my front hair. When I don't comb my hair for a while, my front hair comes out fuller.
What are your go to styles?
My go to styles???? Any day, any time - braids....I effortlessly braid my hair when I eventually get the time and resources. If not, I just weave and use wigs.
My go to styles???? Any day, any time - braids....I effortlessly braid my hair when I eventually get the time and resources. If not, I just weave and use wigs.
Have you had comments about your hair, positive or negative?
Yeah......"Your hair no dey grow" 😢
Yeah......"Your hair no dey grow" 😢
Who is your favorite celebrity Naturalista?
TY Bello all the way!!!!!!
TY Bello all the way!!!!!!
What hair accessory can't you do without?
Hair scarves....I make bows from it effortlessly.
Hair scarves....I make bows from it effortlessly.
Any words for newbie naturals?
Please do not be like me..lol...Take good care of your hair, it is your "crown" know what hair products work for you, do protective styles, they really help.
Please do not be like me..lol...Take good care of your hair, it is your "crown" know what hair products work for you, do protective styles, they really help.
Are you available on any social media platforms?
Twitter: @DrYemisiRoline
Facebook : Oluwayemisi Ife Ikumelo
IG: Missymycee
Twitter: @DrYemisiRoline
Facebook : Oluwayemisi Ife Ikumelo
IG: Missymycee
Nice interview
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