Style Icon: Sydnye from Texas
Sydnye is a friend of Shari’s. I’m happy to have her on BGLH 
Where are you from and what do you do?
S: I’m from Houston, Texas. I have a PhD in Human Development and Family Sciences. I’m an early childhood mental health consultant.
When did you go natural?
S: 2002. I never liked having my hair chemically straightened. I stopped relaxing my hair a few years before that. When I got the courage to chop it off I never went back.
Shari tells me you’ve had locks before. Why did you make the transition to free-strands?
S: I had locks for 3.5 years. I cut them when I felt maintenance started to take too much of my time because I did them myself.
I have worn all styles of braids since I was a child; cornrows to micros… My aunt braided my hair from 0-18 years. I used to change my hair style all the time. I am not fearful of cutting my hair.
What style do you love to rock?
S: I wear my hair in styles that do not require frequent professional styling. I am active and I swear a lot. I don’t like styles that interfere with my lifestyle.
What do you use in your hair?
S: This is an ongoing battle. When I find the right products, I will tell the world! When I had locks, I really liked the way the mango lime products held my locks.
Do you prefer natural to relaxed?
S: Natural. My last chemical burn was the last straw.
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Intelligent, beautiful, AND natural! She’s got it all!
She is so gorgeous! Beautiful hair, skin, and smile!
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Yay to my fellow Houstonian!
I’m loving Sydnye’s skin. It’s radiant!
Thanks y’all!
What a CUTE baby picture and I love your eyes!
Very nice
, I commend you Syd and all my natural sistas. I didn’t always understand how much inner strength it takes for sistas to be (and become) natural and “go against this Eurocentric grain” in “our” conformist society. I always thought natural hair looks better on black women, it’s easier for me to see the beauty that god has given to y’all.
I’m a family Science major too. I’m graduating this Dec (undergrad). YAY Family Science!!! people always ask me “What is Family Science?”
You always look great! Have you seen the Chris Rock documentary yet? We miss you!
pdj
I love all of your hairstyles . . . and they all look fabulous on you!! What a cute baby picture.
yeah for houston. i’m from houston too! i love the first pic. you look pretty and happy…wonderful combination
Absolutely gorgeous! She looks really happy with herself. And I love the side part in the first picture! The hair actualy looks like an accessory!
if it weren’t for that guy in the corner, that first shot could be an ad for hair product/toothpaste/skin cream!
Is it me or most naturals have their act together?!?!?!?
It just seems like you have to be at a certain point in your life with your career and goals to pull it off…I LOVE IT!!!!!!