Ayana (tutorial)
Where are you from?
A: I’m from Tallahassee, FL. I’m a student studying Fashion Design.
Tell us your hair story.
A: It was the summer of 2005 and I had gone 7 months without a perm. I had recently started working out again and it was insane because I had to wash my hair every time I sweat. So I said “I’m going to cut it call off. I need something low maintenance.” I didn’t wear weave when I went natural, I cut it all the way off to a low cut FADE as the boyz say.
I’m an only child and was brought up in a single parent home, just me and my mom. She was with me when I did my big chop. Her hair is actually a natural short cut also.
I have a better understanding of my culture now being 24yrs and I want to embrace my natural hair to help encourage young black women to love what God has given them.
What mistakes have you made with your hair that you’ve learnt from?
A: The only mistake I really made was getting a perm. I ended up badly damaging my hair.
What’s the best/most effective thing you do for your hair?
A: Going natural was the best thing I could have ever done for my hair.
What do you use in your hair?
A: I just started use Carol’s Daughter products. They are great for my hair.
Please give a short tutorial for one of your favorite styles.
A: My default would be my Sassy Mohawk. I do 5 small cornrows going on each side of head then put some leave-in conditioner. I then twist my hair and put in rollers to make it extra curly. You can keep this in overnight or sit under a dryer if you want to finish it that day. When dry take the rollers and the twists out and tease the hair with a wide comb that will give it a nice blow out look.
Big Ups!! I’m here in Tallahassee attending school as well. It’s good to see a representation of natural hair in this city. I run across it often but people seem stand-offish(not too friendly. So I wouldn’t dare ask them questions about styling etc. Thanks for the inspiration.
love the hair AND the makeup!
Really cute hair! I can’t wait for my own to grow that much! And I too love your make up! Especially the first pic. It was a really cool “retro” look to it.
Somebody did a good job here. wonder who it was? mom or dad? Beautiful hair!
Thanks for all love from each of you..I wish u all nothing but the best for you on ur journey with ur natural hair.. Real talk there will be times when you have ur love/hate relationship with ur hair but it’s worth it. Feel free t ask me question but going natural, fashion tips, makeup etc.. LUV YA
Your statement “I want to embrace my natural hair to help encourage young black women to love what God has given them” was a very powerful one b/c you have to be the change you wanna see. I love the way you think & your mom did a good job raising you!