Mane Chic Shalonda

According to Merriam Webster’s definition, mane is long and heavy hair on a person’s head.  Me personally, I don’t think it has to be long and heavy.  If you have hair growing from your head, then I consider this to be your mane.  Chic (pronounced sheek) is defined as smart elegance and sophistication.  With that being said,

Meet Mane Chic Shalonda!

How long have you been natural?

22 Months.

What is your goal for your natural hair?

My goal is to keep my hair healthy. As far as length I like shoulder length unstretched. I really don't like detangling Lol.

How does your natural hair make you feel about yourself?

I have a confidence that I didn't have before. My hair makes me stand out and that has extended to my fashion choices.

If you could go back and change anything about your natural hair journey, what would it be and why?

If I could change anything from early in my journey it would be to not jump on every product bandwagon Lol.  I could’ve saved a lot of money Lol.

If you were to go on a hair product diet for 6 months (summer through fall) by not using more than 5 products on your hair, what products would be in your stash?

My stash would include Aussie Moist conditoner, Giovanni Deeper Moisture Conditioner, Alma Oil (hot oil treatments) and Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue

What is your staple style? Give a quick tutorial on your staple style. If you have a picture your staple style, include it as well.

My staple style is a braid out. Monday-Friday my hair is in a protective style but weekends are braid outs. I mostly do braid outs on dry hair. I add a little styling cream and put in about 22 braids. Let it sit overnight and viola. Huge, sexy hair Lol.

What is one product that you have found to have more than one use and you used it on your hair?  For example, you look at the ingredients of your favorite body lotion and decide that it can be used as a great moisturizer for your hair.

My castor oil.  I use it to seal my ends as well as to detox my face Lol.

What tips/advice do you have to share about natural hair?

Transitioning is the hard part, depending on how you decide to transition. But once you get into the groove after your big chop and find the products that your hair likes you will have so much fun watching your hair grow and trying new styles.

If you had to choose one word to describe your mane, what would it be and why?

Fabulous.

Thanks Shalonda for sharing your Mane Chicness with us!  Please be sure to go and check her out on You Tube Page and on her Blog Fabulously Frugal Me.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Indulgenceiskey