INTERVIEW WITH BIANICA

~Check out what BIANICA had to say on how and why she decided to go natural~

RELAXED

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN NATURAL?
2 & 1/2 years

WHY DECIDE TO GO NATURAL?
1) I have a very sensitive scalp and relaxer really irritated my scalp (yep flakes...not a good look..lol) and 2) I was curious to see my natural texture. 

DID YOU DO A BIG CHOP OR TRANSITION?
 Well I transitioned for about 9 months. I took a job in South Texas and could not find a decent hair stylist to "tap" my roots. So while looking in the mirror one day, I just started cutting off all my straight pieces.  So fortunately, I was in a city where I knew NO ONE, so the "big chop" wasn't soo bad.

OCT 2009

WHAT DO YOU DO ON 'BAD HAIR' DAYS?
 In the summer I wet my hair and put on a headband and in the winter, I wet my hair then I pull it up in a ponytail with a bun.

DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE HAIR STYLE?
 Not yet. I am still learning my hair and now that it is growing I am trying different styles other than the wet and go look.

WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE SOMEONE WHO'S STRUGGLING IN THEIR TRANSITION?
Embrace who you are and what you are trying to accomplish.  Don't allow your hair type (relaxed or natural) determine the kind of person you want to become. 

OCT 2011

IS/ARE THERE ANY PRODUCT(S) YOU JUST CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
 I love all natural coconut oil to condition my ends and scalp. I also love Jane Carter's curling cream.

DO YOU SEE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR HAIR SINCE ITS NATURAL VS WHEN IT WAS RELAXED? IF SO, WHAT? YES!
 My scalp is healthy (NO MORE FLAKED...lol) , I also noticed that my edges are longer and do not break off easily.

DID YOU RECEIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK FROM FAMILY/FRIENDS WHEN YOU DECIDED TO GO NATURAL? IF SO, HOW DID YOU DEAL WITH IT?
Yes I did. The good thing was I only saw them once or twice a year so I didn't have to put up with their feedback much.  The funny thing is, now that my hair is longer and fuller, everyone loves it...lol

WHO/WHAT DO YOU USE FOR SUPPORT? (WHETHER STYLES, ENCOURAGEMENT, IDEAS, ECT)
My friends who are natural are a big support. Me and my best friend often compare our stages of growth.  She also does alot of research online for new hair styles and products. Then she passes it along to me so I can try them

ME NOW