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@NamedAfterAHat (Twitter,IG) 

Were you always natural or did you have to go through the process of "going natural"? If so how long did it take ?

I have always been natural but from years of constant straightening with the flat iron, I was left no option but to cut off my heat damage hair. I was left with a short mushroom cut and it took me a year in a half for me to completely transition. Some may not consider it a big chop but I had waist length hair and it was now up to my neck so it was a big chop to me. Lol

What products do you use in your curly hair routine?

I rotate products from month to month. I am a huge fan of hair butters and leave ins for they don't weigh my curls down. I also like oils, but it all depends on the weather and the mood of my hair.

What hair advice would you give to another curly girl ?

My best advice would be to be patient with your hair and don't compare your crown to anyone else's.

Diffuser or Air Dry ?

A little air dry followed by 15 minutes of diffusing on low heat for the extra volume.

Name your GOLDEN curl product:

@KatVonLiz (IG)

Were you always natural or did you have to go through the process of "going natural"? If so how long did it take ?

--From 7 years old and forward, I would always have my hair straighten weekly. My mom went to beauty school, so she would do a roller set and then blow out my hair at home on the weekends. I finally decided to go natural in the summer of 2015, post my undergrad commencement day. I've had 3 major haircuts since then, and finally in November 2016 I had natural, full, and healthy curls.

What products do you use in your curly hair routine?

--My favorite products thus far are DevaCurl One Condition, I love it as a conditioner and leave in. Curls blueberry bliss reparative leave in conditioner. Madame CJ Walker Jamaican black castor oil & murumuru oils Defining Butter Creme. My favorite cowash is from Asiam Cocounut CoWash.

What hair advice would you give to another curly girl ?

--Pineapple buns before bed, and satin pillowcases or bonnets truly make a difference.

Diffuser or Air Dry ?

--I prefer to diffuse on medium heat. In the summer, air dry.

Name your GOLDEN curl product:

@daninthedetails (IG)

Were you always natural or did you go through the process of "going natural"? If so, how long did it take?

-i was permed for a LONG time before deciding to go natural in september 2015! My hair just wasn't growing like I thought it should have been; it kinda just like stopped! so I was like f it, i'm going to just stop getting perms. Transitioned for about a year with the help of protective styles (braids, crochets, wigs) before i big chopped in December 2016.

What products do you use in your curly hair routine?

-I have very dense 4c hair! it's super thick but when it's parted and twisted/braided it's tiny..it's weird. But love creamy products! my fave deep conditioner is the shea moisture deep conditioning masque for high porosity hair. my fave leave-in is also shea moisture, jamaican black castor oil leave-in i, it really makes my curls pop! I rarely use shampoo, but when I do I use giovanni 2chic ultra-moist shampoo for SQUEAKY clean hair! i love a good indian clay mask and every oil imaginable, lol EVOO in particular as a carrier oil for my essentials (tea tree, peppermint, rosemary)!

What hair advice would you give another curly girl?

-protective styles!!! I rarely wear my hair out, especially since my curls are so tight and densely packed. I usually have my hair flat twisted and pinned down because of the short length, and unleash it for friday-sunday! low manipulation is essential for healthy hair!

Diffuser or Air dry?

-definitely air dry, for me. I'll stretch my hair in braids or twists and bobby pin it down (but i don't sleep in the pins!). I do want to try a diffuser though!

Name your GOLDEN product:

@curly.babe (IG) Were you always natural or did you have to go through the process of "going natural"? If so how long did it take ? I started my natural hair journey 5 years ago. 

 What products do you use in your curly hair routine? I'm very simple and I use a few products, my go to conditioner is Dove Daily Moisture, then for my styler it's either Curls Creme Brule whipped curl cream or a product from Dollar Tree by Shea Solutions which is a leave in. 

 What hair advice would you give to another curly girl ? I would tell another curly girl to always embrace and love their curls! Curly hair is beautiful ❤ 

Diffuser or Air Dry ? Definitely air dry! 

@thegreatnishay (IG) 

  Were you always natural or did you have to go through the process of "going natural"? If so how long did it take ? No. I was not always natural. My hair was cut short for about two years. I then decided to let it grow and no longer use relaxers. It took me two years to get to where my hair is now.

 What products do you use in your curly hair routine? I use ALL Cantu products. I recently was just introduced to the Shea Moistures Curl smoothie. Ive been using that for my twist. 

 What hair advice would you give to another curly girl ? Be Patient. Whenever you feel like giving up just get a protective style. 

 Diffuser or Air Dry ? Air Dry. 

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@_QueenGxL (Twitter)

Were you always natural or did you have to go through the process of "going natural"? If so how long did it take ?

I got my first perm at about 10 or 11 years old so I went through a process. A couple of years ago when my hair stylist moved, I decided to go natural. I didn't do a big chop, I just grew my perm out and then finally cut my relaxed ends off two years ago.

What products do you use in your curly hair routine?

The products that I'm currently using in my curly hair routine in order are Kinky Curly's shampoo (once or twice a month) and Trader Joe's Tea Tree conditioner (I co-wash every week). After washing my hair, I use a spray bottle filled with water and then do the LOC method (leave in conditioner, oil, and cream) with Shea Moisture's Jamaican Black castor oil leave in conditioner, extra virgin olive oil, Shea Moisture's curl enhancing smoothie, and lastly I add Ecostyler's argan oil gel to hold my curls.

What hair advice would you give to another curly girl ?

Some advice I have for another curly girl is be patient with your hair whether you're transitioning, big chopped, or already natural. Be patient, take care of your hair, try staying away from heat and chemicals, and have faith in your hair journey!

Diffuser or Air Dry ?

Air dry all day! Definitely air drying over diffusing works for me.

Name your GOLDEN curl product: