Tell
me a little about yourself and your hair journey.
My Name is Romance Cox, also known as Hey
Curlie. I’ve been natural going on 3 yrs. I big chopped November 2011.
How
long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls?
I’ve been natural going on 3 yrs. I big
chopped November 2011. I learned to embrace
my hair and I wouldn’t change a thing.
What
motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?
I didn’t plan on doing the big chop. I was
transitioning and had a sew-in. Upon
taking it out and washing my hair, my hair matted (scary, right). So I had to
big chop, after a few months, I learned to embrace my hair and I wouldn’t
change a thing.
How
would you describe your hair?
My hair has its only personality. It will
be manageable one day and unruly the next.
What
do you love most about your hair?
I love being versatile. I love trying new
styles from rod sets to twist-outs. It’s all about having fun.
What
has been the most memorable part of your journey? Has it been easy or difficult
or both?!
My most memorable would have to be my big
chop. My journey has just been fun: trying new products and meeting new
naturals and helping them along the way.
What
are (or were) some of your favorite transitioning hairstyles or current dos’?
I love a two strand twist-out and I’ve
mastered the perm rod set.
What
have your experiences been as a ‘natural?’ Any memorable reactions from family
or others?
It’s been mix for me, others have embraced
it and some still are hesitant about me being natural. All are supportive and
still love me the same.
What
is your hair regimen (including fav products)?
I love to co-wash my hair using As I Am Cowash
followed by Aussie Moist conditioner. I style with a range of products
depending on my style so I can’t pick one styling product.
What
are some of your favorite natural hair websites, Youtubers, or blogs? Do I
really have to pick?
I have a ton of websites, Youtubers, and
blogs I admire. I can’t pick. Get a lot of helpful information from a lot of
places. Each site or YouTuber brings something different.
Anything
you want the readers to know? Inspirational words?
Learn to love yourself, ’cause if you can’t
love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else? – Rupaul
Where can people find you for more
information?
Twitter: @heycurlie
www.facebook.com/heycurlie
Instagram: @hey_curlie
