Healthy Hair Story - Meet Ebony, better known online as EbonyCPrincess
By . - Tuesday, July 03, 2012
My
name is Ebony, better known online as EbonyCPrincess, and I am the author of a
hair blog, Longing 4 Length. I
definitely am an advocate for healthy hair, no matter which chemicals if any
you choose to use (color, relaxer, texturizer, or none at all!). I once tweeted #teamrelaxed and it just
didn’t feel authentic because quite frankly that isn’t true. I’m definitely all in for #teamhealthyhair!
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| Beginning of Journey |
When did you start your hair journey? My journey began in
May of 2009. I had technically already
gotten started but a birthday visit to the salon for a touch up left me with
scalp burns, overprocessed hair and a horrible chin/neck length hair cut. The funny thing is, even among all the beautiful
natural heads of hair and with so many ladies transitioning, I never blamed the
relaxer – only the stylist. I knew my
relaxed hair could, and would with my care, be healthy.
What is the current state of your hair? Relaxed, BSB
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| Relaxed, BSB |
What are your hair goals? My overall length
goal is to be MBL, but definitely with thick, healthy hair. Last year I had a setback where I’d finally
reached bra strap length but the last three inches were see through, thin and
scraggly. I was upset to let the length
go, but I can honestly fully attest to the adage “health before length” because
even though I’ve technically been at the same length for about 10 months due to
trimming, now that my ends are thick and full I feel 200% better about my hair. So although I do have a length goal, as long
as my hair continues to remain healthy, I’m happy.
What is your favorite go to hairstyle? Rollersetting is my new love, I recently
hosted a six month challenge on my blog.
Rollers and flexirods were my main weapon to keeping my ends thick and
healthy as I cut away the thinness.
Currently, I am wearing a few u-part (3/4) wigs just to change up my
look for the summer. I definitely am one
who enjoys doing my hair and wearing it different ways so I don’t have any
restrictions when it comes to styling other than avoiding direct heat as much
as possible.
What is your brief hair regimen?
Daily: Moisturize and Seal
and cover hair with satin at night to sleep.
Weekly: Prepoo with ceramide-rich oil, Shampoo and Deep Condition with steam, Style without using direct heat.
To big chop or not to big chop? That is the question: Currently, I am relaxed. The last time I transitioned was about 11 years ago during my senior year of high school and first year of undergrad but it was completely "accidental." I wore braids during basketball season my senior year and then did a press n' curl for a few months before getting a weave followed by more braids because I hadn't found a stylist near my college. Between each style I trimmed until I ended up being natural. So I have never "big chopped" or set out to intentionally transition ever in life. And from what I remember because I didn't have this huge undertaking as my primary goal...the transition was relatively easy. Once I relaxed back then in college, I have been so ever since!
What is your protective hairstyle of choice?: It changes between wigs and weaves. I do wear buns and updos but my hair retains best while cornrowed away and completely hidden. That being said, I don't wear wigs and weaves exclusively, nor do I force myself to wear them for the sake of racing to my length goals faster. I wear them as I feel like it.
What is your favorite hair product and why?: Bee Mine Bee Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer (Not Available In South Africa). No other moisturizer can even compare!
Finish this sentence: My hair is at it's happiest when...it is freshly washed and deep conditioned, with nicely trimmed ends. Regardless of the style I choose to wear, if it is conditioned and my ends are in good shape...my hair looks and feels amazing!
What does 'Good Hair' mean to you?: So cliche but good hair to me is definitely well cared for, healthy hair.
Beautiful head of hair, Ebony!
Have a Good Hair Day!!!
