Vanie's Hair Story of Horror and Triumph

Name: Vanie0295 (on YouTube)From: Kingston Jamaica

Living in: USA
Natural Since: 2008
Daily Grind: College Professor and PhD Student

Vanie0295 on YouTube 

KiK:    How long have you been natural and what inspired the transition?

Vanie: I decided four years ago to stop perming my hair due to a bad relaxer at a hair salon. MY HAIR FELL OUT IN THE SINK!!!

KiK:    That must have been horrible. So did you Big Chop (BC) or transition and why? 
Vanie: I decided to big chop. It's always been my personality to jump in head first and I figure why not give myself a fresh start.

KiK:    So, the question everyone asks - what is your hair regimen? You can just give us a brief summary. 
Vanie: Well I wash my hair every 1-2 weeks, deep conditioning each time I wash my hair. I wear my hair out 99% of the time, so my nightly routine consist of:  applying daily leave-in conditioners, spraying water mixed with Aloe Vera juice, and sealing with an oil or pomade. I gently detangle my hair after which I place 5-6 plaits and cover with a satin cap for the night.

KiK:    Was it easier to maintain your hair when it was relaxed (if you were ever relaxed)?
Vanie: Not at all
          

KiK:    You experienced hair damage from dyeing your hair before right? Why did you decide to dye it again? 
Vanie: Yes, I have damaged my natural hair with color and I nursed my hair back to health and decided to color again. During the process of nursing my hair back to health, I learnt how to really take care of color-treated hair... So I spiced up my hair with color once again.

See how Vanie washed and conditions her coloured hair in the video below. 

KiK:    Do you think there is any possibility that you may relax your hair in the future?
Vanie: HECK NO!!!!

KiK:   Hahaha. OK then. Now, what do you wish you knew when you just started to go natural? 
Vanie: What product to use in my hair to prevent it from being dry and brittle hair. (See the video above to see how she washes and deep conditions.)

KiK:    Before you go, what are your three favourite natural products?

Vanie: Giovanni leave-in direct, coconut/castor oil and my newly discovered Wen fig Cleansing Conditioner. 

KiK:    Is there anywhere online that we can keep up with your hair or life journey?
Vanie: http://www.youtube.com/vanie0295

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