Melani from Virginia

Melani Jones of iRock Natural showing off her natural hair

Name: Melani Jones
From: Virginia, United States
Of: iRock Natural™
Natural Since: May 29, 2010

Melani Jones of iRock Natural showing off her natural hair

KiK:  Why did you go natural?
Melani:  I was working out regularly and I was looking for an alternative to wearing my hair relaxed throughout all of my exercising. For me, it was easier to maintain my hair in its natural state.


KiK: Cool. So how would you describe your texture?
Melani:  I’d describe my texture as kinky and tightly coiled.  I do have some looser curls at the nape of my neck though.

Melani's natural hair updo

KiK:  What is your regimen for taking care of your hair?
Melani:  I try to be a low-maintenance natural as much as possible. I do my wash routine weekly, unless my hair is in a protective style and I may go a week and a half without washing my hair.  My wash routine consists of: pre-poo, shampoo, condition, deep condition under my steamer, and then style. I like the LOC (liquid, oil, cream) method to moisturize my hair during the styling process. I like to keep my hair in protective styles as much as possible.  When my hair is in a protective style, I will use my spray water mixed with a few oils to keep my hair moisturized. I only apply heat to my hair once a year, normally during the winter.

Melani's natural hair updo

KiK:  So what are the main hair products in your arsenal at the moment?
Melani:  Shea Moisture Purification Masque is my ULTIMATE favorite pre-poo and deep conditioner.  I also like Coconut oil and Bee Mine Curly Butter in Island Mango Scent.  Those three are definite must-haves in my regimen.


KiK:  So what is your hairstyle of choice?
Melani:  My favorite hairstyle by far is the dry twist out. It gives my hair such volume and definition. I can really see the health and growth of my hair in a dry twist out.

KiK:  Have you been to the hairdresser regularly since being natural?
Melani:  When I first went natural, I was going to the hairdresser pretty much every 2-3 weeks. After that, I started doing my hair on my own. I did go recently in 2012, but I have since started doing my hair again on my own. The only reason I don’t go is because I enjoy doing my hair myself.  I take pride in knowing that I can properly care for and style my hair myself.

KiK:  When did iRock Natural begin and why?
Melani:  iRock Natural began on March 16, 2012.  The idea for the name came to me one day when I was driving home from work and I knew I had to do something with it. My parents have been in the t-shirt business for years so I already had that background knowledge.  I decided I wanted to do items to express my love of being natural and to also encourage those who were natural or considering being natural. I just wanted to use my creativity to add to the natural hair community.

KiK:  I see. So what is the mission of iRock Natural?
Melani:  The mission of iRock Natural is to encourage the love of and appreciation for natural hair.  When I state that, I don’t want to make it seem that natural hair is superior to other ways people choose to wear their hair.  I just love being natural and want to ROCK it the best way possible!

KiK:  Thanks for doing this interview! Where can we keep up with you online?
Melani:  The iRock Natural website can be found at www.iRockNatural.com or on Facebook at  www.Facebook.com/iRock Natural.  Thank you so much for the opportunity to be featured!