Gone Natural - Melody

Its Show and Tell Thursday's here are at SKM! and we're profiling our first sunkissed mom Melody Joy Short from Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy!



Tell us about yourself.

I am Nia Abiose's mother, JoAnn & Melvin Sr.'s oldest child, Ashley & Melvin Jr.'s big sister, and a sistah friend to many others. I am Melody Joy Short.

How long have you been natural?
My last affair with a perm was in '97 or '98. I initially rocked sew in weaves, and thereafter, my own natural afro & twist, until my final transition in 2003 to my new found love..a low cut ceasar. So, I would say I've been natural for 10 or 11 years.

What made you decide to go natural?
Mmm..I am not sure. I think it was a combination of a few things (1) me not perming my hair initially by default, thanks to the hair weaves, (2) while enrolled in a historically black college & university, being surrounded by folk that were exploring and so in love with the African culture and I, in turn being just as passionate about the culture and lastly (3) dating a guy that totally embraced the natural lifestyle just put a stamp of approval on it for me..and I haven't looked back since.....

What is your hair regimen?
I maintain my haircut by a visit to my oh so fabulous barber, Lenise Robinson (POSH by Lenise~ Richmond, VA) every 7-10 days. In between time I wash my hair 1-2 times every 7-10 days. I moisturize my hair with Coconut Oil or Nature's Blessings daily, followed by a daily brush, and lastly, I tie down my hair with a scarf (every morning) to ensure a clean and crisp look!

What are your least favorite products?
Any product with petroleum, it makes my scalp itch!

What do you like about being natural?
I love that being natural forces me to be stripped down to my natural state of beauty (which has forced me to come face to face with any insecurities as it relates to my physical attributes) & in turn made me fall in love with myself and acknowledge my beauty. I love the convenience that it lends to my daily schedule. I love how it makes me feel so sleek and sexy! I love not having to worry about hair while raising a 1 year old girl~ I can't fix two heads of hair each day!

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LUV it So what do you think of Melody Joys short natural look?