Thursday, November 26, 2009

Gone Natural - Siobhan

Hey SKM! Its Show and Tell Thursday's and we're profiling our third sunkissed mom Siobhan Carter-David from Bronx, NY (but studying in Indiana). Enjoy!



Tell us about yourself.
My name is Siobhan Carter-David and am a mother,
a wife, a cousin, daughter, sister and friend. I am also a full-time graduate student and a lover of “style” in various aesthetics.

How long have you been natural?

I have been natural for 14 years, since right before I turned 16 years old.

What made you decide to go natural?

I was undergoing an experience of cultural awareness and cutting off my relaxed hair fell in line with the pride that was developing in me at the time.

What is your hair regimen?
Over the years I have had bantu knots, cork screws, two-strand twists, cornrows, an afro puff(s), box braids, afros of varying lengths, and a 8-year stint with (dred) locs. Right now I have micro-braid and merely spray my hair and scalp with olive oil sheen spray and rinse well with warm water when it needs to be cleansed.

What are your least favorite products?
I dislike many mainstream shampoos because they are to drying for my hair. However, there is an infinite quantity of textures of African hair so each woman must find what works best for her.

What do you like about being natural?
I believe that I look best this way. Also, although I no longer make it a point to be political about it, I love representing Black beauty in all of its happy nappiness!

Siobhan has truly perfected a variety of natural hairstyles. Check out her pictures below and let us know your favorite.

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LUV it So what do you think of Siobhan's natural looks?

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