Natacha (pronounced Natasha) was born in the United States but lives in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Her family is from Haiti.
When did you go natural and why?
I went natural 10yrs ago, but was still texturizing from time to time. I did the big chop because I was tired of having to style my hair and although I had long hair, I hated dealing with it, so I decided to chop it all off. I started locking 3yrs ago and have been completely chemical free since.
When and why did you decide to lock your hair?
I decided to lock my hair in 2005 because I finally saw examples of well kept locks and realized that if I could keep them neat and professional, locking was for me.
What method do you use to lock your hair?
I started my locks with TST's (two strand twists). I maintain them by palm-rolling and the occasional interlock every few months.
What have you loved most about being locked?The freedom!!! This was why I did the big chop so many years ago.
What have you liked least?
The beginning stages and the few bad hair days I had during that stage.
What's your best advice for people transitioning to natural or locks?
Patience.. It will come and if you exercise patience, there is beauty on the other side. I promise!
What is your favorite natural hair care website or forum?
I don't have a favorite natural hair care website actually. I was inspired by sisters I saw on Fotki.com that were chronicling their locking journey, so I did the same when I started, but it isn't a natural hair care site.
Inspirations and blessings,
Nat
Special thanks to Natalie and www.photosbyvicki.com for the wonderful words and images. See more of her images at http://members.fotki.com/HaitianHunny/about/ .