Spotlight Monday: J'Lisa

Tell us about yourself.
> My name is J’Lisa and I am from and currently reside on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.  I have a BS in Health and Exercise Science from Syracuse University and I am currently pursuing my Physician Assistant Certification/Masters in Clinical Medical Science.

How long have you been natural? What is your hair type?  Describe your curls!

> I have been natural for 2 years and 3 months.  I think my hair type is 3c/4a-- somewhere in between there lol.  My hair type is sort of kinky-curly.  They (my curls) have a mind of their own depending on which part of my head they are on!

Did you transition or big chop?  Why did you take that route?
> I big chopped after about 2 months of no relaxer.  I am sort of impulsive and couldn’t wait to transition lol.  It was and still is one of the most liberating things I’ve ever done.

What was it like when you experienced your natural hair for the first time?
> I was natural until about 17yo and then relaxed my hair before I went to college.  I actually big chopped as I was finishing up my degree.  It was weird to see my natural hair again because while I was natural for a long time, I had heat damage because I would mainly blow dry my hair.  It was really eye opening to see my natural texture.

What are some of your favorite products? (Top 3)
> My top 3 products would have to be the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancer Smoothie, the Shea Moisture Reconstructive conditioner and any leave-in conditioner from Blue Magic.

What are your go-to hairstyles?
> My go to hairstyles would be twist outs or just wake up and go’s lol.

How do you feel about your hair today?

> As of today, I feel really proud of my hair length and strength.  I think back and can’t believe it’s already been 2 years!  Looking back at pictures it was a long road but I am more than happy with my decision and plan to keep it going!

Here are a few more pictures of J'Lisa and her glorious hair:

                            

Until next time,

Ashley, xo.

Do you have any questions for J'Lisa about her hair?  Comment below!

5,000+ Views! (Contest/Giveaway CLOSED!)

Hey everyone!

I'm SO very super excited about this.  Can't you tell?! :o)

Curlsfothegirls.blogspot.com has reached 5,000+ views in less than 3 months-- woo!  With that being said, I want to thank everyone-- naturalistas, fashionistas, etc-- for your support of curlsfothegirls.blogspot.com; it means a lot to me!  I've been told numerous times to start a blog, and I'm honestly not sure what sparked the decision that day, but it's been great thus far :)

I wanted to invite you all to participate in the Curls Fo' The Girls' FIRST contest/giveaway-- yes, the FIRST contest/giveaway on this blog.  Isn't this exciting?!

The Details:

A bomb ass Twist Out is MY favorite curly girl style.  I absolutely love them!  They require a lot of patience while twisting, BUT the definition is always amazeballs!  So.. it only seems right that the first contest/giveaway is about Twist Outs!  I challenge you all to share your BEST Twist Outs with me on Instagram @curlsfothegirls with the hashtags #curlsfothegirls #ilovetwistouts.  *The photos must be hashtagged!  I will accept multiple submissions, but I cannot guarantee that it'll help your chances of winning.  I'm looking for the BEST Twist Out ;)

Things to keep in mind (Read thoroughly):
- I won't be able to see posts from private accounts so if you wish to participate, your account must be public (at least until the contest is over).
- All submissions must be hashtagged: #curlsfothegirls #ilovetwistouts.
- You MUST be following Curls Fo' The Girls on IG @curlsfothegirls!
- Invite EVERYONE you know!

The contest/giveaway will start tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18th, and go until FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27th!

The Prize:
Since this contest is about Twist Outs, I wanted to put together a prize pack of items that I use for MY Twist Outs :)

A Winner Has Been Announced via Instagram!

- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask: a GREAT deep conditioning treatment that adds moisture to dry hair.  It's one of my favorites!

- Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-in/Detangler: a great leave-in/detangler that aids in detangling and keep tresses moisturized.  It's very light but perfect for twist outs :)

- Sweet Almond Oil: I use very little of this oil to seal my hair while twisting, but it's great for taking down twists and preventing frizz!

I'm super excited about this contest and I wish all participants luck.

Until next time,

Ashley, xo.

Please be sure to read the contest details thoroughly!  Comment below if you have any questions about the contest/giveaway!