Tressumé: Jor-El (Mane Man)

MANE MAN (Jor-El)

 

New York, NY

How long have you been natural?

I’ve never been asked this question before! I guess I’ll have to say that I’ve been natural for about 3-4 years now. Back in Summer 2008 I got a texturizer and while I liked it for a few weeks, I immediately grew it out and returned to low cut Caesar cuts until Fall 2009. That’s when I started to grow my hair out.

What inspired you to have natural hair?

What has kept you motivated to remain natural? The best thing about this experience has been the growing sense of confidence I’ve felt since embracing my fro. Like women, I think its also difficult for guys who get pressures to look a certain way. I grew tired of having the same hair cut for years and years and just needed a change. I really enjoy the way my hair looks now and how it better reflects my character and personality.

What are two(2) natural hair products that you just can’t live without? Why?

Only two?! If I HAVE to decide, I’m going to say that I must have Tresemme Naturals Moisture Conditioner. It is the best drug store conditioner I have used to date. It has great slip and my hair loves that stuff! And for the second? I’d have to say that I always need a good gel or styling cream on hand for my go to wash and go. One of my favorites has to be Donna Marie’s Dream Curling Cream.

What is your favorite way to wear your hair?

I really only rock wash and go’s to be honest. It’s easy to do, gives me the look I want and I’ve got it down to a science LOL.

What do you love about your natural hair?

To be honest, I love the texture and thickness of it. I have SO much hair!

What do you dislike about it?

Probably the same things! When I first starting growing out my hair, it was tough to adjust my mind to recognize and appreciate my texture and curl pattern, but now that I understand my hair, I’m a little obsessed with it. The thickness can be tough to deal with during detangling sessions but conditioners with good slip typically help me out with that.

What tip(s) would you recommend to someone who wants to become natural, is transitioning, or needs advice about natural hair?

From my own experience and from what I’ve heard from women out there, it can be an emotional journey and social support is key to making any lasting change. Be courageous and challenge the status quo!

Comments:

Feel free to stop by my blog, MANE MAN (manemanblog.com), where I report on natural hair from a guy’s perspective. I do product reviews of hair and grooming products and host giveaways too! Check me out on Facebook atFacebook.com/manemanblog and on Twitter @manemanblog.

That Damn Hair

I recently have been hearing a lot about “The Damn Salon” and was interested in seeing what it was all about. Well let me tell you it is Damn excellence.

Some may or may not have heard of them but here is a quick bio on “The Damn Salon”…

The damn salon is certainly not just your everyday hair salon or braiding parlor. Damn is a beauty movement. We are about hair. We are about make-up. We are about being natural and still high fashion. We are about being conscious and still exciting. We are about being intellectual leaders and teachers, who are intelligent enough to know when to follow. We are about being fierce and DAMN, we have attitude for days but are humble enough to give. We are confident in our art, in our selves, in our goals, in our beliefs and in exactly what God made us to be. We are beautiful to the fullest of our potential and frankly dont give a damn what other people think. Through our art, we aim to inspire and dare you to be beautiful to your fullest potential. Our art is unique and has inspired and attracted women internationally. Our clients fly in religiously to experience our damn services from as far as California, New York, Hawaii, DC, Toronto, Alaska and even Europe. Yes that may seem farfetched, but once you’ve had damn experience, you too would travel to be damned.

Source: TheDamnSalon.com

The Damn Salon is located in Georgia but they share all of that greatness with us. They host what is called A Taste of Damn where they give you a little taste of the salon. You too can get DAMNED! If your looking for a protective style for that natural hair then head on over to TheDamnSalon.com to find out how you can take the next step to get a Taste of Damn.

“Taste of Damn” Locations

Washington DC June 23-24, 2012

Philadelphia June 26-27, 2012

New York June 29-30, 2012

National Natural Hair Meetup Day

The day is slowly approaching, before you know it May 19th has arrived. National Natural Hair Meetuo Day is closer than you think, so be sure to stop by NNHMD.com and get all the details for a meetup near you!

Here’s some insight to National Natural Hair Meetup Day if you have forgotten.

Love your Kinks

BkAphrodite

Natural Hair Makeover Anyone?

Mane Moves TV have teamed up The Coil Review.com to help women that want to go natural by hooking them up with a natural hair make over! With hair care professionals and stylists that they trust, make over participants and viewers will see how manageable the transitioning process can be.

If you live in the New York tri-state area and would like a free natural makeover which will be filmed, email us at NaturalHairHelp@gmail.com. Don’t forget to tell us why you could really benefit from this natural hair makeover. Deadline is March 31, 2012. Good luck!

Source:ManeMoves

 

 

Until next time….

Love,
BkAphrodite