Introduction

Hi! I am 28 years old and I have one son (4) and twin step sons (7). I am a newlywed (married almost 7 months). I teach high school Human A & P, Zoology, and Botany. I am currently a graduate student at MSU. Go Dawgs!  I love to read. I also love to watch natural hair videos on YouTube.

How long have you been natural?

I have been natural for 2 ½ years. I decided to go natural because no matter what I did or didn’t do relaxers always burned my scalp. One day I got tired of it, and I started watching YouTube so I would know what to do.

Ashley's Regimen

I have a mixture of 4b and 4c hair. It needs plenty of moisture. I drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday, and take vitamins. I also try to eat healthy because it makes a difference in the overall health of my hair.

My regimen- I cowash and deep condition my hair every 1 ½-2 weeks. I cowash with As I Am Coconut Cowash, and I deep condition with Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque (with coconut oil and honey added). I use bentonite clay and acv once a month to clarify.  I detangle with Tangles and Beyond Jia’s Caribbean DreamCreme Detangler. I always do two strand twists and/or flat twists after my wash using a mixture of the Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Curling Gel Soufflé’.  

Ashley's Favorite Products

Honey, Bentonite Clay, ACV, Coconut Oil, Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Line, Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter, Deep Treatment Masque,Tangles and Beyond Jia’s Caribbean DreamCreme Detangler and As I Am Coconut Cowash.

Ashley's Tips!!

I always try to keep my hair moisturized especially in the cooler months. I never go to bed without my silk bonnet.  My tips for naturals and transitioners are to moisturize your hair and be patient with your hair.

For more information about Ashley and her hair care, follow her on IG @ASHALINA_NATURALISTA.