Inspiration corner with Patricia Mulinge of beautifulafricanwoman blog.
June 05, 2013
It has been long since we had an inspiration feature! ladies meet Patricia Mulinge.
I
am Patricia Mulinge, a 21 year old at the Kenya school of flying. I
hold a private flying license and currently studying for my commercial
license which i am almost done with. I plan to also get a degree in
communication at Daystar University which i will be joining in August of
this year. I am a newbie blogger beautiful african woman inspired by Gahl.
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| one year length check! |
Are you relaxed or Natural?
I
have been transitioning to natural since Sepetember last year when I
had my last relaxer. Wasn't too happy about it so I decided Natural is
healthier and better for me. However, two weeks ago I decided to put
dreadlocks and so I big chopped too. I am currently natural and loving
it!
What is your hair type? Describe your curl pattern
My hair is a 4a/b
What was your starting length and what is your current one? And what inspired you to start a HHJ and when was it?
I
started my HHJ on February 15th 2012. Inspired by Gahl and my desperate
need for healthy hair. I started at neck length and progressed to
grazing armpit length right before I locked and big chopped.
How easy was getting into a regimen, knowing the right products etc? what´s your regimen?
Well
I didn't have a hard time getting into a regimen. I read about
different products before I got into my own regimen. All I wanted was to
keep it simple and affordable. I used Organics kids moisturizer,
coconut oil for sealing, motions protein reconstructor and for my deep
conditioning treatment I used pretty much any DC treatment.
Is this ‘regimen thing’ complicated?
Not really. Just find what works best for you and keep it simple.
How soon into your HHJ did you start seeing results?
About three weeks into my HHJ, my hair started to look thicker and moisturized and it had a nice shine to it.
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| hair journey progress. |
Do you think what you achieved would be possible without learning the Proper techniques necessary to grow African hair long?
Absolutely
not. My hair was weak and damaged and that was the precise reason that I
searched the internet for answers. African hair needs special care and
attention specific for it. I have learnt and continue to learn a great
deal during my HHJ.
Do you believe anyone who adapts the correct techniques can grow fabulous hair or is there such a thing as bad hair?
I
definitely think so. I have seen so many inspirational pictures and
read so many HHJ stories of women who had damaged hair and just by
following the right hair care routines. Good hair is healthy hair and it
is achievable.
How many people have been inspired by the length you have gained and decided to start a HHJ?
So
many of my friends and random people. I find myself talking a lot about
hair these days. So yeah....many people and I am glad.
What is the most heart-felt advice you would give to other African ladies thinking about but not so sure about starting a HHJ?
Well,
be willing to invest time for a HHJ. Do your own research as well, be
patient and consistent. African ladies have beautiful hair I believe. We
should take pride in our kinks and curls and uniquely textured hair. No
hair type is better than another. Its how well you take care of your
hair that determines its health or even length. We should set our own
standards as African women and we should all start our HHJ!!
What would you advice a Newbie NOT to do?
hmmmm do not compare your progress to that of others. We are all different.
So are you hoping to grow your hair to ankle length? what are your short term and long term goals?
Even
before I decided to lock my hair, My long term goal was waist length.
Still is. Short term goal is for my dreadlocks to lock and grow to
shoulder length. Soon, I hope because now There is little hair
manipulation :-) Thanks to Patricia for sharing her hair journey with us Gahl wishes you all the best with your hair and with school as well. find Patricia on facebook :)
Welcome to Grow African Hair Long (GAHL)
2 comments
This is so inspiring. Wishing you all the best on the new hair journey.
ReplyDeleteyes it is very inspiring :)
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