Newly Natural Queen of the WEEK: Keeta Ray

Hello Beautiful Blog Readers!

I would like to introduce you all to my New Natural Queen of the week...

KeetaRay!

Read below to find out a little about her and her natural hair journey.

Enjoy!

Name: KeetaRay

Time Natural: 1 year

Why did you go natural?:

 I was tired of getting perms and even though my hair grows at a good rate, I noticed it getting visibly thinner over time. So, March 2008 I got my last perm. In May 2008, I decided I wasn't going to get another perm again, and so my natural journey (consciously) began :) I researched A LOT online (YouTube, Fotki, motowngirl.com, and nappturality) to get a better understanding of natural hair and what to expect from mine. I hadn't seen my natural hair since I was 12, and even before then my mom pressed it out so I never really knew my texture. 

Did you BC, transition or both?: 

I did my BC November 22, 2008, after transitioning for 8 months. I had 4 inches of hair.

What response did you get once you BC'd?:

Most people loved it and I didn't get many negative reactions, which was nice. But of the few negative reactions I did get, I was so proud of myself for making the choice I made that it didn't affect me. I have no regrets, the only thing I wish is that I had done this sooner.

What is your hair care regimen?:

My regimen is pretty simple. 

95% of the time I do twist outs or braid outs, rarely do wash-and-go's because my hair dries out more with them. 

I co-wash once a week and while my hair is still wet, I apply my Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In, then I twist with shea butter & coconut oil and a little bit of IC Olive Gel for hold.

 I let it air dry overnight and untwist in the morning. 

I'll usually retwist my hair every other night and I always sleep with a bonnet on.

 I deep condition about once every 2 weeks, and shampoo as needed. 

I get about 3 trims per year (so it seems). 

What is your hair type?:

 My texture is mostly 4a, with some 3c and a little bit of 4b.

What works best on your curls?:

Creamy moisturizers like shea butter work best for my hair. 

What makes you a Natural Hair Queen?:

I think what makes me a natural hair QUEEN is that I own it. This is me, and I have never felt more like "myself" than I do now.