For this feature I have the pleasure and honour of presenting Sherita Daniels to you all.  Sherita is a natural I encountered on Twitter during the Sunday natural hair chat and have been following ever since.  Professionally, Ms. Daniels is a make-up artist hailing from Atlanta, GA with a talent for developing sumptuous, sexy and glamourous looks that combine beauty and creativity.  In addition to that endeavour, Ms. Daniels is also the founder and editor of Perfectly-Pretty.com, a beauty Blog that shares tips on proper make up application as well as how to cultivate glorious natural hair.

Here is her personal journey in her own words.

AM: How long have you been natural?

SD: My 1year Napptural Goddess Birthday is April 4, 2009

AM: What was your inspiration for going natural?

SD: Two things: vanity and curiosity! I have honestly had EVERY kind and color hair you can think of! I wanted to see if I could look Perfectly-Pretty Natural too! I also have a whole lotta fine and absorbent hair! Relaxers left my hair paper thin!

AM: What are your staple products?

SD: Pantene Relaxed & Natural Intensive Moisturizing Shampoo, Talliah Wadjid Protective Mist Bodifier, Shea Oil and Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Hair Smoothie.

AM: How are they working for you?

SD: They all work great! I have lots of color so moisture is very important for me! The oil helps with frizz and definition.

AM: What is your current maintenance regimen?

SD: I guess my regimen is quite simple; I shampoo my hair with Nioxin cleanser about once a month. And I co-wash constantly throughout the month.

AM: What has been the public response to your transition?

SD: The beginning was rough! It’s hard for people who are chronic creamy crack addicts! I had one really odd experience where a Nigerian girl had met me with a 18” 1B Remy Lace front and then saw me a few weeks after my BC. She scrunched up her face and asked shaking her head “Why did you do that?” I actually saw her recently and she was raving about my hair and the color and the length and all “lat” and I said something like “Oh now you like my hair?!” She said nothing else after that!

AM: How about family?

SD: My family is very supportive they think any well kept or “done” hair is great!

AM: What resources have you found helpful when making your transition?

SD: I have to say for the first three months I was totally obsessed with YouTube! I found so much love support and information!

AM: What styles have you experimented with?

SD: My favorite style is variations of twist outs! I usually am wearing some sort of twist out style! I have yet to put together my “1 twist out 7 styles” video.

I have recently fallen in love it the blow out! I don’t use the comb on my dryer. I section my hair and lightly condition and coat each section with oil.  I [then] use a wig brush and pull the hair gently and dry each section.

AM: If you could change anything about your journey, what would it be?

SD: I really have enjoyed the process and journey; I don’t have a thing I would change.

AM: What has been the best part of your experience?

SD: I would have to say all the information, the trial and errors, the new contacts and friends I have made along the way. I have inspired two other women to go natural in the recent months and that’s so very rewarding for me.

AM: What are your future natural endeavors?

SD: Growth and promoting my website, where I mix Glamour and Natural Beauty! I am very opposed to the stereotyping that comes along with how natural women are viewed! I talk about fashion, beauty and hair! Nothing political I like to keep it light. *lol* I have a playlist that has a range of music not just neo-soul music.

AM: What advice do you have for others who are considering going natural?

SD: “Do it do it do it and for those in your crowd that are not feeling you then maybe you should take those $5 kats and make CHANGE!!!”

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Sherita’s Progress in Pictures

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Would you like to hear more from Sherita? You can contact via her Website at www.perfectly-pretty.com, follow her on Twitter via @perfectlypretty, check out her YouTube Channel or “like” her company Facebook Page.

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Sherita thank you for allowing me to share your hair-story with my readers.  I wish you much success with your Website, and each leg of your natural hair journey from here on out.

Healthy Hair Wishes,

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