NATURAL HAIR WITH SHEILA (SHE RICH)

Name: Sheila R

How long have you been natural? I haven't had a relaxer since April 2010 and I did the big chop May 2011.


How do you deal with your edges (while transitioning)? With my hair type (3c) it doesn't take much to straighten it so I just would flat iron it once a week. But a good edge control for me now is DreamKids Smooth Edges.

Do you have to wash it every day? I don't wash my hair everyday because that would strip all the oils from my hair also your hair needs to rest so I try my best to comb it as less as possible.

What products do you use? I been using Miss Jesses lately but Herbal Essence is my favorite and natural Shea butter to lock in moisture.

How do you get it straight?  I straighten my own hair because the last time I went to a salon the girl burned 3inches of my hair on one side. I make sure I rub Shea butter on it while I blow dry it so when I use the flat iron with the comb it helps to protect my hair.

How often do you cut your hair? I don't cut my hair until I have to. I want long hair my goal is 28 inches.

Do you have any advice for anyone who wants to go natural? Don't go natural because seems cool or cute this is a complete life style change. What you eat, drink, and do on a daily bases does affect your hair. If you feel like you are ready to go back the way you were created to be then I welcome you to natural life. Drink plenty of water & exercise. Also give you hair a few months to get create a curl pattern. Check out YouTube for tips. Chime Edwards is a good person to follow. And once you have crossed over into natural life you'll be able to run in the rain not from the rain!!

Team Natural Gennell P

Name: Gennell P

City: Nesbit, MS.

How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural for a 1yr and 6 months now.

What made you want to go natural? My daughter has eczema, and her hair fell out, and I had to learn how to take care of her hair because she could not have relaxers any more. So I made the decision to transition as well.

How long did it take you to grow your hair completely out? My plan was to transition for a year, but I transitioned for 7 months, and cut the rest of my relaxed ends off.

How do you deal with your edges (while transitioning)? I didn’t have any problems with my edges. I wore styles that blended in with the rest of my hair.

Do you have to wash it every day? In the beginning I was shampooing it 2-3 times a week, to try to keep it moisturized which was difficult, and now I only shampoo once a week.

What products do you use? I use Jojoba oil by organics, organic hair thickener, castor oil, coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. For my shampoos & conditioners I use Shea Moisture line and Biotin Shampoo these are healthy products for your hair.

How do you get it straight? I was heat free for 1year and 5 months, and finally wanted to see how much growth I had so I straighten my hair once, I had it pressed with the “hot comb”, or you can blow dry it straight as well.

How often do you cut your hair? I cut my hair every 3 months

Do you have any advice for anyone who wants to go natural? Research, research, research! You are to treat ALL of your hair as if it’s already NATURAL very important especially if you plan to transition for more than a few months or a year or more. Treat your hair in the beginning as if it’s already natural, so you can prevent breakage. Make sure to condition & deep condition your hair and keep it moisturized. Everyone transitions differently its best if you do braids or sew-ins but not to do them often because it can break your edges, and then you’ll have to find a way to grow them back. You-tube was my best friend but you have to also be careful with that as well, because what works for others may not work for you. Choose a product you’d think would work best for you can try it for about a month, try not to become a product junkie, but it will be so difficult. Stay motivated, don’t let anyone tell you that NATURAL isn’t for everyone, sure enough it will get difficult at times trying to figure out what works best for you, but you once you work with your hair and tame it you’ll be fine.

Music Interview with Crown Vega

Music Interview with Crown Vega

What made you realize that music was your path?

The first time I spit freestyle in middle school. If someone during lunch time started beating on the table it was bound to be a flow coming so always had to get mine in.

How would you describe the music that you typically create?
Its Rap/ Hip Hop. I can go from commercial to gangster, club to street. I try not to limit myself but I let the music from the instrumental inspire my writing. I was brought up in the hood but I always saw past that...I like to make songs that can be heard and someone can relate to it or it will paint a certain picture in their mind, give them a vision.

Who are your biggest musical influences?
Well the old DJ Paul and Spanish Fly tapes from back in the day got me started. I always rep the hometeam 8 Ball and MJG but as I gained more exposure it went to Nas, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane to Ice-T and NWA. Some of my favorite artists in Ludacris because of his versatility, Nas with his story telling and Twista or Tech N9ne w/ the Rapid fire flow that I first heard from Memphis own Skinny Pimp.

What makes your music unique?
It's me and what I feel. I have my own commanding voice and I don't try to do what every other artist is doing or what they are not. I make records that move me and that's relative. I also put my best in every song and not just make album fillers...those records made me lose love for some artist b/c they stopped putting their heart into it and did just enough to put something out.

Has there been one particular moment in your musical career that you’re most proud of?

My first performance at Juneteenth in Memphis at Douglass Park. Just the reaction from the people during and after my performance was so uplifting and motivating to continue what I do. It's what I love to do but when you get positive feedback it is always more inspiring to push forward.

Who would you like to work with in the near future?

Whomever want to cut me a check, lol. Seriously though one artist for sure is Juicy J. He is a home town living legend and he still doing it.

What’s next for you?
I'm currently in the process of releasing a 4 song EP and I have an upcoming album/mixtape, Concrete that I am putting the finishing touches on.

How can we find you?

Google Crown Vega and I'm there lol, seriously. But on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Im under Crown Vega

I am also on www.reverbnation.com/crownvega and I have a Crown Vega YouTube channel for booking, feature or music and entertainment services email me @ crownvegamusic@gmail.com

Anything you want to add before closing out?

Yea, no matter what it is you want to do in life the only thing that can stop you is yourself, and in accomplishing your goals always try to out do your best. You are your competition!