I came across this beauty and her amazing head of hair, randomly on InstaGram! Immediately I wanted to feature her so she could share her story and some hairspiration with us all. Want to learn more about Aquia and her beautiful mane? Keep reading...
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Alex
Please, introduce yourself!
My name is Aquia Francisco, I'm from San Antonio by way of Dallas, TX. I'm a PR girl by day and a socialite by night, a foodie and a recovering retail addict. I've been completely
What is your current hair care regimen?
I'm honestly a horrible natural (please don't stone me). I don't really have a "regimen." I used to do PR for a major haircare brand and I faithfully read blogs so I know that one should have a regimen but doing my hair is usually an all day affair that I have to mentally prepare myself for. Every two weeks or so I wash with my handsdown favorite sulfate-free shampoo (Creme of Nature with Argan Oil Moisture & Shine Shampoo) and follow with a
What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
I've never gotten into the "hair typing" fiasco. I never really cared. I don't believe my hair can be stuck into one category nor do I think it's like anyone else's... Similar, maybe, but not enough to call myself a "type a" or whatever. What does that even mean? Lol however, for my hair texture, I use a lot of cream-based products. They hold my hair best -- particularly with twist outs. My two staples are Creme of Nature Lemongrass Leave-in and Cantu Shea butter Moisturizing & Repairing Cream. I don't really do wash-
What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
Luckily, the people closest to me were very supportive and that's all that really mattered. One of my best friends and I did it around the same time so we leaned on each other for support. Of course you run into ignorant people who make ignorant comments, but at the end of the day, I'm no better than them if I believe their comments to be true. I think going natural allows you to find a comfort and a confidence within yourself that you may not have ever known you had until you make that decision. The same people who threw slugs when my hair was two inches long are probably the same folks trying to put their hands all in it now that it's longer than their mom's.
Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
I transitioned for about nine months and then randomly decided to get my hair cut in a bob in September of 2009. When I washed it however, the back was so short that all of my permed ends were gone and I couldn't straighten it. Go figure. That same weekend I went and had the rest cut off. There were tears, but as cliche as it sounds, it was a very liberating experience.
What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
I love the versatility. I love standing out in a crowd. I love the handful of compliments I receive daily. I love motivating other women to find the confidence to make the decision to be relaxer-free. I love that even on a bad hairday, I never regret making the decision to go on this journey. I've NEVER regretted it. Ever.
Where can we find you on the web?
I've been telling myself I would update my blog but that's still in the works. So in the meantime, you can follow me on twitter @missaquia.
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