Dear curly-haired friends, I’m so glad your curiosity led you to my site. Before I share my experiences with natural curls on this blog—and hopefully get to read about yours as well—I’d like to tell you a bit about my story and the journey I took to embrace my natural Afro curls.
I was born and grew up in the Dominican Republic. In my country of birth, hair is straightened from a very early age and hair that is not straight is considered unkempt. So I also grew up with straight hair. It wasn't until many years later, far away from my home country, that I began to come to terms with my origins.
The birth of my first child was the deciding factor in my decision to embrace my natural curls—a step that felt radical to me. I want my children to see me for who I am: a Dominican woman withAfrican roots. The decision felt radical because I completely shaved off my straightened hair.
I wanted a fresh start with no transition. I’ve never regretted this decision, and I love my curly mane. Of course, I had to learn how to care for these natural curls, since I really had no idea about this new world and had to figure it out for myself. That’s how I began to rediscover my hair.
When I was younger, I learned a lot about natural skincare products, so it was clear to me that I wanted to care for my curls naturally as well. I started researching what natural curls need, how to wash them, and how to make them manageable. I’ll share the recipes that have won me over with you here; and I’d love it if you’d also share your favorite DIY recipes with us curly-haired folks
here.
On the website lockenkopf.com, you’ll find products from companies that I use myself and that, just like me, place the highest value on purely organic ingredients and natural compatibility.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Warm regards
Rosa Maria
lockenkopf
I wanted a fresh start with no transition. I’ve never regretted this decision, and I love my curly mane. Of course, I had to learn how to care for these natural curls, since I really had no idea about this new world and had to figure it out for myself. That’s how I began to rediscover my hair.
When I was younger, I learned a lot about natural skincare products, so it was clear to me that I wanted to care for my curls naturally as well. I started researching what natural curls need, how to wash them, and how to make them manageable. I’ll share the recipes that have won me over with you here; and I’d love it if you’d also share your favorite DIY recipes with us curly-haired folks
here.
On the website lockenkopf.com, you’ll find products from companies that I use myself and that, just like me, place the highest value on purely organic ingredients and natural compatibility.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Warm regards
Rosa Maria
lockenkopf
