Naturally Speaking?

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BBH went to the streets to find out how natural women style and maintain their hair

Name: Marva
Occupation: Social Worker
Describe your current natural hairstyle? At the moment I've got crazy twists
Why did you choose this style? I wanted to go natural and I wasn't sure of the other options
Have you ever used chemicals to change yourhair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Soft & Beautiful
Name Sophia
Occupation Clerical Assistant
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Straight
Why did you choose this style? Convenient
Have you ever used chemicals to change yourhair texture? No, I prefer natural products
Which hair products do you use? African Pride
Name Jalisa
Occupation Yummy Mummy
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Afro curly
Why did you choose this style? Just have to wash it once a week
Have you ever used chemicals to changeyour hair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Botanicals
Name Maritha
Occupation Student
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Relaxed straight
Why did you choose this style? It's convenient and easy to manage
Have you ever used chemicals to changeyour hair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Motions, Optimum and Revlon
Name Debbie
Occupation Childcare
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Braids with loose end curls
Why did you choose this style? Wanted to give glue in extensions a break
Have you ever used chemicals to change yourhair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Dr Miracle Products
Name Denique
Occupation Clerk
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Cornrows
Why did you choose this style? The style lasts longer
Have you ever used chemicals to change your hair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Dark & Lovely
Name Louise
Occupation Jeweller
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Straight, but curly when wet
Why did you choose this style? Suits my head shape
Have you ever used chemicals to change your hair texture? No, it's not my thing
Which hair products do you use? Motions
Name Danielle
Occupation Maths teacher
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Afro twists
Why did you choose this style? Easy to maintain
Have you ever used chemicals to change your hair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Indian Hemp and Rachel Myers hair oil
Name Zena
Occupation Student
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Relaxed straight with piece at the front
Why did you choose this style? Convenient to style and wear
Have you ever used chemicals to change your hair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Affirm and Keracare
Name Ann-a-Kay
Occupation Trainee Hairstylist
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Canerows at the side with a quiff
Why did you choose this style? Much easier to manage
Have you ever used chemicals to change your hair texture? Yes, perm
Which hair products do you use? Oil sheen and bee's wax
Name Sinead
Occupation Student
Describe your current natural hairstyle? Straight with a fringe and ponytail
Why did you choose this style? It looked good at the time
Have you ever used chemicals to change your hair texture? Yes, relaxer
Which hair products do you use? Olive oil sheen