I want to introduce you to Ibukun, she just did a BC and she is excited about her natural hair journey. Enjoy her interview.
AN: Can you tell us who you are and what you do?
Ibukun: Hello! I'm Ibukun Akinnawo. I'm a Music major at University of Lagos, most of the time. Sometimes I write freelance and model, but I'm really just a simple girl who loves good coffee, the mall, meaningful conversations, blogging and God.
AN: How did you hear about African Naturalistas?
Ibukun: My friend, Tomi Ajayi, told me about African Naturalistas
AN: How long have you had your natural hair?
Ibukun: I've been completely natural for about a week now. But I transitioned from January till last week so I like to think I've been natural for about 8 months.
AN: Why did you decide to go natural?
Ibukun: Well, partly because I'm pretty impulsive and adventurous and heaven knows I'm sick of going to the salon and spending so much money on my hair every 3 weeks. I figured it would be cheaper and easier to manage my hair by myself. Now I won't have it any other way. Plus with the support I've been getting from a couple of naturals in my life is a huge blessing.
AN: Did you do a BC or you transitioned?
Ibukun: I transitioned then chopped
AN: What was your BC experience like?
Ibukun: I was excited to see what I'd look like without the hair I struggled to grow out for 2 years. None of that I'm-not-sure-i'm-making-the-
AN: What was/is your biggest fear about going Natural?
Ibukun: My biggest fear was that I'd look horrible with natural hair. When I mentioned it to a couple of people in my life, they strongly advised against it, so I learned to keep my mouth shut some. I overcame the fear after I found out it was a popular one. And I'm glad I did. Another one was the fear that this would become a religion for me. I hear some people talk about their hair like it's their significant other- I couldn't deal with that. I don't want to be the girl that's constantly blogging, tweeting, talking about her hair. So I'm going to try not to go overboard with it.
AN: Do you think you are in it for the long haul or is it just a phase?
Ibukun: Definitely long haul
AN: Whats your must have product and accessory?
Ibukun: Um right now I'd say my moisturizer (aka my water and oils). I'm not a sucker for anything else yet. But I love my ankara bow. I got it at the last NITC meet-up *grin*
AN: Whats you advice to anyone planning to ditch relaxers?
Ibukun: Just do it. Don't over analyse it. Don't over think it and don't tell everybody.
AN: Thank you for your time
Ibukun: You're absolutely welcome!
Her Blog link: www.sheknowswhoisnt.blogspot.
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