Well, this beautiful woman I have known for quite some time. Over these past few years I just kept seeing this glow about her and soon thereafter discovered that she was loving on her natural hair. Yayyyy!!! Her style of choice is not a twist-out, 'fro or any other naturalista favorite. She wears a little something else. Let me just tell you...that little something else looks good!
Let's meet our Queen of the Week - Teanesha Washington!
Who does your hair?
My stylist is actually my cousin. Her name is Teresa Terry and she currently has a storefront called “From Her Head to Yours: Virgin Hair Boutique” which is located at 217 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA. Her number is (804) 716-1468. She’s the certifiable BOMB!!! PLEASE check her out!
What are your three favorite products and why?
Hands down, the one product that gets the most use in my hair care regimen is virgin coconut oil! Since winning it in last year’s All Tressed Up blogoversary drawing I have been totally addicted. My family and I use it on our hair, our skin and even in our bath water. Being natural for the past 4 years it seems to be one of the only products that keeps my hair shiny, moisturized and soft (I have super kinky type 4C hair) and in my opinion has helped tremendously with growth retention.
However, it is a toss-up between the coconut oil and good ol’ H2O!! People often fail to realize that water is your hair’s BFF! I’m no hair expert, but I do know for a fact that spraying my natural hair down a few times a week with water (just to re-moisturize, not to soak the hair) has definitely helped with breakage and makes detangling a lot easier. Not that I promote any specific leave in conditioner but I do tend to put in a couple teaspoons of leave in conditioner for every 6 oz. of water. Shake it up in a water bottle and lubricate the situation!! 
Thirdly, because I live by my virgin Brazilian (or Indian) hair extensions as protective styling, the one product that has never failed me is Garnier Fructis’ Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz serum. I love how clean it smells and there is no buildup, like EVER! It adds shine and works well on my exposed natural hair and makes my extensions appear very natural.
Please describe your hair routine.
My hair maintenance routine is SUPER simple and it has to be since I’m juggling a job, husband, a one year old son. Like I said before, my hair is 100% natural (no chemical processing or color). I live by my sew-ins which I get refreshed every 10 weeks for protective styling. Depending on the look I’m going for, I would leave some portion of my own hair exposed (for a more natural look) and I rely on the weekly use of a curling iron or flat iron to tame my kinky texture just on the exposed areas.
I use heat about twice a week – MAX!! I typically air dry when I wash my hair, which is usually once a week. From there, I use the products and methods I mentioned before to condition and manage frizz and I enjoy the versatility of my hair extensions with the comfort of knowing my “real” hair is safely maintained underneath. Works for me!
What is your favorite quote of the moment?
This is a hard one, however I’m currently living by and fully believing in the entire chapter of Hebrews 13! Read it and be blessed!
How does it feel to be selected as the All Tressed Up Queen of the Week?
I’m truly honored to be this week’s All Tressed Up Queen simply because I spent so many years damaging and not loving my hair and now one of my biggest insecurities has gotten me recognized.
I see so many of us walking around with obvious weaves, but not this sister. My thing is...if you're going to do...do it right. She is taking the time to care for her natural hair while rocking a style that she can handle given her busy lifestyle. No doubt about it, she is gorgeous with or without the Brazilian-Indian in her family. Thank you, Teanesha!!! And yes, Ms. Terry is certifiable!!!
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