Let's Get Know Monique of ItsMeItsMo The Founder of "New Orleans Natural Hair Expo!"

Hey Natural Beauties,

It's Monique of ItsMeItsMo, and the founder of the "New Orleans Natural Hair Expo!"  My natural hair journey began over 6 years ago, and honestly I have stopped counting the years.  During that time, I have relapse once, and started all over with a TWA.  My staple style is the braid out, and after 6 years, I can admit that it's the only style I have mastered.  Throughout the natural hair community I have been know as Moniero, and now ItsMeItsMo.  In the beginning stages of my journey you could find me on Fotki, Nappturality, and YouTube.

Q&A:

1. What inspired you to go natural? 

Curiosity- I was curious to see what my natural hair looked and felt like.

2. Did you transition, if so for how long?

 I did not transition.  I was already rocking a Halle Berry cut, so it was easy for me to chop it all off!

3. What is the best in your natural hair journey? 

The best thing in my natural hair journey is the versatility, and the ability to individualize myself.  I love being able to go from sleek and straight to my textured fro.  My hair is unique to me, and I absolutely love that. 

4. What has been your biggest learning experience in your natural hair journey?

The biggest learning experience for me was accepting that my journey was MY journey.  Meaning, that what works for one natural beauty may not work for me....my braidout may not look like her braidout. 

5.What is the meaning behind ItsMeItsMo? How did you come up with such creative name?

 It was the easiest thing I have ever came up with in my life.  My real name is Monique, and my family and friends call me Mo.  So, I played off of that , and ItsMeItsMo was born. 

6.For the newbies transitioning to natural or for those who just did the Big Chop, what are your top 5 tips to maintain natural hair at home? 

Tip # 1:  Try and variety of products, and stick with what works.  Tip # 2:  Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize.  Tip # 3:  Learn your hair, and learn from others.  Tip # 4:  Trim, Trim, Trim.  Tip # 5:  Learn and embrace patience.  It's growing, even when it doesn't look like it.

7. What is your daily hair care regimen? 

I wash monthly, co-wash weekly, and style using the LOC method.  The braid out is my signature style, and to maintain it at night I rebraid or pineapple.

8.  What can we look forward to from ItsMeItsMo? 

We are counting down the days to the "1st Annual New Orleans Natural Hair Expo,"  July 5, 2014 at the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans.  It's going to be an AWESOME event with great sponsors, vendors, and special guests!  For more information, you can visit www.neworleansnaturalhairexpo.com.  We hope to see you in New Orleans!

9. What are your social media handles?  

You can find me @ItsMeItsmo, and @neworleansnaturalhairexpo. 

Thank you so much Monique of ItsMeItMo for sharing your natural hair journey with us and giving us the 411 about ItsMeItsMo! Best Wishes on your upcoming event! 

Natural Beauties don't forget to get more information about the 1st Annual New Orleans Natural Hair Expo, you can visit www.neworleansnaturalhairexpo.com 

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