dreadlock enthusiast, Denise Watkins, who was featured in the Huffington Post, talks about why she decided to get dreadlocks, the natural hair movement, and more

Denise Watkins is a woman who is aware of her own natural beauty. She has her own YouTube channel where she gives various tips on how to take care of your dreads. She has become a role model for women to embrace their natural beauty. You can follow her on Instagram @loccrush.

1. How do you feel about an African American woman being voted Ms.USA? Do you feel it will open opportunities for other African American women?

Having young daughters, I am extremely thrilled about seeing African Americans as mainstream idols. I grew up excited about watching the pageants on television …show more content…
I developed Sebborheic Dermatitis, which gets worse with chemicals. For the betterment of my scalp and hair, I decided to ditch the chemicals and go natural. It was a spur of the moment decision in the middle of the night. Enough was enough. I then tried to be a loose natural but, I couldn’t find the right product combinations for my hair. It turned out being too much daily maintenance for me. I’ve always loved and admired locs and saw that as a better option for me. It was the best decision. I love not having to “do” my hair every day. I can just wake up and …show more content…
Enough manipulating my hair into something it isn’t. I’ve spent years “relaxing” my hair. My hair constantly rebelled against it to the point where a drop of water would set me right back in my place. All those years of chemically burning my hair and scalp to have a look that is unnatural to my true self. I feel that women, as a whole, are at this point of thoroughly researching the reasonings behind the methods and finding smarter solutions.I’m tired. Tired of buying chemically-laced products that harm my health. Tired of paying lots of money for products I throw away. Tired of heat damage. Tired of spending hours on end at the salon. Being natural now, I feel renewed and energized. I am wide awake. I’ve done my research and I find natural solutions. My hair has never been more healthy and grown so long. In this technology era, it’s too easy to know the truth and once you know better, you do better. I’m so glad to have such a supportive community of natural women in my family, on social media, and in my