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Curl Me Crazy: Club for Natural Hair

By KAYLA ROYSTER
Staff Writer

Desire to be natural in your own way? Then keep an eye out for future events and meetings from the new Saint Rose club Curl Me Crazy.

The name of the club is based off of the phrase, “Call me crazy,” explained Shianne Mikell, the club president.

“We wanted to bring more diversity to Saint Rose in a more natural way” said Genesis Mercedes, the vice president. “Even if you don’t have curly hair” said Mikell as well.

This club came about thanks to a mutual agreement from friends Mikell, Mercedes, public relations Joshua Mccoy, secretary Moesha McLaughlin, and chairperson Valentina Julien. The friends all admitted that maintaining curly hair can be a hassle. Therefore rather than suffer alone, they created a club that many could relate to and enjoy.

This club proved to be a positive idea shown in their first interest meeting held on Jan. 24. The clubs icebreaker called “have you ever,” showed just how many people with curly hair struggle and go through the same experiences.

“In the club were going to talk about things like our stories and experiences” said Mikell.

In doing so the club hopes to prove to others who are struggling that when it comes to curls, we all have our stories.  Mikell shared that she permed her hair for nine years.

“I always get my hair done, but coming to Albany I didn’t feel comfortable going anywhere,” said McLaughlin

Mccoy and Julien both didn’t realize the damage that heat was doing to their hair until they saw their curl pattern change themselves. It took the founders of this club about 19 years to embrace their natural hair and they wish to share what they’ve learned with others.

Each person is caring for their hair in a different way, seeing as we all are different thus our hair reacting to products differently. McLaughlin and Julien shared that their hair routine can take a whole day – or night – to achieve their desired look. Others, like Mccoy, take about an hour.

Even with a load of hair products and determination, if your hair doesn’t look quite right the club members want you to remember it’s ok.

“Often your hair has a mind of its own,” said Mercedes.

For those reluctant to put down the flat irons and other heat products, fear not.  The Call me Crazy founders assure that like many things in life everything is okay in moderation. Use heat sparingly, moderately, rarely, and care for you hair.

For those who can’t wait until the next meeting for relatable conversations and helpful advice, some words of wisdom from the founders of Curl Me Crazy include “Listen to your hair” said Mccoy.

“Remember what’s best for you” said Julien.

Most importantly, the one word emphasized the most as it was repeated by both Mikell and Mercedes: patience

Though a date has yet to be determined Curl Me Crazy is hosting a Valentine’s Day inspired event. Deep condition & Chill is an event in which the member of this club will get together to create hair masks, from natural products.

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