Happy Thursday everyone! While attending a brunch a few weeks ago, I tweeted this quote said by one of the pioneers of the natural hair community in attendance: “Bloggers & hair care pros need to bridge the gap so that the correct info is put out there.” #MastersBrunch @DianeCBailey — Toia B. (@ToBNatural) August 24, 2013 So true! I had been dwelling on this very fact for a while and upon hearing that, I knew I needed to put it in action ASAP! That said, I have teamed up with Simeko Watkins-Hartley of Meko New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique to bring you “Ask the Pro”! What better way to get your natural hair facts than to seek help from someone who has been in the business for many years and practices what they preach! How It Will Work Throughout the week, I will solicit questions from my followers across all…
Last Saturday, Scarlett Rocourt, creator of Wonder Curl, launched two new products to add to her amazing collection of hair care goodies at Meko New York Natural hair Care Spa in Orange, NJ. Say hello to the Detoxifying Clay Cleanser and Restoring Hair Treatment. With the assistance of hair care professional and Meko New York owner Simeko Watkins-Hartley, Scarlett showed us how the Clay works to cleanse the hair and scalp of impurities, detangles and conditions the hair all at once. The Restoring Hair Treatment contains shea butter, avocado butter, EVOO, tamanu oil and hair vitamins which penetrate the hair to strengthen from within to help revitalize dry kinks and curls. While we waited to see the results of these new products, we chatted, sipped on a few drinks and nibbled on these tasty cupcakes from Frostin Bake Company. YUMMERS! Naturalistas from all around came to show their love and support for Wonder…
Well, helloooo there! 🙂 Thanks for joining us as I wrap up my Q&A with Simeko Watkins-Hartley, owner of Meko New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique. Last time, Simeko talked about her own journey and the rough road in the pursuit of nappiness (if you missed that action-packed story, click here!) Now, let’s get into how she feels about the natural life these days along with some tips for YOU. We’ll also debunk a few natural hair misconceptions and see what’s on the horizon for Meko New York… TBN: Tell us why you love being natural. Although being a professional, have there been any challenges along the way? SWH: Well, I know personally, for me, being natural is the best thing. It’s the healthiest thing, and I’m into health. Everybody who knows me, I eat healthy… I’m very into health and I know being natural is the best…
Welcome back! And now, continuing my chat with Simeko, owner of Meko New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique in Orange, NJ, we get into the spa ‘experience’ and her own… challenging interesting journey to natural. Missed Part I? Click here! ^_^ TBN: What’s it like to sit in Simeko’s styling chair, what kind of experience do clients receive? SWH: Well, first and foremost, it’s information and inspiration. If I haven’t given you one of those two things then I didn’t do my job… seriously. People come because they want their hair to be taken care of, more importantly, because they can go anywhere to get it styled. But they come to me because they know that I’m going to take care of their hair as I’ve taken care of my own and I’m going to give them that information that they need, which most stylists won’t, so that they can truly care…
At a time when we need it the most and in an area where true hair care was lacking, we find a haven where curly and kinky-haired girls can come and obtain real help for their tired tresses. Tucked away in Orange, NJ lies Meko New York, Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique where owner Simeko Watkins-Hartley seeks passionately to give clients quality hair care, providing them with education and guidance to complement their beautiful hair styles! I had a chance to sit down with Simeko at her hair care spa to talk about her career, her hair journey and how she’s doing her part to educate and help others to embrace what they were born with. TBN– First of all, thank you so much for doing this interview! Now, in speaking with a few stylists, they’ll often say that their obsession with hair began at a very young age. Would you…
