What I’ve learned
I have learned so much about being a natural model as a Miss Nappturality Contestant for the America’s Next Natural Model (ANNM) 2009 competition. Each week a challenge was presented and
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Fro it out with a Curly Fro
As a natural chic, I am always looking for the perfect potion that provides a combination of moisture and something to make my curls pop. When I used the Curly Twistout Hair Cream my first reaction was WOO HOO! The Twist and Curl Potion really moisturized my hair and gave my curls definition!
I am Limitless! (Challenge 4 – Hat and Scarfs)
The divine within gives me strength and courage to face a world and industry full of rejection. I realize that I can conquer anything placed before me, I am unique in every way and that I am Fly!
Natural Food for Natural Hair
When I received my box for America’s Next Natural Model competition, I was excited to try the Jamaican Mango & Lime products because my sister, who has locs, informed me that she used the Leave in Moisturizer from the Cactus line and that she loved the product.
The Versatile Headband
My hair has taught me a lot about my beliefs and myself. I was going by the American textbook manual on what beauty is and should be. I did not understand how the media, magazines, and videos effect the shaping of what people consider to be beautiful.
Why I can’t continue
My name is Monique Mijnals I was born in South America but grew up in the Netherlands, I am a singer songwriter who writes her own songs, I play the guitar, and I also paint. Besides that I work parttime at a gym and I have a wonderful son Julius.