How long have been wearing your hair naturally?
It would be three yearssince I've been wearing my hair natural. I transitioned for six whole months and big chopped the rest of my ratchet ends March 2011. My hair, when stretched or flat ironed, currently sits past my armpits.
What is your current nighttime skin care routine?
My nighttime routine was slacking late last year. I'd fall asleep forgetting to cover my hair. But I'm back to sleeping in either my satin bonnet or a silk wrap before bed. It depends on whether I plan to rock a fro, twists, or even a bun the next day.
How did you choose the graphic arts field?
I started in graphic design really when I was in high school. I've always been a lover of art, so aside from that when I did a summer college stay before graduating in 2009, I took a web design class that introduced me to web design. The graphic portion is what really caught my attention. It's like drawing to me. The rest is history from there.
Tell me about your design business, Hasneo Unique Graphics, how did you get started?
Hasneo is the official business of my work. I built it to cater to those who wanted affordable, quality, and professional work without having the need for a millionaire's bank account to pay for my services. I've worked with men and women from bloggers to videographers so my clientele is pretty vast. When I decided to brand my business, I wanted it to mimic who I was as a person and as an artist. Hasneo is my name, Neosha, in scrambled lettering. I launched in the summer of 2012 after making the decision to quit my 9 to 5 job. Since then, business has grown beautifully and continues to allow me enjoy the fruits of my labor as a young, self-employed woman.
What has been your most intimidating design project?
Hmm... My most intimidating project I would say had to be when I was contacted by a client who lives overseas in Korea. I MADE IT MA!!! Lol. But, that was my very first international client. We worked on a complete visual branding overhaul for their Wordpress blog and social media. The toughest part was communication since time zones were super different, but it all worked out great!
Name three of your favorite reads.
That's a tough question. As of right now my three favorite books are, The Coldest Winter Ever by Sistah Soulja,First Steps To Wealth by Dani Johnson, and most recently suggested from my client friend,The Girl Talk Chronicles by Ariel Williams which is an ebook.
Who would you say are your biggest supporters in life?
My greatest supporters in my life right now are my mother, my sister Monique, and my husband.
Name 5 of your favorite, must-have hair products to use for your natural hair care?
Ohhh goody!! I know those like the back of my hand;
- Softn'free GroHealthy Milk & Protein Olive Oil Three Layer Growth Oil
- Terressentials Pure Earth Hair Wash(currently using scent Left Coast Lemon)
- Suave Professionals Almond & Shea Butter Conditioner
- African Pride Shea Butter Miracle Bouncy Curls Pudding
- Softn'free GroHealthy Nothing But Mold & Hold Wax for my edges hunty!
LOL, there are a few things but I was told My style is mostly very chic, sophisticated, and simple but those lips could throw people off lol.
Any hidden talents?
I'm great at doing nails (natural and acrylic). I can cut men's hair pretty well. Awesomeactually. Lastly, but not the last, I can pretty much sense when someone is about to knock on my door. *blank stare* Yea... some sci-fi happening in my life. Oh, and my knack for switching up my hairstyles and playing in makeup like a pro.
Your husband calls and says that he's made dinner plans with another couple in an hourbut your hair is all over the place. Quick, What do you do?
This is hilarious!! I asked my hubby and he hit the nail on the head with I'll grab a spray bottle, wet my hair, add some product, and throw my hair all up into a bun and call it a day, rock a lion's mane and look like the Lion King, OR I'll pull my hair back and throw on a cap. LOL. Yep. I'm THAT chick. Buns always look great to me though & if I don't have the time or energy to put into something more time-consuming.
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