Asha Mandela is the world record holder for the longest
dreadlocks. Why should we waste your time with long intros when you can hear it
all, straight from the horse's mouth?
By the way, We want to make sure we've all the right loc
questions, so we brought in Publisher of Locitude Magazine, Locitian&
friend of Hairvolution Magazine Ade Balogun, otherwise known as @Locitude..
Locitude.. It's really a pleasure to be a part
of special tweetmeet.
Hv.. @AshaMandela is a native of Trinidad and Tobago,
who migrated 2 th USA 30yrs ago, started the journey to the Guinness book of
World Records 29yrs ago.
We're live, #hairvolutionhairforum with @ashamandela
Asha.. Thank you for having me..its a pleasure..
Hv.. It is such a honor. Thank you for your grace
Asha.. I am so honoured.
Hv.. Ma, we also have with us Publisher, Locitian and event
promoter @Locitude, to help make this memorable
Locitude... @Hairvolutionmag thanks for the opportunity
@AshaMandela, it's a pleasure to e-meet you.
Hv.. Let's meet you extra, who is @AshaMandela, what is it
about you that makes you special?
Asha.. I am Asha Mandela the Guinness World Record Holder of
the worlds longest dreadlocks measuring 57ft plus
Hv.. What informs your name, Asha & Mandela
Asha.. Its a name given to me by my father.
Hv.. Let's start from d beginning, did you ever wear
weaves?
Asha.. LOL..I was the queen of weaves and braids as a
teenager till I started my loxcious spiritual journey 29yrs ago.Hv.. can you remember your first hair ever, what was it, and who made it?
Asha.. you mean my first weave ? it was done by my neighbor in Trinidad, LOL then I started doing it myself.
Hv.. we mean your first hair as a kid.
Asha.. My mom always took pride in combing and styling my hair as a child using the good ole vaseling back in those days LOL
Hv.. Yes o. God bless her
Hv.. lets ask d question on everyone's mind, what did u do
to gain 57ft in hair when some of us cant do 10ft?
Asha.. I never liked locks but in the mid 80ties I started
having spiritual visions about being the chosen one to grow locks.
Hv.. We just cant help this..
Hv.. Unbelievable!!!
Asha.. Besides changing my diet, I did nothing but follow
the path that was laid before me and the hair took on a life of its own.
Hv.. When did u win the world record, and what was d
procedure? #hairvolutionhairforum
Asha.. I first got the record in 2008 then re-certified in
2009 and then for Ripleys believe it or not in 2012
The process takes about 3months since GWR is very
strict then I got certified. The category is now closed.
Asha.. my baby weighs about 40lbs and I cope with it by carrying
it on my back like Afrikan women carry their babies.
Hv.. What kind of diet is required to maintain long hair?
Asha.. am not sure what type of diet is required to grow
long hair but what I would say is healthy diet helps, with LOTS of water
Though every one's genetics is different..I say hair
supplements and overall great hair hygiene makes for healthy hair.
Locitude.. How often do you wash your locs
Asha.. I wash my locks every week..my husband does a great
job of washing it for me.
Locitude.. wow, why do you wash that often and how long does
it take to dry?
Asha.. I like to make sure my hair and scalp is free of dirt
and build up ..also its my bonding time with my baby.
Locitude.. How long does it take to wash 57ft of locs &
what method do u use to tighten ur roots?
Hv.. Lol. Romantic! We actually watched a video of you
Washing it..
Asha.. I was out of breath in all the wash vids..lol
Locitude.. I'm so going to watch one of your wash
videos tonight
Hv.. U are Hindu..Pls does Hinduism have tolerance for
growing locs?
Asha.. Yes the Sadhus of India grow Long locks.
Hv.. does ur heritage have anything to do with ur great
achievement with ur hair?
Asha.. Though I am from a mixed race family. I don't think
it has anything to do with it since I am the only one with such growth.
Hv.. Can you tell us about your line of products?
Asha.. its called ZULU Earth Solutions I formulated it while
going tru chemo 12yrs ago http://t.co/cH8ISO5OIh
Hv.. when u started did you ever think you would get here?
holder... I too am amazed.
Hv.. we know it cant be easy on a day2day bases, to live with ur special hair. Let us into some of ur challenges
Hv.. we know it cant be easy on a day2day bases, to live with ur special hair. Let us into some of ur challenges
Asha.. My only challenge is have to wrap it up twice daily
to shower or it get stuck in the car door.
Hv.. Ure married 2 a Kenyan. Africans have
Asha.. My inlaws absolutely love me..my mother in law is
even growing locks now..LOL & my husband is a loxticion from Nairobi.
Hv.. what #hairtips can u share with our audience?
Asha.. growing locks takes dedication & commitment..love
yourself & your natural locks & it will love you back.
Hv... we know your son is also a lochead, do u think he
might follow ur footsteps?
Hv.. you are well travelled, what is it that u wish,
that u haven't done?
Asha.. I have been all over the world except Nigeria,,, I
wish to do that..then I can be done..LOL yes visit NIGERIA..
Finally, stranded on an island, what hair products would u
never do without?
Asha.. If am ever stranded on an Island... I could't cope
without my peppermint shampoo and growth oil..LOL.
Hv.. last word for your fans.
Asha.. Don't be afraid of your color or your culture..don't
be afraid to go natural or grow locks..DO U and LOVE U.
Hv.. thank u so much for being part of
#hairvolutionhairforum today. Cant wait to have you in Nigeria.
we know you're so busy, so we have to let you go.
Thanks once again
Asha.. I wish we had more time.. It was a pleasure and
an honor being on your forum today..I enjoyed this..we must do this again LOL..
Hv.. Lol. As they say in Nigeria, yes ooo!!
Asha.. I look forward to that....
Hv.. And what would we have done without @Locitude who added
depth and angles to 2day's #hairvolutionhairforum. Thank u @Locitude u know we
love u.
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