Daniela and Filippa // Natural Hair Style Icons

11440_317584255631_5056943_n
Daniela (left) and Filippa (right)

Introduce yourself!
My name is Daniela Mondlane and my name is Filippa Mondlane. We are half Swedish and half Mozambiquan. Daniela is a Fashion Marketing student and Filippa is a Music Industry and Media Business student in London. We also have a production company called “AfroTwins Productions” where we produce, direct and edit visuals including music videos, styling and photoshoots.

Why did you make the decision to go natural?
Daniela:
My hair has always been natural. When we were kids we had braids and our mom never believed in relaxing our hair, and I have just continued being natural because it is so much easier and more convenient. You don’t have to spend a lot of time and money in a salon. I think everybody should find a hairstyle with their natural hair that they are most comfortable with that looks good. We shouldn’t have to change much. Do something fun and cool with the hair you were born with and you will be fine, hehehe. I have coloured my hair though. Either I wear my natural hair colour or I colour it a redish burgundy colour.
Filippa: My hair has also always been natural. When I was younger I had a lot of braids because it was easier for my parents to maintain. The only thing that is not natural about my hair is the colour. I am not a natural blond, my natural hair colour is dark brown.

IMG_7251

How would you describe your texture?
Our hair is very thick and soft.

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
Daniela:
The only thing I really do with my hair during the course of a month would be shave my sides two times. I don’t use any styling products actually. I use Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner for dry hair to wash and condition my hair, but that’s pretty much it. I don’t have a problem with dryness, but I like this shampoo and conditioner because it makes my hair softer.
Filippa: I also shave the sides of my hair twice a month. I wash my hair with Silver Shampoo and use a conditioner by John Frieda called Sheer Blonde, which removes the yellow colour from bleached hair.

IMG_7250

What does wash day look like for you?
We are pretty low maintenance so we just wash our hair, condition it, let it air dry and go!

How do you combat shrinkage?
We don’t really have a shrinkage problem.

What are 2 do’s for your texture?
Daniela:
Use a good conditioner and let your hair air dry.
Filippa: You get really nice curls when you swim in the ocean because of the salt water, so definitely dip your hair in the ocean whenever you get the chance. Having a good conditioner helps too.

What are 2 don’ts for your texture?
Daniela:
Try to avoid any type of hairsprays. They always dry the living life out of the hair. And don’t over wash your hair. Twice a week is fine to get a little fluff to the fro hehehe.
Filippa: Use a hairbrush, rather than a comb to maintain the curls.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
Daniela:
Twitter: @AfroTwinD
Instagram: @AfroTwinD
Tumblr: lifestyleandstuff.tumblr.com

Filippa: Twitter: @AfroTwinF
Instagram: @AfroTwinF
Tumblr: afrosandmammals.tumblr.com
Facebook Page: Afro Twins Productions

IMG_7252
IMG_7247
IMG_7246
417020_10152253465265632_935063353_n
537219_10153089823700632_357457350_n
tumblr_lp1zxyxmLd1r0cz0vo1_500
tumblr_mg98wa1dFl1r0cz0vo1_500
11440_317584255631_5056943_n
tumblr_ltk7iiJAyV1qeat7jo1_500
311426_10150862963275271_694629384_n
DSC_0283
IMG_7245
60467_10150264096940632_4038821_n
IMG_7249
30207_10150203624270271_45633_n
tumblr_m90cbfOnKY1rdfdq1o1_500
313439_10150862970670271_831023353_n
tumblr_m37z6ynQR71r0cz0vo1_500
IMG_7251
Twin sisters with Afro hair
IMG_7250
320217_10150762171670632_8059079_n
IMG_7255
534264_10153127573060271_1368195031_n