Spotlight on: Ginny Pettitt aka Frogirlginny
- Angelica King
- Jun 4, 2016
- 2 min read
Ginny Pettitt popularly known as FroGirlGinny is a young natural hair enthusiast also the creator of Happy FroDay which Ginny says was created to help restore unity in the natural hair community. FroGirlGinny has been making a significant amount of moves to unite and empower many individuals. Read below to find out more about Ginny's natural hair routine, what her favorite products are and more !
All photos courtesy of @frogirlginny
Angelica: Your afro is really amazing, what are your top 3 must have hair products ?
FroGirlGinny: Thank you so much! My top 3 products; Deva Curl Coconut Curl Cream, Skimdo Curl Cream & Design Essentials Deep Moisture Milk Cream!
Angelica: What does your daily hair routine look like?
FroGirlGinny:
1. Massage scalp with Cleansing Cream then rinse with warm water.
2. Deep condition and detangle with fingers then smooth down with Loving Your Hair brush.
3. Crate Leave In Conditioner through on fully wet hair.
4. Scrunch gel or curl cream in then let it air dry for 20 minutes.
5. Diffuse for 10 minutes and Afro pick your life away!
Angelica: Could you tell me a little bit about how and why you created Happy Froday?
FroGirlGinny: I created Happy Froday because I felt like there was such a divide amongst naturals with the curl typing and all of that stuff so I wanted women to just come together and embrace their unique differences. There are so many beautiful women on social media and I just want to bring people together to make friends and build together. There is so much power when women come together.
Angelica: Many individuals embrace their natural hair because it symbolizes their roots/identity and also to simply inspire others. What does your afro symbolize for you?
FroGirlGinny: Definitely, I am half Zimbabwean and English so I found when I big chopped I built a connection with my Zimbabwean side. I also felt a connection with influencers such as Angela Davis; at the time not many people had their natural hair so I felt so much power.
Angelica: Did you ever struggle with embracing your afro or have you always loved your natural hair?
FroGirlGinny: I used to relax my hair to hide my curls. Why was I trying to hide something I grew naturally? I am now making up for all those years and learning to love all the unique things my hair does; shrinkage and frizz included!
Angelica: India Arie beautifully said "I am not my hair" do you agree or do you feel as though your hair defines who you are, why or why not?
FroGirlGinny: I am definitely not my hair and although many people recognise me for it; I am growing into the woman I am destined to be and my hair is a part of the journey. Social media is fun but I do not reveal everything about me so that is what keeps the mystery.
Angelica: Do you have any words of wisdom/advice and or additional comments?
FroGirlGinny: Love your hair!
Follow FroGirlGinny on Instagram: @frogirlginny