My name is Aleka, known here as NatuallyACT! Naturally ACT translates into Naturally Aleka C. Thrash. I’m a Photographer, Natural Hair Enthusiast, Blogger, and Vlogger! My hobbies include reading, graphic design, and painting.

I started my natural hair journey in 2005 and spent years learning, researching, trying products, and even helping fellow naturals learn how to better take care of their hair. I originally wanted to start sharing my journey in 2008 however let fear keep me from sharing my experiences except for on my Facebook page. On March 21, 2015, I had the opportunity to teach a natural hair segment at Confident Living. A seminar dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to get unstuck and unlock their dreams. My segment at Confident Living was so well received that I decided to launch my own Natural Hair ~ How-to workshops and events.

I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and getting to know you!

BIO

Aleka C. Thrash is known for her lifestyle blog NaturallyACT that teaches the importance of taking care of yourself both inside and out. She is the co-founder of Kinky Hair Connection an annual event created to connect, support, and encourage naturals as well as those considering the transition and actually transitioning. Her goal is to help women and young girls embrace who they were born to be, naturally.

She has been a professional portrait and lifestyle photographer for over 10 years. Aleka feels privileged to use her gift of noticing the inner beauty in others and portraying that beauty through her company ACTPhotoMedia. She also serves as a board member for BL2END (Business Leaders Linked to Encourage New Directions) as the Marketing Communications Co-Chair. Aleka is a LocalMotion award recipient for her commitment to social, environmental, and economic responsibility. She has been featured on GRNow.com as a Take 5 Style Influencer and on Essence.com Hair Street Style: Curly Hair Straight From The Windy City. Her partnerships include Confident Living with Veverly Austin, Jessicurl, ECOCO INC., MopTop Hair, Everbutter LLC, Mielle Organic, Lottabody, Confident Wear, and many more.

What People Say

The Natural Hair workshop was AMAZING and very informative!!! I learned quite a bit, but one of the biggest things I learned is that going natural is very doable. Prior to going to the workshop, the idea of going natural was intimidating (it still is…but not nearly as much).

I’m definitely going to Aleka’s other workshops…and I highly recommend that anyone else looking to go natural go as well!!!

Jasmine

The natural hair workshop was an amazing experience. As someone who has been natural for nearly a year I came completely optimistic about the quality of information I would take away from the workshop. I found most beneficial the product display and live demonstration of “how to”. Although we all have different types of hair I felt that this workshop provided maintenance tips and and promoted overall hair health.

I will definitely attend the second session!

Cierra McKinney

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