Today we’d like to introduce you to Geraldin Ferrer
Hi Geraldin, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My journey began when I realized I needed to embrace and take pride in who I am, with my curls being an essential part of my identity.
For years, I faced negativity for having curly hair. Society.. family.. workplaces.. the outside world didn’t view curly hair as professional or suitable for special occasions. Classmates would tell me to comb my hair, or say it looked like a mop. I eventually thought, “Why not just straighten it?” Straight hair was considered “good hair” after all. I would visit my Dominican hair stylist nearly every week for a blowout, unaware that I was damaging my curls. The heat and flat iron ruined my curl pattern and whenever I wanted to keep my hair curly it was not easy to manage nor the best looking.
In 2016, my sister did a big chop—cutting off all her hair and fully embracing her natural curls. Her courage inspired me to do the same. If she could rock her natural hair confidently, why couldn’t I? I owe her so much for pushing me to embrace my true self. I made a vow to stop straightening or coloring my hair for a while, and I kept that promise. In fact, I didn’t straighten my hair again until 2022, after six years.
I decided to document my journey on Instagram, sharing my experiences and trying to figure things out along the way. That’s when I started posting more on instagram and “agirlinlovewithbeauty” came to life. It was overwhelming to navigate all the different products at first, what worked for others didn’t work for me. I did find one product that became my holy girl, Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls—it was one of the first products that truly helped me start my natural hair journey. Once I found what worked for me, I shared side-by-side photos, showing my progress and the damage I was healing from to how I styled my hair from applying products and how I diffused my hair. I wasn’t afraid to be open and transparent. Through Instagram, I connected with so many amazing people within the curly hair community—people who were going through the same struggles or were just as uncertain as I was. I’ve made some of my best friends through this journey, and I’m incredibly grateful for those connections.
Beyond social media, my family plays a huge role in motivating me to continue embracing my curls. My niece has beautiful, big curls, and since she was little, I’ve always reminded her how lucky she is to have such gorgeous hair. Now, I tell my 13-year-old nephew the same—encouraging him to care for his curls and love them. I know when I have children of my own, I’ll instill the same message of self-love and pride in them.
Today, I’ve had the privilege of working with various brands, creating content ranging from lifestyle to curly hair products, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunities this journey has brought me.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s easy to fall into a creative rut at times, and I’ve definitely experienced creator’s block. When that happens, I try not to force myself to create content, because I’ve learned that if I push through, the content can end up feeling inauthentic. Instead, I take a step back and allow myself time to recharge. Taking breaks has really helped me refuel and come back feeling more inspired and connected to my work. It’s a process that’s taught me to be patient with myself and trust my creative flow.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am known for creating curly hair content on Instagram and now TikTok
I’m proud to be a Colombian Latina with beautiful, big curly hair. I value honesty and authenticity, and I always keep it real. I will never promote or share products that I don’t believe in or personally use.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I don’t think luck has played a role for me, everything I have accomplished has been from my hard work and constant dedication. I’m a Taurus and we bulls have horns that can never be taken from us, we’re a force that cannot be destructed.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agirlinlovewithbeauty
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@agirlinlovewithbeauty
Image Credits
Please include photo credit to:
Chinonso Byron Agu
