HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? The day was August 19, 2018 and I had collaborated with the owner of Transcending Salon & Spa for a natural hair event. Th event went well for a first timer like myself. At some point when there were hair demonstrations, the master stylist Antoi Johns introduced a […]
I am a new entrepreneur who is excited about creating and putting my blog out for people to use as a resource in their natural hair journeys. I didn’t realize how much work and attention to detail this venture would take. The thing I struggle with the most is finding balance. I am a […]
What makes a girl feel beautiful? Well, a lot of different things can bring about that feeling.The people around her, her outfit of the day, the hairstyle she’s wearing, and quite simply the manicure she just received. If you are anything like me, when I get a manicure I feel so put together. Simply pretty! […]
THE PROCESS Wash day is such a process. A lot of naturals like to postpone their wash day, including me. So that’s why it’s important to have a ritual so you know when you are going to actually wash your hair. I mentally have to prepare for my wash day. Usually I will schedule my […]
What is solitude? Solitude is being at one with thyself. Sometimes the best place to be is a in state of solitude. Peace is a true gem. In today’s world, we are constantly hustling and bustling from place to place with little to no time to take a breather. If you’re like most people, ‘me […]
ONCE UPON A TIME On a hot and humid summer day, a natural hair photo shoot was scheduled. I had this great idea to have hair journeys of various women from different backgrounds and of course different textures of hair to be featured on my blog. In their journeys they would include tips on what […]
As people we have many different hair textures and types. People of color especially can have multiple hair textures and types in their head. Some people feel that if you know what your hair type and texture is you can be better informed as to what type of product to use for your hair type. […]
THE DAY IS HERE The time has come, I have everything in order and I am ready to launch my blog, Kinky Kurly Chic. But wait, am I really ready? Originally I thought it would be a simple process to set up and launch this event. First establish a date, next set up a time […]
IN THE BEGINNING In a naturalista’s hair journey you will probably experience the dreaded…‘HEAT DAMAGE’. It happened to me on my journey. I was doing so well staying on top of my hair regimen. My hair was healthy, my curls were poppin and all was good in the universe. My birthday was coming up and […]
HOW DOES HEAT DAMAGE AFFECT YOUR NATURAL HAIR? Natural hair when it is exposed to excessive heat can cause devastating effects to your hair.` Once this happens, your hair will be dry, brittle, lackluster and without much moisture. Natural hair can sustain heat up to 450 degrees before it burns or becomes damaged. Be careful […]
WHAT IS A WASH AND GO? Some people think a wash and go is simply washing your hair and then you can get up and go with beautiful curls that magically appear. That is not the case. A wash and go is simply washing your hair, conditioning it and using a styler to rock your […]
So what’s all this fuss about deep conditioning your natural hair? If you are new to the natural hair movement then you will soon realize that keeping your hair well moisturized can be at times challenging. Naturals who are rocking color treated hair realize that their hair becomes more prone to dryness. WHAT ARE […]
MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE Water is the key to moisturizing your hair.The most important to do with natural hair is to keep your hair moisturized. As a woman of color we are taught at an early age to stay away from water, but water revitalizes our natural hair. Using water is what keeps your hair moisturized. […]
SPEAK KIND WORDS TO YOURSELF Loving yourself starts with self-care. Make yourself a priority. Start with speaking kind words to yourself. You are what you think. If you find negative thoughts starting to invade your mind, allow them to come and then flip it to positive thoughts. Allow yourself to embrace how to make the […]
Coloring Your Hair Are you interested in adding color to your natural hair? Well, it’s best to consult with a hair professional to fulfill your coloring needs. Before you get your hair colored, make sure your hair is in good condition. To ensure your hair is in good condition, deep condition your hair for a few […]
MOISTURIZE As I prepare for my nighttime regimen, I gently mist my hair with water using a spray bottle with water. Some naturals like to use a leave-in conditioner, or a mix of conditioner, water, and oil. I just use water. You don’t want to saturate the hair, just have the hair slightly dampened. […]
Twists, braids, weaves and wigs, are all considered protective styles. A protective style is a style you wear that has minimum to no manipulation to your hair. Sometimes you need a break from doing your natural hair or, sometimes you just want less manipulation done on your hair so that it can grow at an […]
SHAMPOO Shampooing your natural hair is important to keep your hair healthy. Your routine should consist of a pre-poo and a moisturizing sulfate, paraben free shampoo. A pre-poo prepares your hair to be shampooed. It acts as a shield from the dryness a typical shampoo can bring to your hair. It can consist of […]