The end is HAIR, I mean HERE!

Big Hair Dont Care One Bit!!

Hey Curlies! So as you know  "Kinky Coily Beautiful Curlygirl" came about as a result of a Social Media Networking course I am doing currently. The semester is nearing the end and we must part ways with our blogs, pages, websites etc. However, I was asked by many persons to keep the page and to continue posting. They expressed their fascination with the page and suggested I keep bringing life to it. So while this is a goodbye to the assignment this is a "Let's continue" to great hair care! 

This entire experience taught me a lot. While many think that Facebook or Youtube may be a great avenue to getting their business or interests out there, it is very difficult to manage pages. I think the most difficult thing for me initially was getting feedback. I realized however, the content was extremely important in getting feedback. I had to find creative and unique ways to attract and keep my audience. 

Also, as we all know, working with and becoming dependent on others can always lead to disappointment, so ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN B! Never allow the shortcomings of others to stop you in your tracks! Once you have a clear vision of what it is you want to do, keep the determination and get it done! 

This assignment was not just about getting an A for me though I HOPE I DO (and I hope my lecturer is seeing this.... LOL) I am actually very interested in persons becoming confident and comfortable with wearing their natural hair and overall with themselves . I am not the most confident person you will ever meet but I am learning daily to love who I am becoming. Though I may go through many kinks and coils in my life, I will take each moment as a learning experience. 

My lecturer said to have a closing blog and here I am getting emotional! lol So Curlies, thank you for following my blog, my Facebook page and my Youtube videos! I hope you found it all to be very informative, entertaining and engaging. Remember that your natural hair, however you chose to wear it, is something to be proud of! Love your kinks and coils! Represent the natural community proudly! 

All my love,

Jamila, A Kinky, Coily, Beautiful, Curlygirl! 

NATURAL HAIR AND EXERCISE. A STRUGGLE?

I could have done a collaboration with someone who was doing hair or makeup but then that would be obvious! So what did I do? I went ahead met up with Renee Grant!! Who is she? Renee Grant is a classmate of mine who's focus is on Fitness. The name of her blog is "My Carnival Fitness Journey 2016." Renee's blog is so exciting and motivating for persons who have similar interests. 

Though I am not one to exercise, I must admit I learned a lot from her during this collaboration. We decided to team up because it was not the usual. Also we found a good way to blend the topics smoothly. Renee has been natural a couple times before therefore she understands the natural hair lifestyle. She knows the difficulty in having natural hair and exercising. 

Many naturals are strongly opinionated about exercise and natural hair. Many think that it's easy to manage their hair since they can wash it any time and not worry about sweating out their perm. Others think that it's tooo tiring a process to manage hair when it because sweaty so they either turn to the "white crack" aka relaxer or they stop exercising completely! 

In this collaboration, Chrisle Pujadas, an official KCBC girl was interviewed and gave her views on the matter of natural hair maintenance and exercise. 

Check out our video here. 

(Please bare with the audio) 

Also, check out this video for extra preparation tips.

IT'S A HEALTH AND HAIR AFFAIR

Hey Curlies!

Today we are going to focus on something that's very important- health! Health might not be exciting to read about but it's not really supposed to be since it is such a serious matter. My entire blog is about natural hair care but today I am introducing my classmate Shanice Augustine who is focusing on Health to you guys, so be nice! lol

We decided to do this collaboration because we understand how our health affects our bodies inside and out and we wanted to show you guys how having a healthy lifestyle and choosing the more organic products can benefit you and your natural hair. 

I learned a lot from her and I think you can too! So check out the video here. 

THANK YOU KCBC GIRLS!

I am taking time to say a special thank you to these natural ladies for helping me with this assignment. They were so willing, patient and fun to be around!!  We may have nothing in common but our roots keeps us together. Thank you ladies 

Left to right (official kcbc girls):
Kember Arrindell
Kashia Beckles
Roshea'-lee Andrews
Jamila Annisette (myself)
Chrisle Pujadas
Jo-marie Henry
Malika Murray

All About Bantu

Today, many people are talking about wearing a Bantu Knots as a style for naturalistas. But today I am going to share some of the origins of Bantu Knots that most people are maybe unaware of. 

Jo Marie: An official KCBC model

Bantu knots is a hairstyle used for maintenance by many woman and girls in Africa and the Caribbean. However, it appears to me that not may people knew or were interested in the hairstyle until the 20th century natural hair movement. Now personally, I have knows about Bantu knots all my life but I never liked the idea of these little balls on my head. I think only because of this strong natural hair movement filled with cheerleaders and persons who are focused on ensuring that you accept your natural hair, that I began wearing my Bantu knots out.

 "Bantu knots also known as Zulu knots are created when the hair is sectioned off and twisted into knots. The shapes of the sections depend on how the hair is parted, and can easily be made into diamond, triangle or square shapes, but the possibilities are endless. This hairstyle can be worn on any hair type and any hair length, although it is popular among people of African descent.”
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The word Bantu was first used by Wilhelm Bleek (1827-1875). Bleek was a linguist born in Germany.  His dad was a professor of Theology at Berlin University and Bonn University. Bleek graduated from the University of Bonn in 1851 with a doctorate in linguistic. He studied Hebrew before falling in love with African languages. He moved and lived in South Africa and spent most of his life there researching and investigating the languages. It’s in Cape Town that he met his wife Jemina Llyod.  His wife did with him much of his researches and continued alone after his death. He actually died in South Africa and was buried in Cape Town.  See!!! Now you know about the man who was the first to use the word BANTU!

Now I know you guys get bored of the history and stuff... lol... So I will just leave you with some names that Bantu knots are also known by. 


Janx - Trinidad

Pepperseed - Trinidad 

Cork Screws - Barbados

DoDo - Nigeria

Nubian Knots - United States

Zulu Knots - South Africa

Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed and you learned something! 

"BEAUTY IS NOT IN THE FACE; BUT IN THE LIGHT OF THE HEART"

How I achieved my Birthday Hair!

I am not a fan of change or trying new things. I buy what I know and I hardly ever experiment with food, especially if my money spend! lol I carried this bad habit throughout life and if became a drag! I needed some color to the grey life! So now I try new foods, new drinks, go to new places, meet new people and try new hairstyles!! 

So I am keeping my promise of writing a blog on how I achieved this look! This is called crochet braiding.  

Things you would need:

Noir Afro Twist Braid

Crochet Needle

Cup of hot water

Step 1: Cornrow entire hair going from front to back. 

Step 2: Split each Afro Twist Strand in 2

Step 3: Using the crochet needle, you lock the hair inside the needle and push it through your cornrow. 

Step 4: When the braid goes through your cornrow, it's going to look like a show lace that's folded in half. When you are at the point, you take the loose ends and put it through the looped part and pull it tightly, creating a knot. 

Step 5: I create a double knot by looping it back through  before tightening (this is optional) Then you proceed to comb through the braid. ( It is easier to handle when you comb through it because it behaves like natural hair)

Step 6: After I complete the surface, I proceeded to wrap portions of the hair around my finger and form a knot.

Step 7: I dipped the knot into a cup of extremely hot water. (Please ensure to keep a towel close by to protect your back and ear)

Step 8: Unknot braid when it is completely dried and you will get your lovely dropped curl. Many people use the curling rods but I find the finger knot to be just as effective and less costly. 

Feel free to message and ask any questions Curlies!

Look at the tutorial I used here.

PROTECT AND STYLE

What is a Protective Style?

A protective style is any coiffure configuration that keeps your ends safely tucked away. These hairdos require very little daily upkeep and help strands stay moisturized

This was my protective style in the form of crochet braids

Cnnstant washing, combing and detangling weakens your hair. Therefore it is possible to experience hair fall whenever you touch it because of this. 

Braids can be used as a form as protective style.. Braids can be used in many ways. I achieved the look in the picture above by using braids. You can use braids to cornrow on your scalp or you can have them fall loosely as plaits. The both styles are effective and hides your ends from potentially harmful effects of regular styling.  

Popular types of braids

• Box
• Cornrow
• Two strand
• Three strand
• Ghana
• Fishtail
• Micro
• French
• Dutch
• Waterfall
• Milkmaid
• Bubble

Other ways to Protect your hair using these styles are by using wigs (I never used a wig before :O), twists and updos.

 PS I took out my protective style after one day... I'm not sure why. I think I just was not accustomed to seeing so much hair on my face LOL.... But I'm sure it'll suit you. 

STAY BEAUTIFUL CURLIES!