Kim says, 'I did this for me, I did this because it was time for me to be free. I did this because it was time for me to look in the mirror and accept myself as I was. And I'm glad I did it. And I don't condemn anyone who hasn't done it, won't do it or can't do…
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As the Grow Out Challenge draws to a close, Kim filmed a video to share about her gorgeous curls;Recorded this in late March, 2011 on my 3 monthaversary (SOOOO not a word!) but you get the point. Sorry that I am JUST getting this out.I describe my natural hair ritual at that time.I've made changes and thank goodness it is…
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Long overdue? Sorry. But I've been super busy, super tired, and also wanted to make sure I genuinely liked the routine before posting! In sum, I 'do' my hair once a month, bi-weekly at most. I'm in twists 90% of the time, and add rollers to the ends to rock a (dry set) Twist-n-Curl every now and again. My hair…
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Usual bun- hair gathered, pulled through a Goody Ouchless Band once, and only halfway through the second time. No donut.Hola Chicas!I'm sad to report that I just completed an impromptu trimming session. My ends were jacked... splits everywhere that seemed to crop up overnight. A HUGE setback for me so early in the Grow Out Challenge, but such is life.…
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by Kim Coles In case you are just coming to the party, in January, I came “out” with my hair sans extensions. I caused a quite a stir, especially in the natural hair world and I was pleasantly surprised.Ok, ok, I know I keep talking about my hair. I’ll even admit it, I’m obsessed!Folks keep saying “It’s just hair,” but…
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