Sexy Hair June 25, 2008

With all this Sex in the City fever, we thought it time we addressed the topic of sexy hair. And, as we already know, besides being beautifully coiffed, sexy hair, on some level, really has to do with the attitude of the wearer. If a woman is feeling beautiful, conducting herself in a lovely manner and has her hair together too; now that’s what you call sexy! Whether you’re wearing luscious Locs, you’ve got it braided, twisted, weaved or you’re sporting a modern fro, you have to rock it with your love of you.

If you’re having some challenges in the sexy department, there’s a book out there entitled, The Orgasmic Diet. Reading this book and following the instructions can help you with libido, orgasms, incontinence and boost sexual self-esteem. Then you can be sexy in the city, the country, at the beach or anywhere else you’d like.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s a time and place for sexiness, but check your sexy radar and see if you’re on the screen. If you’re not, make some moves to get it where you want it to be. Check out our hair survey. In the meantime, email us, come in or call us and let us help you make your sexy hair dreams come true.

Bottom Heavy Locs May 22, 2008

There was a time when only Rastas had what was called DreadLocks. Then many jumped on the band wagon and started having salon managed, groomed Locs. As the years go by, one thing that I have noticed with more regularity is, as Locs grow far beyond shoulder length, they become quite heavy. This is not a bad thing if you have a healthy head of thick hair at the roots to support your long Locs, like our lovely model here.

This article is specifically about those who don’t have that support at the roots. I am sure you’ve seen this before or you may be experiencing this yourself, Locs that are hanging on by a thread of hair. This condition causes the hair follicles to be pulled right out of the head (a.ka. Traction Alopecia) , bulb and all; with nary another strand of hair to ever emerge again from that lost follicle.

The hair at the roots may be thinning from male or female pattern baldness that is probably hereditary. Or this thinning could happen because of medication, alopecia, or any number of reasons. The bad thing is that the balding becomes much worse with the weight of the long Locs. Here at Khamit Kinks healthy hair is a priority. As such, often times we’ve attempted to talk to clients with this situation about cutting back some of the length. But there is an attachment to the length.  In the end that attachment is detrimental to the over all health of what hair is left at the roots. What to do?

I’m not going to lie to you and tell it will be alright, because it won’t. The condition is just going to get worse. For all those out there with this issue, please consider cutting back some of your length. It won’t change who you are. You say you have your image to keep up, but honestly speaking, there are other options and all that hair hanging on wisps of hair is not as attractive as you may believe it is. If you don’t believe me, take a poll from your friends and family and see if they are brave enough to tell you the truth about how this really looks. Forget looks, think about the health of your scalp and hair follicles. Come in or call us about other options.

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Your Healthy Hair April 11, 2008

Let’s face it, no matter how great your weave or extensions look, it looks all the more better with the foundation of a healthy head of hair. When you treat your hair good my nourishing it with treatments, the results pay off. Your hair becomes stronger and better able to sustain a great hair do. At Khamit Kinks we encourage our clients to treat their hair good and we offer treatments to help them do so. This is what you can do on the outside.

Feeding your hair from the inside is even more important. We recommend a balanced diet, sufficient in-take of water for internal hydration, a great multi-vitamin coupled with extra vitamin A and E - nutrients that are great for hair, skin, and nails.

Hair Treatments at Khamit Kinks

Moisture Blend Treatment– Is an intense deep conditioning treatment. The Moisture Blend treatment is a moisturizing treatment great for dry, brittle hair, split ends, color treated hair, sun bleached hair, and hair exposed to chlorine. It is also great for de-tangling the hair and makes hair more manageable. This is an excellent treatment for de-tangling children’s hair. $40.00

Icy Mint – is for dry itchy scalp and excessive dandruff. Helps to exfoliate the scalp and increases blood circulation. This treatment also helps alleviate odor that is trapped in the hair. Additionally, the Icy Mint treatment gives a refreshing and invigorating feel to the scalp. $45.00

Jane Carter Treatment - a great treatment for someone who is experiencing for hair breakage, thinning hair or balding . The Jane Carter treatment is a five step process that helps to rejuvenate the scalp and repair the hair. Jane Carter’s products are specially formulated with herbs and essential oils. $55.00

Deep Conditioner – any of the above treatments without the steam process. However, the steam allows much more penetration of products into the shaft of the hair and below the surface of the scalp. $25.00

Hot Oil Steam – This hot oil treatment is a simple process that hydrated the hair with the use of Khamit Kinks’ special formulated hair oils. $35.00

Hot oil treatment – Hot oil treatment is great for naturally dry hair such as Locs. This treatment re-hydrates hair. $25.00

Natural Nuptial Styling March 19, 2008

The wedding season is soon upon us. Already we are receiving calls from brides about consultations for their weddings. I am glad to know that there are a growing number of self assured Sisters, who don’t loose their minds, just because they’re getting married and decide they have to straighten their hair, to be considered a beautiful and “traditional bride”.

I’ve heard stories of brides who cut off their Locks, straighten their hair, and ask their Bride’s Maids and Matron’s of Honor to not wear natural hair to their weddings!!! Can you imagine? Sounds like something from the 50’s, but it goes on today believe it or not. Now honestly, to each his own. But to change who you are for a wedding, is asking a bit much!

At Khamit Kinks we love catering to brides. We consult with them and try to find out just what they need for their special day. There are a number of variables that go into deciding which style would be best. The bride will need to decide if she wants a stationary style or something versatile? If you are honeymooning in the Caribbean and getting in the water, then you will need a style that can handle the water. What kind of hair do you have and what kind of look you want to have? These are some of the things to consider when choosing a wedding style.

If you’re getting married, know that Khamit Kinks is here to serve you and can give you a stunning wedding style for your special day that can stand up to whatever kind of “activity” you are planning for your honeymoon. And remember, we are also available to do the make up for both you and your wedding party.

We hope to consult with you soon and we look forward to serving you.

Head adornment by Sherrie Hobson of http://www.beaulonistyle.com

Clothing by Cassandra Bromfield of http://www.cassandrabromfield.com

Sister Locks March 5, 2008

The patented technique of locking hair, called Sister Locks, has been around for a couple of decades. However, Sister Locks have never been more popular than they are now. Clients often want to know what the difference is between Sister Locks and other Locking techniques? Basically the difference between Sister Locks and other locking techniques are worlds apart when it comes to both technique and results.

The primary difference with Sister Locks is the fact that each Lock is created to be very slim. Because of the slimness / thinness of Sister Locks, it allows for many more styling options. For instance thermal styling with curling irons is easily achieved with Sister Locks. You can also more easily set the hair on rods and rollers with great results. These options can create styles that look like loose (permed) hair - for those who are interested in those kinds of styling options. Also unlike regular Locks, Sister Locks will not pop or break off because of their thinness. The techniques allows each Lock to be strong even though the Lock is thin.

I have also found that because of the smallness of Sister Locks, it’s easier to color (dye) them than it is to color regular Locs. Regular Locs tend to be more dense and require a lot more time and product to achieve the desired results.

In my 40 years of wearing my hair natural, I have had my hair locked three different times. The first two times I had regular Locs and I loved them! I wore both of those sets of Locs in a bright auburn color that my clients as well as strangers, loved. When I cut my first set of Locks off, many clients were responding as if I had cut their hair without their permission! It was very interesting to realize how many people identified with my Locs and used my Locs as a standard for how they wanted their own Locs to look.

Right now I am wearing Sister Locks and I have the tips dyed turquoise (although many call the color green). People never know what to think when they see my hair. Some think I have beads at the end of my Sister Locks, others think I have turquoise (green) yarn at the tips. I must admit the turquoise color at the tips attract a lot of positive attention and has been a great fun for me wearing my hair this way.

I keep saying I am going to take the color out because it’s a lot of maintenance, ( it’s a rinse and a little rinses out with each shampoo) but I’ve grown attached to the color and how it gives my hair a funky edge.

For more on Locks please visit us at http://www.khamitkinks.com

The importance of touch-ups February 26, 2008

One of the primary hair regimes that is a mainstay of our services at Khamit Kinks, is the “touch up”. Touch ups are important because of how they preserve one’s hairline. A beautiful and healthy hairline is like a gorgeous frame around a great piece of art. As you may know, many years ago, braids got a bad rap as a technique that damaged your hair line. In many cases it wasn’t how the hair was braided that cause this damage. What caused the damage was the stress on the new growth as the hair grew out of the head and the extensions hung from this new growth. The weight of the extensions pulling at the hair and actually pulling the follicles right out of the head caused balding hairlines. Today clients are much more informed and Khamit Kink’s clients are very savvy about booking appointments for their touch ups. For best results a touch up is best done four to six weeks after the initial style. A basic touch up consists of removing single braids or twists from the hair line and replacing those braids or twist. Not only does this process protect your hairline, it also gives your hairstyle a fresh look and it also uplifts the face, making you look refreshed. There are still those who like to come in eight to twelve weeks asking for a touch up. That’s way too late and the damage has already begun. So make the sacrifice to protect your hairline and and give yourself a fresh look by scheduling your touch up ahead of time. Otherwise the time could get away from you. We offer this information and much more on our website, Khamitkinks.com See our online Consultation page. More hair!

Way Out False Eyelashes February 12, 2008

Maybe it’s me, maybe I’m crazy? Or perhaps I’m just extra sensitive to women and their persona; how they present themselves in public. Have you noticed lately, women of all ages walking around (doing the most mundane things like grocery shopping and going to work)with 10 INCH FALSE EYELASHES? Okay I’m exaggerating about 10 inches, but that’s how it appears. The thing that makes these lashes look totally ridiculous, is the fact that most of these women have on no other make up! If they had on some other make-up on, these lashes might not look so exaggerated and crazy. But they look like they have a shaggy rug extended from their eyelids! Carol Channing, Liza Minelli, Tammy Faye, these women accrued some fame and notoriety for their 10 inch lashes. In other words, they got paid for looking way over the top. They also wore a full face of makeup to go with the wind shield washer lashes.  And Lord knows, I hope years down the road, there’s not some announcement about how using that permanent lash glue causes some kind of eye problems, like blindness! This glue allows these lashes to stay on for up to a month! Kind of scary!If any of these women are your sisters, friends, cousins, co-workers, neighbors, please pull their coat and let them know, they’ve missed the boat. Encourage them to go to a professional who has some sense of ethics and who will advise them on the appropriate length and thickness of lash, for not only their face, but their lifestyle.

Try something new with Anu January 2, 2008

In this pose known as the Camel pose there are endless benefits. Some of the obvious benefits that it offers is the opening of the throat, heart, and chest. Symbolically and literally these types of back bending poses have the ability to not only open you to the world but it also has the ability to engender flexibility towards change.Some times we need a change and just want to do something different - you know, switch it up. It may be something as simple as choosing a new shade of lip gloss, trying a new hairstyle, or something as big as changing our entire image! Perhaps you want a new beauty regime, need a new exercise program or vitamin boost. Or if you have any other questions related to mind, body, and spirit and you’re looking for a concerned but objective voice, just Ask Anu.

To Dye For December 11, 2007

To Dye or Not to Dye, that is the question? Why are so many beautiful women afraid to wear their hair without covering the gray; or as I prefer to say, covering the silver? When you see a woman of a certain age, beautiful, confident, and well coiffed with salt and pepper hair, she stand out from the crowd, she looks distinguished and self possessed. She’s seems sure of herself and her value. If you have salt and pepper hair PLEASE post a picture of yourself on this blog. If you cover you silver and want to stop the repetitive cycle tell me why. If you refuse to let your silver show, tell me why. I want to hear from all the Silver Foxes out there, even the ones who are hiding.

What are you kinky or straight? November 17, 2007

…yes, that’s right, we are referring to the texture of your hair! What did you think??? Seriously my Sisters, the thought has often crossed our minds here at Khamit Kinks as we see the trends in hair come and go. As we watch and interact with the SBS (Strong Beautiful Sisters) who come into the salon, we wonder, does straight hair get you further in life or does kinky hair?If you have straight hair (perm, straight weave, press & curl) are you guaranteed to:-climb the corporate ladder faster?- find a good man faster/easier?-succeed?-get a job?-receive more compliments?Or do we achieve the same things in life regardless of whether we are kinky or straight?Write in and let us know your thoughts

Hello world! November 16, 2007

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