I too recently had the Baby Curl and experienced what you are referring to at the ends of the curls. I use to just pick it out. I now have the Tom Boy style, which also uses Baby Curl hair and because the hair is shorter I don’t have that same issue. It’s just one of the quirks of that hair, which is minimum compared to other curly hair textures. You can dampen the curls with a leave in condition or plain water and gently pick the curls out.

Enjoy your Baby Curl Twists.

I went to Khamit Kinks and got the baby curl extensions style. My experience was fantastic, and I have gotten a lot of compliments.

Question – Is it normal for the hair to feel a bit stiff? For instance, when the hair is resting on my shoulder for a while, it bends upward a bit like ‘hat hair’ re-shapes. I was told that it’ll look natural over time, so is this stiff, kind of ‘rope’ look a part of the early stage?

Maybe it’s just taking time to adapt because I transitioned from a perm to this

If it turns out that this isn’t the style for me after all, I feel confident in returning to Khamit Kinks for another that may suit me better.

And keep the on doing it naturally!

Thank you. Khamit Kinks has reached out to me to schedule a consultation, and I really look forward to it

It seems you’ve figured out quite a bit on your own. But knowing something intellectually and experiencing in your spirit are two different things. As I have said many times in the past regarding natural hair and locs, it’s something you have to be ready for yourself. It’s not anything that anyone else can talk you into or out of. When you are truly ready, you will make that leap and feel sure about it.

In the meantime, I would suggest coming in for a consultation so that we can help you decide which route to take. It doesn’t have to be $400.00 to get something that suits you. It depends on your preferences. Visit our on line consultation brochure for more information on the process. http://www.khamitkinks.com

I am from Arkansas, but reside in New York. Most of my family members shockingly do not support the natural. They have the fears of those listed here — the job market. This coming from those who are 60+ with hair thinning to bald spots from perms. Just think of how that sounds, “Don’t wear your natural hair.” Yet despite my perm in all of its straight grandeur, I was still discriminated against at my last job.

I’ve noticed that on the silver screen and in the office, there are more and more natural sistas. All three black women I work with are natural. I envy their naturals.

I look unnatural with a permed texture after the 2-week blow-in-the-wind period has passed, and it’s a dual-textured, stringy mess that has to be pulled back into a pig tail (like a kid), curled (until I go outside) or flat ironed to death — and I do mean to death. I imagine the hair folicles yelling, “What the heck are you doing to us?”

As a natural co-worker told me, our features were made to match our textures. This is why natural hair looks so natural with our African faces, and straight hair looks natural for those with Nordic features.

I fear spending $400+ and not knowing how I’ll like it, but as I sit here with a ridiculous pig tail that I created from pulling my hair up into a scruncy with gel and curling the heck out of it, only to look 12 years-old, I am willing to take a risk and go to Khamit Kinks for a natural makeover.

What a wonderful sister you are! And what a beautiful story. It’s inspiring to see how something positive can proceed from something life threatening. Honestly, I really want to cut my hair off, I have Siser Locks. In the spring I cut them to my chin. I’ve had them for 5 years now and I just want a change. But they look so great and everyday I receive complients, so I haven’t cut them off yet…

Yes, we are in NY, but we certainly would be honored to serve you if you could make it here. We often have clients fly in for our services. So you might consider it. We also have a client here in NY who has a concierge business and she or even I could help find a place to stay or you could leave out on the same day.

Best to you and your sister.

You go on ahead with your bad self! I love your confidence and your strength to keep your vision despite detractors.

In terms of products, I would recommend going with something made by Jane Carter Solutions like their Nourish and Shine- http://www.janecartersolutions.com or Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding – http://www.missjessies.com. I also really like Sebastian’s Twisted Taffy which can be purchased at Amazon.com. These products are a lot less expensive. And believe me, a high priced product doesn’t necessarily insure the results you imagine.

If you braid or twist your hair at night with one of these products and wait until after you bathe the next day, to loosen out your hair, the twist or braids will stretch your hair out. Be sure to wear a shower cap to keep the water and steam from shrinking your ‘fro.

Good luck and stay Khamitted to Kinky! The slogan to our new tee shirt which will be available starting this Friday!