Interview with Natural Hair Model Te’Anna Williams
I am excited to do this interview with Louisville’s own Te’Anna Williams. Te’Anna is a top 15 finalist in the Taliah Waajid 2013 World’s Next Top Hair Model contest. I asked Te’Anna to sit down with me and do an interview in regards to her journey from average girl to national hair model. DCN: So first [...]
DIY Agave-Coconut Pre-Poo Treatment
What is a pre-poo treatment? Pre-poo is a treatment done prior to shampooing the hair. There are many different types of pre-poo treatment but the most widely known is a hot oil treatment. These treatments are normally done on dry hair and are meant to aid in softness, strength and condition of the hair. These [...]
Get Kinky! With Controversy
With the reemergence in the popularity of natural Afro-textured hair, it is still widely perceived by African-American women that straight hair is viewed as more professional. Women who feel pressured to straighten their hair for reasons related to this perception cite the fact that many high-profile professional Black women still straighten their hair. In 2009, [...]
Get Kinky!….with Bentonite Clay
Purchased for 8.99 at Whole Foods….found in the facial cleanser aisle not the hair product aisle. Bentonite Clay…..What is it? AZTEC SECRET INDIAN HEALING CLAY is bentonite clay from Death Valley, California, where it is sun- dried for up to six months in temperatures that sometimes reach 134 degrees. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Clays have [...]
Loc Appreciation Day Recap
Written by Sherita Hawkins: The first annual Loc Appreaciation Day was June 25th, 2011. It was founded by youtuber qochemist as an unofficial holiday to show our loc pride. I decided to have a event locally for the Loc’d people in the city of Louisville. There was a hand yoga presentation given by the sponsor [...]
Get Kinky! National Afro Day!
On July 4th curlies around the country will celebrate National Afro Day, and rock Afros! Send pics of you celebrating Fro’s on the Fourth to kricelocket@hotmail.com and I will post your pic! I want to be featured on Get Kinky! To be featured on Get Kinky send an email to kricelocket@hotmail.com with Get Kinky in [...]
DIY Daily Conditioning Spritz
DIY Daily Conditioning Spritz: 3 Tbsp of conditioner of your choice (try Aubrey Organics) 2 Tbsp Aloe Vera Gel (or juice) 1 Tbsp oil of your choice (olive, safflower, jojoba or almond) Add ingredients to a 9 ounce spray bottle. Fill the bottle 3/4 full with distilled water (or water from your tap). Shake the [...]
Tangle Teezer Product Review
The Tangle Teezer www.tangleteezer.com Available online @ Amazon or locally at Sally’s Beauty Supply $9.99 Tangle Teezer also available in pink, purple, blue and green The Tangle Teezer (TT) isn’t not a new product nor is it new to the natural hair scene. For years people have raved about this odd looking brush that magically [...]
Get Kinky! Celebrities Rocking Natural Hair
Celebrities Rocking Natural Hair Some famous celebrities old and new are embracing the beauty of their natural tresses. They have inspired women to stop relaxing their hair or putting harsh chemicals into their hair. Check out which celebs are rocking natural hair styles….. Melinda Williams Recent pics of actress Malinda Williams, show her sporting a [...]