Wed, Oct 14 2009 | Published in Beauty, Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Hair, Recent Posts, Videos and Websites, websites

Natural Hair Inspiration

By: Danielle

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You know the term buyer’s remorse, right? Well, every 3 months I get relaxer’s remorse: a feeling of guilt and paranoia as a result of getting a touch-up after a back-and-forth decision about going natural. For those of you who might be clueless as to what a relaxer is or does (or if you haven’t seen Chris Rock’s Good Hair yet), a relaxer is a chemical (namely sodium hydroxide) used to straighten kinky or coily hair. My natural hair texture is very tightly coiled–in fact I myself get fascinated by it when my hair grows in after a relaxer and I just can’t keep my hands out of it! *sigh* And then somewhere between all that new growth loving, I break down and get a touch-up (of my roots). Then I spend the next week and a half after the process kicking myself for not going natural…lol.

If you’re like me or if you’re already rocking your natural hair, check out this Tumblr account–le coil. I spotted this gorgeous collection of natural hair pics while reading an article by friend in my head (and fellow Trini) Patrice Grell Yursik aka Afrobella on AOL Black Voices. The gallery showcases every natural hairstyle imaginable from a TWA (teeny weeny afro) to two-strand twists to locs and everything in between.

le coil

Check them out at lecoil.tumblr.com

About Danielle

28 year old banker, Image Consultant, Makeup Artist, and President of Urban Glamour, LLC. Trained by the best at NYC's Fashion Institute of Technology, I enjoy bringing out the FIERCE in everyone through personalized thorough image consultations. Think of me as your style and beauty entourage all wrapped up into one bubbly brown package :) Though my professional career began (and still is) in Finance, I have had the honor and privilege of working backstage at NYC Fashion Week shows like Karen Walker, Jayson Brunsdon, Sabyaschi, and Bridal Market Week for Vera Wang. You can also find me running around photo shoots doing makeup and styling. If you have a style or beauty question, contact me. Your question could be featured on the site!
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4 Comments

  • realitysurfer
    October 14, 2009 | Permalink | Reply

    Please take a moment to check out my documentary film BLACK HAIR

    It is free at youtube. 6 parts including an update from London, England.

    It explores the Korean Take-over of the Black Beauty Supply and Hair biz..

    The current situation makes it hard to believe that Madame C.J. Walker once ran the whole thing.

    I am not a hater, I am a motivator.

    Plus I am a White guy who stumbled upon this, and felt it was so wrong I had to make a film about it.

    self-funded film, made from the heart.

    Can it be taken back?

    Link
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p96aaTSdrAE

  • Zenab
    October 14, 2009 | Permalink | Reply

    I love lecoil! Whenever I miss my long hair I go to that website and feel inspired. I do believe that going natural is something you should do for yourself and no one else but it is nice to have supportive people around you. Fortunately for me I have absolutely no regrets about my decision!

    • Danielle
      October 14, 2009 | Permalink | Reply

      That’s great! I think one of the main issues with going natural is how everybody else wants to be all up in YOUR decision *smh*. You definitely need to have supportive people around you :)

  • Tisha
    October 15, 2009 | Permalink | Reply

    Wow—thanks! I love all the pics on le coil!

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