Dare Yourself to Be Daring!

I’ve always dealt with different stereotypes and labeling of me. Some labels were  great descriptions, others were fabricated and some were just plain crazy.  At one time I allowed the views of others to rule the way I lived and what I showed to outsiders.   Most people automatically assume that since you look a certain way, You must also act a certain way…and this couldn’t be further from the truth.  Not only do people put limitations on how they think your personality is…they also try to limit what you should and shouldn’t wear. 

For years I’ve been limited to the stereotype that dark women shouldn’t wear bright colors, bright lipstick , certain patterns etc.  But since embarking upon my natural hair journey I have learned to love myself in a different light! I feel that I can do anything! It has given me the courage to try things that I never would have before.  I no longer feel boxed into this dark girls only area….and I’m loving it!!! 

I'm Being Featured on Classcie.com

This weekend has been a good hair weekend for me...and I couldn’t be more excited! Good hair days and I’m being featured on Classcie.com, can you say #Winning! LOL

Popping My Cherry......

I am Ms. Tee, the other half of Curlfriends. Tasha aka QuirkyCoils, one of my favorite gal pals ordered me to pop my blogging cherry tonight, so here goes....

This is my 2nd and hopefully last natural hair journey. My first natural journey was over a decade ago, when there weren't hair care products geared towards natural hair care and stylists discouraged natural hair because of inexperience and sheer laziness. I ended up relaxing my hair 6 months after my big chop because I didn't know what to do with it. Let's face it, there was no YouTube and I didn't have the support of a 'curlfriend' to encourage me through my journey.

I recently decided to give natural hair another chance because of the plethora of natural hair care products available and also because I was simply tired of wearing a perm. I also love the versatility of natural hair. My last perm was around mid-April and I did the proverbial big chop on 6/16 because I was tired of having two different textures fight on top of my head. Can we say "birds nest"? (lol) Anywho, the bond between Tasha and I became closer when we realized we were embarking upon the same journey. I swear, since we both realized we were "going natural", we've updated each other daily on all things natural. We religiously email/text/call regarding products we love/hate, pics of natural hairstyles we want to achieve, our favorite youtube links,and hair care regimens. I'm sure you get the idea by now, which was the driving force behind curlfriends. It's our mission to share our resources, ideas, tips, and experience about natural haircare as we continue our journey. We welcome you to join us and come along for the ride.

-Ms. Tee

You Never Know Until You Try

OMG!! Imagine my excitement when I picked out my hair to put in a weave ponytail and I had a puff of my own that was in my opinion BEAUTIFUL!! Everyone at work thought that I had a piece on and wanted to touch it. I’m soo proud of the growth of my hair. I had no idea it had gotten so long because I keep it compact and curly.

Moral of the story: Don’t rule something out before you try it. You never know what you could be missing out on!
Here are a few pics of it.

Twirling...Normal, Habit or Insane???

Helppppppppppppppp!!! I cant stop twirling my hair around my finger..is this normal?
It's been 3 months since my big chop...i'm finally use to my hair and now I cant stay out of it. Will this cause problems?

Quirky Coils

Frizz is the Biz!!

This post if from May 20, 2011...
Ok, let me start off by saying…I’m a product whore (permed hair or natural hair)! But I decided to try the Twisted Sister Conditioner (Frizz Fighter) And it really works!! The down side is with my hair being so short, I think I prefer it with the frizz because it gives it more definition! My hair is entirely too neat without frizz! So I think Frizz is the Biz!! But if you disagree Twisted Sister Conditioner is the perfect product for you. But if you like thick creams, you may not like it, its not real thick at all, but its inexpensive and can be found at Walgreen’s.

Can it Be...Me Dandruff Free??

I have suffered with dandruff for as long as I could remember, and not small flaky dandruff…I’m talking scalp peeling, shoulder rising, is that healthy dandruff. All my life I’ve heard "That’s growing dandruff, and that’s why your hair grows so fast." I’ve been to dermatologist after dermatologist, tried every kind of tar shampoo, dandruff shampoo and medicated shampoo around and to no avail the dandruff NEVER went away. But here I am 3 ½ weeks into my ALL NATURAL HAIR journey and I have absolutely NO DANDRUFF! At first I thought it was a fluke…But I haven’t washed or co-washed my hair since Friday and this is what my scalp looks like…

YAAAAAAYYYYY ME!!

Changing Perceptions

Saturday May 14, 2011 made my 3 week mark since my Big Chop! And to my surprise, not only did the length of my hair change drastically, my husband’s attitude did as well! He hasn’t been the most supportive in my decision to go natural…honestly speaking he was down right against it. But for what ever reason, he has had a change of heart and I couldn’t be happier! Yayyyy!!!

The first week and a half I co-washed everyday trying to find the right product for me. I used mousse and gel, Taliah Waajid (Curly Curl Cream), and Kinky Curly. Each product gave a different affect, but none was the look or feel that I was hoping for. Until I found a moisturizer called Body Look. I apply this to my hair and I grab pieces of hair and I twirl it around my finger…I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this LOOK and it is the softest my hair has been since being natural…the product has mink oil in it.

Good Bye Crunchy, Hard, White flaked hair…HELLOOOOO Moisturized, Soft, Shiny Hair!! I no longer have to freak out if someone touches my hair because of the texture change, all I have to do now is twist it back up!

Week One /Mousse & Gel

Week Two-Curly Curl Cream

Week 3 - Body Look

2 Day Old Hair with Body Look

Embracing New Things

Within the next week I'll be transferring things from an older blog to fill in the blanks prior to this month. But I would like to share my latest endeavor with you which is my new YouTube channel. I'm very excited about it and some days I still cant believe that I really did it. It may not be a big deal for most people, but it is for me. I think this will be the start of enjoyable past time for me. The link is
http://www.youtube.com/user/QuirkyCoils I have pics of before and after my Big Chop, as well has a video of how I define my curls. More videos to come!



Quirky Coils

My Natural Truth...No Lye

Hi Everyone, I'm Quirky Coils and I have gone natural 3 times in the last 6 years. The first time I was forced because of a bad perm, the second by choice and I transitioned until my perm was completely gone. I ALWAYS relapse and take the easy way out and resort back to relaxing my hair. This time is different; on April 23, 2011 I did the "BIG CHOP"! Not to sound cliché but it was the most liberating decision of my life. I didn’t know what to expect, how I would look and what others reaction would be, but for the 1st time, I didn’t care! Going natural is something that I’ve always contemplated, tried but never did I FULLY COMMIT. The last few years of my life have been a journey about learning who I am, what I love, what I like and what I want. It’s been the most amazing time in my life, now its time for one of the major attractions of my journey of life…learning to love me in MY NATURAL EXISTENCE!
I am ready for this healthier way of living. I am ready to continue to be the controller of my life in spite of the disapproval. I feel that we should be able to be our true selves (nappy, curly, straight) and still be loved. I will no longer live my life based on some one else’s way of thinking. The noise of their opinions’ will not drown my inner voice. Thanks for taking the time out to view My Natural Truth…NO LYE!