The Natural Hair Journey

Havana Hair Extensions

I just added Havana Hair to one of my lovely clients. 

Synthetic hair that performs like natural hair when wet AND with heat.  AMAZING.

Let me know what you think.

Sisterlocks Appointments Available in Nairobi, Kenya May 27th-30th

Hello Friends,

I will be traveling to Kenya over the Memorial Day Holiday and my appointment book is open!  I have appointments available May 27th - May 30th.  Sisterlocks styling and products are available.

Please send me an email to set your appointment.  naturalhairjourney@gmail.com  First come, first served.

See you soon!

Kirigo

A New Season of Growth and Abundance

Happy Spring 2013!

As the days are growing warmer and longer, I wanted to take this time to check in with all of my wonderful followers.  Happy New Year to those of you I've not had the personal opportunity to say that to and Happy New Season for everyone who is reading this blog right now.

With every new season, especially spring, there is the opportunity to start something new and exciting or to really refresh and invigorate what is already present in our lives.  This spring, I am doing both!  I hope that you will join me as the Natural Hair Journey has many marvelous things in store for 2013 and beyond.

It's been sometime since I checked in on the blog and even more time since I updated you on my Sisterlocks  journey.  As many of you know, I had my sisterlocks installed in March 2010.  Check out the videos from the very beginning of my journey below.

 

 

 

 

Well, now, here it is, April 2013.  3 years later and I have to say that my sisterlocks and I am surprised at how long my Sisterlocks have grown!  I love the length because now it pushes me to be more creative with my hair.  I love the versatility of my sisterlocks and how there are so many styles that I can take inspiration from whether they are natural or not.  See the difference in the pics below from 2 years ago to last weekend!

 

 

 

 

Sisterlocks has been such a powerful experience for me and for many of the women I work with.  I look forward to sharing more about my experience and the experience of others with you in the months to come.

As I close this post, I'd like to leave each of you with one last thought as you continue your own personal journey.  Whether you have traditional locs, Sisterlocks, twists, cornrows, or are traininstioning from a relaxer, whatever the style or state of your hair, today is a new day, today is a new season so let this be a new POSITIVE step on your natural hair journey.  Let's walk together.

 

Ciao,

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

 

Peace & Happy Holidays To All Of You, From The Natural Hair Coach

I want to wish all of my supporters a wonderful peaceful holiday season, and a prosperous 2013.

Cheers to All of You!

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

 

Lock Extensions Up Do's

Here we have long lock extensions put in an up do, for any occasion. As we move closer to the holidays, creative up dos are wonderful for such occasions.

Get creative with your natural hair.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

 

 

Up Do's Using Extensions while Promoting Healthy Natural Hair

This client, suffered hair damage due to the stress in her life, which in turn caused her hair loss.

She was forced to make a tough decision to cut her hair, locks to be exact, of which she was growing for the last 7 years. She was not ready to go back to short hair, nor did she want anything that did not have a natural look to it. She needed something that would give her a professional edge as well.

So she opted for this look, that gave her confidence, and also gave her and her hair a break for a few weeks while her hair would begin to grow well. She also had to be pro active, by doing activites that improved, and helped her cope with the stress, like yoga, and help from her doctor.

I am glad to say that she was pleased, and is well on her way back on a wonderful natural hair journey.

Hair care starts from the inside out.

Kirigo,

Your Natural Hair Coach

 

What Happens After We Over Straighten Our Natural Hair?

Once we begin to alter the natural state of our hair, we begin to risk the general health of our hair.

In this case, this young lady has straightened her natural hair for several years, and the hair has lost all of its natural curl pattern.

She desires to wear big natural hair, but it is almost impossible for it to appear that way after all the stress the hair has under gone.

Just listen as she shares her journey with us. Thank you for sharing.

Can anyone relate to this?

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

 

 

Questions by Mack about his locks & Answers by the Natural Hair Coach

I thought this would be of use to many of you. Mack is a follower of Natural Hair Journey, and time to time he has reached out to me, to find if he is on the right track on his locking journey.

Here is his recent inquiry.

 

Hello Kirigo,

It's Mack again. First I want to thank you for your advice on not oiling my hair to much. It was very helpful and has worked out well for me.

It's been 6 months since I have had my locks now and they are coming along very well. My hair stylist has been braiding my locks back when I re twist and this has worked well for me because I run marathons. As a runner I have been wearing dry fit hats to hold the locks in place but i sweat a lot. Is the sweat helpful or harmful for my locks and scalp?

My second question to you is about re twisting product. My stylist uses Organic Root stimulator Lock and twist gel. what do you think of this product? Is there any other things I can use when re twisting or should i just stay with what i've been using?

Peace,

Mack.

 

RESPONSE BY THE NATURAL HAIR COACH:

 

Hello Mack Exilus,

Good to hear from you again. I am pleased to hear that the tips I shared with you, have been of value to you.

As for your first question: If sweat is harmful to your locks?

Answer:

No it is not, however if you do not wash your locks weekly or biweekly, the locks will develop an odor caused by mildew that will be difficult to wash out with regular shampoo.

Question 2: What do I think of Organic Root Stimulator?

Answer:

I have never used it, but with any product, moderation is the key. Actually less is best in my books. If you find that this product has worked for you, and your locks do not have any build up or look dull. Then carry on with it. If you see results which ever way, there is your answer.

Hope this has been of some help to you.

Thanks for your support.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

 

Sisterlocks in Nairobi, Kenya, AFRICA

A Big Hello to my wonderful supporters. I am back from Africa, inspired and really happy to know that the natural hair industry is growing world wide.

The demand for Sisterlocks is also growing in Africa as a whole, which goes to show that all cultures are blending, and the natural hair needs are similar within the African diaspora.

Here is a sister, who had been looking for someone who is certified in Sisterlocks, to install her natural hair into Sisterlocks. She had done enough research to know that it was necessary to find the right person to do the job.

Rule number one, you must find the right person!

The right person is someone who has taken the Sisterlocks training, this way you are guranteed that you are getting the true authentic Sisterlocks.

Listen to her, as she shares, and see if you can resinate with her experience.

Your Natural Hair Coach

Kirigo

  

At home in my beautiul country of Kenya

Kenya

Home sweet home!

Just a note to all of you, to let you know that I am away until Mid August.

Peace and much love to all of you.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach