My Vicarious Life: natural hair

I was excited to receive an invite from K. Logan Hair to drop in and have my fro done in a "Kute with K. Logan Hair" makeover. Can you imagine that email!? Ahhh, the thought of not washing and detangling for a week or two. Yes, please. The Atlanta salon owned by Akia Logan {Kia for short} reached out to me a few months back and it was a wonderful opportunity that we almost couldn't coordinate because of my schedule. But, thankfully it worked out. If you're here often, you know I tend to be pretty basic with my kinky coif. It's either in an afro, twist out or puff for the most part. Two things: I'm not very creative with my hair and ... I'm not very creative with my hair. I think that about sums it up. I always admire intricate styles on other women with naturals and have decided many of such styles require a super power that I do not possess.

The Havana Twists I did a little more than a month ago were a phenomenon.

Nevertheless, Kia is actually well able to do any and all types of hair and styling — her specialty being customized hair pieces for both women and men. I checked out some photos of her clients and asked a lot of questions before the appointment was set. {I'm always worried that my hair will be overwhelming for anyone else.} And I chose a braided style as I have never straightened my hair since being natural and was thinking that any type of weaving would require that.

My inspiration was a photo of friend to MVL, D'Andra. I saw it on IG and immediately took a screen shot for a future style. So, I was prepared and the timing couldn't have been more perfect as I was heading to Jamaica two days after having it done. The perfect sun and fun 'do.

I actually had quite a bit of hair added to make my twist bun in the front more bouffant, and Kia twisted the braids from back to front to spice up the style. It was also so manageable that I could adjust the bun's positioning a bit myself for a change of style every couple of days. Perfect.

Thanks K. Logan!

K. Logan Hair

1610 Lavista Road, Suite #4

Atlanta, GA 30329

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DIY: Havana Twists

DIY Havana Twists April 17, 2013

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Curl Craze {via Atlanta Tribune}

curlBOX October 27, 2012

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MVL Radar: The Journey Back

Dr. Kari Williams September 28, 2012

By Katrice

Going natural is work. But, it's good work ... the kind that you know is going to be rewarding so you don't mind it. Coming to terms with that before you even begin the process will make a world of difference. Four years ago, I was piecing together information from a few others I knew who were already over the hump and shamelessly cataloging tips from perfect strangers in hair product sections of stores all over Atlanta. Thankfully, that was then.

Dr. Kari Williams, noted Trichologist, natural hair stylist and my own trusted source for everything hair and scalp health, has come to the rescue with her first e-book "The Journey Back: How to Transition Back to Your Natural Curl."

Williams, also the owner of the natural hair studio Mahogany Revolution salon and a Trichology Clinic in Los Angeles, has penned an informative guide to help you understand the process of transitioning back to your natural curl.

She writes, "Everywhere you look women are 'going natural,' investing in sulfate-free shampoos and getting acquainted with new words like 'flat twist' and 'bantu.' It's a whole new world and everyone's an expert."

I felt like clapping my hands right there.

Dr. Kari's objective is simple: To help us understand our hair. "The Journey Back" will offer much-needed insight into exactly what it means to be natural and to carefully manage your expectations. Because the reality is, no matter how many tutorials we watch and techniques we try — our hair can only do what our hair can do.

Whether you're seasoned in your process of relearning your hair or at the beginning of the journey, this book is for you. "When taking the steps towards transitioning, it is incredibly difficult to decipher which techniques, styles and products will work best for your specific hair type," she shares. "'The Journey Back: How to Transition Back to Your Natural Curl' is a quick, detailed read that will give you all of the information you need to feel confident in your transition to natural hair."

The transitioning process, styling options and key product and ingredient information to help you protect and preserve your natural hair — it's all here. And the price, $7.99, is right.

Indeed, this book was long overdue. Go now ... You can thank me later.

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