Please, introduce yourself!
Hello! My name is Kristin Brooks, a 23 year-old musician and blogger from Pennsylvania. I have a lifestyle blog known as “The Kris Bliss” where I blog about adventures in my life, my natural hair, and of course showcasing my sense of fashion!
What is your current hair care regimen?
I currently shampoo and condition my hair every 10-18 days. I know that’s a broad range, but it truly depends on what style I’m wearing and how much product I’m using to maintain that hairstyle. The more product build-up, the more often I’m going to wash & condition my hair, and vice versa. In between washes, I keep my strands moisturized with a leave-in conditioner, and use oil on my scalp on a weekly basis as well.
What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
I’m not heavy into typing my hair honestly, but if I had to… I’d say I have type four hair. It’s really thick, and tightly coiled, but it is very soft. I get the thickness from my mom’s side, and the softness from my Dad’s side of the family.
What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
My best friends were totally down for it, my dad didn’t really know what that meant at the time, and my Mom, woo chile, she was NOT a fan. Neither was her mother, my grandma. I told my mom I was going natural and she fussed, “Well, it’s not like you’re going to be able to just wear it out. You’re going to have to constantly be styling it… It’s not going to be curly or manageable…” etc. etc…. I OBVIOUSLY paid her no mind, and went for it anyway. I only grew my hair for a couple of months before chopping it all off, and it was GORGEOUS. Curls poppin’ all over the place, and was even softer than when it was relaxed (which I didn’t think could even be possible)! Three months later my Mom decided she wanted to go natural LOL (and her hair length is currently inches past her bra strap when stretched)!
My grandmother never became a fan, but she loved me either way, God rest her soul, but she loved it when it was straight! I made sure the to wear it nice and straight at her funeral J
Since going natural, I’ve gotten one of my best friends to go natural, and whilst in college, encouraged many, many sistahs to go natural, as well as a few women in my family.
Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
I did the big chop. I went natural before it was popular, or before the “movement” started, and I didn’t have any of the information that is readily available today. I was in 10th grade, back in ’03-’04, and one day decided that I didn’t want relaxers anymore. I grew my hair out for a couple months, until it was about 2 inches or so, and chopped it all off!
What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
I love everything about my hair. I love the thickness, my tight curl definition… I love how soft it is, and that it’s so versatile! I switch up my hairstyles very often too. In one week I will have worn a good 3-4 different doo’s. That’s what so fun about having natural hair. There are so many options! I love trying new smelly good products, and learning about what ingredients aid to my hair, to keep it healthy and growing to the sun! I love just lying down and using my big puffy hair as a pillow. I love rocking my big fro with confidence, and I even love (although I complain greatly) about how hard it can be to detangle sometimes (product is key!!)… At the end of the day, it’s just about being comfortable in your own skin, loving yourself, and accepting all that you are, which includes your crown!
Where can we find you on the web?
You can visit my blog at http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thekrisbliss
Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
Post Title
→Captured Curls: Kris
Post URL
→https://side-swept-hairstyles.blogspot.com/2012/01/captured-curls-kris.html
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