Why are Bantu knots called Bantu knots? I should probably Google this instead of throwing the question out via a blog post, but maybe one of you knows the answer. I know West Indians call them Chiney knots? Did I spell that right? Is that a even a racially appropriate term? I come to you full of questions, yo.
Anyway, I recently realized that my locs were now long enough to tie into knots. Excitement galore! See, I joined a few, so my normal habit of occasionally twisting them and braiding them to hold the twist just wasn't working unless I used rubber bands, which I don't want to do. So being able to twist them and then tie them into a knot is a cause for celebration, it's more efficient, which means I can be more lazy. Awesome, in my book.
So I twisted the locs, tied them into knots, and there we go. I didn't really take pictures of the knot-out because, well, it didn't look great, haha. It was wonky locs sticking in all directions and I ended up just pulling them back as usual. But when my locs are much longer, I think the wonkiness of the curl will look good.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Oste Accessories Sale in NYC!
Zara has just returned after her sojourn in Africa and came bearing a selection of items from Oste Accessories! If anyone is interested in purchasing from her, they can send her an email at litk@leaveinthekinks.com or check out the full selection available with pricing, by clicking HERE.
Get them while you can! Shipping can be arranged.
Friday, January 13, 2012
On Natural Hair in Nigeria... Or The Lack Thereof...
I found this article (as well as LITK's email blogging address) today and wanted to share it with you guys. Read and comment.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/16/curls-nigerian-women-straight?mobile-redirect=false
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year From LITK!!
Miss Fizz and I are being boring and going to sleep after spending the day gallivanting around Lagos, swimming, and chopping well well.
Thank you to everyone for your love and support, for interacting with us, emailing us, being a part of this.
Here's to another year of awesome sauce!
Love,
Miss Fizz and Z
Thank you to everyone for your love and support, for interacting with us, emailing us, being a part of this.
Here's to another year of awesome sauce!
Love,
Miss Fizz and Z
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Venue
So the Champagne, Cupcakes and Curltalk- Birthday Edition is almost here! I checked out the venue yesterday and was so pleased with what I saw. It is being held in Colours in Africa which is located on Musa Yar'Adua street, off Idowu martins, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island.
It is a lovely furniture store filled with beatiful pieces made here in Nigeria. Just stunning stuff. You might want to bring your chequebook to pick up something unique for your home. We've also got vendors selling everything from clothes to accessories and there will be hard to find hair products for sale as well as food and drink. We will also be giving away samples of my new body butter and of course goodie bags!
We've got so much planned for the day so come along and have a good time.
Tickets are N1,000 and can be purchased from Colours in Africa, Bogobiri House Ikoyi or by calling 07082315325 or 017654546.
See you there!
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