Coils & Curls Talk CPT
On the last Saturday of the month of Spring, we headed off to the Glow With the Fro event, hosted by Karabo and Michelle. This tall chocolate and bubble concoction made it easy for everyone to feel at home. And towards the end of the afternoon at wine o’clock, we had a little too much fun, but that’s a story for another day.
We were pleasantly surprised by the intimate choice of venue, Seven Circle cafe in Gardens. Usually brands make it a point to invite everyone in their numbers to You can trust that the cafe in the heart of Gardens had modern interior designs, as well as aesthetics great for the ladies, and gent, who needed a shot for the gram. We all appreciated having a close and intimate setting where we could all have a say in the #CoilsAndCurlsTalkCPT and our personal hair journeys.
Genna Julies, from @GennaDoingThings, shared her story with us on how her natural hair journey started. What we found empowering about her statement for the day was that she actually wore her hair straight! This may not be a biggie for some, but for a few new natural hair enthusiasts, it is. We often shy away from doing anything that isn’t typically natural, mainly out of fear for what the peeps will say when they “seent it”, 
right? Everyone always has something to say, especially when you do the BIG Chop. Don’t even try trimming your hair after it’s reached the length of the heavens, because you’ll definitely offend someone, and they will come for you. Going natural has almost become a political statement these days. Doing anything different to your natural hair, once you’ve pledged your allegiance to the natural hair gang, is practically an offence to some of the die-hards. Straightening, relaxing, curling using heat is seen as unconventional. But wasn’t going natural seen as unconventional in the beginning. It took us a while to start embracing our natural hair, and heat-shaming is only taking us back.
We should be able to do what we want with our hair. It is, after all, your natural hair journey. What you do to your hair is part of your journey. The Coils and Curls Talk reminded us to own what’s ours and celebrate and learn from each other’s journeys.
Michelle even shared the perfect clapback which was something along the lines of how we used to have to conform to the Westernised standards of beauty, which were essential reflected as the world’s standard of beauty. That’s why we relaxed our hair, or made sure we had or hair braided before going into an interview, because Becky effortlessly fit the norm, where we had to conform.
There is so much beauty in celebrating every coil and curl that grows out as our crown. We are fortunate to be able to mould, define, curl, colour and diversify our crowns. However we choose to wear our crowns is part of the journey. And whether it’s up on Monday, down on Tuesday and to the left on Wednesday, Becky better remember Solange’s words, “Don’t touch my hair”… no seriously, don’t touch it. There is no need to tell us our hair “looks different today”, we seent it girl! We were in front of the mirror when it happened! We’ll always be aware of how our crown fits when we step out of the house.
Being in the presents of such beautiful ladies and forming a sisterhood that felt genuine and safe was an experience we haven’t had the luxury of experiencing at other events.
A great thanks to our lovely hosts, who made sure we all left with lovely hair goodies from their generous sponsors. To Liesl, owner of Curl Chemistry, who came our and took the time to personalise her brand to us, which is almost rarely seen by most hair companies. And to all the ladies who attended the event and were brave enough to share their stories and experiences.
We look forward to seeing the exciting new things these ladies have to offer along their journey.
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