Hairstory: The Rediscovery of Self (2004-2011) (RELOADED)

[butane0kisses]

This is so inspirational, after watching this video I immediately washed my hair. I made a vow to love my curls and to never fry them again. Since I'm new to being natural I am finding some difficulty with choosing the right products. What do you recommend?

[KiffeCoco]

@butane0kisses

That is amazing! Thank you so much for your comment :-) What has been working for me lately is using a moisturizing cream (after washes) and then applying a butter or oil. I'm using SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie as my moisturizer, Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Butter (butter), or Jojoba oil. I pretty much just use what I have handy, but this combo has been working pretty well.

I'll say that having natural hair means lots of experimenting, so have fun with it!

[KiffeCoco]

@butane0kisses

Hope this helps! And please feel free to check out my blog (kiffecoco[dot]com) for more hair related stuff. I've been slacking horribly with making videos :-(((

[CandyLove4548]

I LOVE YOUR HAIR! I love natural hair!!! Doing the big chop can be inspirational and freeing! You dont feel like you need to conform to another persons view(s) of beauty! By changing YOUR own perception on your hair, and gaining spiritual insight, I could tell later on in the video that you were comfortable with your own skin ( and hair )

I must add, you are a beautiful girl, both inside and out! once again...I LOVE YOUR HAIR!! Keep up the good work!

Showing some love!

xoxox

[KiffeCoco]

@CandyLove4548

Thank you so much for your encouraging words, sis :-) The start of any journey always starts with you.

[PinkishValerie]

Good job girl!! Let's help other beauties accept who they are,,,xoxoxoxo keep them coming!!!

[curlyrita20]

Thanks for the vid! So inspirational!

[KiffeCoco]

@curlyrita20

Thanks so much for watching!!! :-)

[PinkishValerie]

LOOOVEEE YOUR CURLS,,, I HATE IT!!! I MEAN I WENT THRU THE SAME THING!!! UGHHH,,, AND WE HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL CURLS!!!! SOCIETY,,HUH?!

[KiffeCoco]

@PinkishValerie

Healthy hair rocks!! Thanks so much for watching girl!! Yes, society/media is such a trip!

[TheMakeupMusic]

i so understand about that roommate comment!!! i go to a white unversity in virginia and it was the same way. i get so many looks and stares when i wash my hair. The first week in school my suitemate asked "what is that on your head?....and it was just a black scarf. I knew then they have never seen black natural hair and they really have not!!! My roommate told me i was going to burn the dorm down by flat ironing my hair!!!( i understand everything you said)

[KiffeCoco]

@TheMakeupMusic

Omg people are seriously too much! Stay strong sis and don't let people's stupid comments get to you.

[KiffeCoco]

@themoviebuff101

Thank you so much :-)

[sylviekb]

Wow. i am part Dominican and have always straightened my hair (it looks just like yours when curly). i want to make the leap but feel like there is so much explaining and unwanted attention i would have to do as well as maintenance that i don't know anything about. any advice on any of these subjects? any follow up stories on the transformation?

[shortysgs03]

You, your hair & your journey is beautiful. I vlog about my natural hair as well and I think we resemble each other...maybe it's the brows :-) Good luck on your journey, whatever that may be!

[KiffeCoco]

@shortysgs03

Back at ya, sis! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching :-) I've been following your channel for a longggg time, and I want to thank you for being so inspirational. Keep doing your thing, girl!! You are FABULOUS!

[shortysgs03]

@KiffeCoco Oh really! Cool, thanks girly :-)

[KiffeCoco]

Touché! Thank you so much for watching and for your incredibly kind words :-)

[to2cute4u]

I would DIE for your hair , & I hate ignorant people like that .

Great Story ♥

[KiffeCoco]

@TheK12student

Right?! I felt like I was in a scene from "The Craft".

[ExtraAKAtude]

LOVE!!

[AfrAKAnpearl]

Thanks for sharing your hair story! Your hair is absolutely beautiful :)

[KiffeCoco]

@AfrAKAnpearl

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment :-)

[AlDiLaBella]

Hi, what is the beat in the background?

[KiffeCoco]

@AlDiLaBella

I actually self-produced this beat on GarageBand a veryyyyy long time ago (I think even before it was called GarageBand for Mac lol). I call it "Breathe Underwater."

[nhall19]

@KiffeCoco omg that is awesome!!! Is there anyway you can send it to me?? If you wouldn't mind of course

[KiffeCoco]

@nhall19

thank you so much :-) it's actually still a work in progress, so i don't feel comfortable YET in sending it out lol. but i appreciate your support and interest. thanks so much for your comment and for watching.

[izzylove316]

great video.... your spirit reminds me of alicia keys... and i can completely understand how you felt when you wanted the sleek blown out hair look ... for a long time i felt the same way with my hair ... thank you for sharing your story

[KiffeCoco]

@izzylove316

Thank you so much for watching. It's funny how much I craved the sleek look back then, now I crave the complete opposite lol.

[nowski29]

so Beautiful:~) Thank you for this

[KiffeCoco]

@nowski29

Thank you so much for watching :-)

[lovlindab1]

Love it! Made it a fav :)

[KiffeCoco]

@lovlindab1

Yay! Thank you :-))))

[1stlady2u]

Wow, your story really touched me, you are truly beautiful inside and out. Thanks for sharing, blessings2u!

[KiffeCoco]

@1stlady2u

Aww, thank you so much for your comment! I am so glad you liked it :-)

[vi3torious]

Thank You so much us in the UK are able to watch the vid, P.S. Nyc message at the end xoxo

[KiffeCoco]

@vi3torious

YAY!!!

[CurlyCeeCee]

Wonderful video! I loved your story, it is similar to mine. It took a while but it feels good to get to a point where we start to see and appreciate the true beauty that we possess. BTW I LOVE your hair! Looks so healthy!

[KiffeCoco]

@CurlyCeeCee

Thank you so much :-)

[pandainaforest]

Loved this. I also went through that same phase and recently abandoned my flat iron in order to embrace my curly biracial hair, and to remember how to treat it properly. Loving your channel - you're a stunner (especially with curly hair).

[KiffeCoco]

@pandainaforest

Aww, thank you so much :-) I am so glad you liked the video. It's such a great feeling when you realize "wow, my hair is so fly just the way it is!" :-) Go girl! And happy growing!