Reinventing myself, naturally of course!Tumblr (3.0; @coilsandcurls)http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/133704326a0e6db33d34eb28f2712f58/tumblr_momb7qBbyA1qbxlmlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ajscornerblog.com/post/53325456611/natural-hair-on-the-corner-reaching-new">ajscorner</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Natural Hair on The Corner - Reaching New Heights</p> <p>The fro was sitting high today. I tamed it as much as I could. Good profile pic, no?</p> <p>How are you all rocking your fros in this unpredictable NYC weather?</p> </blockquote> <p>Great style!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/53337537385http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/53337537385Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:05:14 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/67cfa183517b16eab5e91ef721d68fdd/tumblr_moeaer8ehi1rigesoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://diosasalnatural.tumblr.com/post/52960109119/5-beautiful-cousins-from-gurabo-puerto-rico-and">diosasalnatural</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>5 beautiful cousins from Gurabo, Puerto Rico ….and yes, yes, yes, yes, yes…all of them 5 are puertoricans born & raised in Puerto Rico. Diosas al Natural</p> </blockquote> <p>FLYness</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/53337410932http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/53337410932Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:06 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5fa15a3de3585074ef51a291f2269b11/tumblr_mi8ki4Sja31r5s723o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://animalcrown.tumblr.com/post/51803263608/naturalhairnaturalbeauty-nikishas-of-urban">animalcrown</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://naturalhairnaturalbeauty.tumblr.com/post/43111288130/nikishas-of-urban-bush-babes-wedding-album">naturalhairnaturalbeauty</a><span>:</span></p> <p>Nikisha’s (of Urban Bush Babes) <a href="http://urbanbushbabes.com/2013/02/our-wedding-part-one/">Wedding Album</a></p> <p>Honestly one of the most adorable, picturesque wedding’s I’ve ever seen. I wish you both all the best!</p> </blockquote> <p>I love black love!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/52031897741http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/52031897741Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:04:29 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0feb72967b6732c867d8435297493e09/tumblr_mnkc7cyqii1rh7p7co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://portraitsofboston.com/post/51642418820/hey-man-take-my-picture-i-cant-do-it-its">portraitsofboston</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>“Hey man, take my picture!”</p> <p>“I can’t do it. It’s too dark.”</p> <p>“Yeah, we need some light. Let’s go over there.”</p> <p>“Are you homeless?”</p> <p>“Yes, I am.”</p> <p>“How long have you been homeless?”</p> <p>“15 years. I’ve been in Boston 8 months. Before that I was in Washington, Virginia, New York, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Florida…”</p> <p>“Why didn’t you stay in Florida? It’s so much warmer.”</p> <p>“I wanted to see my family. But they don’t want to see me. They don’t understand depression. They treat me like dirt. Homeless people treat me better than my family.”</p> <p>“And what happened 15 years ago? How did you end up on the streets?”</p> <p>“I tried to burn myself twice. I had 30 surgeries. I was dead two times, but God brought me back. I don’t know why.”</p> <p>“And why did you do it?”</p> <p>“I was depressed. Why you crying?”</p> <p>“Because you are a beautiful person, and my family is really messed up, and I’ve been very depressed. I think I can understand you.”</p> <p>“Yes, I am a good person. And when you take people’s pictures, don’t disrespect them.”</p> <p>“No, man, I won’t. I like people. That’s why I take their pictures.”</p> <p>“And when you make your portfolio, don’t denigrate people. Let the pictures speak for themselves.”</p> <p>“I will. Are you safe on the streets?”</p> <p>“Yes, I am…And now I have $8 to buy me some food.”</p> <p>“That’s all I have. Next time I see you, I will give you more.”</p> <p>“No, man. It ain’t all about money. Give me a hug. And next time you see me, give me a hug again. And thanks for taking my picture.”</p> </blockquote> <p>Sometimes, it’s more to a book than its cover! Open it up and read.</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/52031184653http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/52031184653Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:54:20 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lRcFtt9CjzU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://daleciouscurls.tumblr.com/post/51996299999/here-is-my-latest-video-on-youtube-wash-and-go" class="tumblr_blog">daleciouscurls</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Here is my latest video on YouTube! Wash and go air dry vs. diffuser! </p> <p>Follow me!<br/> Instagram ——- http:/ Instagram.com/hercurlzrbadd <br/> Twitter—————http:/twitter.com/hercurlzrbadd <br/> Facebook———-http:/Facebook.com/hercurlzrbadd</p></blockquote> <p>Check it out!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/52030283467http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/52030283467Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:41:49 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b792c02a2dc124127eb3c45852ac1d3d/tumblr_mg1ygeGDVV1rmzsgoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://naturalhairdoescare.tumblr.com/post/39564715445/cobalt-turban-beautiful-bespokecurry">naturalhairdoescare</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Cobalt Turban. Beautiful. @bespokecurry #naturalhairdoescare #turbanatorthursday #turban #naturalhairstyles #nhdc2013</p> </blockquote>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/51043946441http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/51043946441Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:54 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f36b319439a8dbc1b0e2164c93582900/tumblr_mi2nvhWs9J1rjupavo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/17fc07ea8a40a5d20e52db7ac85eeff2/tumblr_mi2nvhWs9J1rjupavo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://lovingyourhair.tumblr.com/post/43695619212/clive-davis-2013-pre-grammy-gala-feb-9-2013">lovingyourhair</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><br/>Clive Davis 2013 Pre-Grammy Gala, Feb, 9, 2013</p> <p>The Hairstyle I did on Jill for the Clive Davis Party!</p> </blockquote> <p>Jill!!!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46225456279http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46225456279Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:45:34 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6f7b7b6acc04c22373c98a0f7959b553/tumblr_mk6bubb4uF1rsot0lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://naturalhairdaily.tumblr.com/post/46170061255/dmariej-we-need-a-tutorial-for-this-please-love" class="tumblr_blog">naturalhairdaily</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>@dmariej we need a tutorial for this please! Love it #naturalhair #teamnatural #headwrap #updo</p></blockquote> <p>Headwrap dopeness!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224823890http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224823890Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:37:04 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/85b09b56230d1fa1decdeb8c5c21d220/tumblr_mk6bodIv0F1rsot0lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://naturalhairdaily.tumblr.com/post/46169779997/we-love-jayah-aka-thecatladys-headwrap">naturalhairdaily</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>We love @jayah_aka_thecatlady’s headwrap! #naturalhair #teamnatural #updo #headwrap</p> </blockquote> <p>Headwrap dopeness!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224698686http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224698686Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:35:24 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7b5e465331ba99cf07682c9d3fb68366/tumblr_mjpl6tH0d81rzi6jfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://juices-and-berries.tumblr.com/post/45422776526/accept-your-flaws-that-way-no-one-can-use-them">juices-and-berries</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>“Accept your flaws, that way no one can use them against you”. I thought of this when I was going to re do my lazy wash and go from yesterday, but then I realized, I don’t have to!!</p> </blockquote> <p>Message!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224553049http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224553049Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:33:29 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1addf875dcdd4643af571ff4f969385c/tumblr_mjvsh3O8vD1qasnrqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Short cut inspiration.</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224442961http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/46224442961Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:32:03 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4b0880de623d6c0b97bff1f20d5b5ea9/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1e3135a210d8deb946f5ac593d3022f0/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fdd9ff3400fca48c65f7a173100378a0/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/612f4613006998d7c562fc24a1af82b1/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/560a702b3a2fcdb3fce49d26c17491a5/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/891afe9d212c41c5084fda2e341a7183/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/37fc001f2a8b585ced0aa6b2514bd853/tumblr_mjcqhtzl0b1qkdrw1o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://fuckyeah-nerdery.tumblr.com/post/44872355529/sigfodr-a-version-for-tumblr-that-can-be-read">fuckyeah-nerdery</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sigfodr.tumblr.com/post/44867846844/a-version-for-tumblr-that-can-be-read-without">sigfodr</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><small><small>A version for tumblr that can be read without opening a new tab, since plenty of people would scroll past this story otherwise.</small></small></p> </blockquote> <p>The bravest woman on Earth.</p> <p>i could have cried</p> </blockquote> <p>Stand up for your rights!!!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44978393990http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44978393990Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:55:19 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9184537daa3dfa8d0c89d95a61054120/tumblr_mj0d36SwXR1r7ylr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pearledboss.tumblr.com/post/44331281959/how-i-do-my-hair-step-1-untwist-or-unbraid">pearledboss</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>How I do my Hair!</p> <p>Step 1: Untwist or unbraid hair.{note: smaller the twist, better the definition results.} Make sure hair is completely dry.<br/> Step 2: Without messing with the definition of the twist out, Pull hair and focus blow dryer at your roots and upwards halfway on the pulled section.<br/> Step 3: (Optional) Section front of hair and bobby pin it down to lay on your face. <br/> Step 4: Lightly fluff and pull hair to cover bobby pins and to style as desired.<br/> #massivetwistout #natural #naturalhair #hair #croppedcut #twistout #howidoit #kokoapearls #leveluponlevels #curlbox #coils #coily #curls #pictorial</p> </blockquote> <p>Great styling tutorial!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44978118483http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44978118483Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:51:30 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5060dee9de0559c2e335f18341dd4605/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero1_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/03e3ca3ca8cf95502681ebea04e11d99/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/362d40d7e2a2dc8359d9f679d3d81c36/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/eea103388914782c13e4b86fc8be9ede/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero5_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8386cac87cf4e7c0dce9b64c3dbf79a6/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cff1948c76de5fc1bd61b9e0b83cc141/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero7_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a6e338da3dc0017a777fe8f25d6f8988/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero8_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2db64ee8d90269373d6e4f6097093f99/tumblr_mj3yfwYJmL1qkv0ero6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/44509002124/heres-links-to-the-original-posts-for-all-of">piecesinprogress</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Here’s links to the original posts for all of these where you can find more info about each plan. The Mighty March plan comes with a printable calendar to help map out the month! Some of these plans like <strong>Abs in Action</strong> and <strong>Lower Body Blast</strong> are combined cardio and strength to help you get the best toning results while others like<strong> Simple at Home Cardio</strong> and <strong>Wet Weather Cardio</strong> use HIIT style intervals to help get the most effective calorie burning session!</p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/43523365346/the-combination-of-strength-training-and-cardio-is">Abs in Action</a></p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/36485846822/lower-body-blast-a-30-minute-cardio-strength">Lower Body Blast</a></p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/42069374188/total-body-toning-30-minute-workout-its">Total Body Toner</a></p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/34140442790/simple-at-home-cardio-a-30-minute-hiit-style">Simple at Home Cardio</a></p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/44271315877/mighty-march-at-home-strength-training-plan-this">Mighty March</a></p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/40694743769/bob-harpers-deck-of-cards-workout-i-was">Bob Harper’s Deck of Cards</a></p> <p><a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/post/23487523919/30-minute-wet-weather-at-home-cardio-plan-the">Wet Weather Cardio</a></p> <p><strong>There’s TONS more <a href="http://piecesinprogress.tumblr.com/athome">at home exercise plans here!</a>! :)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Get your exercise on!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44671523151http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44671523151Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:37:46 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/44cdbba7c7ca0e9fc09a7df903e5cd20/tumblr_mj7l4wP1Ia1ro9rq7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood.tumblr.com/post/44656412594/sweet-potatoes-stuffed-with-chipotle-black-bean">beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Salad…<a href="http://www.alaskafromscratch.com/2013/02/28/sweet-potatoes-stuffed-with-chipotle-black-bean-corn-salad/">RECIPE</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Good eats!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44670499266http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/44670499266Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:25:15 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5e346669572c4ceb924e059a2815b379/tumblr_mhaj34O5wI1qjm9bpo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://shez-a-bitch.tumblr.com/post/41613090230/http-shez-a-bitch-tumblr-com" class="tumblr_blog">shez-a-bitch</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://shez-a-bitch.tumblr.com/"></a><a href="http://shez-a-bitch.tumblr.com/"><a href="http://shez-a-bitch.tumblr.com/">http://shez-a-bitch.tumblr.com/</a></a></p></blockquote> <p>I won’t and you shouldn’t. Period.</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/41685292494http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/41685292494Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:45:22 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0eaa4c099e989b8eac87071803c327bc/tumblr_mh7qj82jts1qgw6hto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://naturalhaireverything.tumblr.com/post/41619030936/i-am-by-monique-sterling-monique-sterling-designs">naturalhaireverything</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>I Am by <a href="http://www.behance.net/msterling36">Monique Sterling</a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoniqueSterlingDesigns">Monique Sterling Designs<br/><br/></a></p> </blockquote> <p>True Dat! I Am Indeed!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/41685062311http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/41685062311Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:40:34 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/960a984b0a007633ffc538baf0494abd/tumblr_mhbe4zlyvS1qmqcezo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://aroundthewaycurls.tumblr.com/post/41667415572" class="tumblr_blog">aroundthewaycurls</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Announcement! We are now Carol’s Daughter Ambassadors for 2013! #ridearoundandgetit</p></blockquote> <p>Yay! Two of my favs are #ridingaroundandgettinit</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/41684728073http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/41684728073Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:33:50 -0600<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/coilsandcurls/39896331523/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_39896331523" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="302" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://yarrahs-life.tumblr.com/post/39708273050" class="tumblr_blog">yarrahs-life</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>*chants while dancing* YES MAMA! AND YA HAIR WAS BOMB!</p></blockquote> <p>Success!</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/39896331523http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/39896331523Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:00:00 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a502896113474831a582fd4da2940236/tumblr_mg22tmCdRE1qz4wobo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://hazardice06.tumblr.com/post/39652389876/thepoetsspace-mywindowview">hazardice06</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thepoetsspace.tumblr.com/post/39592276361/mywindowview-julyshewillfly-june-18-2012">thepoetsspace</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mywindowview.tumblr.com/post/39575455922/julyshewillfly-june-18-2012-the-first-lady">mywindowview</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://julyshewillfly.tumblr.com/post/39568745146/june-18-2012-the-first-lady-reacts-as-she">julyshewillfly</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div> <p>June 18, 2012: The First Lady reacts as she watches Laura Jarrett and Tony Balkissoon take their vows during their wedding at Valerie Jarrett’s home in Chicago.</p> </div> </blockquote> <div> <p><br/>What I love about this picture is how taken The First Lady is with the couple exchanging vows, while the President seems taken with his wife. <33333</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Look at all the love in this man’s eyes looking at that woman..</p> <p>Black love man..</p> </blockquote> <p>This right here? Yeah, This inspires me. </p> </blockquote> <p>Real love, I’m looking for a real love. Real love, I’m searching for a real love.</p>http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/39893770342http://coilsandcurls.tumblr.com/post/39893770342Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:31:35 -0600