***My Black Skin...Giveway and Discount***

I hope you all enjoy this giveaway sponsored by the wonderful owner of my black skin is....One lucky winner will get to choose one of the six tee shirt designs pictured above.

The giveaway will run from Sunday January 27th until 12 am EST Friday February 1st. The winner will be announced on February 2nd. All entries will be verified so please make sure you follow the rules so your entry will count.  Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

The owner is also offering all of my loves 25% off everything on the website through February 28th. That is an amazing offer so hurry over to http://www.myblackskinis.com/ and get to shopping! Use the code: Kinky at checkout to get the discount. 

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!!

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***The Happy Holidays Giveaway***

Tis the season for giving so here are some wonderful gifts from me to YOU!!!

There will be one winner for each prize who will be selected at random. The giveaway will run from December 16th until 12:01 EST on December 24th. The winners will be selected on December 25th. Use the rafflecopter widgets below to enter to win. As alwasy ALL entries will be verified so please make sure to follow all the rules so your entries will count!!!

Good luck and happy holidays!!!

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***EboniCurls Giveaway***

Finally the giveaway you have all been waiting for......EboniCurls is hooking The Kinky Khronicles' fans up and so graciously providing 2 sets and 1 pillowcase for this giveaway! There will be 3 winners who will all be selected randomly. The giveaway will run from November 10th until 12:01am EST on November 13th. The winners will be announced on November 13th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. ALL entries will be verified so please be sure to follow the instructions so your entries will be counted.

Good Luck loves!!

**Giveaway is open to US residents only 


1st prize: Seasonal Zebra Set- Double Lined Ebonnet, pillowcase, scrunchie and a fleece throw blanket

2nd prize: Seasonal Retro Dreams Set-Ebonnet (NOT double lined), pillowcase, scrunchie and a fleece throw blanket

3rd prize: Minnie Mouse Pillowcase

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Product Review-Ebonnet by EboniCurls

A few weeks ago I posted on my Instagram and Facebook pages that I had finally purchased my first Ebonnet by EboniCurls and shortly after receiving it I expressed how after just a couple of days I was already in love with the product. Well, I'm happy to report that I'm still loving my bonnet, probably more now than I did before! I first learned about these handmade Charmeuse Satin bonnets when my sister and kurlfriend Janeen aka CoilyHeadChick did a review on her YouTube channel. I must admit that my initial thought was that the bonnets were expensive. I even told Janeen it was going to take some strong convincing to get me to buy one. I saw a few other reviews and every video I watched was a positive one. I happened to stumble upon the video Eboni did to explain the difference between her bonnets and the bonnets purchased at local beauty supply stores. After watching it I was convinced and made up my mind that I would purchase one. 

A little over a year ago I stopped wearing my bonnet and just slept on satin pillow cases because I noticed that my hair would feel and look dry after sleeping in the "satin" bonnets that I purchased from the beauty supply store. One of the first things I was told I needed as a natural was a bonnet, everyone swore by them so I was so confused when I felt like the beloved bonnet was working against my natural hair. I began searching natural hair forums to see if anyone else was experiencing the dryness that I was and was surprised that there were several naturalistas who were going through the same thing and that is when I gave up on the BSS bonnets.

Given my past with bonnets I was a little leery about wearing one again but I must say that I am so happy I gave this one a try. Upon receiving my Ebonnet in the mail the first thing I noticed was how well it is made. I could tell immediately that with proper care it will last me a while unlike the bonnets you purchase from the beauty supply stores. That alone makes the Ebonnet worth the money so any other benefits are a bonus. I have been wearing my Ebonnet every night since I received it and the way it keeps my hair moisturized is amazing. I still moisturize and seal my ends every day but the rest of my hair has not needed to be re-moisturized. This is a bonus for me because that means I don't need to add more product to my hair which allows me to wear light, fluffy twist outs that I love. The final thing that I would say I love the most about the Ebonnet is the size. It is so spacious making it perfect for any afro. The true test for me was wearing the bonnet to bed without re-twisting my hair. The bonnet is big enough that it protects my hair without smashing it so my fro does not lose its shape. I love that I can save so much time on styling my hair. I can take off my Ebonnet, spritz my ends with water, seal with an oil, shake, and go! 

Overall I am so impressed with the Ebonnet and definitely plan to buy more. I honestly don't have anything bad to say about it. On a scale of 1-5 it is definitely a 5 and I would recommend it to anyone! 

In addition to the bonnets Eboni makes and sells scarves, pillow cases, and scrunchies. All of her items can be purchased from her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ebonicurls. While there are a lot of bonnets out there, there is only ONE Ebonnet so please make sure you all are getting the real deal!!


xoxo Kurlfriends   

***Urban Mosaics T-shirt Giveaway***

I'm so excited to be able to host a giveaway for Urban Mosaics!! I've had the pleasure of meeting and becoming good friends with the owner, Stacy. I love the designs, the message behind them, and the quality.

So here is the deal....one lucky winner will win one shirt of their choice. The shirt must be one that is currently in stock so you must visit the website www.urban-mosaics.com to see what is available.

This giveaway will run from September 3rd until 12:01 EST on September 8th. The winner will be announced on September 9th. ALL entries will be verified so please make sure you are following all the giveaway rules so your entries will count. Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

Good Luck!!

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Viviscal Extra Stength Hair Vitamins

Twist out a few days after the cut

A month or so ago I got a haircut because of the odd shape my hair had grown into. I had some breakage in the crown and some damaged ends in the front as a result of stress and failure to take care of my hair properly because of my hectic schedule. I wanted the haircut to fix all of that regardless of how short my stylist would have to cut it and she did just that. Once I saw how much of my hair was taken off I was kind of upset with myself for not caring for my hair as I should and knew that I needed to do better.

I've heard and read some great testimonials about Viviscal Hair Vitamins so I was extremely happy to be given the opportunity to try them out for myself. I received a 90 day supply of the Viviscal Extra Strength vitamins and began taking them on July 23, 2012. Viviscal offers two types of hair vitamins; this particular one is said to nourish thinning hair and promote existing hair growth. They are dietary supplements and the main ingredient in the Extra Strength vitamins is AminoMar C Marine Complex. The directions state that you are to take two tablets per day with water after food; one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.

While I've decided not to measure my hair until the end of the 3 months I can tell that there has been some growth, specifically at my edges. Whether or not the rate of growth is more than the typical rate, I don't know and won't be able to tell until after the 90 day period when I do my final length check. I measured my hair on the day I started taking the supplements and it measured as follows:

Left Back-5 1/2 inches

Right Back-5 1/2 inches

Left Side-6 7/8 inches

Right Side-7 inches

Crown-6 3/8 inches

Front Center-9 1/4 inches

Left-July 23rd
Right-August 19th

I will come back at the end of October with the results and comparison pictures so stay tuned for that!

Disclaimer: I was given this product for the purpose of completing this review. I was NOT paid or encouraged to do a positive review. I have given an honest description of my experience with this product and I am in no way responsible for your experience with the product and/or company.

~Tonia Does Her Big Chop~

I posted last week how excited I was that my friend and co-worker Tonia was taking the plunge and doing her big chop. We've talked about her doing her BC but I had no idea that without any hesitation she would agree to do it that week. One of the most important things I learned while transitioning is not to pressure a person into going natural so I wanted to make sure she was really ready to do it and did not feel pressured to take that step. All week I asked "are you sure you are ready to do it now?" and every time she would quickly respond and say "yes"!


For Tonia it was only appropriate to have a few girlfriends accompany her to the salon for this big event. Four of her friends, myself included joined her at Avalon Hair & Color Studio where stylist Brittani would have the pleasure of doing her big chop. Once we arrived at the salon Tonia was all smiles and even as Brittani began to cut her gorgeous locs she didn't appear to have an ounce of fear.

After Tonia's relaxed ends had been cut off Brittani twisted her hair using ReVe Essentials Moisturizing Creme and put her under the hair dryer to allow the twist to set. We continued to laugh and joke as we anxiously waited to see the final results. About 40 minutes later the stylist began removing the twist and suddenly Tonia's facial expression began to change. I could see the look of concern in her eyes as Brittani took her shears and started shaping Tonia's curly tresses. I asked her was she ok and she said "I'm ok" but I could tell she was having that moment when you begin to wonder "what have I done". We all gathered around and told her how cute her hair was and helped reassure her that she made the right decision. Slowly but surely that look of concern disappeared and she began to smile. She realized her "sexy" had not gone away and she returned to the cheery Tonia we all know and love!

 By the time Tonia left the salon Brittani and I breathed a sigh of relief because for a moment we thought Tonia would hate both of us!! For a girl who had never has her hair cut before I think she handled it like a trooper! I was/am so proud of her and excited for the journey that is to come!

Congratulations Tonia and thank you so much for allowing me to document the official beginning of your new journey!!!