When the weather warms up, I usually drop the blowouts and wear my hair in it’s natural state (thick, kinky curls) because it suits the hot, humid weather better. When my hair is blown out, it’s fairly long. When I wash it and wear it in its natural texture, it shrinks up and appears much shorter. I say all of this because I had to recently explain how black hair works to someone in the office who was surprised to see my corkscrews piled on top of my head. But I digress. I recently switched up my rotation of summer hair products and have encountered the best curly hair pudding that I’ve come across in some time. It’s called Curly Whip by the brand Hair Rules, which has products for all hair types and all ethnic backgrounds. The thing that I especially like about its Curly and Kinky range is that it doesn’t attempt to tame the curls. (I’ve always hated it when products suck the life out of hair that is naturally kind of wild and beautiful.) Rather, it enhances the natural texture, making it look shinier and healthier. It also makes the spirals look defined, but not crispy. That’s important. I have the entire line (shampoo, leave-in conditioner, finishing cream, and all) sitting in my bathroom. I’ve nearly used it all up and it’s still only June.
About Kenya 
Born in Germany and raised in Virginia, Kenya Hunt is a self-professed Southern girl who grew up eating blackberries from her grandparents' garden, playing dress up in her mom's closet and giving her little sister makeovers. She went on to study English Literature at the University of Virginia before moving to New York where she spent two years as an aspiring dancer. Afterwards, she settled into life as a writer and editor, working for women's magazines including Jane, YM and Honey and later Metro International. She has also written for publications including InStyle, Vogue, New York Magazine, Essence, USA Weekend, National Geographic Adventure and UK ELLE to name a few. She now lives in London where she covers the fashion and beauty world for Metro.
Born in Germany and raised in Virginia, Kenya Hunt is a self-professed Southern girl who grew up eating blackberries from her grandparents' garden, playing dress up in her mom's closet and giving her little sister makeovers. She went on to study English Literature at the University of Virginia before moving to New York where she spent two years as an aspiring dancer. Afterwards, she settled into life as a writer and editor, working for women's magazines including Jane, YM and Honey and later Metro International. She has also written for publications including InStyle, Vogue, New York Magazine, Essence, USA Weekend, National Geographic Adventure and UK ELLE to name a few. She now lives in London where she covers the fashion and beauty world for Metro.
