Kinks to Curls: The Natural Way of Creating Your Desired Curly Look

By Alexis Perkins and Tyshawna Witherspoon

Have you ever washed and conditioned your hair and thought to yourself, “Wow, this texture looks so pretty! I wish my hair would stay like this.” Then your hair quickly dries into a coarse and kinky poof that you’re now trying to work through and style in some manner. Are you tired of doing twist-outs night after night? Are you tired of feeling like your hair is “not good”? Well, "Kinks to Curls" is the book for you. You’ll be able to make your curl pattern pop and hold over several days. Yes, ladies, no more twist-outs, and no more fighting through the kinks. "Kinks to Curls" will give you the step-by-step details on how to turn your kinks into curls, as well as how to maintain your style with a few quick and easy bedtime and morning steps. Once you discover its convenience and cost-effectiveness, you’ll be able to confidently wear your natural hair and also inspire others to do the same. To get more tips and tricks or to send additional questions for your specific hair situation, please visit Alexis & Tyshawna at www.kinkstocurls.com.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Jul 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781630479978

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Meet the Authors

Left to Right: Alexis Perkins | Tyshawna Witherspoon

Alexis Perkins

Alexis wears many hats as a mother, entrepreneur, fitness instructor, event coordinator, and creator/producer of the 30-minute workout television show Fuzion Fitness. One thing that these all involve is her passion for working with people.

She graduated magna cum laude from Norfolk State University with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and broadcast journalism. Alexis then went on to get her Group Exercise Certification and Personal Fitness Trainer Certification through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She also continued her trainings and is currently licensed to teach Zumba® fitness and MixxedFit®. Alexis is also proud of coordinating the largest dance fitness event in her hometown of Hampton, Virginia, called Love Fest.

Alexis has traveled to many countries to teach Zumba® Master Classes in Europe and has since instructed in France, Italy, Switzerland, Serbia, Sweden, Budapest, Romania, Belgium, and more.

"I always wished for beautiful hair.

Little did I know, I had it all along."

—Alexis Perkins

Tyshawna Witherspoon

Tyshawna was born in Newark, New Jersey, and currently resides in Virginia as an artist, dancer, stylist and graphic designer. Tyshawna went to a performing arts high school called Newark Arts High where she was an art major. She then earned a master’s degree in architecture from Hampton University. Tyshawna is now the business owner of T. Witherspoon Design Studio,