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Hi there! I’m Radhika!

Welcome to ACurlerfulMind!

In a former life I was a journalist and Editor of Asiana and Asiana Wedding magazines. In between I’ve lived in Italy, worked on a newspaper in Sri Lanka, spent a year’s working holiday in Australia and backpacked around Spain. There is far more to do on that front but I realise how much I missed writing so voilà, thus was born A Curlerful Mind.

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A very quiet peaceful New Years Day....not that we

A very quiet peaceful New Years Day....not that we had much choice but it's nice and cosy and I am loving my #johnlewis #xmassocks #fleecelined. But what i love most is my good #curlday thanks to @boucleme collection (curl cleanser conditioner and gel). My curls feel soft, shiny and wonderfully defined. #curlyhairstyles #naturalhair #naturalcurls #blackcurls ##begrateful #goodday #cuppatea #stayindoors #begoodtoyourself

Love this graphic from @tattydevine think it's spo

Love this graphic from @tattydevine think it's spot on. So 2020...huh. Well ok it was a pretty traumatic year and now we're out of the #europeanunion *sniff*. But I am glad #mothernature got her turn even if it's just for a little while.
Anyway thank you for following me and for those who get in touch. #Staysafe , #bekind and let's look forward to a new beginning. #2020take2 #startagain #newyear #itwillbeokay #ivotedremain #brexitshambles

I mean a former POTUS and soon-to-be US VP are

I mean a former POTUS and soon-to-be US VP are #MIXEDRACE themselves and with the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it's no wonder The Economist identifed the mixed-race population as those who "often defy labels" and therefore "will be crucial in determining the future direction of identity politics."

Mixed race people are leading the way to smashing open formely white-associated institutions of power. But their unique identity is still on the margins. And that includes in the Hair & Beauty spheres.

Number of Britons who say they have a mixed-ethnic background almost doubled between the census of 2001 and 2011, to about 1.2m.
An analysis by Essex University and London School of Economics suggests that the true figure could be 3 times as high. If that's right, mixed-race people constitute a larger proportion of the population than any minority ethnic group.
According to the US Census Bureau, the percentage of married-couples who are #interracial increased across the United States from 7.4 to 10.2% from 2000-2016.

With the rise of the mixed-race identity and the diversity in physical appearance that comes along with it, how well have the fashion, hair and beauty industries responded?

A 2018 article in The New York Times claims that "Driven by social media, beauty has, in the last five years, moved to welcome, and to represent, customers all along the spectrum of skin shades..."*

But has the hair industry done enough? Lacy Redway, a hairstylist who works with Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson, said that behind the scenes, at photo shoots and backstage on fashion runways, the prevailing opinion is that textured hair is difficult.

With professionals failing ethnic minorities & that includes those mixed race, the #naturalhair movement is more relevant than ever.

But education, gd products at affordable prices that are widely available remain a pipedream. Four mothers in #MIXEDRACEMARRIAGE tell me what it is like managing their kids' hair.

Mum and kids Featured: @amritads and Tia (#srilankan #arabic #dutch #british #american) @peeks and Aayla (#srilankan #Greek), @upsalacarty Deyan & Thian (#srilankan #westindian Dishni and Maya (#srilankan #Italian)

This year has taught me a lot about one of the cen

This year has taught me a lot about one of the central tenets of #buddhism. #anitya which is sanskrit for impermanence, is one of the three markers of all natural phenomena;
How life is subject to constant change and therefore we must cultivate a balanced mind in perceiving everything that happens. I need this word to remind myself that nothing lasts forever and so got @abbottlyon to put it on a bracelet. It reminds me to neither worry nor get too excited but instead roll with it and just stay present with the life that unfolds.
#spiritual #faith #impermanence #mindfulliving #mindfulness #buddhist #liveinthepresent #payattention #lovingkindness

Winter generally isn't my season and my curls are

Winter generally isn't my season and my curls are in agreement. Lately the bad weather has ushered in awful #washdayresults: zero volume, limp #curldefinition and dullness. But yesterday they came back to life and shone in that harsh winter sun. Just in time for my first outing with friends since August! #curls #curlyhair #curlygirl #curkykella #blackcurlsrock #curlsshine #texturedhair #winterhair

It's out. My latest curl story with beautiful @pee

It's out. My latest curl story with beautiful @peeks (née Ranasinghe) who is now 2.5 years curl proud but it took a nudge from her little daughter to embrace her natural hair. It's such a great story about positivity, healthy body image and girl power! Check it out here or click the link in my bio https://bit.ly/2VzpffR #curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #bodypositivity #girlpower #curlykella #naturalhair #naturalbeauty #curlstories #curlsinhiding #curlsrock #curlsforthegirls #Curlpride #curlinspiration #curlycuts #curlsunderstood

Randomly Instagram showed me a Louis Vuitton ad wh

Randomly Instagram showed me a Louis Vuitton ad which I thought was weird given I am not their target demographic. But I caught sight of this hottie with a beautiful brown #wavyhairstyle. He's @humarchand a French ballet dancer and I for one am a fan... Va va voom. #curlyhairstyles #menandcurls #curlcrush #curls #texturedhair #hunkintights #balletdancer #frenchhunk

Lockdown 2.0 is waiting in the wings. Chances are

Lockdown 2.0 is waiting in the wings. Chances are Xmas will be cancelled as Santa Claus will be shielding. Don't know about you but I could use a lift... a root lift to be precise. This nifty little technique is great for achieving more volume for longer length curls. I had it done by curly hair salons @i_love_riccio and @neellovescurls and it achieved good results. So I decided to give it a go myself!

You will need
- @curlsmith_official Curl Defining soufflé
- CURL Clips (£3.45, Amazon)
- @gipfelsport micro fibre towel (£8.95)
- Hairdryer with diffuser
- KproAfro comb (£7.07, Amazon)

1) Apply style product to soaking wet hair using the 'Praying Hands' technique that ensures even distribution.

2) To speed up the air drying process blot the strands with a microfibre towel.

3) Here comes the tricky bit. Divide hair as you wish then pinpoint the areas that need lift (for me it would be the front and sides. Then pick up these sections by the root ensuring they are at 90 degrees to your scalp. Take a clip and slide it in- it shouldn't lie flat on your scalp.

4) Leave for a bit then diffuse - I tend to diffuse until 80% dry so that the chance of frizz is reduced

5) Slide the clips out you'll notice some lift. If you shower in the evening keep the clips in overnight then the next day remove.

6) A few fluff ups with an afro comb and you've got a pretty voluminous head of curls.

It takes practice and a bit of manipulation to ensure you add volume where needed but given that we're going to be shut in for a month, it's the perfect time to experiment. For a fuller guide to the technique grab @curlyworldllc The Curly Girl Handbook, page 41 😁
#curlyhairstyles #curl #naturalhair #curlvolume #curlyhair #srilankanbeauty #curlykella #rootlift #curlsrock #diycurls #lockdownhobbies #styleforcurls

Covid, US elections, some thing about the new IRA

Covid, US elections, some thing about the new IRA but all I could focus on for a time was @cathynewmanc4 stunning head of #blondecurls so good to see a #curlygirl heading @channel4news #proudandcurly #curlyhairstyles #curl #curlsrock #naturalhair #curlsontv #curlyrolemodels #journalism #curlinspiration

You know #curlyhairproblems are not just for us gi

You know #curlyhairproblems are not just for us girls. I know many guys who straighten their hair. But I tell them that #boycurls are just so darn cute and sexy. And now there are some pretty celebrity role models rocking their textured hair. Take #aussie #FORMULA1 driver @danielricciardo. Cheeky chappy, solid race driver and 100% proud curly. He is my #curlcrush for 2020. #curlyhairstyles #naturalhair #curlyboys #curlykolla #hairgoals #curl #curlsrock

Sister and dog via @borrowmydoggy. Matching sweats

Sister and dog via @borrowmydoggy. Matching sweatshirt and dog lead. #fashionista #dogsitting #sportygirls #miniatureschnauzer #dogs #pooch #poochselfie #dogcuddles #dogselfie #dogselfiesofinstagram #doglovers #wednesday

I love the fact that my #curls make me stand out f

I love the fact that my #curls make me stand out from the crowd. Not only are they a refreshing change from the cookie cutter ghd generation, they capture my #rebel streak, #creativity and refusal to follow the crowd. Now my tshirt from @redbubble pays homage to that fact. Always make your statement and live to your #personalbrand #curlykella #curlyhairstyles #blackcurls #blackcurlsrock #naturalhair #naturalbeauty #beyourownboss #wildcurls #wildhairdontcare

For years I have wanted to see #edinburgh but as a

For years I have wanted to see #edinburgh but as always never took anything on my doorstep seriously. Now in the era of pandemic it seemed like the best time to visit #scotland capital. The city is very atmospheric even under cloudy skies. Lush areas of green lawn with daintily strewn wild flowers dot the landscape. Coloured shop facades break up the brown, sandy-coloured brick houses. I quite liked St Giles Cathedral with its Chapel dedicated to the illustrious #OrderoftheThistle (akin to the Order of the Garter). Plus the National Covenant of Scotland (the parchment proudly defying England's demands of the Anglican faith) can be found. Fascinating. #staycation #travelnearby #covidtravel #unitedkingdom

Even on holiday I'm always up for spreading the me

Even on holiday I'm always up for spreading the message of #curlyhair #beauty. While out in #edinburgh I met the beautiful Rocio @missmarkez from the stunning @#jerezdelafrontera and #curlygirl in hiding. She tried the #curlygirlmethod for 1.5 months but gave up feeling like her straight hair was prettier. I just know she needs our help and encouragement. Natural hair ✊🏽 #curlyhairstyles #curlsinhiding #curls #guapa

For so long my crusty sixth-form teachers extolled

For so long my crusty sixth-form teachers extolled the virtues of reading newspapers. My younger self was turned off by the stuffy prose and the sobering reality checks in print. But I would try to comply by begrudgingly nabbing the Metro en route to school or just catch the odd 10 o'clock news. Fast forward 20 years, my brain bloated by more digestible forms of current affairs online I've reached that age where I actually want to make time for reading up on news. I want a fuller analysis of the top stories, to actually read good writing and take stock of what's going on. So I read The Times once a week and I love it. As Monica Geller says: I don't get older, I just get better! #latethirtysomething #educatemyself #goodtoread #loveanewspaper #thetimes #weekendreading #currentaffairs

Inspired by my reading of #theartistsway I bought

Inspired by my reading of #theartistsway I bought myself this very cool diary by @the_positive_planner a compendium of creative tasks, quotes and spaces for you to doodle, set goals and let your #innerchild go wild. Super excited to start using it! #positivevibes #positivity #mentalhealth #goals❤️ #creativeartist #creativeinquarantine #innovation

The only aisle worth walking down! Cmon get this #

The only aisle worth walking down! Cmon get this #covi̇d19 pandemic over with already! #travel #adventure #explorer #solofemaletraveller #solotravel #solotraveler #tourism

It's like we were separated at birth... 🤣😎😅 #creativeinquarantine #REFACEAPP #newtoy #waystodistractmyself #tarantino #pulpfiction #iconic #cultmovie

Just me...with 10 month old #curls. 31 days until

Just me...with 10 month old #curls. 31 days until haircut @unrulycurls #curlyhair #curlykella #curlyasian #naturalhair #naturalhairstyles #summerfashion #srilankan

2020 started out well enough... Then it all went t

2020 started out well enough... Then it all went to s*** Lord I hate to wish a year away but this one really has my permission to go... #lockdown #goingnuts #sos

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April 23, 2018

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Finally my interview with Neel Morley is done! Only took 4 months to complete but it was a most… t.co/s9kFu4behR

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April 21, 2018

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April 15, 2018

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April 5, 2018

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