From weaves to microbraids to straight as straight gets, Kim Coles has done it all. We’ve gathered these pictures from her career throughout the years – and even a few before she went pro. Now, she’s all natural, and we love her even more for it.
This is how it all began. Kim Coles in school uniform with her natural texture.
Maybe not natural, but promoting the curls early on.
True ’80s style – blown-out and big.
Glam and sexy – with a 3b weave.
Cutting up during a photo shoot in a 3c weave.
Microbraids, a curling iron, and personality as big as her smile.
Braided on top, braids let loose in the back. Again with the big smile! Yay!
Braids worn loose in the back and acting coy on the BET Awards carpet.
Microbraids and hair extensions can’t keep the real Kim Coles from shining through.
Microbraids and loose curls as big as her personality.
Extensions? Maybe. Kim Coles gets cozy with the flat-iron.
Super-sleek Kim during her straight hair phase.
We can’t resist Kim Coles, no matter what!
Kim Coles threw down the gauntlet and challenged herself to go natural! We couldn’t be happier, and think she looks more beautiful than ever. Her natural curls definitely suit her vibrant personality as well.
Says Kim, “I chopped off 20 years of hair that came in a bag and I’m embracing the hair that grows on my head… My new nickname is Kim Coils!”
So pretty in pink. Love that hair!
Natural. Short and sweet.
Kim Coles and Aubrey O’Day spoof Madonna and Britney by sharing a smooch.
Kim Coles and Aubrey O’Day post-smooch.
Kim Coles and Aubrey O’Day at the 2011 Logo NewNowNext Awards.
Kim Coles at OK! Magazine & Step Up Women’s Network Women Of Music Celebration.
Kim Coles looking glam and fab and rockin’ her natural curls at the Women Of Music Celebration.
Kim Coles on the carpet at the USA Network and NAACP Reception Honoring The 42nd Annual NAACP Nominees.
Kim Coles and Vanessa Bell Calloway at the USA Network and NAACP Reception Honoring The 42nd Annual NAACP Nominees.
Kim Coles with with Nikki Watson, aka CurlyNikki, and Nikki’s adorable baby!
Kim Coles with her former teacher from Brooklyn Technical High School.
Kim Coles – natural and with a lot of heart to boot.
Kim Coles today. Way to go natural – love those sweet curls! (Extra points for the fuzzy earrings.”> Thanks, Kim, for showing us how beautiful natural curls can be!
Want to watch Kim Coles do her big chop?
Read our other Kim Coles articles:
Announcing the Kim Coles Grow Out Challenge
Kim Coles is in Control of her Natural Hair
Creating Your Regimen for the Kim Coles Grow-Out Challenge
Actress and Comedian Kim Coles Discusses her First Monthiversary with Natural Hair
