Our Story

Niya’s Coily World is a platform to improve hair diversity and empowerment by showcasing the beauty of black hair, and promoting cultural awareness and understanding in an accessible and relatable way.

About Us

  • Vision

    At Niya's Coily World, our vision is to revolutionize the way society perceives afro hair. We are on a mission to break down stereotypes, challenge beauty standards, and create a global community that appreciates the diverse beauty of textured hair.

  • Mission

    Our mission at Niya's Coily World is twofold: to improve access to textured hair education and to normalize hair diversity in pop culture. We are dedicated to providing accessible comprehensive resources that empower individuals to understand and care for their unique hair textures. We also strive to reshape beauty standards by showcasing the diverse beauty of afro-textured hair in mainstream media.

FOUNDER

AUTHOR & TEXTURE ENTHUSIAST

VENESSE LEWIS
Venesse is the author and illustrator of “Niya Hatten! Let’s Get those Coils Crowned in Satin!”
Born and raised in Toronto, she has deep Caribbean roots as a second-generation Jamaican.
Venesse’s passion for textured hair empowerment started after she returned to her own natural coils after years of chemical straightening and was inspired to share her journey of falling in love with her tightly coiled hair.
Venesse is on a mission to inspire a coil-savvy world through the increased recognition of afro, kinky and zig-zag patterned hair textures.