So many women stopped Monique Boea to ask where she got her hair done or which products she used that she was convinced to share her expertise in natural, texturized styles with a broader audience. She soon opened Kinky Peaches and launched its info-laden website to help others make the same transformation to healthy, natural hair that she had. She does not use thermal straightening tools or chemicals; instead, she sets hair dryers to a minimal heat setting, locking in the moisture left by deep-conditioning treatments and gentle shampoos.