Leave your curly hair styling questions (Twist-n-Curl, Knot-Out, Bunning, etc.) below in the comments section. I’ll choose two to answer each day, for the rest of the week!
I find that when I sleep my hair style get ruined. I've tried pinappling and even mini pinappling but to no avail. If Im lucky I can get 2 days out of my hair, the 2 being a c+ to the A+++++ that was the day before. Any other tips,tricks, and suggestions on how to make it last?
Hi Nikki, I wore a twist n curl/twist out for a month and the back of my hair was constantly brushing up against my clothing. Your hair is actually longer than mine so how do you keep this from happening? I experienced quite a bit of breakage, so now I'm in protective styles.
Thank You!!
I'm very interested in the post about drying hair faster. I have come to the conclusion that on weekdays all I can do is wash my hair and pull it back into a bun, instead of the TnC I would like to do. Every time I try, my hair is still SOPPING wet, and just ends up a hot mess when I take out the curlers! Please help!!!!!!
Frizzy ends and very little sheen. Moisturizing without ruining the curl pattern. I second the gals who have questions about these two hair challenges. I use devacurl conditioner and set it free to style, DT each week, do Henna/Amla treatments, and try to seal with shea until I restyle. My ends don't curl so I roll them up (bantu-knots, curlformers, flexi rods) but my Day 2 hair is ALWAYS frizzy round the edges. Help! There's no bunning for me yet because of length but I have tried salvaging my hair with a french roll… and lots of pins.
Whenever I style my hair…I love the way it looks when its WET…but as soon as it dries…it shrinks and looks like a dry, bushy mess. What product(s) can I use to maintain the looseness of my curls and not draw up tight? PLZ HELP A SISTA OUT!
Anonymous said…
My hair is about 5 inches long which kinda kicks me out of the TWA stage. I'm not quite in the BAA stage. I only seem to find hairstyles for TWA's and BAA's. Do you have any style suggestions for someone who is in between?
Ummm Yeah, how do you sleep with all those curlers in your hair??!!! I did a Twist N Curl once, and while I favored the results, the curlers gave me a headache in the morning!! Please dish how you keep your head from hurting but your curls ever-so-tight!
Whenever I do a Twist-n-Curl, the twists look great, but they look so dry. I am using the exact same products you use (Pantene R & N for the deep treatment, Devacare One & Jessicurl WDT to set the twists.) Is there something else I am missing to make it look shiny (like yours! 🙂
When I comb through my wet hair it is shoulder length but, when it dries, it shrinks to about ear lobe length. What can I do/use to prevent some shrinkage?
When I do a TnC it never dries completely overnight. I usually start at 7pm and when I wake up my roots are not dry, is there something I can do to speed up the drying process without sitting under a dryer?
My hair is about 5 inches long which kinda kicks me out of the TWA stage. I'm not quite in the BAA stage. I only seem to find hairstyles for TWA's and BAA's. Do you have any style suggestions for someone who is in between?
I have in between hair…right now it's falling right above my collar bone.
1 -I love your twist and curl style and I have attempted it several times following your instructions but mine always comes out frizzy. Is my hair to short for the style or am I just not doing it right? Any suggestions?
2 -Also Nikki have you personally tried the Kinky Curly Curling Custard and Knot Today leave in condish? If so what do you think about it?
Hello Nikki
Everytime i do my twists, the bottom is always so loose. How do i get the roots to be a bit firm cos they seem to always unravel.i use a bit of gel though.
i would love if you could do a tutorial or find someone who could do one on vintage hair styles from the 40's and 50's but for afro hair and curly hair i can't find any youtube video's for our hair….
i love your blog btw
please check out mine
naturalbelle
keep up the good work
I have coarse curly hair and when I style it,it looks nice when it is wet. But once I let it air dry it just looks overly dry,dull, and frizzy. How do I stop my hair from looking like that when I style it?
Could you show me what your twisting pattern looks like? You usually just say how many twists you have, but I'm never sure how or where to actually twist 🙁
I find that when I sleep my hair style get ruined. I've tried pinappling and even mini pinappling but to no avail. If Im lucky I can get 2 days out of my hair, the 2 being a c+ to the A+++++ that was the day before. Any other tips,tricks, and suggestions on how to make it last?
PLEASE DONT SAY SLEEPING STANDING UP!
Hi Nikki, I wore a twist n curl/twist out for a month and the back of my hair was constantly brushing up against my clothing. Your hair is actually longer than mine so how do you keep this from happening? I experienced quite a bit of breakage, so now I'm in protective styles.
Thank You!!
I'm very interested in the post about drying hair faster. I have come to the conclusion that on weekdays all I can do is wash my hair and pull it back into a bun, instead of the TnC I would like to do. Every time I try, my hair is still SOPPING wet, and just ends up a hot mess when I take out the curlers! Please help!!!!!!
Hey Nikki,
Frizzy ends and very little sheen. Moisturizing without ruining the curl pattern. I second the gals who have questions about these two hair challenges. I use devacurl conditioner and set it free to style, DT each week, do Henna/Amla treatments, and try to seal with shea until I restyle. My ends don't curl so I roll them up (bantu-knots, curlformers, flexi rods) but my Day 2 hair is ALWAYS frizzy round the edges. Help! There's no bunning for me yet because of length but I have tried salvaging my hair with a french roll… and lots of pins.
Any ideas….
Whenever I style my hair…I love the way it looks when its WET…but as soon as it dries…it shrinks and looks like a dry, bushy mess. What product(s) can I use to maintain the looseness of my curls and not draw up tight? PLZ HELP A SISTA OUT!
Thanks
U are such a blessing…
I dido this question…
August 25, 2009 8:50 AM
Anonymous said…
My hair is about 5 inches long which kinda kicks me out of the TWA stage. I'm not quite in the BAA stage. I only seem to find hairstyles for TWA's and BAA's. Do you have any style suggestions for someone who is in between?
Hey Nik-
Ummm Yeah, how do you sleep with all those curlers in your hair??!!! I did a Twist N Curl once, and while I favored the results, the curlers gave me a headache in the morning!! Please dish how you keep your head from hurting but your curls ever-so-tight!
Hello Nikki,
Whenever I do a Twist-n-Curl, the twists look great, but they look so dry. I am using the exact same products you use (Pantene R & N for the deep treatment, Devacare One & Jessicurl WDT to set the twists.) Is there something else I am missing to make it look shiny (like yours! 🙂
When I comb through my wet hair it is shoulder length but, when it dries, it shrinks to about ear lobe length. What can I do/use to prevent some shrinkage?
When I do a TnC it never dries completely overnight. I usually start at 7pm and when I wake up my roots are not dry, is there something I can do to speed up the drying process without sitting under a dryer?
My hair is about 5 inches long which kinda kicks me out of the TWA stage. I'm not quite in the BAA stage. I only seem to find hairstyles for TWA's and BAA's. Do you have any style suggestions for someone who is in between?
Hi there,
I have in between hair…right now it's falling right above my collar bone.
1 -I love your twist and curl style and I have attempted it several times following your instructions but mine always comes out frizzy. Is my hair to short for the style or am I just not doing it right? Any suggestions?
2 -Also Nikki have you personally tried the Kinky Curly Curling Custard and Knot Today leave in condish? If so what do you think about it?
Thanks Michelle
What can I do to make my hair look SHINY!?!? My hair is moisturized, but it always looks dull no matter what products I use.
Hello Nikki
Everytime i do my twists, the bottom is always so loose. How do i get the roots to be a bit firm cos they seem to always unravel.i use a bit of gel though.
i would love if you could do a tutorial or find someone who could do one on vintage hair styles from the 40's and 50's but for afro hair and curly hair i can't find any youtube video's for our hair….
i love your blog btw
please check out mine
naturalbelle
keep up the good work
I have coarse curly hair and when I style it,it looks nice when it is wet. But once I let it air dry it just looks overly dry,dull, and frizzy. How do I stop my hair from looking like that when I style it?
Could you show me what your twisting pattern looks like? You usually just say how many twists you have, but I'm never sure how or where to actually twist 🙁
What is great starting length for a T-n-C?
Totally off topic but your bun is TOOOO cute! 🙂
What are good styles for short hair?
Do you tell us ALL of your hair secrets?
How do you moisturize your hair without ruining your style?