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Jul 15

Self-Concept Thursday!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Low Maintenance Beauty by GG of Peace, Love and Pretty ThingsThe ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~Hans HofmannWhile watching Lost the other day on Netflix, I thought to myself: if I was stranded on an island for months, I would look a hot mess! No tweezers, no razors, no makeup or…

Jul 15

Self-Concept Thursday!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 5 Comments

How to Push Through Your Own Negativityby Yvelette of Calming CornersThere are many times in your life when you stumble upon a great idea, and stop yourself from pursuing it due to self-destructive thoughts, or that little nagging, negative voice in your head. It says ugly things like “you’re crazy,” “it will never happen,” or “it’s been done so many…

Sep 12

5 Principles for Transitioning your Hair and your Life

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

by GG of Peace Love and Pretty Things"Don't you know that,Patience is a virtue (yes it is),And life is a waiting gamedon't you know that,peace must be nurtured..."~Seasons Change by Corinne Bailey RaeTransition is the movement, passage or change from one position or state to another. The concept of transitioning reverberates throughout this blog in reference to my hair and…

Jan 27

Finding Your Natural Hair Swag

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 25 Comments

Lots of self-confidence is needed to rock natural hair.Name a few things you did to help build your confidence... to find your swag in order to feel comfortable with and embrace your natural curls.CN Responds: 1. Educated myself on care methods and styling options. I became the expert at looking after my curls. It's the lack of skill and knowledge…

Sep 11

Self-Concept Thursday!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

Enoughby Kim Jackson of Peace, Love and Pretty Things“I will stop judging myself to be not enough.”There was a time, not very long ago, where I found myself trapped in a constant state of “notenough”. I felt like “less than”. I compared myself to others way too often. “I’m not as fabulousas she is. I wish my relationship was like…