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Sep 13

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7 Best Ingrown Hair Treatments for Black Skin in 2026

By Nikki Walton Natural Hair, Curly Nikki No Comments

CurlyNikki Says: My sister tried everything over the counter and every product from her dermatologist for severe ingrown hairs and scarring (crazy discoloration), and finally found the solution to both the ingrown hairs and discoloration- laser hair removal. Nothing worked until this. She went for about 6 treatments with a dermatologist who specialized in Black skin and hasn't seen a…

Sep 13

7 Best Braiding Gels for Knotless Braids and Clean Parts in 2026

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7 Best Braiding Gels for Knotless Braids and Clean Parts in 2026 by Team CurlyNikki Parting is where a braid appointment begins telling the truth. A beautifully designed set needs clean sections, controlled flyaways and enough grip for the braider to feed in extension hair without repeatedly combing the same delicate area. Braiding gel can help with all three, but…

Sep 13

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7 Best Braiding Hair for Knotless Braids in 2026

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Best Braiding Hair for Knotless Braids in 2026 for Natural Hair by Team CurlyNikki A beautiful knotless set begins long before the first braid reaches your shoulder. The extension hair affects the grip, weight, fullness, color blend, finish and how long you and your braider spend separating pieces from a tangled cloud. Pre-stretched hair has simplified that process considerably. The…

Aug 23

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Boho Braids: 17 Gorgeous Styles, Hair Tips, Cost & Care Guide

By Nikki Walton Wellness and Beauty, Natural Hair No Comments

Boho Braids 101: Boho Braids: 17 Gorgeous Styles, Hair Tips, Cost & Care Guide Team CurlyNikki There is a very specific kind of hair that makes you slow down in public. This article actually started that way. One of our editors spotted a woman in Whole Foods wearing long, curly, waist-length braids and immediately needed to know what was going…

Sep 21

Why I’m Loving Baby Braids This Summer (and You Should, Too)

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki, Natural Hair, Wellness and Beauty No Comments

source Why I’m Loving Baby Braids This Summer (and You Should, Too) Danielle Cox Let me put you on real quick. I was deep in a summer scroll session, watching curlies on TikTok serve face and coils, and one look stopped me. This girl had two tiny braids on each side of her part (kinda like this) framing her face…