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Aug 21

2026’s Latest Braided Hairstyles for Natural Hair & How to Keep Your Crown Healthy

By Nikki Walton Wellness and Beauty, Curly Nikki No Comments

2026's Latest Braided Hairstyles for Natural Hair & How to Keep Your Crown Healthy Braids (and crochet styles) are more than just a hairstyle; they're a celebration of culture, versatility, and self-expression. As we embrace and move into Holy Girl Summer 2026 (where we make life easy so we can spend more time focused on God and His Business!), let's…

Aug 21

Fulani Braids and 4 Must-Try Braid Trends That Will Define 2026

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

Your Go-To Guide on Braid Styles and Care for 2026 Braids are timeless, stylish, and practical, but like any hairstyle, they evolve with the times. For 2026, braids are making a statement with updated trends and innovative twists on the classics. From Fulani braids to knotless braids and boho styles, you’ll find endless inspiration for your next braided look. But…

Jul 25

Ami McClure Gets a Baddass Baldie & Teaches Her Girls That “Hair Isn’t Everything.”

By BITCHES BREW BY ERICKKA SY SAVANÉ Curly Nikki No Comments

The McClure twins with mom Ami By Mwabi Kaira Ami and Justin McClure rose to YouTube fame when a video of their adorable twin girls Ava and Alexis went viral in 2016. Their family has recently expanded with the addition of son Jersey. Ava and Lexi have become little superstars appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres show and walking on fashion…

Sep 21

Why I Started Rocking Box Braids in the Boardroom

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By Chantal Kai-Lewis Last week, Malia Obama was spotted out and about in NYC sporting box braids. That "event" made it to a Harper's Bazaar headline. The blog and media flurry surrounding Malia's departure from her straight hairstyles brought me back to a conversation I had several summers ago on a balmy late-July day in the bustling café of my…

Dec 18

Summer Just Got Hotter With These 7 Braid Styles!

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IG @marihsantosss By Brenda Alexander I’ve always loved braids because they were easy and convenient. But, I would get bored after a few weeks of having them because they were one dimensional. I started working as a teenager and in some places of employment, they were even considered unprofessional. And now that I look back, regardless of how insensitive that…