Community Reviews - CurlyNikki

Aug 24

Did Mielle Change the Rosemary Mint Formula? Here’s What’s Different in 2026

By Nikki Walton Natural Hair, Curly Nikki No Comments

There was a time when I thought using more gel automatically meant getting better hair. More gel. Smaller sections. More smoothing. More raking. More time standing in the bathroom trying to convince every coil on my head to behave exactly like the curls in the review pics.

May 04

Best Curly Hair Products That Actually Work in 2026

By Gia Walton Curly Nikki, Natural Hair No Comments

I used to have a cart full of products: leave-ins, gels, creams, oils; everything the girls on YouTube swore would work. Wash day always felt like a science experiment with me having to layer this, scrunch that, diffuse for 20 minutes… and despite all of that, somehow, my curls would still come out frizzy on one side, and flat on…

Sep 21

The 6 Best Inexpensive Leave-in Conditioners to Try This Fall!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

source by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Not everyone is looking for heavier conditioners in the fall. Leave-in conditioners are just as useful during colder months and great for hairstyles that do not require heavy butters or oils ,like twists and braids. Some of us still rock a wash and go year round (like me) or prefer twistouts, or braidouts and…

Sep 21

EDEN BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Crème: The Community Review

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Emme G writes: Description of your hair: My hair is medium density, fine, highly porous, cottony and nearly hip-length at its longest point. I have mostly 3C, S-patterned curls that are looser in the front and crown and tighter in the back. My ends form spirals except for the strands that frame my face which maintain the S-pattern. Name of…

Sep 21

5 Shampoos To Try For Your Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

by Jensine from Jungle Naps A good clarifying/moisturizing shampoo can do wonders for your natural hair and scalp. For those of us that don’t stick to strictly cowashing, the quest for a holy grail shampoo can sometimes be quite frustrating. These five shampoos are definitely worth a try if you’re on the hunt for a good cleanser that doesn’t strip…