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FAQ and advice from curly hair girls to others

Dirty Hair = Good Hair Day?

By Curly Nikki 17 Comments
Plez via CN Facebook writes:Am I the only one who likes their hair better when it's dirty? Here is Nala in a chunky twistout (my fav) 14 days post wash!CN Says:*raises hands* For me, dirty hair = bigger, perfectly frizzed hair. Y'all know how I like it! I only wash once or twice a month and I always have splendid…
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What Works for You?- Natural Hair Care

By Curly Nikki 27 Comments
I've been playing in my hair for years now... I've tried many a technique and probably every product under the sun. I've been on cones, off cones, shampoo and protein free and back. My hair has changed, and my routine evolved. For now, the following are contributing to the health and glossy look of my hair--1. Stretching- Prevents knots and…
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Chicoro’s ‘Lead Hair’ Theory?

By Curly Nikki 14 Comments
by Shelli of HairscapadesThings that make you go, “hmmmmmm … .” A few weeks ago, I came across a post from Sweet Afro Hair referring to Chicoro’s theory of “lead hair” with a link to this thread on Long Hair Care Forums (LHCF) illustrating the phenomena. The thread on LHCF begins with two pictures of a woman’s hair taken 5…
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What Did You Expect?

By Curly Nikki 32 Comments
sourceNaturallyThick (not pictured) of the forums writes:When I decided to go natural, I expected my hair to be manageable, long, silky and loose curly coils. I used to feel my roots before I needed a relaxer and thought my waves felt so good... little did I know I would not get any of that.When I did my BC I was…
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Tips from Professional Wash and Goers

By Curly Nikki 44 Comments
CurlyTee (not pictured) via the forums, writes:For veteran naturals (1+ years), how often do you do wash and go? How do you control your single strand knots? Any benefits to share?CN Says: I was a faithful W&Go'er for a couple of years. Like, daily. My hair grew super fast but my ends were breaking and splitting just as fast. I…
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