Curl to Curl - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Detangling Natural Hair: Best Practices

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

Cassandra writes:It sounds like such a basic task, but it's something I struggle with just about every styling session. The comb and my hair just won’t play nice. No matter how many tips I attempt to integrate into my styling regimen I always seem to be losing an astonishing amount of hair—okay I may be exaggerating a teeny bit—but I…

Jan 27

Nature Versus Nurture- Length Retention

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 36 Comments

DvaAuNaturel writes:I was recently at a seminar and of course I could not stop observing the hair of the female attendees. As I noticed the differences in hair textures, length, and overall appearance I wondered about the role of our family history in our hair's health. Although we know the damage chemicals can have on the hair and that natural…

Jan 27

Do You Pre-Poo?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 48 Comments

If so, what do you use? CN responds: When I have the time (not so much now, lol), I definitely pre-poo. Prior to getting in the shower, on dry hair, I apply a conditioner/oil mix. I use whatever I have on hand, nothing special and mix in Grapeseed or Olive Oil and a dollop of honey. I don a plastic…

Jan 27

Natural Hair Snobbery

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 201 Comments

photo credit: Le CoilI received an email from an anonymous texlaxed reader who has concerns about the tone of some of the articles and spotlights featured on CurlyNikki and similar natural hair blogs. She feels that the Pro Curly attitude can sometimes result in exclusivity and that while we embrace our curls and empower and encourage one another, we simultaneously…

Jan 27

Are you a Mixtress?- Curl to Curl

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 39 Comments

Kari writes:I'm sure a lot of you have noticed the recent trend of using 'natural products'. It seems only fitting, right? Use natural products on your natural head of hair! Some of the most popular product lines on sale today have a few things in common: they use minimal ingredients, and those ingredients tend to be natural and/or easy to…