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Curl to Curl

FAQ and advice from curly hair girls to others

What’s Your Favorite Gel?

By Curly Nikki 63 Comments
Lorri writes:I love Kinky Curly but loathe spending the money. EcoStyler is okay, but leaves me with a little too much crunch. I've tried the Herbal Essence Gels after reading on CurlyNikki that the ingredients are decent, and while my results have been good, I'm still not totally sold. What gels are CN readers using and what leave-in (if any)…
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Good Hair…Really?

By Curly Nikki 35 Comments
"Good Hair" by LV Burns of Natural-Ness.comIs it just me, or does hearing the term "good hair" make you cringe? I was at the cable company paying a bill a few years ago with my biggest stretched afro. When it was my turn, the teller who was helping me began telling the teller next to her about her son. The…
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Braid-Outs Versus Twist-Outs

By Curly Nikki 56 Comments
Beachgirl56 writes:Which gives better curl definition, Braid-Outs or Twist-Outs?I started with twist-outs, but I've recently realized that I prefer braid-outs. I get much better definition. And if I stretch the roots a little with my blow dryer and use gel on my edges, I really like the results. I get a lot of compliments when I wear my hair this…
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Supporting a Transitioning Friend

By Curly Nikki 11 Comments
Scottie writes:How much support do you give a transitioning friend? I have been natural for a little over a year and I am not sure if I would have made it through the transitioning process had it not been for the support of my close friend. I called her many days when I was frustrated with tangles and a perceived…
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