Curl to Curl - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Would You Have Gone Natural If….

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 84 Comments

Juices & Berries writes:Everyone goes natural for different reasons. Personally, my main reason for going natural was because I wanted to be free of the chemicals. It did not matter to me what my curl pattern or hair type would be.Lately, I’ve seen many naturals very unhappy with their hair type and think that people with a different hair type…

Jan 27

Glycerin: A Nearly Ubiquitous Ingredient

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 3 Comments

NaturallyCurly.com writes:You know that love-hate relationship we have with fatty foods? Well, the same holds true for glycerin, according to Marsha Coulton, founder of Curl Junkie.“If you use too much, it can be too heavy and feel like an oil in your hair,” Coulton says. “If you use too little, you don’t get the effect you’re looking for."Just as fats…

Jan 27

Inexpensive Yet Effective- Natural Hair Products

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 57 Comments

Michelle T. writes: What inexpensive products have you found to work that you really never thought would have worked? CurlyNikki says: Herbal Essence conditioners and Aussie Moist for detangling! My hair is not a fan of the Suaves and Vo5s.... they were never moisturizing or slippery enough. But Totally Twisted and Hello Hydration get the job done right every time...…

Jan 27

Natural Hair Confessions

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 30 Comments

Lori asks:I've been a bad girl. I strayed from my Curly Girl routine a month ago and my hair is acting up. Build up I guess? My hair likes all natural products and I knew that, but I let my inner PJ get the best of me.What have you done (or not done) to your hair that you need to…

Jan 27

How Much Product Do You Use?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 26 Comments

Jeanine writes:I go through one 16oz bottle of cheap conditioner a week. I use an 8oz jar of gel in two. Although my favorite products aren't very expensive, the constant re-upping is draining my pocket. The other day while slathering on my leave-in, I began thinking, am I using too much? Is it even effective?How much product do you use?…