Curl to Curl - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Techniques to Achieve the Pefect Bun

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 12 Comments

Continuing Exhale1913's question from last week:What technique and products do you use to achieve the perfect bun?-Wet or dry hair-Tools used-Accessories to secure (if any)-Products-Finished Result (low, high, side, centered, etc.)-Secrets for 'slick' edges (if that's what you like)CN's Response: It's been a while since I last wet bunned, but I loved the routine- - low maintenance, easy to do,…

Jan 27

Baking Soda- How Does it Actually Work?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Perusing the thousands of YouTube videos about natural hair, NaturallyCurly.com’s Evelyn stumbled upon many mixtures and concoctions, all using ingredients found in the fridge or pantry. “Great,” she thought, “No more trips to the store—no more product junkie!” She was so eager to try the first thing that promoted soft hair or springy coils. But what she failed to do…

Jan 27

Night Time Routine

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 46 Comments

Hola Chicas,As promised, I'm elaborating a bit on my night time pineapple routine. I don't do this every night. Other nights I just sleep with it out, sweeping my hair (on the side I'm laying on) over the top of my satin pillow so that I don't smoosh the curls. I like this 'out' routine as well, as it usually…

Jan 27

Curly Support Group- Oil Slicks

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 25 Comments

Dear Nikki, I'm so glad I can find the comfort on your couch to even talk about this!This past Friday I went to a tattoo shop to get my nose pierced. While I personally was a little intimidated by the piercer (who had rings in places I didn't know were humanly possible and was covered in tattoos), the first thing…

Jan 27

A ‘Relaxer + Conditioner’ Cocktail- Beware!

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 88 Comments

Gabby of Strawberricurls writes:I am a member of LHCF (longhaircareforum.com), and recently a stylist and fellow LHCFer posted some very disturbing news: Hello all! Here’s the deal. I’m a junior stylist in a natural salon that doesn’t straighten hair. So a few of our clients just opt to go elsewhere to get their hair straightened. Recently a few of our…