Nmoultry of the CN.com forum and Autumn of CurlyChronicles are sharing their tips for achieving the baddest flat twist-out…whether you’re natural, or transtioning! Nmoultry’s Tips for Flat Twisting Transitioners: What You’ll Need: Wide tooth comb (for detangling) Rat tail comb Leave-in conditioner Gel or whatever type of product you use for hold Coconut oil or whatever you prefer to use…
The beautiful Mae writes: Hi Nikki, So now that my TWA is growing out, I’ve been having the case of the “Morning After TWA” blues. You know…when you wake up in the morning and you have a lopsided afro and the back of your hair has been smushed to your scalp, lol!In the warmer months, I thought I would have…
Hola Chicas, MariaG, one of my online curly BFFs, and author of our Transitioning section, has resubmitted her roller setting tutorial! If you have the patience, this style is perfect for natural divas, or transitioners! You can wear it out and big, or pull it up into a chic bun. It’s also a great (and less damaging) alternative to the…
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means invitations to banquets, galas, and other formal gatherings…we must not only grace folks with our presence, we must come hard! The videos below will show you how to achieve Autumn’s ‘Extravagant Big Hair’…the perfect look for any occasion! Part 1 Part 2 For more of the gorgeous Autumn and her Curly Chronicles, click…
Remember Jess, aka MohaganyCurls? Well, she’s back with an update on her routine, experiences, and the blossoming of her TWA (teeny weeny Afro)! Hey Nikki, I just wanted to share my hair growth since the last time I shared my Natural Hair Journey story with you guys. I still have a TWA, but I wanted to inspire ladies that are…
Hola Chicas, While on my way back from an 8 hour road trip (I have something random to share about that too…remind me!), an old friend from NaturallyCurly.com emailed me. You probably know her as ItsMsHeatherNicole, the curly (and hilarious) youtube star, with a southern twang. We’ve been online bffs since ’05, and needless to say, I was delighted to…
Happy Thursday Gorgeous Gals! Many of you have asked how I turn my flat Twist-n-Curl into a BIG Mane ð I made a quick vid to show how I fluff. Basically I do two things: 1. Pull outstretched fingers through roots, but not all the way through the length.2. Place outstretched fingers into roots and shake, shake, shake!I hope this…
Tips: Use your fingers- Opt for finger detangling before and after the application process. Applying and rinsing is stressful enough on your strands, so be gentle, and use your fingers instead of a comb or denman to detangle, to prevent unnecessary shedding. Use a moisturizing Deep Treatment after rinsing the henna. Avoid products with excessive amounts of protein. For DT…
For more details, see the first two articles HERE. I forgot to mention, as always, I leave in the DevaCare One. This is the water based moisturizer that I seal with the shea.
Hey Ladies ð I did it! I finished my very first how-to vid. I’ve never had the desire to do this…its hard work! But, since you guys asked so nicely, I felt obligated ;0) Please leave your comments and suggestions for tutorial number 2:Bunning 101- How to Make it Look BIG ðLater Gators, ~CN~ Disclaimer: No two heads are the…