CurlyNikki Spotlight

Jan 27

Donita- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 34 Comments

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? D: I transitioned for 10 months and I would definitely consider that long term. It got to the point that my new growth was actually eating away at the super stringy permed ends. By 10 months, I had no choice but to chop it off!CN: When did you…

Jan 27

Shaka- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 27 Comments

CurlyNikki readers, meet Shaka...the big haired DIVA!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? S: I was both. I began transitioning in 2005 & '06 but kept texturizing and my hair was breaking really badly. So in August of 2007, I was sitting at work one day & I was like "eff this" I'm going to…

Jan 27

BonitaBrittany- A Journey to Natural

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Ms. BonitaBrittany is sharing her long-term transition story in hopes that it will inspire folks that are on the fence about going natural, as well as ladies who are currently transitioning. CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?BB: I am a long term transitioner. My last relaxer was for thanksgiving of 2008, so I’ve gone…

Jan 27

On the Couch with Gina– Part Dos

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 10 Comments

Gina has written a part II to My Love Affair and wanted to share. Check her out!The Transition Never Ends "How I wish I could pigeon-hole myself and neatly fix a label on! But self-knowledge comes too late! By the time I've known myself I am no longer what I was."I had a revelation this weekend that had been brewing…

Sep 12

Alexandra, the ‘Youtube Makeup Guru’ – A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 10 Comments

This St. Louis beauty recently big chopped...like last week! Check out her story below: CN: Were you a long term transitioner, and why? A: My last real relaxer was around Valentine’s Day (Feb) 2009, then I attempted at another relaxer around Easter (Apr) 2009; however, the relaxer did not take because it was old, so as soon as I washed…