Dr. Phoenyx - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Should Relaxers Be Used On Children?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 40 Comments

By Dr. Phoenyx AustinJust this past week I was featured in Essence Magazine’s Natural Hair Diary. I was interviewed by Patrice Grell Yursik, the natural-haired beauty known as Afrobella, who asked several questions about my natural hair journey- specifically when I got my first relaxer. I was actually in kindergarten when I got my first relaxer. And I must admit…

Jan 27

Black People Who Don’t Like Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 62 Comments

A Natural Hair Discussion by Dr. Phoenyx AustinI was part of a discussion this past weekend where the hot topic of choice was black people who don’t like natural hair. The discussion was actually initiated after I received a tweet from a beautiful natural haired girl who asked for my opinion on why black men don’t like natural hair.Now questions…

Jan 27

Can Going Natural Really Affect Your Career?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 35 Comments

by Dr. Phoenyx AustinLet me ask a couple questions: Were you afraid of going natural because you were worried what your employer/coworkers would think? Are you thinking about going natural right now, but hesitate because you think it will negatively affect your career?The issue of “natural hair is unprofessional” was something I also struggled with before doing my big chop.…

Jan 27

War and Peace: A Hair Story

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

by Dr. Phoenyx AustinHi, my name is Phoenyx and I’m so excited to be guest blogger on CurlyNikki.com! I’ve watched CurlyNikki grow through the years and it’s such a joy to see so many beautiful, natural-haired women on this site! I definitely look forward to sharing future posts with all of you. And since this is my first post, I…