Exercise and Hair - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Exercise and Natural Hair Styles

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

by Shelli of HairscapadesThe primary deciding factor in my journey to go natural was related to my exercise regimen. I was wearing my relaxed hair curly (with the aid of Frizz Ease Hair Serum and L’Oreal Pumping Curls) because it was far easier to maintain than straight hair with a 6 day a week exercise schedule. I began exercising between…

Sep 12

Looking to Detox?- Bikram Yoga

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

by Sherrell Dorsey of Organic Beauty VixenA friend introduced me to Bikram Yoga back in December. I had no idea what I was in for. I walked into the smelly studio, found a place on the floor and was ready for a typical yoga experience: a lot of stretching, breathing and meditating. But as soon as the heaters came on…

Sep 12

Interval Training: Fast and Hair-Friendly

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

via NaturallyCurly.com;Is it possible to have the best of everything? Interval training workouts can last as little as 20 minutes, perfect for time-strapped people. You work very hard, doing multi-muscle exercises (often with weights), alternating cardio with strength training. Because the workout is short, it’s easy to stay motivated. You’ll work up a sweat (if you don’t, you’re doing something…

Sep 12

I Can’t Work Out Because of My Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 37 Comments

Charnika Jett of NaturallyCurly writes; “I think that’s a myth,” Danielle Andrews said when asked what she thought of women who pass on working out because of their hairstyle. “I used to be a kick-boxing instructor and I would see many women wearing their hair in all sort of styles. I figured if you were serious about getting in shape,…

Sep 12

Great Workout Styles…What’s Yours?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

Ms. Sassy writes:So, I started my P90x Challenge today. What the blipblopblue am I thinking?! Four things-- (1) I'm well over my comfort zone weight and now I have to do something about it, (2) clothes don't fit anymore and I'm one of those women who are in denial and I refuse to go out and buy more, (3) I…