Exercise and Hair - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Is Sweat Damaging My Natural Hair?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 18 Comments

BarbaraNaturallySpeaking submitted a question she received from a reader, along with her detailed response. Check it out!__________________________________________________________ Question submitted via email: I have been natural for two years now, but still learning how to work with my hair. For the most part, I wore my hair in braids during my transition period and only wore my hair out long enough…

Jan 27

What’s Your Exercise Regimen?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 30 Comments

What's your exercise and corresponding hair regimen?CN writes:During my pregnancy (from the 2nd trimester till the last few weeks) I walked 2-3 miles, 7 days a week. Although I have a treadmill, I walked many of those days outside. It kept the swelling at bay, my back feeling great and my weight gain under control.Whenever I finally drop this baby,…

Sep 12

Exercise and Natural Hair: A Match Made in Heaven

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 26 Comments

Maria of To Be A Naturlista writes:I’m willing to bet the number one concern, or at least in the the top three, among the online black hair community is hair growth and retaining that length once gained. There are countless threads, blogs, vlogs and groups challenges dedicated to getting hair as long as possible. Women have admitted to swallowing vitamins,…

Jan 27

F.A.Q.- Exercise Hair

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 34 Comments

The FAQ below was originally posted in March of this year. I thought I'd bring it out of hiding with Fall approaching--changing seasons always bring about new found motivation, right?!Anyway, since posting this in March, and reading your comments in July, I've implemented a new workout routine and eating regimen. I'm not trying to lose weight, so I do moderate…

Sep 12

While We’re on the Subject…

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 48 Comments

of healthy insides and outsides, let's post healthy lunch ideas for curlies on the go. This is an incredibly selfish post, because I'm the one that needs help!!! I'm revamping (for the umpteenth time) my diet for several reasons--1. I have high cholesterol! The doc didn't tell me that I needed to fast prior to him drawing my blood, so…