Food For Thought - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Your Hair and Him…

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 21 Comments

Renata writes:I haven't permed since July because I know this natural journey is definitely one in which I am ready to embark. Unlike your hair story, however, I do not have a supportive partner...well, he is generally supportive of me, but in the hair department he's really not. About 6-7 months ago I chopped off 8 inches of relatively healthy…

Jan 27

Food For Thought…First Impressions

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 45 Comments

Ishea writes:Recently I was debating whether or not to straighten my 2 month transitioning hair for a date or go with my new obsession - - the twist out. When speaking with a guy friend he told me that "straight hair is the ish", and without straight hair, I "probably wouldn't find a man". Since I just started transitioning this…

Jan 27

Food For Thought…Defining ‘Natural’

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 32 Comments

Deanna writes:"What does being natural mean to you? Does it mean you NEVER straighten/flat iron your hair? Does dyeing your hair make you non-natural?"I'm in the 'to each his own' camp--as long as it works for you, and it's healthy, rock it!Who are we to judge...But, can we say...SLIPPERY SLOPE! I agree that relaxed/texlaxed hair is not natural. But as…

Jan 27

Food For Thought…Why so $$$$

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 53 Comments

Kat writes:I believe in supporting minority businesses, especially some of the natural hair care productmanufacturers/vendors, but why are these hair products so expensive? Furthermore, most of the ingredients used, are not even expensive to purchase or difficult to find. And I know the packaging is cheap, so why charge so much? I mean $17 + for 2 oz of product,…

Sep 12

Hair Abuse, Reloaded…

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 15 Comments

Remember my What the Hell post, from last month? A natural friend of mine called me a couple of nights ago to share that NPR was covering the story. Check it out. ____________________________________________________________From NPR on August 4th:Hair is a tricky issue for many black women — and always has been. A YouTube video showing a young African-American girl having her…