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Food For Thought

Natural Hair and First Impressions

By Curly Nikki 43 Comments
Kara writes:Do you feel that people judge you by your hair before they get a chance to know you?To take it one step farther, do you ever find yourself thinking that straightening your hair for that interview, for your first day of class, for that fancy banquet, or for the family reuninon is probably not such a bad idea?
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Going Natural Ain’t No Joke!

By Curly Nikki 51 Comments
LaTanya writes:Being natural these days seems to be a growing trend..everywhere I go I see people that are either natural, transitioning, or thinking about transitioning. Many times these are women that were die hard "permies." When asked for advice, I tell them as much as I can, but they often become bored with what I am saying, and remark, "Oh…
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Our Hair, Our Men… Food for Thought

By Curly Nikki 24 Comments
CurlyKye writes:Does my husband really like my newly natural hair and hair experiments because he loves me (and doesn't want to hurt my feelings) or does he like it because he really thinks it's cute on me?Could I deal with it if my husband decided that he wanted to change something about him or on his body that has been…
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Is Heat Styling Worth It?… Part Deux

By Curly Nikki 44 Comments
In response to 'Is Heat Styling Worth It?', Alicia J. asks:Why is it seen as a HUGE no-no to straighten natural hair? Many naturals frown on the act of even thinking about doing a blow out or flat iron. As long as one takes extra precautions (deep conditioner, gentle manipulation, heat protection product, etc.) before, during, and after straightening, I…
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