Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 21

Should I Transition or Should I Big Chop?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

Elle's 2nd big chop by Danielle of Long Natural Hair Care I’m honestly surprised at how often I am asked this question by future-naturals. I love being asked for advice and helping when I can, but this question is so personal it’s really hardly my place to say. In the past I have answered this question with something evasive yet…

Sep 21

Mixing Hair Products- Avoiding Flakes & Residue

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Save the Snow fo’ “Outdowrs”: Avoiding the Dreaded White Flakes by Shelli of Hairscapades Get it?! Like, “Save the drama fo’ yo’ mamma?” Anybody? Anybody? No? Alright, moving along. LOL! So, I had to do this quick post to share a video that I found via DiscoveringNatural.com. You see, I’ve often been asked or seen the question, “I get flakes when…

Sep 21

5 Attributes of A Successful Transitioner

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 2 Comments

by Danielle of okdani.com Transitioning from relaxed hair to your natural hair texture can be a very rewarding and interesting journey. Alternatively, it could be a frustrating and depressing mission. When transitioning, you are dealing with two very different textures on each strand of hair. You are focusing on an end date of your transition, and you are dreaming about…

Sep 21

Everything You Need to Know About the Science of Tea Rinses

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 2 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty What is a tea rinse? A tea rinse is done by pouring a cup of tea, commonly green or black, over the hair to reduce shedding or stimulate hair growth. How is it supposed to work? The caffeine in the tea penetrates the hair follicles. Is there any proof that tea rinses make hair…

Sep 21

Scalp Massage & Stimulation for Hair Growth

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 4 Comments

by Dr. Phoenyx Austin Are scalp massages part of your hair care regimen? They’re part of mine! I love scalp massages. I’m addicted to them. I love giving them to myself and I love receiving them. Scalp massages have been used for over 5,000 years ago as part Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that focuses…