Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Self-Concept Thursday!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Faking It: When Everyone Thinks You're Happy But You by GG of Peace, Love, and Pretty ThingsA few years ago, I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize myself. I was absolutely miserable. I was clingy and co-dependent. I didn't feel capable or worthy of anything good. I was obsessed with the idea of being betrayed and left alone. Every…

Jan 27

So Fine Natural Hair- Sealants

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

by Cassidy of Natural Selection BlogThere's a lot of buzz in the blogosphere about the necessity of "sealing" hair by using silicones or oils (which are natural water repellents) to retain ideal moisture levels in the hair. Sealers (aka "anti-humectants") are like a ziploc bag for your hair: the moisture in your cuticles can't get out and excess moisture in…

Jan 27

Can Split Ends Be Mended

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 6 Comments

IndulgenceIsKey via Naturallycurly.com; I recently received an email asking me if split ends are able to be mended. The short answer is no. To understand why, we first need to understand what split ends are and how they are caused.What causes split ends? Split ends occur when the cuticle layer of your hair is damaged or removed. The cuticle layer…

Dec 19

5 Tips for Healthy and Lovely Curls

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 16 Comments

By Dr. Phoenyx AustinGrowing and maintaining healthy, gorgeous natural hair is not hard. It just requires making a commitment to certain basic health and lifestyle choices. When some women ask me about my hair and styling regimen, it's kinda funny because it sometimes feels like they want me to reveal some super duper top secret tip about what I do…

Sep 12

Top 10 Humidity Fighters- Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

via Naturallycurly.com;Need to beat the humidity? The lovely ladies of CurlTalk suggest these products to fight it! Kinky Curly Curling CustardCurls Gel-les’cCurl Junkie Curls in a BottleHerbal Essences Set Me Up GelAveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant PomadeJoico JoiGel FirmCurly Solutions Curl KeeperAG Re:coilOuidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity GelDevaCurl Set It Free The goal is to prevent moisture from the air getting…