Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

15 Essential Frizz Reducing Tips

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Alicia Ward of NaturallyCurly writes; We know how frustrating frizzy hair can be, and we’re here to help! We’ve compiled this must-have list of our favorite no-frizz tips for curly hair.1. A Good Haircut is KeySplit ends are the beginning of frizz, so stop them before they start by getting your curls trimmed every 6-8 weeks. Don’t cut hair too…

Jan 27

So Fine Natural Hair- Part 8

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

Footloose and Protein Freeby Cassidy of NaturalSelectionblog.comAs promised in the last segment of So Fine, I wanted to present to you a round up of protein free conditioners for those of you who have protein sensitivities due to higher porosity strands. When you're shopping for a protein-free conditioner, you must read the label closely because often times proteins might sneak…

Jan 27

Transitioning to Natural Hair While Going Gray

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 8 Comments

Karen Mcintosh via NaturallyCurly; Going gray at the same time you’re transitioning to natural hair from chemical straighteners seems like a no-brainer. Both require a long grow out period, with multiple trims along the way to the final reveal. So what’s the catch?Going Gray and Natural Can Be StressfulA dual detox from relaxers and color to gray hair and natural…

Oct 07

Silicones and Other Sealants for Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 18 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty When compared to other hair types, African American hair is particularly fragile. That's because any type of curly hair is dry due to the bend or kink in each curl. The area where the curl bends has raised cuticle scales, which means it's porous and can't hold on to moisture well. The more kinks…

Jan 27

Castor Oil and Its Derivatives

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 4 Comments

Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurly writes;We get a lot of questions about whether or not castor oil is okay for curly hair. Another related question is what PEG-30 castor oil is (or any other PEG-#), and whether it is compatible with curly hair, especially for those on shampoo-free or shampoo-minimal routines. Castor oil is a plant-derived oil obtained from the seeds…