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Jan 27

The Real Scoop on Silicones

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 2 Comments

source: le coilTonya McKay of NaturallCurly writes;Silicones have been a very popular ingredient in hair care products for several decades. One notable product was called “Sudden Date”, which was touted for its ability to add shimmer to the hair and to revive a tired hairstyle in the event that there was no time for a proper washing. Their popularity has…

Jan 27

How to Transition to Natural Hair with a Weave

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

By Dr. Phoenyx AustinWhen it comes to transitioning from relaxed to natural hair, hair pieces like weaves ,wigs, and hair extensions, can become a girl’s new best friend. I did the big chop, but not all ladies want to go that route and dramatically sacrifice length. They rather do things more gradual. And I can understand and respect that.That’s where…

Sep 12

The Joys and Pains of Being Curly in College

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

by Jamila of College CurliesHey y'all!This post is dedicated to the joys and pains of having natural hair in college. Let me know what you think of the list, and share your experience!JOYSeasy transition: Transitioning to college is a great time to transition to natural. I found that it was a lot easier to make the transition from relaxed to…

May 04

How to Become Your Own Source for Inspiration

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

by Chai of Back to Curly One of the more obvious moments during anyone’s natural hair journey is the ability to become inspired by the numerous pictures, blogs and photo logs we stumble upon daily. As the days and years let on, there continues to be ample amounts of visual inspiration across the web. And just as easy it is…

Jan 27

The Truth and Fiction about Propylene Glycol

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 6 Comments

Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurly writes;Propylene glycol is an ingredient found in many personal-care products, including shampoos, hair conditioners, and leave-in styling products. It is widely used because of its relatively low cost and versatile nature. Its inclusion in a formula can fulfill a variety of purposes, which makes it a popular choice by the cosmetics chemist. However, some manufacturers have…