Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Hair Typing- Valuable or Not

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 60 Comments

by LV of Natural-NessI was looking up some information on hair typing (you know 3c, 4a, etc.) the other day and ran into a forum thread where there were 17 pages of replies on the subject. I admit that I sat there and read all 17 pages – can you say “ultimate lurker”? In the thread, ladies were posting pictures…

Jan 27

Natural Hair Nevers!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 75 Comments

Hey y'all! We all have our preferences, but here are some things involving my hair that I couldn't even entertain.I would never...Straighten my hair for an interview. My hair is a part of my identity, and I want employers to know that it is part of the whole package. That whole "I am not my hair" thing is great, but…

Sep 12

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Go Natural

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 23 Comments

10 Reasons not to have natural hair...and reasons why you should.by Nicole of The London Curly1) Too much time.It's not as much time as you think. It might take a while to get used to your curls if you're transitioning or even if you're just toying with the idea of stopping your relaxers. Once you get used to what your…

Sep 12

Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 2 Comments

Beauty Truths/Linda Stephenson writes:I am often asked how can you tell if a skincare product is really worth the money that you spend on it? Well, the key is in reviewing the ingredients.First, all cosmetic products in the US are required to have full ingredient listings on the package. So, if they don’t list the ingredients, don’t buy it. This…

Jan 27

Professional Natural Hair Styles

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 22 Comments

Lori P asks Jamila of College Curlies:Still being somewhat newly natural, I constantly struggle with looking professional while rocking my natural hair- which can get pretty big and wild quickly! I find myself always wearing a headband or smooshing my hair so it's not so big...any advice hairstyles etc? I just hate feeling like I'm 'selling out'. Any thoughts would…