Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Combating Natural Woes

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 20 Comments

by Melissa of Peacelovenappiness Anyone who’s decided to go natural has encountered setbacks. Even the most positive of journeys are stunted at one time or another with issues that need to be fixed whether they be single strand knots, improper detangling, dryness, and even feeling stuck in a rut during that awkward stage of hair growth. There are two ways…

Jan 27

Top 10 Foods for Gorgeous Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 3 Comments

Sarah Nelson of NaturallyCurly writes:It you have tried every shampoo and conditioner to get your tresses looking gorgeous and still have not succeeded, you might want to take a look in your kitchen. As a dietitian, I help many people with their health and nutrition goals. When it comes to having beautiful hair and a healthy scalp we often forget…

May 04

Top 10 Gifts for All Your CurlFriends

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

by Alona of Hair Politik **FOR THE BABY CURL**1. Pretty Puff DollsThese adorable little dolls are made of Polyester Fibers and have no small moving or removable parts. I contacted the “Puff Patrol” and they assured me that the dolls are appropriate for ages 3 and above. Plus, you can even choose if you’d like your baby’s baby to have…

Sep 12

Manifesto of a Former Self-Hater

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 101 Comments

by EllePixie of Quest for the Perfect Curl From Curly Nikki – Sometimes Hair is Just Hair – A Follow-Up “Relaxers reinforce the fact that black women are perceived as ‘ugly’ compared to other races.” “Perming for “straight” hair is the number one self hatred action still going on by Black People today.” Blanket statements. Generalizations. Shots fired. I read…

Jan 27

Natural Hair Lessons – Latoya

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 13 Comments

Latoya of the Quarter Life Chronicles writes:It's hard to believe, but I've been all natural for almost three weeks! In these past few weeks, I've learned a lot about not only my hair, but about myself as well: I've learned to not be so sensitive. So when my mom smiled and said I looked like a pickinanny (meaning, pickininny), I…