Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Thoughts on Transitioning to Natural Hair- 3

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Chopped and Screwedby Tania of Your Natural Wonder"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can" is the chant that is quietly humming in your head, as you stand in front of the mirror in your bathroom. You hold a piece of your glory up tall to count the inches (hopefully yards!) of new growth, while your…

Sep 12

A Man’s Confessions About Natural Hair- Naifys

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 69 Comments

Hair Confessions: Naifysby West of Confessions of a Blog Vixen Name: Naifys Age: Not Disclosed Geographical Location: Hollywood, California Educational Background: B.A. Liberal Arts & Education How important is hair to overall attractiveness? Specifically, which styles (down vs. ponytail vs. bun) and lengths? There are a few things that I like and dislike. Hair (along with facial features) is definitely…

Sep 12

Hair shows Chronic Stress Link to Heart Attacks

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki One Comment

An Israeli-Canadian study used hair to study stress hormone, and found, not surprisingly, that chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks.For more, CLICK HERE!**Need to de-stress? Give yourself a spa day!**

Dec 19

The ‘Ghetto Fab’ Wig? Really?!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 82 Comments

L. Michelle of My Hair is Me writes:Thanks to my Sorority Sister Laila of MamaLocs, I am appalled at Kohl's!! She just shared with me that they're advertising a curly afro wig. The kicker? It's called the Ghetto Fab Wig!!!What is GHETTO about a curly afro????????Uhm, check out the ad, here's the link if you want to see it up…

May 04

Blond Bombshells- Black Hair Politics

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 73 Comments

by Alona of Hair PolitikYears ago, I decided to add light brown highlights to my hair. I shared my plans with a group of my coworkers. A young, light-skinned, black man with braided, loosely curled hair gasped in horror and said, “Aren’t you too dark to get your hair colored?” I couldn’t believe my ears. He just shook his head,…