Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 11

What are Cationics? Why Do They Stick to Hair?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 5 Comments

via TheBeautyBrains Ximenia asks..I read that cationic surfactants stick very close to the hair because of their charge. So they can’t be rinsed off with water. Which shampoo do I have to use to avoid a build up? Is a build up possible at all? Can I use soap for this, too? The Left Brain responds: “Cationic” is a chemist’s…

Dec 18

The Many Stages of Our Natural Journeys

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 45 Comments

source Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics You’ve somehow been introduced to the natural hair world, whether it was through your stylist or perhaps you admired the way a close friend rocked her bold afro with such confidence; either way your curiosity was piqued. That curiosity turns into the decision to take action and so the journey begins. Stage 1 - The…

Sep 11

Saving Relationships, One Clogged Drain at a Time

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 37 Comments

…by Bee of ‘83toinfinity.com via ThreeNaturals I’ve learned that oftentimes while in relationships, it’s the little things that make a difference. Matching bras and panties? Cool. Cooking their favourite meal when you know they had a tough day? Nice. Forgoing expensive gifts and giving them a handmade coupon book for “10 kisses” and “an hour-long massage”? Cute, especially when you’re…

Sep 11

Your Hair Doesn’t Have to be an All Day Event!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 36 Comments

by Danielle Faust of LongNaturalHair.info I often get emails asking how long it takes me to do the various hairstyles I post on my blog, or how long it takes to detangle or straighten with the maxiglide. When I give my response, the person will either respond back asking how I manage to keep my styling times so low, or…

Sep 11

Health Fix: Eating For Healthy Hair And Skin

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

by Bennii Blast of The Culture Pine During my transition, I have made it a priority to nurse my hair not only from the outside, but condition its health from the inside too. There are so many great foods available to us that can aid us in eating our way to healthy hair and skin, so their is something for…