Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Dec 18

It’s Getting Hot in Here!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics This post was inspired by a conversation I had with fellow curly I met in Macys concerned about enduring hot ass weather this upcoming holiday weekend. Although it is still technically Spring, we are experiencing Summer like weather conditions. This weekend the weather man promises high temps and humidity so you know what means….natural hair…

Dec 18

No Organic Food Options in Your Neighborhood?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Me and Leika Suzumura of Seattle Tilth. She hosts monthly community dinners in “food deserts” bringing farm fresh food and cooking with kids in the neighborhood. by Sherrell Dorsey of OrganicBeautyVixen Do any of you know exactly what a food desert is? According to MarketMakeovers.org “Food deserts are all over the US, in urban and rural areas, sometimes in…

Sep 12

Perceptions of Beauty and Diversity in Books

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

Susan writes: Among the many discussions on CN focused on hair products, styling etc, there have been just as many on self-image. We discuss the effects (both positive and negative) that images in movies, music and magazines have had on how we see ourselves. Rarely have I seen articles on how books have shaped our thinking. And until today I…

Sep 12

Ashley is Naturally Glamorous!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 13 Comments

by Alex of TheGoodHairBlog A couple weekends ago I went to Philly to visit some of my friends and had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful natural named Ashley! Of course after seeing her hair I had to spark up convo about styling, hair care and other good hair things. I swear, meeting fellow naturals is always great and a…

Sep 12

Transitioning: Holding Onto Those Ends

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 36 Comments

by Bonnie of The Culture Pine After watching countless ‘big chop’ video’s this weekend on YouTube, I couldn't help but feel the itch to finally be all natural, as I got caught up in the excitement of each big chopper I witnessed freeing themselves from their relaxed ends. Although I want to get in on the action at the time, it soon…