Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Sep 21

This is Why Your Crown is Dryer than the Rest of Your Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 37 Comments

Crown of Glory or... Thorns by Shelli of Hairscapades I often hear and read many naturals complaining about the hair at the crown of their head. “It’s dry, it’s brittle, it’s dull, it’s coarse, it breaks easily, it’s the kinkiest hair on my head, it’s the hardest to handle!” And, I’m no different. The hair on the left side of…

Sep 21

Is It Really Bad to Grease Your Scalp?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty If you grew up in a traditional African American household, a jar of hair grease was never too far away. Oiling the scalp with thick grease was thought to be a staple of any good hair care regimen. Today, experts advise against oiling the scalp, but many African American women still believe that hair…

Sep 21

3 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Twist-Outs at Night

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 16 Comments

via ForTheFabulousandFrugal Tiffany writes: "I did some small twists and wore those for a few days and now I have the best twist out I've ever had. But I can never seem to keep the results for more than a day, and I REFUSE to put all those twists back in every night. Anybody have any suggestions on how to…

Sep 21

Why You Need Oils in Your Conditioner

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 6 Comments

by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals via ThreeNaturals Conditioners formulated for textured hair will typically contain emollients and oils in a fairly high amount. This is because curly and coily hair tends to be drier than other hair types. Now when it comes to conditioners, there are so many types available, and each one has its specific attributes and benefits…

Sep 21

The 3 Step Program to Repairing Damaged Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

source The 3R™ Damaged Hair Restoration System By Susan Walker, Founder & Creative Director of Earthtones Naturals via Three Naturals If your hair has extensive damage then you’ll definitely want to implement some effective strategies to improve its health. Since there is no way to really permanently repair damaged areas, preventing further damage and addressing existing issues will enhance the…