Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Aug 21

Two Strand Twists + Braided Roots High Bun

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 12 Comments

by NikG of BeadsBraidsBeyond How perfect is this style for girls? We both absolutely love the way this turned out. A Facebook reader (Hi Lizanne!) completely inspired me to try this when she posted a picture of her daughters two strand twists with the roots braided. I've seen this done with synthetic hair but never thought to do…

Dec 18

Natural Hair Buddy

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

Tammy Goodson of CurlyChicsRemember in elementary school, your teacher assigned you to a “buddy”? When you went on field trips, you had to hold their hand; you worked together on art projects, etc. It taught you to the importance of teamwork, discipline, and accountability. When you have a common goal, it builds a bond or tightens one that already exists.…

May 04

Facing Reality About The Hair You Have

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 69 Comments

by Shanti of Around the Way CurlsAntoinette and I receive a lot of emails and comments from disgruntled readers that go a little something like this, "My hair looks so curly and defined when its wet but when it dries it just gets all big like an afro. What products can I use to keep my curls?" "My hair is…

Dec 18

Stereotypes, Assumptions and Other Foolishness

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 27 Comments

by Sherrell Dorsey of Organic Beauty Vixen“You look Jamaican.” “Rastafariiiiiiiii!!!!” “You’re a vegan right?” “Want to come to this protest with me?” Real talk… being natural ain’t easy. People make instant assumptions simply based off the fact you’re living your life sans perm and you’d rather rock a twist out versus a weave. And if you’re a loc rocker like…

Sep 12

To the Broken Hearted Girls

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 39 Comments

by Taneica of Shatterproofglassdolls We’ve all been there; you give your heart to someone, you envision it lasting forever (the white picket fence, dog, two kids - one of each), and you can’t imagine your life without said person. Then, WAHPOW! The relationship has ended, and you’re left standing there with your bleeding heart in your hand, alone. This post…