Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Dec 18

4 Reasons to Not Give Up While Transitioning

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 41 Comments

glam idol, Christine by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics How many times have you heard “I want my hair to look like yours” only to get the side eye when you explain to them that you are relaxer free? Their face completely deflates and they are immediately defeated. As if it’s the world’s best kept secret. So many women think they…

Sep 21

Healthy Natural Hair vs. Damaged Hair: Are They the Same?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 23 Comments

by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals In our quest for knowledge as naturalistas or transitioning divas our goals are two-fold: To achieve healthy hair and for our hair to “grow”. Well, that’s not what we really mean is it? Our hair grows. It grows at varying rates monthly and throughout the year and its growth is based on our…

Sep 21

Um…Not All Coils Are Thick!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 79 Comments

by NaturallyChelsea I hated relaxer day! While many women looked forward to fixing their roots and having swinging’ hair, I hated my freshly done hair. Why you ask? Because it had no life. It was long, jet black and perfectly straight, but it was thin. If placed in a ponytail, it looked bald from afar, and dropping it and having…

Sep 21

Got Dry, Greasy Natural Curls? Skip the Hair Butter.

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 77 Comments

CurlyNikki Says: SheaMoisture products are an 'oh-hell-naw' for my fine, natural curls. I've revisited the Smoothie many times with absurd results (DRY, heavy, frizzy, piece-y hair). I opt for lightweight, water based products for fluffy, soft, voluminous results. My current fave is Giovanni's Direct Leave-in (followed up with a light layer of oil applied to my ends), but I'm still…

Sep 21

Humectants, Weather and Hair Care: Part 1

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

A re-post for those confused about glycerin and humidity as spring approaches! by Susan Walker of Earthtone Naturals Changes in weather require modifications to your hair care regimen in order to keep you hair looking and feeling at its best. But how do you know what you should use and when? This article will serve as the foundation for what you…