Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Dec 18

You’ve Got Mail- Reader Chronicles

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 17 Comments

by Tammy Goodson of CurlychicsThe relationship between women and their hair is a complex one. It is linked to self esteem, and to some it is a powerful indicator of identity as well as a major physical attribute. As such it is a very personal and touchy topic. This dynamic is particularly interesting because it involves an impressionable young child…

Sep 12

Things That Suck and Rock About Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 43 Comments

by Taneica of ShatterProofGlassDollsOk, before y’all attempt to tie me up with silk scarves, draw your afro picks and scalp me, hear me out! Natural hair is fly. In all it’s fluffy, tightly coiled, irreverently wild, attention grabbing glory, my hair is one of my favorite physical features! However, there are some days, when my hair just chaps my a@#…

Sep 12

Keeping a Natural Hair Journal

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

by Tasha Swearingen of NaturallyCurlyA natural hair journal is a log of the condition of your hair and scalp. You can log your entries daily or every other day, depending on your needs and the changes in your hair.Why Keep a Hair Journal? Curlies who are transitioning to natural hair often like to keep track of the changes in their…

Sep 12

Matter of Opinion… or Just Ig’nant?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 39 Comments

by Noni of Three NaturalsMy journey to natural has been an interesting one. I’m sure I’m not alone in that. I found that during this process, along with the kinks in my hair, I grew another layer of skin (a layer of the tougher variety). Here are some excerpts from the screenplay of my natural hair journey to date: “I…

Sep 12

Rising Above the Extensions of Beauty

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 16 Comments

by Bennii Blast of The Culture Pine This time last year, I was sat in front of the TV with a fresh pack of yaky, throwing instructions at Mamma Jay when she asked ‘how many tracks do you want in the back?’ I remember the first time like it was yesterday. It was the day of my prom, and I…