Guest Blogger - CurlyNikki

Dec 18

To Wax, Shave, or Laser your, um… Lady Parts?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 65 Comments

by Sherrell Dorsey of Organibeautyvixen.com A few weeks ago, my work out crew and I were stretching in the park after a run. One of my friendsbrought up a terrible experience she had just had at a spa after getting a bikini wax and asked everyone else what they did to “tame the shrew”. The older I get, the more…

Jan 27

Natural Haircare: #1 Rule for Longer, Healthier, Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 23 Comments

source by Jarmelia of Wahm Town There is one basic rule to achieving longer, healthier hair and that is : Keep It Simple! All of the women I have seen that have longer hair (I'm talking about waist-length and beyond) have simple regimens. Having a simple regimen doesn't mean you can't be a product junkie or that you have to…

Dec 19

Lose Your Locks, Or Leave Our School…

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 47 Comments

...What Would You Do? By Dr. Phoenyx Austin Yesterday I came across an article link on my Facebook News Feed that left me thoroughly disturbed and, quite frankly, totally ticked off. It was an article about a black Toledo high school student that was refused school registration this past Monday because of her sisterlocks. The student is a senior who…

Sep 12

Our Kids: Avoiding Curly Hair Bullying

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

by Tracey Wallace via Naturallycurly.com We all know it’s true: kids can be cruel. The media coverage on the effects of bullying from this year alone have proven that being the brunt of cruelty, especially at a young age, can have lasting effects, and can even lead to tragedy. Being different than the status quo can ruin a children’s memories…

Dec 19

Is Your Hair Worth Your Health?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

Dr. Phoenyx Austin Hair is a big topic in the black community. It has been discussed along many lines- biological, psychological and social. We often talk about how hair affects us “emotionally.” But there is also an important “physical” component that should be discussed. I remember when I was in medical school and had to speak with a young black…