Hair Liberty - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Stunted Hair Growth & Re-Moisturizing after Sealing

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 17 Comments

Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty Q: How do I re-moisturize my hair after I seal with a silicone serum? Won’t silicone lock the moisture out? A: Silicones are synthetic oils. They make good sealants but they don’t do a perfect job. If they did, you wouldn’t have to re-moisturize at all because moisture would stay locked into your hair. But, that’s…

Oct 07

Frizz-Fighting Products That Really Work

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 3 Comments

Frizz-Fighting Products That Really Work by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty There are times when you need your hair to look like perfection. Maybe you have an exciting date or a big meeting at work. You take the time to put every strand in its proper place, but within minutes of going outside, the best twist out ever or the…

Oct 07

Natural Hair Troubleshooting

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

Natural Hair Troubleshooting by Nicole of www.curlynikki.com No one's hair is perfect! Pinpoint your specific hair issues and start finding solutions to your biggest hair problems. Problem: Dry, Brittle Hair Your hair feels dry to the touch. Sometimes, it looks wiry and/or feels stiff. The breakage never stops. Solution: Your hair is telling you that it needs more moisture. Apply…

Oct 07

How to Wash and Condition Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 28 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty How to Wash and Condition Natural Hair African American hair can be dry and fragile. A difficult combination, especially if you're a busy woman. Treat your wash day like a pampering spa appointment for your hair. Follow these steps and you'll get soft, moisturized hair that's ready for a variety of styles. Key Tips-…

Oct 07

Silicones and Other Sealants for Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 18 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty When compared to other hair types, African American hair is particularly fragile. That's because any type of curly hair is dry due to the bend or kink in each curl. The area where the curl bends has raised cuticle scales, which means it's porous and can't hold on to moisture well. The more kinks…