IG @simply.comfort by Devri Being natural while living with a chronic illness can be summed up by this: staying mindful of my hair, my health, and my hair’s health–after all, my life depends on it. In addition to a boundless amount of meds, biweekly infusions, and injections, for me it’s crucial to keep these 10 …
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How to Protect Your Hair While Swimming
by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty Swimming is fun and relaxing whether you’re doing it for exercise or just to cool off. You don’t have to limit your pool time for your hair, but you do have to take some extra precautions. Chlorinated water and constant friction from swimming will take a toll on African …
How I Lost 10 Pounds and Gained a Healthy Lifestyle
Liv writes: Hello CurlyNikki community! I wanted to share how I lost 10 pounds, maintained it for over a year, gained muscle, and trimmed my waist down simply by living a healthy lifestyle! With motivation, determination and discipline anything is possible! Continue!>>> Have you lost some poundage, the healthy way? Share below!
How to Exercise with Natural Hair
by Tasha of Just Curlz With the upcoming holidays and the New Year approaching, we all have the urge to work out more. Whether it’s to shed the extra pounds we put on at Thanksgiving or we are making another New Year’s Resolution to work out more, we all need to be physically active to …
5 Tips for Healthy Natural Hair
by Christina Patrice The new year is rapidly approaching, so you know what that means–gym membership spikes, more crowded lots at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, and an onslaught of resolutions to to live a healthier, more positive life. I’m rooting for ya, I am! Getting healthy and focusing on a balanced lifestyle will most …
7 Days to Healthier, Happier Natural Hair
by Evelyn Ngugi Day 1: Drink Up! The best thing you can do to maintain healthy hair is stay hydrated! Although hair isn’t made of living cells, it grows from our very living follicles! Nourish them from within. Some sources say we should drink about eight cups of water a day, while others suggest drinking …
The Natural Hair Growth Diet: 11 Blood Circulating Foods
by Kristian Richards Did you know that you could help your curls grow by consuming foods that stimulate your blood circulation? The secret is found in the vitamins and minerals that prevent plaque build-up, safely dilate your blood vessels, and keep your blood clean and thin. If you’re going for length, add these foods to …
I’m On My Fash (Fit and $tylish Hustle)
by LaChristin of Digital Curls When I first started working out fashion sense was not my top priority, and I didn’t focus closely on my outward appearance. In fact, I would mix and match tops with whatever available bottoms I could find in my closet. Truthfully, I was content with simply getting fit, and that …
Naturally Fit- Mind Over Matter
by LaChristin of Digital Curls An important aspect of improving upon one’s physical fitness is to train with an end state in mind. In other words, visualize how you’ll look tomorrow, and work towards tomorrow’s look today. I’m currently 140lbs, and have pride in the progress I’ve made to date; however, I envision weighing 135lbs …
Strength Training Benefits + So Hot to Squat Challenge!
by LaChristin of Digital Curls Have no fear ladies, those curves you desire to preserve will not disappear. Contrary to popular belief, strength training is not the arch nemesis of the female anatomy! Nor is it an exclusive club, where only guys get in for free! You to can reap the rewards of weightlifting without …