#inspiration - CurlyNikki

May 04

A Curl is a Curl: Are 4c Spirals Coveted?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 46 Comments

source by Antoinette of acurlsbf.com It is so disheartening to me when I introduce myself and A Curl's Best Friend at an event and the person, usually with 4a-c hair, responds with statements like: "I don't have curly hair", "My hair is nappy not curly", or "I'd wear my hair natural if I had hair like yours". I happen to…

Sep 12

My Hair Is Too Nappy To Go Natural

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 38 Comments

source by Kurlybella of K is for Kinky I’ve often sat in interesting, long, hair-focused, conversations with transitioners or women thinking about going natural or even those who recently big chopped only to learn by the end of the conversation that they were heavily contemplating going back to being relaxed. While I’m not 100% anti-relaxer or 100% pro-natural for everyone,…

Sep 12

“All She Did Was Cut Her Hair…

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

"…So Why Are 'Congratulations' in Order?" by Angela of Wisecurls.com Oh, inquisitive one.....I'm so glad you asked..... She was raised in a society where straight, long and shiny hair was the standard of beauty. When she reached the age of five, this standard of beauty had already begun working on her self esteem. In her mind, one with straight, long…

Jan 27

An Ode to My Natural Hair (Giveaway CLOSED)

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 115 Comments

and the winner is.... **Mz. Reesie** Congrats!!! Send your contact info ASAP to [email protected] I've got 4 more to giveaway so check back soon! ********************************************************* SteppinOut writes; Hi Nik! Lately I've really been feeling my hair. Each day I am more and more proud of my choice to wear my hair in its natural state. It so me and I…

Sep 12

Finding the Courage to Big Chop!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

via Naturallycurly.com; As women, most of us feel naked without our hair framing our faces, touching our shoulders or blowing in the wind. Actresses like Emma Watson and Halle Berry are revered for their short chopped locks, which scream, “I’m brave, and am totally rocking it.” For us humble folk without a celebrity stylist, however, it is a rare day…