Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Jan 27

Bri- A Story of Transition

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 13 Comments

Meet Bri... a gorgeous natural who transitioned because she was tired of 'feeling the burn'.CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?Well I started off as a long term transitioner, but my natural hair was not having it, lol. Stylingtwo textures (relaxed and natural) was okay in the first few months, however I could no longertake…

Jul 19

Michelle- A Story of Transition

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

Meet Michelle... loving her hair the way it is... letting it 'do what it do'. CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? Long term, I stopped regularly relaxing probably about 15 years ago but I was still straightening my hair by blow-drying and using a really hot curling iron. I stopped regularly straightening in 2000.…

Jan 27

Blake- Tales of a Current Transitioner

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Meet Blake... current transitioner seeking healthy hair!CN:Are you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I’m a long term transitioner! I have been transitioning for 1 year and two months so far. I’m a long timer because I feel like my head is too big to big chop (LOL).CN:When are you going to BC? I plan to BC at my…

Jan 27

Nicollette Celebrates One Year Natural!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Nicollette writes: Hello, It Nicollette!!!Today is my first curly-versary!!With your blog and other naturally curly divas, my hair has grown beautifully. You have also featured me on your website and I got lots of love from it!I just wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work on this site. Without CurlyNikki.com, I have no idea what my…

Sep 12

Kez- Tales of a Current Transitioner

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 26 Comments

Meet Kez... a gorgeous transitioner from Portsmouth, England, learning to love and work her curls. CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?Long term! I had perms (curly), a relaxer years ago and used Perm lotion to remove curls in the past (last time Feb. 2010). I have chopped my hair off to get it healthy…