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Kim Coles Checks In!

By Curly Nikki 13 Comments

As the Grow Out Challenge draws to a close, Kim filmed a video to share about her gorgeous curls; Recorded this in late March, 2011 on my 3 monthaversary (SOOOO not a word!) but you get the point. Sorry that I am JUST getting this out.I describe my natural hair ritual at that time.I’ve made changes and thank goodness it…

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2011 Summer Regimen- Natural Hair Routine

By Curly Nikki 28 Comments

Long overdue? Sorry. But I’ve been super busy, super tired, and also wanted to make sure I genuinely liked the routine before posting! In sum, I ‘do’ my hair once a month, bi-weekly at most. I’m in twists 90% of the time, and add rollers to the ends to rock a (dry set) Twist-n-Curl every now and again. My hair…

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Updates- Tangle Teezer and Watermelon Seed Oil

By Curly Nikki 117 Comments

Usual bun- hair gathered, pulled through a Goody Ouchless Band once, and only halfway through the second time. No donut. Hola Chicas! I’m sad to report that I just completed an impromptu trimming session. My ends were jacked… splits everywhere that seemed to crop up overnight. A HUGE setback for me so early in the Grow Out Challenge, but such…

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Kim Coles’ Grow-Out Challenge: Check-in!

By Curly Nikki 16 Comments

What have you done to stay on track with your goals? CN Responds:I kept my hair in a bun ALL week (despite the growing boredom) and plan to take it down tonight for a dry Twist-n-Curl… gotta get all sexified for Valentine’s day! I’ll detangle with the Tangle Teezer (LOVE how it mimics a blow-out), probably use CURLS CURL Souffle…

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I’m Bunning for the #KimColesGOC!

By Curly Nikki 44 Comments

Hola Chicas, I am officially on the GOC Train! Last night I dry detangled in sections using my miracle performing Tangle Teezer, twisting large sections as I went. I then washed (with Elucence), and deep conditioned (with Jessicurl WDT) in the twists. Finally, after air drying for 20 minutes, I divided the bigger twists into smaller ones using Jessicurl TooShea….

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My Grow-Out Challenge Routine

By Curly Nikki 50 Comments

Hola Chicas! Like Kim Coles, for me, the Grow-Out Challenge will encompass more than just hair. During this 6 month journey, I will challenge myself to: (1) Compartmentalize my life and learn to be present(2) Eat healthier, minimally processed foods, and resume my regular work out routine(3) Achieve the BIGGEST hair I can- keeping more strands and retaining length break,…

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