Loc Maintenance - CurlyNikki

Oct 23

3 Best Loc Retwist Gels Under $10 for Hold Without Heavy Wax

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki, Natural Hair No Comments

A retwist gel earns its place through controlled application at the new growth. It isn't a daily moisturizer, and the whole loc doesn't need to be coated just because the roots need shaping. We're shopping for enough hold to support the set, with a formula we can use sparingly and wash out on schedule and easily. And we prefer a…

Oct 06

4 Best Retwist Gels for Locs in 2026, From Soft Hold to Firm Roots

By Nikki Walton Natural Hair, Curly Nikki No Comments

A good retwist gel should keep your roots in place. But the firmest gel is not always the best choice.

Oct 06

3 Best Interlocking Tools for Microlocs in 2026

By Nikki Walton Natural Hair, Curly Nikki No Comments

CurlyNikki says: My best friend, Yazi, has microlocs. If you’re unfamiliar, from a distance, they can look like loose, natural hair; each one is about 6mm, so they’re super lightweight and cause less stress to the edges and scalp. Yazi has more than 250 of them on her head! Though they look delicate, they still create lots of volume and…

Sep 21

Considering Sisterlocks? Read This First.

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki One Comment

by Patrice Tartt I’ve had an affinity for locs for many years, and after going from having long hair the majority of my life, to cutting my hair into a short cut, to growing it back out, I decided that it was time to try something different. I no longer wanted to “be bothered” with my hair on a daily…

Sep 21

Mardia is Naturally Glam!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

via Global Couture, LLC My name is Mardia Powell. I’m an artist and graphic designer working in Atlanta, GA. Originally I’m from Nassau, Bahamas. How long have you been natural? My natural hair journey started back in Summer 2003. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was one of those girls that…