long term transition

Sep 21

If You Don’t Try, You’ll Never Learn.

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 16 Comments

source by Chai of Back to Curly Over the past few years I'm sure many of us in our respective cities and neighborhoods have noticed an influx in women proudly wearing their newly natural coifs. In my own personal life, I've seen what can only be described as a growing coalition of Fro-Action in and around my city....and I live…

Sep 21

Transition to Natural Hair- Style Options

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

by Michelle of HappilyEverNatural There are plenty of style options for you to explore while transitioning. I transitioned for two years, from 2009-2011, with the help of my stylist. Obviously, not everyone has the time or the resources for regular salon appointments, so here are a few options for styles to get you through the transition- Read On>>> Braid-outs and…

Sep 21

On the Couch with Bonnie- Long Term Transitioner Gone Natural!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

by Bonnie of The Culture Pine Drum roll please... I would like to announce that I have graduated from a dedicated 2-year long transitioner, to a fully fledged natural :) Woop Woop!! Read On>>> After 2 roller-coaster filled years of deep conditioning, finger detangling, protective styles and everything else hair related that I've dabbled in during my time transitioning, I…

Jan 27

“Girl, It’s Cute!”- On the Couch with Denishia

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Denishia Sword writes: “Girl, it's cute!” - the phrase I just needed to hear. I was so self-conscious when contemplating wearing my natural hair out for the first time... which is quite strange because my favorite line when transitioning was, "I can't wait to wear MY curls!" I transitioned for approximately one year, wearing mostly braids, twists and sew-ins as…

Sep 13

10 Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki, Natural Hair No Comments

10 Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair by CurlyNikki.com Want to go natural without doing the Big Chop? Transitioning to natural hair is a simple process of growing out your natural texture before cutting off the processed or damaged ends. 1. Don’t set a time just yet You don’t have to know when you’ll rock your 100% natural hair right…