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Nikki’s Life and Curly Hair

Okay…I Give Up

By Curly Nikki 22 Comments
TGIF Chicas!Last night, in preparation for a road trip this weekend, I did yet another Bantu Knot-Out. Sixteen knots was the total count, and I used my trusty DevaCare One C to set. I just KNEW it would work out better this time...needless to say, I woke up this morning to a hot mess. It was completely unsalvageable. So, that's…
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Hair Tip of The Day- Knot Predictable

By Curly Nikki 33 Comments
Alrighty ladies...it's Tuesday and I'm already bunned up! Hell, I wore a bun yesterday too. You know why? Because unlike the trusty Twist-n-Curl, for me, the Knot-Out is knot as predictable (haha, I crack myself up!). I've done it 3 times with the same products, and have somehow managed to get 3 different results! My best so far was the…
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Monday Morning Thoughts…

By Curly Nikki 3 Comments
Hola Chicas!!It's Monday...again. Please recall my recent routine change. Well, this is week 2 or 3...can't quite remember...but below you'll find some of my thoughts on the tweaks:Advantages:More time for other things- I used to style upwards of 3 times a week...once a week is nothing short of awesomeness.Less manipulation- Increased length retention may be in my future.Increased Physical Activity-…
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Minor Routine Change

By Curly Nikki 7 Comments
We're quickly approaching the weekend...can I get an Amen?!I've tweaked my routine ever so slightly...from now on (or at least until I change my mind again ;-) ) I'll only be washing/detangling/styling my hair once a week. I'll wear it out in a Bantu Knot-Out, or Twist-n-Curl until it becomes ridiculously frizzy and then bun it. I haven't re-styled since…
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Bantu Knot-Out Day 3

By Curly Nikki 11 Comments
Hola Chicas,Alrighty...day 3. I had my doubts, but thanks to Tia's advice, I was able to keep the frizz at bay. Last night I applied Shea Butter to the ends (along with a teeny bit of Set it Free), and crown. I've learned that as the days go by, I have to rely less on Whipped Shea, and more on…
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