Prepared by Sharifa Grant for CurlyNikki.com Founder of Curly-Centric Jamaica, Trudy-Ann Hylton, talks about how Jamaica’s first ever natural hair group got started. Plus, she takes us inside a CCJ meet-up–nothing like we’ve seen before. SH: Tell me about the inspiration behind Curly-Centric? How did it all start? CCJ: A couple months into my own natural journey I was totally…
I’m headed back to Atlanta, y’all! Mizani and I are teaming up at the World Natural Hair Show… I haven’t attended since 2009, so I’m super excited! Stop by and see me on Sunday, April 28th from 3-4:30pm to participate in the healthy natural hair panel. We’re taking your most burning questions! See you soon!
Cheryl Jones, Executive Director Today I visited Girls Inc. of St. Louis, a non-profit organization that is close to my heart because, (1) I was employed there, (2) my mom is the program director, and (3) they’re teaching young ladies to be strong, smart and bold… ’nuff said! I was honored to speak to the girls today about staying focused,…
Hola Chicas, Last night I brought the international ‘Better Than Good Hair’ book tour to my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri! More than 600 curlies from as far as Memphis (hey Lisa, boo) and Kansas City, turned out and turnt up at The Coliseum. The very classy affair, complete with signature cocktails, appetizers, gift bags and some wobbling morphed into…
For my STL curlies, I’ll be at Girls Inc, the non-profit organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold, from 4-6pm TODAY (Monday, April 8, 2013) to sign books and speak to the girls about following their dreams! It’s open to the public and I hope to see you there! Location: 3801 Nelson Dr St. Louis, MO 63121 Time:…
TODAY’S THE DAY! Get there early, chicas! I’m coming home, y’all! Sponsored by the fabulous SheaMoisture with special guest, Q-Redew, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Similar to my other soirées, there will be hair talk, consultations, pics, dranks and more! A very posh… very upscale partay! I hope to see you this weekend! RSVP here– http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5949311551 The event…
Started in Tokyo, now we here… D.C. that is, and it was fab. We brought the ‘Better Than Good Hair‘ tour to U Street in D.C. this past Saturday afternoon, and while it was too early to shut ish down, we tried our hardest. There were hors d’oeuvres, good music, grown folk drinks, one-on-one consultations and lots o’ pics! Enjoy…
On my way to DC!!! We opened the list for last minute RSVPs, see you tomorrow! Click HERE to RSVP!
So last night was EPIC. I’m talking ‘everything possibly imaginable, cuz’ type EPIC, I mean, ‘every photo is cute’ type EPIC, or better yet, I mean ‘envious people were instantly concerned‘, type EPIC. No matter the anagram… (I plan on copyrighting them all, lol), we had a GREAT night last night. NY, we always do it big! HUGE thanks to…
UPDATES- I’m officially in #TheA!!! Be sure to get there early tonight! See you dolls soon! **************** You asked for it, Atlanta! I’m heading your way to shut it down! Come out and join me and Mizani as we celebrate our fabulous curls. This is a free event and space is extra limited, so RSVP today! See you dolls soon!