Nicole the Resident Curl Chemist

Oct 07

Your Questions Answered…

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 5 Comments

Several questions came up in response to yesterday's post on silicones by our Resident Curl Chemist Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty. She addressed them in an email and I thought I'd share them with you! Q. Okay, so I'm using silicones again... which shampoo, or better yet, which type of surfecant removes them?A. The answer is that any shampoo can…

Oct 07

Silicones and Other Sealants for Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 18 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty When compared to other hair types, African American hair is particularly fragile. That's because any type of curly hair is dry due to the bend or kink in each curl. The area where the curl bends has raised cuticle scales, which means it's porous and can't hold on to moisture well. The more kinks…

Oct 07

Henna for Natural Hair- Let’s Review!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 28 Comments

by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty Henna for Natural Hair- Let's Review! Henna is a plant that grows in the hot, dry climates of the Eastern hemisphere. For decades, women from North Africa, India, and the Middle East have used henna to stain their hair, skin, and nails. The red henna dye is contained within the leaves of the plant.…

Oct 07

Ayurvedic Hair Care : An Introduction

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

by Nicole of Hair Liberty Ayurvedic Hair Care : An Introduction Henna, Indigo, Amla, Neem, Shikakai...those are just a few names you might read when seeking natural hair care advice on the Internet. They are herbs and plants that are usually included in a Ayurvedic hair care regimen. Many African American women who decide to go natural, explore Ayurvedic hair…

Oct 07

Myth vs. Fact: Deep Conditioning

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 82 Comments

by Nicole of Hair Liberty Myth vs. Fact: Deep Conditioning If you are like most African American women, you've been told that "deep conditioning" is one of the keys to healthy hair. Usually, that means applying a deep conditioner, putting on a plastic cap, and sitting under a bonnet dryer. Some women sit for 20 minutes...or 30 minutes...or even 40…

Nicole the Resident Curl Chemist

Your Questions Answered…

Silicones and Other Sealants for Natural Hair

Henna for Natural Hair- Let’s Review!

Ayurvedic Hair Care : An Introduction

Myth vs. Fact: Deep Conditioning

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