On the Couch - CurlyNikki

May 04

Antointette Gets Layered…

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

via Antoinette of AroundTheWayCurlsthat's all it took!Now, don't ask me how I did it because I have no idea. I just cut on DRY HAIR where I thought it made sense and prayed.In the words of Shanti, "It's like masturbation, it's just something you've got to teach yourself :) Don't be afraid to get a little trim. #YOLO***************************CN Says:There's nothing…

Jan 27

On the Couch with Erin

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 8 Comments

Erin writes:I started my natural hair journey in April 2009. At the time, I was in my junior year of college studying fiber and material studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I had already been playing kitchen beautician by giving myself home perms in the dorm to avoid regrettable and expensive salon visits. My hair wasn't…

Jan 27

A Mighty Long Way- Nita’s Stroll Down Memory Lane

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

Hi Nikki,I was looking at some pictures recently of my hair journey and realized just how far I and my hair have come! I made the decision to go natural after finally coming to grips that the relaxers that I was getting every 6 weeks were severely breaking off my hair. When I started this journey, my hair in the…

Sep 12

A New Day in Haircare!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Juli-Anne of Three Naturals Were you that little girl who spent endless time sitting between your mother’s knees getting your hair done? The tugging and pulling and the occasional wake up call with the comb when you wouldn’t keep still? Despite the flashbacks, your hair was nice, healthy, and thick! On the flip side, were you that girl whose hair…

Jan 27

Joy- A Story of Transition

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 10 Comments

Meet Joy, a long-term transitioner looking forward to her first Big Chop this spring!Nikki,I just love your website and the way that it enables females to embrace their natural selves, no matter the hair color, texture or whatever the case may be. You are truly an inspiration and I just thank you for the amazing work that you are doing.…