On the Couch - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

“My Apologies, I Thought You May be African”

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 56 Comments

by KurlyBella of K is for Kinky I was sitting in the back of the cab trying my best to not fidget so much in the car. My freshly shaven legs poked out of my black stretch mini skirt and stuck to the hot pleather seat. The A/C, blasting at full force, and set on the lowest temperature, was straining…

Jan 27

Shannon is Naturally Glam!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 19 Comments

CN: How long have you been natural?I finally made up my mind to go all out and forgo any chemical processes to my hair altogether in January 2001, with my BC echoing Jada Pinkett Smith when she rocked the super short ‘do. Although, I think mine may have been shorter because you could actually see the skin of my scalp!…

Jan 27

On the Couch with SeaMonster

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 22 Comments

The Day I Became Wild and Woolyvia Wild Haired MavensBecoming natural was an organic transition for me. I've done it all- - weaved, curled (Jerhi Curl!), braided, wore extensions, and permed. Loved to play in fake or real hair. Loved wigs, and I am glad I did it. I used to have slumber parties where I would do my friends…

Sep 12

Tigi’s Tauri Talks About Transitioning

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

by Michelle Breyer of NaturallyCurly.comWomen cite numerous reasons for going natural. For Tauri Laws-Phillips, Tigi Haircare’s media and public relations manager, transitioning to natural hair after 16 years of relaxers was prompted by her upcoming wedding. Her blonde, blue-eyed fiancé looked much different than her, and she realized her children were probably going to have hair that wasn’t like hers.…

Sep 12

Checking in with Moniero- One Year Later…

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

I haven't been on here in awhile, and thought it was time for a little update. Last year, I cut my hair, and now it's on the "grow". I'm currently at shoulder length (all over), and I plan on letting it grow (until I get another urge to cut it, lol). My staple hair style is still the braid-out, and…