Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Sep 21

5 Ways to Cut Down Styling Time- Natural Hair Care

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by NaturallyChelsea Unless you’re a new natural in the honeymoon phase, or just really in love with your hair, then you probably hate spending long periods of time in front of a mirror styling it. It’s tiring on your arms, and if you’re a curly with really long or thick hair then your styling session probably lasts upwards of an…

Sep 21

Best Detangling Tips & Tools for Natural Hair

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by NaturallyChelsea via Naturallycurly Detangling is one of the dreaded tasks that every natural must do if she wishes to properly maintain her hair but let’s face it- it can be a pain in the posterior. It is a constant battle between getting the tangles out and removing shed hair but not snagging the hair or over manipulating it.…

Sep 21

“I AM My Hair”

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by Jess of HeyGorjess.com Okay — so listen for one second before you unfollow/block me or whatever already for the title of this post because I know it is against the “natural hair code of ethics.” (Which was written by who you might ask? I’m not sure.) But I am about to go on a little rant right now because…

Sep 21

Preventing Single Strand Knots to Retain Length- Natural Hair Care

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Q: Many of my strands have knots along the length, especially on the ends. Is this an inevitable part of being natural? Can I prevent them? Nik: I wish there was an easy answer to your question but there really isn’t. The consensus is that single strand knots come with the natural hair territory. They’re also commonly referred to as…

Sep 21

Combating Dry Winter Hair

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by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals I have a confession to make…I have hand in hair syndrome I absolutely LOVE to touch my hair and play with it. I love to feel the texture of it, to pull on it and have it spring back into place. But most of all, I love to feel the softness and moisture in…