Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

One Woman’s Experience with the Keratin Treatment

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 52 Comments

HJ Lutz of Naturallycurly writes:Well, I did it! After much internal debate, research and a very convincing conversation with a mom from my son’s school who happens to be a hair stylist, I decided to get the Coppola Keratin Complex treatment on my 4a/4b type hair. I was very leery about the treatment as I’d read that it contained formaldehyde…

Jan 27

Fired for Having Natural Hair!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 74 Comments

by Jess of Sincerely JessI’m outraged. A good friend of mine’s job is in jeopardy because she chose to BC and grow out her natural hair. No, this picture isn’t my friend I’m respecting her privacy (well…a lil bit) but she has short hair like this, except more curly. Anyway, my friend’s–I’ll call her KC– boss is saying that it…

Jan 27

3 Strikes… Natural Hair Products

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 40 Comments

You tried a new product last night. You purchased if after reading the rave reviews and you were stoked to give it a go. Today, you were less than thrilled with the results. Will you give it another chance? How many?What do you do with products that just don't work?CN Responds: If the product has received crazy good reviews, I'll…

Jan 27

Scalp Issues and Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 65 Comments

Daria writes:There isn’t much mention of scalp issues in the natural world….(ie dandruff, psoriasis, dry scalp, etc). Has anyone noticed a difference, either way, when switching from relaxed to natural in overall scalp health?I’ve struggled with dry scalp my whole life and was hoping that going natural would alleviate some of my issues... it hasn't. I continue to see a…

Jan 27

‘I Feel More Beautiful Than I’ve Ever Felt!’

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 19 Comments

Has your definition of self-beauty changed? Chrisette Michele's response: Yes, it's totally changed, and it's hard for me to admit that because I've always wanted to be able to say, 'being relaxed is the same… I just decided to cut my hair'. But no. I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt, and I feel more honest than I've ever…