Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Good Hair…Really?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 35 Comments

"Good Hair" by LV Burns of Natural-Ness.comIs it just me, or does hearing the term "good hair" make you cringe? I was at the cable company paying a bill a few years ago with my biggest stretched afro. When it was my turn, the teller who was helping me began telling the teller next to her about her son. The…

Jan 27

What Did You Do For Your Hair This Weekend?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 43 Comments

Look at the head on this one... that's me, LOL! My dad pulled this out (among others) as we tried to figure out who Gia looks like. Why is my head so massive?!What did I do to my mop this weekend? Nada. I'm still rocking the same twist-out I wore during labor, LOL! Sad, I know. It's now in a…

Jan 27

Braid-Outs Versus Twist-Outs

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 56 Comments

Beachgirl56 writes:Which gives better curl definition, Braid-Outs or Twist-Outs?I started with twist-outs, but I've recently realized that I prefer braid-outs. I get much better definition. And if I stretch the roots a little with my blow dryer and use gel on my edges, I really like the results. I get a lot of compliments when I wear my hair this…

Jan 27

Supporting a Transitioning Friend

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Scottie writes:How much support do you give a transitioning friend? I have been natural for a little over a year and I am not sure if I would have made it through the transitioning process had it not been for the support of my close friend. I called her many days when I was frustrated with tangles and a perceived…

Jan 27

What ‘is’ a Natural Hair Salon, Really?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 28 Comments

Sue writes:After reading the recent "Qualities to look for in a natural stylist" post and looking up various salons listed on natural hair blogs and forums, it got me thinking- - what is a natural hair salon? I looked up a natural hair salon listed on a blog that included relaxers and other chemical services as a part of their…