Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Is Water Damaging My Hair?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 13 Comments

Many curlies were curious about whether or not showering and swimming were damaging their hair. Specifically, curlies wanted to know if the water itself was making their hair more brittle and prone to breakage. There seemed to be some confusion about this, so NaturallyCurly.com thought it would be a great topic for discussion, especially in view of the fact that…

Jan 27

I’m the Spokesperson for…

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 42 Comments

TerraD asks:If you could be the spokeswoman/man for one product what would it be?CurlyNikki Responds: Although my PJism prevents me from using one product for too long, I'd have to say... Yes to Cucumbers! It moisturizes like a champ, detangles like a dream, and smells very clean and fresh. I also like that it leaves the hair feeling airy and…

Jan 27

When Are You Going to Relax Your Hair?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 75 Comments

Didi of AdventuresofaKinkyCurly writes:Reflections of a Natural Head...When are you going to relax your hair?This is a question I have heard frequently in the last month. I have been interning at a prominent law firm in Nigeria this summer and when people find out where I'm working, they are shocked that they allow me to rock my natural hair because…

Jan 27

Swimming, Chlorine, and Your Natural Hair

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 21 Comments

Dana asks:What is the best routine for curlies that are regular swimmers? I find that the swimming caps mush the curls and still don't offer full protection from the chlorine and/or saltwater. Any suggestions on how to fit in regular swimming without always resorting to the wash-n-go?Do you swim? If so, what's your routine?

Jan 27

Snow in June?!- Preventing White Flakes

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Snow in June?!Nope... just product induced White Flakes.China writes:So you just tried a new product combo and you're super excited to reveal the results. You begin taking down your twists, only to find that white flakes are everywhere! This has happened to me so many times. And the worst part is that it's happened to some of my best twist-outs.…