Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

What Are Protective Hair Styles?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 18 Comments

Hola Chicas,Most divas with kinky curly hair are all too familiar with the challenge that comes with maintaining a healthy mane. For different reasons many of us will resort to protective styling as a way to combat split ends and breakage.Find out more about protective styles! Questions:What do you consider a protective style?Do you "Protective Style"? How often?What's your favorite…

Jan 27

Transitioning With Braids- Natural Hair

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 19 Comments

Komirra writes:Dear Curl Community, I have been transitioning for 8 months, and let me tell you, it hasn't been easy! Dealing with two fighting textures is no joke. Since I'm on summer break, I've decided that my hair could use a little break too- - I'm thinking about getting braids or twists. I've never had them before so I'm wondering:What…

Jan 27

Techniques to Achieve the Pefect Bun

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 12 Comments

Continuing Exhale1913's question from last week:What technique and products do you use to achieve the perfect bun?-Wet or dry hair-Tools used-Accessories to secure (if any)-Products-Finished Result (low, high, side, centered, etc.)-Secrets for 'slick' edges (if that's what you like)CN's Response: It's been a while since I last wet bunned, but I loved the routine- - low maintenance, easy to do,…

Jan 27

Baking Soda- How Does it Actually Work?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Perusing the thousands of YouTube videos about natural hair, NaturallyCurly.com’s Evelyn stumbled upon many mixtures and concoctions, all using ingredients found in the fridge or pantry. “Great,” she thought, “No more trips to the store—no more product junkie!” She was so eager to try the first thing that promoted soft hair or springy coils. But what she failed to do…

Jan 27

Night Time Routine

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 46 Comments

Hola Chicas,As promised, I'm elaborating a bit on my night time pineapple routine. I don't do this every night. Other nights I just sleep with it out, sweeping my hair (on the side I'm laying on) over the top of my satin pillow so that I don't smoosh the curls. I like this 'out' routine as well, as it usually…