Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Sep 11

Can I Over-Condition?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 18 Comments

by Shelli of Hairscapades Back in the day … like 2 years ago, you couldn’t tell me that there was such a thing as over-conditioning. As a 12 year natural, the first thing that I would tell anyone transitioning, newly natural or interested in natural was, “Condition, condition and condition again! There is no such thing as over-conditioning!” Well, to…

Sep 12

Kinky Twists for Summer!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 19 Comments

by Lisa Michelle via NaturallyCurly So you’ve got your hair in kinky twists for a protective style but that’s the easy part! Making sure your twists stay looking their freshest can be just as tedious as the installation process itself. There are a few things you can do to keep the maintenance on this style simple and pain free.…

Jan 27

Using Olive Oil for Natural Hair Health

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 29 Comments

by Samantha Berley via NaturallyCurly.com What You Might Not Have Known It’s a well known fact that, olive oil can be a fantastic conditioner for hair but there are many other things about this essential oil that make it a great go-to for hair care. Olive oil is one of the top emollients that is known to penetrate the hair better…

Sep 12

How Do Conditioners Make Hair Shiny?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

via The Beauty Brains Havoctheory says…I heard that conditioners contain ingredients such as polymers with reflective qualities to coat hair strands. They reflect light and therefore makes your hair shiny. Is this true? What kind of chemicals would also produce this effect? The Left Brain responds: This question comes from our Forum where Pufff added this comment: “Hey! I actually…

Dec 18

Oh The Struggle!- Natural Hair Frustrations

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 22 Comments

Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics Oh, The Struggle!!!! At some point in life we all deal with struggle. Some intermittently, some consistent, but the key to overcoming them and moving forward is identifying the source of the struggle and determining a plan of action. Although I’ve been living a natural lifestyle for many years, it is something I still struggle…