Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Sep 21

The Key to Finding the Perfect Leave In? Shop by Hair Width

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 41 Comments

source by Nicole Harmon author of Coils & Curls: The Hair Product Handbook It takes just the right blend of water (for moisture) and emollients (for smoothing) to tame coils and curls. The emollients are the tricky part. Too heavy and they’ll weigh your hair down, too light and you’ll end up with frizz. To find the right leave-ins for…

Feb 02

Can I Use a Rinse-Out Conditioner as a Leave-in?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 45 Comments

Can I Use a Rinse-Out Conditioner as a Leave-in? | Curly Hair Products via TheBeautyBrains Dark Eyes asks…Is it ok to use a regular conditioner as a leave in conditioner? I have long, thick wavy hair that needs to be weighed down. Any recommendations or ingredients to look for? The Left Brain responds: Rinse off and leave-on products are formulated…

Oct 11

DIY Luxury Hot Oil Treatment for Black Hair (Growth & Moisture)

By CURLYNIKKI Wellness and Beauty, Curly Nikki 38 Comments

How to Do a DIY Hot Oil Treatment : The Definitive Guide A DIY hot oil treatment is one of the best ways to pamper your natural hair at home. Not only is it simple and cost-effective, but it also delivers intense, and concentrated nourishment, restores moisture (by locking in water), and strengthens strands. Whether you're dealing with dryness, breakage,…

Mar 01

Is it Bad to Condition Your Hair Every Day?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

Is it Bad to Condition Your Hair Every Day? Question of the Day: I have really dry curly hair. Will it damage my hair if I condition it everyday? Conditioning every day sounds like the holy grail for dry curls, but is it actually helping, or silently hurting your strands? In 2025, with cleaner formulas and better curl science, many…

Sep 21

How to Moisturize Dry Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 42 Comments

Bennii Blast of the Culture Pine The thought of having to deal with dry, frizzy hair doesn’t get any of us transitioners and naturals smiling from ear to ear. It can de-motivate you in trying out new hairstyles, and result in you throwing an insult or two at your crowning glory. Before you get stuck in a rut, here are…