Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Dec 18

It’s Getting Hot in Here!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics This post was inspired by a conversation I had with fellow curly I met in Macys concerned about enduring hot ass weather this upcoming holiday weekend. Although it is still technically Spring, we are experiencing Summer like weather conditions. This weekend the weather man promises high temps and humidity so you know what means….natural hair…

Sep 12

Perceptions of Beauty and Diversity in Books

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

Susan writes: Among the many discussions on CN focused on hair products, styling etc, there have been just as many on self-image. We discuss the effects (both positive and negative) that images in movies, music and magazines have had on how we see ourselves. Rarely have I seen articles on how books have shaped our thinking. And until today I…

Jan 27

Comfortable in Your Own Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 49 Comments

Kennedy (not pictured) writes: After just washing my hair and doing some really quick braided bantu knots, I wondered, "When did I become so comfortable with my hair?". Just last year, I was scared to wear my first twist out to school. A lot of my classmates laughed and talked about me because of "all that hair" and made remarks…

Sep 12

Transitioning: Holding Onto Those Ends

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 36 Comments

by Bonnie of The Culture Pine After watching countless ‘big chop’ video’s this weekend on YouTube, I couldn't help but feel the itch to finally be all natural, as I got caught up in the excitement of each big chopper I witnessed freeing themselves from their relaxed ends. Although I want to get in on the action at the time, it soon…

Dec 18

All Curled Up and Nowhere to Go

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics Do you ever have one of those great, off the charts, knock your socks off hair days and no one gets to witness it except the person staring back at you in the mirror? Don’t you hate when that happens?! I’m talking curls with charm and laced with dopeness. Basically you are just feeling…