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Sep 02

The Art of the Pre Poo… and How to Master It

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki No Comments

via the GoodHairDiaries What is a pre-poo? A pre-poo is when you apply a conditioning treatment to the hair prior to shampooing / washing so as to add moisture to the follicles. How does the pre-poo affect your hair? Yes, it's true that everything that put on your hair before a shampoo will be washed away. It may…

Sep 21

3 Ways to Start Treating Your Natural Hair Better

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 22 Comments

Glam idol, Treasure! by Sherrell Dorsey of OrganicBeautyVixen My hair has definitely seen brighter days. Those days I’ve gently massaged my scalp, covered it in olive oil and sat under the dryer. It’s even remembered the days I would religiously wear my satin scarf and take my Vivscal hair vitamins for extra nutrients. Now, each day is a fight. At…

Sep 21

4 Super Easy Ways to Use Olive Oil for Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 40 Comments

by Sunshyne of Hairliciousinc.com Why is EVOO So Amazing? Have you tried Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in your hair regimen? If not, wait no longer! When used on the hair, extra virgin olive oil can nourish, condition and improve the strength and elasticity. Due to it's ability to penetrate the hair shaft, this rich moisturizing oil can reach the…

Dec 18

7 Mistakes Many Naturals Make

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 28 Comments

source by Tammy of CurlyChics 1. Not detangling Never, not once did I properly detangle my hair, if at all. I would simply shampoo and condition my hair, throw some Motions foam wrap lotion and Paul Mitchell foaming pomade and keep it moving. I barely used a comb! Now, it was cute but that’s it. It was not healthy in…

Sep 21

Healthy Natural Hair vs. Damaged Hair: Are They the Same?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 23 Comments

by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals In our quest for knowledge as naturalistas or transitioning divas our goals are two-fold: To achieve healthy hair and for our hair to “grow”. Well, that’s not what we really mean is it? Our hair grows. It grows at varying rates monthly and throughout the year and its growth is based on our…