Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Brazilian Woman Takes Story of Racism to Press

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 37 Comments

via BlackwomenofbrazilEster Cesari0Following up on a story I posted a few days ago, the black woman who accused her employer of demanding that she straighten her hair in order to conform to the institution’s standard of straight hair has taken her story to the press. Maintaining her recollection of the story, the woman, 19-year old Ester Cesario, said that the…

Sep 12

Are you Heavy Handed?- Natural Hair Products

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 21 Comments

via TheManeSourceWhen it comes to applying products to our natural hair most of us are heavy-handed. It seems that there’s an unspoken notion that you have to use a lot of product in order for it to “work” on natural hair. I’ve seen tutorial after tutorial of women globbing TONS of products on their hair. I have to admit that…

Dec 18

You’ve Got Mail- Reader Chronicles

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 17 Comments

by Tammy Goodson of CurlychicsThe relationship between women and their hair is a complex one. It is linked to self esteem, and to some it is a powerful indicator of identity as well as a major physical attribute. As such it is a very personal and touchy topic. This dynamic is particularly interesting because it involves an impressionable young child…

Sep 12

Detangling Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Hola Chicas,It's Thursday which means we've officially taken over Essence for the day!¡Viva la Revolución!Check out my latest installment, where I give advice on detangling! Check it out, 'like it', share it and comment! Thanks guys!Later Gators,Nik

Sep 12

Things That Suck and Rock About Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 43 Comments

by Taneica of ShatterProofGlassDollsOk, before y’all attempt to tie me up with silk scarves, draw your afro picks and scalp me, hear me out! Natural hair is fly. In all it’s fluffy, tightly coiled, irreverently wild, attention grabbing glory, my hair is one of my favorite physical features! However, there are some days, when my hair just chaps my a@#…