Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Does Hair Grow Faster in the Summer?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 17 Comments

via the Beauty BrainsHoconnor asks…I’ve always heard that hair grows faster in the summer. Is this true? Why? And if so, is there a way to recreate the summer benefit in the winter (such as with the addition of humidifiers, heat lamps, diet changes?) The Right Brain responds: We’ve said this before and we mean it: the members of the…

Sep 12

Hair Themed Halloween Costumes

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 28 Comments

by Kenny of Skinny-KennyHalloween is upon us everyone. I wanted to know if anyone was going to wear a Halloween costume which will feature natural hair? Maybe someone will dress as Diana Ross or Erykah Badu... or go for something historical like Nefertiti. I honestly can't think of too many costumes which feature a woman's natural hair @_@. Maybe you…

Dec 18

For Better or For Natural

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 39 Comments

sourceby Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics.blogspot.com Dear CC:My natural hair (not pictured) is extremely thin but healthy, however, I have worn a wig for many years. I have recently been exposed to your blog, among many others, all celebrating natural hair. I had no idea this world existed, but I am glad I know now. I am ready to take the…

Sep 12

Henna for Nail Strength?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

by Shelli of HairscapadesLast year around this time, I was heading to NYCC and suddenly noticed that my nails were all about a half-inch long!! If you knew my nail history, you’d be as shocked as I was! You see, although I’ve never had a problem with achieving relatively long hair, I could never “grow” long nails, especially on all…

Jan 27

Tweak Success Stories- Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 17 Comments

sourceBy Andrea DawnFor me, one of the most fun and challenging things about having natural hair is mastering the art of tweaking. We all know what that involves: introducing new products and/or techniques to our regimen to meet the ever-changing needs of our hair. If the tweak also manages to simplify our regimen, that’s an added bonus.I call it the…