Question of the Day - CurlyNikki

Aug 21

Help! I have 4C, natural hair and it won’t grow!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

photo credit: Kwesi Abbensetts Photos by Jamila via AroundtheWayCurls Question: I have been natural for 6 years and my length is only at about 6 inches! My hair is also thin and lacks thickness. I have been doing everything wrong and I am now just about to follow recommendations for natural 4c hair types. A couple of questions: - Should…

May 04

Conditioning Your Hair in Twists, Braids & Extensions!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 20 Comments

Alwina Oyewoleturner via Around The Way Curls writes: Havana twists and similar protective styles are a great summertime look! I was recently asked to share what I do while my hair is in twists or braids (extensions) for an extended period of time. Currently, my hair is in Havana twists. In the last couple of years, especially since I transitioned…

Sep 21

How Much Coconut Oil Does Hair Absorb? #QuestionsThatNeedAnswers

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via TheBeautyBrains Here’s more good news for lovers of natural hair care products. Coconut oil penetrates hair I'm sure you already know about how coconut oil is one of the few natural oils that has been proven to penetrate deep inside the hair where it can strengthen from within. The problem has been there has been no way to quantify…

Sep 21

How to Retain Length Without Protective Styling

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by Elle of QuestForThePerfectCurl.com I rarely protective style. I’ve talked about it and said that I needed to in fear that I would stop retaining length as my hair has gotten longer, but eh…I just never got around to it. I have to be real with myself – I love wearing my hair out, and for me, a true test…

Sep 21

How to Make Fine Natural Hair Appear Thick

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

CN says: re-posting since we're talking about fine hurr! Hola Chicas! Last night's post got me thinking... Many of us (not erry'body, tho) want thicker looking hair. I'm talking BIG, voluminous, heavy, block-people's-line-of-vision tresses. I too fancy big hair, and even go so far as to henna regularly to achieve it. Score! It totally works, but what happens when you…