#self-esteem - CurlyNikki

Jul 15

Self Concept Thursday

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 8 Comments

Focus on Functionby Ejiro of http://www.thematandi.comOur current society is plagued by the ideal of beauty as it relates to form. A woman is beautiful if her hair looks a certain way, if her midsection is flat, if her butt is shapely yet firm, if her thighs are thin, and the list goes on and on. But how do any of…

Dec 19

Paying to be Different

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 45 Comments

SheenaLaShay.com writes:While waiting to join our theater's yoga class back in 2001, I chatted with a friend about our weekend plans."Do you want to get together on Saturday?" I asked her."Depends on what time. I have a tanning appointment at noon," she said.I rolled my eyes. "Why are you trying to be black? Paying to make your skin darker like…

Jan 27

Curl Envy!

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 38 Comments

SheeTacular writes:Have you met a curly that BC'd at the same time you did and they have a gorgeous head of hair-- it's long with a beautiful cut and healthy? Have you seen someone's length check and wondered why yours hasn't grown or why you haven't been able to retain a lot of length? How do you overcome hair envy?…

Jul 15

Self- Concept Thursdays

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 12 Comments

Self Esteemby Amber of Beauty and The StreetSelf Esteem-- Two words that pack a powerful meaning. A meaning so powerful it can either ruin your life or make it the most fulfilling possible. Fortunately we are able to choose but most people allow it to choose them. You see, our brain does what we tell it to do. If we…

Jan 27

Big Chop and Improved Self-Esteem

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 27 Comments

In the previous post, Ebony states:Since my BC, my self confidence has really improved. I do realize that it's going to be something that I have to keep improving and keep working on, but since going natural, I have had nothing but good days. I rock my TWA with pride, knowing that I can honestly say I love myself, making…