Dprincess28 and BlackOnyx77 have awesome trimming techniques. Check them out and then share your own trimming tips in the comments section! DPrincess28BlackOnyx77
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SPstyles from Your Africa is Showing writes: This is a video of my second chop. I also demonstrate how I trim my natural hair ‘professionally’, to get even results:
I recently celebrated my Natural Birthday! I’ve however noticed that my hair is uneven (due to my bad self cut I’m sure!). I’m now in the process of finding a stylist in my area who specializes in handling natural hair. That’s a feat in its self here in my somewhat non-curly town.In any event, I found a salon, they came…
Charrise asks: What is the most effective way to trim? -Describe your hair (coily, curly, wavy, fine, coarse, etc.) – Do you ‘Search and Destroy’, clip the ends of twists, orstraighten to trim, or go to a salon? -How often do you trim? How do you know when the time has come? CN’s Response: – My hair is fine and…
When it comes to trying a new style or haircut, curlies have their reservations. No one wants to make a mistake that will cost them their beautiful locks. One of the questions I hear a lot from fellow curlies is about layering curls. Are you wondering, should I layer my curly hair? Will it work with my texture? Well, here’s…
Hey Nikki, The author of the following email requested that I pose this question to all of you. Help her out! _____________________________________________________ Wondering if you can pose a question to your readers for me. I’m terribly confused at how to identify split ends on my head. When I was relaxed it was easy. The ends were not as smooth and…
Some curly hair advocates, myself included, are fairly adamant about not cutting curly hair when it is wet. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I can give you my own philosophy on why I believe curly hair should always be cut dry. Curly hair is three-dimensional; therefore, it only makes sense to cut it in its natural, three-dimensional state….
” Nikki, I love your blog! I have a question: I’m wondering if it is possible to repair damage done to my hair. I’ve used permanent dye, and heat, and my ends are splitting, and breaking. I also have white specs on the ends of my hair. I’m really scared, and I don’t want to start over again. What products…
“Nikki, your ends look very healthy. How often do you get trims and do you get your hair shaped?” Once every three months or so, I survey the ends of my hair, and snip off the last 1/8-1/4 of an inch. This keeps my ends healthy, and detangling sessions short, while maintaining maximum length. In between dusting sessions, ‘search and…
