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Sep 13

7 Best Wig Glues, Hair Glues, and Lace Adhesives for Secure Installs in 2026

By Nikki Walton Natural Hair, Curly Nikki No Comments

CurlyNikki Says: My mother has low-porosity hair, while my daughter and I have high-porosity strands. Her hair THRIVES with Oyin Handmade's entire lineup, especially the lighter, water-based leave-ins. She has used them exclusively for 6 years, and her hair has gone from heat-damaged and collarbone-length when stretched to thick, healthy, and bra-strap length using their shampoo, detangling conditioner, and styling…

Mar 28

Hair Extensions: The Hidden Damage No One Talks About (And How to Avoid It)

By Gia Walton Natural Hair, Curly Nikki No Comments

by Team CurlyNikki for CurlyNikki.com There’s a certain kind of confidence that comes with long, full hair. You install a fresh set of hair extensions, step back from the mirror, and suddenly everything feels elevated. Your hair looks thicker, healthier, longer, and more 'done'. But a few weeks later, something shifts. Your edges feel thinner. Your scalp feels tight. And…

Sep 21

How to Create Kinky Twists : The Ultimate Protective Hairstyle Guide

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki, Natural Hair, Wellness and Beauty 29 Comments

by Lisa Michelle of CurlyNikki.com Kinky twists are a timeless favorite in the world of protective hairstyles. Not only do they look amazing, but they also serve as a great way to protect your natural hair. Whether you’re beating the summer heat or shielding your hair from winter’s chill, kinky twists are versatile, stylish, and practical. Best of all,…

Dec 18

Why We Take So Much Ownership Over Other People’s Hair

By BITCHES BREW BY ERICKKA SY SAVANÉ Curly Nikki No Comments

By Veronica Wells When I was first hired on at MadameNoire, I quickly learned that if we needed a traffic boost, all I had to do was write something about hair. It got to the point where I started feeling like I wrote, almost exclusively about hair. And eventually, I got burnt out. As a result, I vowed that I…

Sep 21

How to Save Money on Protective Styling: Wig, Weaves and Extensions

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki One Comment

IG @jori.chioma by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Ladies it’s not every week we’re in the mood to do our natural hair and sometimes we want a break from it. Protective styling allows us to take a break and retain our length, however it can be costly to implement because the hair and the labor cost can be horribly expensive. No…