Winter Hair - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Winterizing Your Natural Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 39 Comments

Hola Chicas!Regimen tweaks are truly something to consider as the seasons change -- your curls, which are already prone to dryness, crave even more moisture the cooler and drier it gets.It is advised that we avoid humectants in the winter. Common humectants include honey, glycerin, panthenol, hydrolized wheat protein, and propylene glycol. These ingredients are great summer staples--they draw moisture…

Sep 12

Post-Summer Hair Repair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 2 Comments

CurlySuzy of NaturallyCurly writes:Summer is winding down. Bikinis and sandals move aside for boots and scarves. My fall fashion choices are ready but my curls are not. They have definitely felt the heat, salt and chlorine from the summer months. My hair is a little weary and ready for a quick curl vacation full of R & Rs before winter…

Jul 21

Hat Help!

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 10 Comments

Hola Chicas,The CurlyNikki reader below needs some help figuring out curl friendly head gear for the coming months. Your typical winter hats can leach the moisture (that you've worked so hard for!) from your strands, causing frizz, split ends, breakage, and worse of all...a ruined 'do! Check out these satin lined alternatives below:Village Hat ShopCurly Zebra- Hats for curly heads!Tenderheaded.com…

Sep 12

How Will Your Routine Change?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 32 Comments

This is a re-post. I updated with a list of conditioners to use this season, and a list of ones you should hide away. Obviously, no two heads are alike, and if one of the conditioners on the 'Shelf' list works for you in the winter, keep on using it!Hola Chicas,Not too long ago, I posted Keneesha Hudson's (CEO of…