Boosting Up “Stringy” Wash-and-Gos
Q: Nikki, I love wearing wash-and-go’s but my hair always looks too stringy. How can I make my naturally fine strands appear to have more volume? A: My natural pattern consists […]
Category Archives: Maintenance
Building a Natural Hair Regimen
Q: Nikki, I’m so confused. I need help building a solid hair routine so I can finally see some progress, but I don’t know where to start. Do you have […]
Getting Your Hair Ready for Fall and Cool Weather
Q: Nikki, it’s getting cooler outside and I need to remix my hair routine for fall. Any suggestions? A: Here’s a quick snapshot of what I call “The Tracee” — Ellis […]
How to Seal in Moisture with Oils
Q: How often do I seal my ends with oil? I have been doing it daily, but my hair feels sticky and oily A: First, let’s catch folks up… Sealing is […]
Taking Care of Natural Kids’ Hair
Q: What products and tips would you recommend for taking care of my daughter’s natural hair? A: Since my little Boogie wails and screams her way through wash day, we’ve […]
Reducing the Stress of Hair Wash Day
Q: Nikki, I have such a hard time when I wash my hair. What can I do to simplify my wash day? A: Here are three additions to my natural […]
Prepping Natural Hair for Summer Heat and Fun
Q: Now that summer is around the corner, what can I do to prepare my hair now for the hot weather and long weekends at the pool? A: Ahhhh, the joys of […]
Porous Hair Test and Tips
Q: Nikki, my hair refuses to stay moisturized no matter what I do. A friend and natural guru told me she suspects my hair may be very porous. What does […]
Caring for Very Fine Strands
Q: My hair is incredibly fine, like see-through fine, and therefore susceptible to splits, breakage and tangling. How do I prevent breakage, especially when washing? It seems like I am […]
My Safe Blow-out Method
Q: I recently saw a pic of your hair blown out and it looked great! How do you blow out your hair without risking too much heat damage? A: Thanks […]
