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Introduce your self!N: My title is Nikki. I’m at the moment residing in Duluth, Georgia and reppin’ Jackson, Mississippi. I’m a Licensed/Licensed Therapeutic massage Therapist.
Why did you make the choice to go pure?N: I made a decision to go pure as a result of I used to be so bored with getting burned by perms and my hair was beginning to get actually boring. It was time to attempt one thing a bit of bit extra interesting to my character.
When and the way did you transition into pure hair?N: I began my transition September 2009. However my plans have been to not put on my hair in its pure state. I used to be nonetheless getting it flat ironed and didn’t have any ideas of letting my kinky curls come out to play. So the primary 12 months I used to be flat ironing and carrying sew-ins.
In what methods (if any) has going pure affected you?N: Going pure has affected me in such a optimistic means. It made me understand how I used to be hiding behind my hair. For years I used to be pondering I couldn’t go pure as a result of I’d seem like a boy or my hair wouldn’t look proper as a result of it’s too thick and coarse. It’s completely reverse, I attempted it and like it! If something, going pure has constructed my confidence greater than something. Additionally, it has given me a lot persistence. Earlier than this, I didn’t need to spend a complete day on hair and most undoubtedly didn’t need to spend half a day in a salon chair. I really like doing my hair and don’t thoughts taking part in in all of it day.
How would you describe your hair?N: I don’t do the hair typing factor as a result of a quantity actually can’t describe all of the patterns which are happening in my head. I’d describe my hair as being very thick and really coarse. My hair within the again and sides are the kinkiest and all the time the driest. I’ve to place extra product in these areas than others to verify it will get sufficient moisture. The crown and entrance of my hair aren’t as tight because the again and are very comfortable and manageable. I’ve A LOT of shrinkage. I have a tendency to not do “wash n’ go’s” due to how dangerous my hair shrinks.
What’s your routine?N: I wash my hair each two weeks and that’s provided that I didn’t use an excessive amount of product. If I’ve used a number of completely different merchandise, I’ll wash as soon as every week. I wash my hair with Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo or Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Shampoo. I deep situation each time I wash my hair with both Aubrey Organics HoneySuckle Rose Conditioner or Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner. At instances I’ll add Honey and Olive Oil to the conditioners.
The go away in conditioners I exploit are Karen’s Physique Stunning Candy Ambrosia, Oyin Handmade Hair Dew, Shea Moisture Curl & Type Milk or Kinky Kurly Knot Right this moment. I additionally use Aloe Vera Juice with most of those merchandise. Jojoba Oil, Castor Oil, Candy Almond Oil, Coconut Oil & Shea Butter is used to seal my hair. Simply relying on what I’m seeking to do for that day is what I’ll put in my hair. I put this final as a result of I don’t do it typically, however after I really feel like my hair is basically in want of moisture…CO WASH…the conditioners I’ll use are Natural Essences Hi there Hydration, Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner or Vo5 Moisture Milks Conditioner.
How do you keep size and moisture in your hair?N: I retain moisture in my hair by ensuring I take note of what my hair LOVES. Which suggests, I watch the way it reacts to merchandise and the way it acts within the climate after I use these merchandise. Not solely that, I preserve a journal so it will possibly assist me to recollect precisely what I used for that day.
I retain size by ensuring I do protecting kinds and likewise maintaining these ends moisturized. I are inclined to put on my hair in twists or braids throughout the week and let my hair out on the weekends. Whether it is out throughout the week, it’s as a result of I’ve one thing to do for that night.
What errors have you ever made together with your hair that you just’ve realized from?N: GETTING A PERM AND KEEPING IT FOR SO LONG!!!!! LOL and flat ironing my hair as a lot as I did after I transitioned. I had plenty of warmth harm and after I did my large chop, I actually couldn’t inform what my hair was doing, so now I draw back from warmth. Too afraid that I’ll lose my curl sample. I blow out my hair in all probability each 4-6 months, however haven’t flat ironed since Could 2010. Additionally coloring my hair, and never doing the right upkeep to handle my hair.
What’s the very best/handiest factor you do to your hair?N: The best factor I do for my hair is ensuring I preserve it moisturized and twisting it up as my nightly routine. It’s a breeze after I do this as a result of I’m maintaining my hair stretched. After I don’t, my hair doesn’t act proper and may be very arduous to handle.
Is there a weblog/webpage the place we will discover you?N: You will discover me on my Weblog: www.knottinikki.com or YouTube: Knottikurls.
Anything you need to add?N: I simply need to say, I really like carrying the hair that I used to be born with. Additionally, in case you are contemplating going pure or you might be transitioning, do it as a result of you are attempting to be you and love your self. Don’t do it since you see others and hoping your hair appears like theirs. If it doesn’t, then you might get discouraged and determine that it isn’t for you. If you happen to go in it such as you love your self and you might be stunning with or with out hair, you’ll recognize it. Like I mentioned earlier than, my hair has given me plenty of persistence and extra confidence. I’ve been loving each facet of myself ever since I’ve been on this journey!!!!
