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How does Shiraz taste, Nikki? I'm trying to get into red wine, but I'm still a rookie! LOL. Any wine suggestions for those who are clueless about wine?

I hope it helps! I think the most important part is putting that roller on the ends!!!

TerraD wrote:How does Shiraz taste, Nikki? I'm trying to get into red wine, but I'm still a rookie! LOL. Any wine suggestions for those who are clueless about wine?

Shiraz is GREAT! There is also a sparkling Shiraz on the market.
My favorite reds are Shiraz and Rose-great with Italian food

loveself247 wrote:@nmoultry... I have everything but perm rods. I have the foam rollers.

You can try the foam ones but I don't think they work as well. I used a pillow roller the first time I did the flat twists and I called in to work sick the next day so I could redo my hair. IMO the rod is what makes the big difference with that style

loveself247 wrote:@nmoultry...girl you are a mess,,,too funny!!!!!!! That is something I would have straight up did with no hesitation.

Loveself 247: Since you're going to transition for a year, you can also do roller sets and those should last at least a week. I did rodsets as a transitioner and I still do them as a natural because it's easier for me to maintain. You could also do flexi rod set or just a roller set. There are a lot of transitioning options Diva

Thanks nmoultry I have to find these wines!

shiraz is really the only red I can tolerate...I need to find this sparkling shiraz...yum I love a good riesling too...i've got a bottle of each downstairs!

*CurlyNikki* wrote:shiraz is really the only red I can tolerate...I need to find this sparkling shiraz...yum [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I love a good riesling too...i've got a bottle of each downstairs!

The kind I purchased was "The Black Chook"

Hello Curly Nikki!
I love your site and I've learned so much! My question is about the giovanni products you use. Do you use or have you every used their conditioners? If so, how did you like them? Thanks!
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I haven't used their conditioners...mainly because I had a bad experience with Direct Leave-in. It wasn't heavy enough for me, and left my hair dry and straw like. There is one conditioner in their line that has my PJ curious, but I haven't acted on it yet. I only use their shampoo, once in a blue moon (the tea tree or 50/50)

[color=orange]@Nikki...Ok I just got out the mirror from attempting the Two Strand Twist...girl I'm laughing at myself because I have doubts on how it will turn out tomorrow. I had to use my foam rollers because "Sally's Beauty Supply" closed on me and I needed some perm rods...Well this is what I did. Now keep it real with me Nikki....should I take this mess down and retreat back to the Bantu Knots or should I test drive this? I have a lot new growth, I can't even comb my hair with a regular comb anymore because it is so thick...lol

Here are my twist
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They started unraveling a little bit so I used Aloe Vera Gel
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So I rolled them with my foam rollers
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I'm gonna reach for the Ceramics in a hot second and revert back to......
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@CurlyNikki Hey Nikki! Just completed my very first henna treatment! YAYYY! It was actually kinda fun...I felt like I was putting perm on my hair as I was applying the Henna! LOL! So yeah, Im wrapped up in a plastic cap now as we speak! Anyhoo...my question for you is, I had some henna left over and I remember seeing where you said to put it in the freezer, so that's what I did! So whenever I decide to do another henna treatment, do I just let it thaw out? Will I need to add anything to it, or not [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hi Nikki, I love your blog and check it everyday! I have been trying to do the twist and curl as well as braid and curls but they do not always come out right. I mostly do wash n go's. Do you think I could do a wash n go and still put rollers on my ends? It seems the rollers on my ends keep them neater and healthier.

@loveself, results???!!!

@ natural83, hey pretty girl! I'm happy to hear that you tried henna! And yes, just freeze it, and when you're ready to use it, just thaw it out, and apply You don't need to add anything and the dye will actually be stronger!

@hollis, definitely! I'd love to see your wash and go with roller set ends! If you decide to do this, please send me a pic! Stretching my ends keep them happy...bigger rollers work better than smaller one.

Thanks CurlyNikki, I will definitely do this on sunday and send a pic! I think I have 1inch rollers, should I use larger ones? Also i'm kind of new to your site, should I send the pic through the forum or right to your email? Thanks!

Hollis, do you! However the spirit moves you...maybe one inch in some places, smaller in others...larger in others!

And yep, you can do either--pm me here, or email me at nikki@curlynikki.com

so excited!

Hi Nikki!

I am a new transitioner but I am ready to go ahead and do my BC. I live in the Brier Creek area and although I know you do your own hair, Iw ondering if you've met or come into any naturals in the Raleigh/Durham area, who has a shop and could do my BC for me.

Krika of Sophia Sunflower/MyHoneyChild could do it...as could Taji of Hair By Taji. Google both of those, and see which you believe is a better fit!!!

Hopefully we'll get to meet soon

I LOVE your avatar pic by the way. Is that your wedding day?! You look stunning

Thanks!....that was one of my bridal portraits. I'm a newlywed, just got married on June 6th!

We definitely will be meeting soon! I plan on attending the next meet-up. I have to give you a big hug for creating this site. I never would have made it (sing Marvin Sapp right now! lol) through this transition otherwise. Most of the other sites are wayyy too busy, that I get a headache trying to navigate through them.

By way, I'm applying to your alma mater in hopes of getting my MSW and MPH......pray for me!

Thanks for your kind words! I try to keep things simple...that's how I like it too

And as far as UNC goes, it's already done Think positive and radiate that energy. You're already in! Good luck in your studies and see you soon!