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Hello beautiful people! Yours Truly is featured on www.essence.com. I wrote an article about how my White friends encouraged me to “go natural”. I’m extremely grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Okay, wait no longer, go check it out and let me know your thoughts. Click here to read my article. All Smiles, -N- Read More »

It’s giveaway time!!! Are you a product junkie? Have you been looking to try some new products? Have you heard great things about the “Nothing But…” line? Would you like to try them? Fo FREE? One lucky winner will receive the entire line of “Nothing But…” products. Entering the contest is simple. Here are the rules: -You must like ‘Nikki and ... Read More »

 Remember I attended the Mane Source’s “Treasure Our Tresses” event last Saturday? Well the pictures are on Essence.com. I texted my Daddy this wonderful news and he called back screaming “You’re on the cover of Essence magazine?!?!” No Daddy, that’s the next goal. Here’s the link: http://admin.photos.essence.com/galleries/treasure_your_tresses_chicago_natural_hair_meetup_2#1055173 Check it out!!!!! Love Always, Nikki   Read More »

afrocentric – emphasizing or promoting emphasis on African culture and the contributions of Africans to the development of Western civilization. (www.merriam-webster.com) On more than one occasion people have used the term “Afrocentric” to describe me. Everytime this happens for some reason I automatically get in defense mode. Here is why: The term “afrocentric” carries a negative connotation. When you think ... Read More »