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My Selfie Journey: Nikki Billie Jean

Nikki Billie Jean was tired of her relaxed hair breaking, so she decided to chop it off. Now, her hair is healthy and she wears pompadours on a regular basis. Learn more about Nikki's journey.
By Deena Campbell ·
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Nikki’s Journey

My hair is…Natural.

I started my hair journey…October 2010. My hair was not getting along with perms!

My Selfie Journey: Nikki Billie Jean
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Nikki’s Journey

My current hair regimen includes…

  • 1. Daily moisturizers in the shower
  • 2. Oil application every other day
  • 3. Mud washes every 2 and 1/2 weeks

4. 3 month trims

My favorite hair products include… homemade hair oils, shea butter and terressential organic hair mud washes.

My Selfie Journey: Nikki Billie Jean
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Nikki’s Journey

The secret to having healthy hair is…eating right, sleeping and drinking a good amount of water.

My biggest hair challenge is…moisturizing. My hair gets dry very easy.

My Selfie Journey: Nikki Billie Jean
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Nikki’s Journey

I love my hair because…it is kinky and thick.

My hair crush is… Janelle Monae!

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My Selfie Journey: Nikki Billie Jean