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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 · Updated October 27, 2020

Nikki’s Journey

My hair is…Natural.

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

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.

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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.

Nikki’s Journey

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

My hair crush is… Janelle Monae!

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