Now I wasn’t the least bit pleased with how the volunteers were serving me angry church usher tease at the door, but once I finally got in it was all good as I soaked in the positive vibe that the naturalistas had flowing through the Coliseum Saturday evening for the “curlfriends” natural hair meet up. Those twists, coils, curls, kinks, and locks were in there deep to show love to St. Louis’ own Curly Nikki –who came to town to unite her “curlfriends” and promote her new book “Better Than Good Hair”…which is great, btw. She had the swag of a super celebrity with her chain-linked tapered leather jacket, mini glove, anti-paparazzi shades and vicious up-do! But she was the most humble main attraction I’ve seen in a minute. Nikki went from booth to booth to mingle and oblige photo ops as the folks fellowshipped. I was worn out just from watching her work the room. Some of my favorite “curlfriends” were in the house too – like super volunteer Linda Robinson, Vanita Applebum, Misha Marshall, DT (aka Scar LaDon) and a gang of others that I know I’ll hear back from because I forgot them. I also saw Marie Simone from Shi – who is rightfully featured in Nikki’s book. It feels so good to see another St. Louisan grow into a national phenomenon! And Nikki is worthy – and apparently not letting things go to her head.