Nikki Walton is a bestselling and NAACP Image Award-nominated author, TV personality, podcast host, and licensed psychotherapist. In 2008, she launched CurlyNikki.com, which became the #1 natural haircare and beauty blog in the world, and she is also the host of the daily spiritual podcast GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki. 

As a leading expert in inner and outer beauty, Nikki has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, The Steve Harvey Show, Nightline, The Tyra Banks Show, and Katie Couric, and her work has been featured in major publications including the New York Times, Forbes, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Ebony, InStyle, Essence, and Parents Magazine.

Born in St. Louis, she now resides in Florida.