Naturally Fierce Feature: Kelsey

 My name is Kelsey. I am originally from the Bronx, NY but I grew up in Atlanta,  GA. I always  tell people that I grew up in the south but I was raised by New Yorkers so I'm far from a southern girl lol.  How long have you been natural?I have been natural for three years and 3 months now.What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?I decided to return to natural because I had a ton of heat damage. I only got perms about twice a year but I straightened my hair … [Read more...]


Naturally Firece Feature: Tiffany

Born and raised in St. Louis, I’ve been on my natural hair journey for three years now. I first tried in 2008 but after five months of frustration with two textures, I gave up. I didn’t do my research that first time around…I only knew relaxers were beginning to negatively affect my scalp and I needed to find an alternative! But the second time around in 2010 I had begun watching YouTube religiously to find out what I needed to do to be successful.What motivated you to transition? Were you a … [Read more...]


Naturallly Fierce Feature: Kuana

 My name is Kuana Leggins. I am from the beautiful city of Orlando, Fl. Current Junior of the famous Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University studying criminal justice to become an aspiring detective.How long have you been natural?I have been natural for a total of 3 years What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?I have always wanted to be natural even after perming my hair back in middle school. Going into my senior year of high school I decided to … [Read more...]


How To Rock the Big Chop With Confidence

Enjoy the Journey“Use this time as an opportunity to truly learn your hair. Get to know every kink, coil and curl on your head, because before you know it, you’ll have a head full of hair. Enjoy the experience — it’s a new you!” —Jordan Parker Check Your Brows and Wear Earrings (and Hair Accessories)“Keep the brows done and earrings in! haha! :)” —Chelsey Pettway“I kept my eyebrows groomed and earrings on. Loved every minute of it…” —April James-Richardson Newly NaturalNicole Ari Parker recently … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kwame

Hello, I am Kwame and I was raised in N.Y.C ( Bronx & Brooklyn), but currently live in New Jersey. I am a Entrepreneur and I will be launching my online boutique soon! So you have to look out for that. I'm a Mother and a wife. I've been natural since December 2010 and I am loving it!How long have you been natural?I have been natural for 2 years and 4 months.What motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?I big chopped in December 2010. It was some thing that I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Gloria

Hey y'all, my name is Gloria! I'm form Las Vegas I just recently moved to Texas with my Husband and our kiddos! We've been here for about 9months. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? When I left Vegas I knew I wanted to wear my hair natural but I wasn't 100 percent sold because I was afraid what my hair texture would be like and didn't know if I could manage it. However my sister in law who is natural and also lives in Texas motivated me … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Danielle

My name is Danielle, Dani for short. I hail from New Orleans, but I currently live in Mississippi. I decided to go natural in 2010 after my college graduation. Once I was free from education, I let my hair do the same!! lol How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 2 years. What motivated you totransition? What motivated me to go natural was the sense of embracing my true self. I was tired of hiding. I was self conscious, I was reserved but my personality was OUTGOING!! My … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ashley AKA Ashthepainter

 My name is Ashley but I go by Ash. I was born in Wichita Kansas but have lived everywhere; my favorite place to be is St. Louis Missouri because all of my family is there. I went natural in 2009 and did the "big chop." Truthfully, my natural hair journey was really tough when I was unemployed. I felt like my natural hair hindered me from getting hired. It may have not been that way in all cases, but it sure did seem like it. Now I'm self-employee running my own painting business and I can wear … [Read more...]