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My name is Dewy, I am a vlogger from Brooklyn NY. How long have you been natural? About 4-5 years What motivated you to transition? I didnt really need a relaxer so just decided to stop. Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? I did a BC in 2008. #yearlater How would you describe your hair? Unruly with a mind of its own What do you love most about your hair? It's versatility What has been the most memorable part of your journey? Has it been easy or difficult or both?! … [Read more...]
My name is Asia Henry, Im from Niagara Falls, NY. Iam the freelance mua of Faceclymaxx in western ny and Im 26. My natural hair journey has been..hmmm, love and hate lol.How long have you been natural?Ive been natural off and on since 2011. I started the beginning of that year and come march I gave in to the creamy crack. It was my first time even hearing a natural hair community existed. I saw some beautiful hair journey videos on youtube, watched "400 Years Without a Comb" and decided I would … [Read more...]
I am Lauren Keali or Just LK.Bed-Stuy Brooklyn native now living in Miami FL to attend Florida international university. I come from a predominantly Hispanic family (Puerto Rican/Native American/Panamanian).How long have you been natural? I've actually been natural my whole life! What motivated you to transition? The reason for me starting over was because I had heat damage and too many color changes. My highlights; after having 3 previous hair colors, killed my natural curls for good. Believe … [Read more...]
I would first like thank you for featuring me in your blog! My name is LaDonna and I'm 21 years old from Cleveland, Ohio. I am a medical assistant at an Express Care clinic in Strongsville and a Nursing student at Cuyahoga Community College. Both of my parents are African-American and I have 3C/4A type hair. How long have you been natural?I've been natural for 1 year and 2 months now and I absolutely love it! #relaxed daysWhat motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper … [Read more...]
My name is Chisom. I’m Nigerian, 19 years old, and reside in Houston, Texas.How long have you been natural?I will be 4 years natural on August 7th, 2013. Whoooo! What motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?I remember I was waiting for my mom to come home so she could relax my hair. I went on YouTube, in search of a possible hair style I could do next. While looking, I came across a video about somebody’s natural hair journey- I absolutely loved it! My mom … [Read more...]
Hi! My name is Saleemah Cartwright. Co-owner of the Hydratherma Naturals healthy hair products collection. I live in metro Atlanta and I’m from Buffalo, NY. I have done EVERYTHING with my hair! I have been relaxed, natural, color treated, curly permed, texturized and texlaxed. I have worn all types of braids and even faux locs J . I did my first big chop in 2003. I then texturized and relaxed again in 2005. I then did the 2nd big chop in 2008 and haven’t looked back since.How long have you been … [Read more...]
My name is Shera (long e sound), and I’m from Pennsylvania. I am currently a Health Coach living in Chicago. I help woman to unleash their inner sun power to achieve overall health and wellness physically, mentally, and spiritually. I eat mostly vegan foods, but I do eat dairy and meat from time to time. I enjoy various genres of music, running, yoga, meditation, and cooking. My favorite color is gray and my favorite book is “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. I’m addicted to tea with … [Read more...]
Hello there my fellow Naturalistas!!! My name is Kim but to my family I am Janine. I am the Mother of 3 Beautiful and Unique children. Khandrel is my oldest and he is 10. Kaleb is my “Middle Child” and he is 8 and last but certainly not least there is my Natural Diva Kimiyah who is 5. I help manage my family owned catering business, Mary & Martha's, LLC We have been in business for 6 years and had the grand opportunity of catering for the Superbowl in Indianapolis, IN in 2012. In the fall I … [Read more...]
My name is Tonoya. I am 34 years old from Grand Rapids, Mi.How long have you been natural?I have “officially” been natural since April 2012. What motivated your transition? Were you a transition or a big chop? Why?I was always the chick that had to have the straightest wrap by any means I would get a fresh perm then flat iron & wrap my hair up then it was good to go. Over the years this very unhealthy regimen of chemicals , heat and no moisture got the best of my hair (damaged very bad) so I … [Read more...]
Our names are Bevin & Alayna. We are both natives of Richmond, VA. We are best friends and also blog partners to Hole In Jean Pocket.How long have you been natural?We have both been natural for about 2 years now. Alayna grew her hair out over a course of time with protective styles like rods, roller sets and twist outs. I however, decided to “big chop”, which was a long and stressful road back to recovery! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?Alayna: … [Read more...]