Interviewing with Natural Hair: To straighten or not to straighten?

 By Ashley White To straighten or not to straighten? That was the question I asked myself a few days before an upcoming interview. As a soon-to-be college graduate, I have been waiting for an opportunity like this, so I had to nail this interview. I had already prepared for the interview by going over questions and answers (several times) and it was time to finally get my look down pact.I was interviewing for a marketing position for a technology and automotive company, so I knew the atmosphere … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Javonni

My name is Javonni McGlaurin. I am a recent graduate of Hampton University from St. Louis, Missouri. I am currently a volunteer for the International Youth Council. How long have you been natural? I have been completely natural for 7 months and 6 days! I like to tell people I involuntarily went natural. I traveled to Costa Rica for study abroad and I had no access to reliable hair salons. I had been getting relaxers since I was 13 so I did not know what to do with my hair. I was … [Read more...]


Natural Hair T Shirts

Natural Hair T Shirts by Global Couture Global Couture designs hair accessories, jewelry, & apparel for the bold, chic, and culturally curious. Global Couture is trying to spread the word about embracing your natural hair. Love your curls, if they are wavy, curly, kinky or coily. Sold at GlobalCouture.net Which is your favorite? © Copyright 2013 Global Couture, LLC. All rights reserved. … [Read more...]