Naturally Fierce Feature: Takeya

Hi ladies, My name is Takeya. I’m 25 years old and I’m a Chicago native, born and raised! I’ll be graduating in one month with my master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology. My goal is to help the youth especially in Chicago. I’m a firm believer that we have to help individuals in their youth in order to produce healthy functioning adults. I plan to get my Psy.D .....one day. I need a break from school!! Interestingly there’s a lot … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Latrenia

I'm Latrenia Bryant, 42 yrs. young. I've lived in a lot of places and seen a lot of things but I hail and currently reside in beautiful Tampa, Florida. I'm a "sometimes" Nurse and "all the time" Photographer and Fashionista. I love all things stylish from home decor to personal style. How would you describe your style? Eclectic Comfy Chic is what I call my style. It's fueled and inspired by many styles such as:  The 70's  military  bohemian  retro/vintage/mod at times it's … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kelsey & Kendra (BKA Glamtwinz)

Kelsey & Kendra: We are "Beauty Gurus" Kelsey & Kendra Murrell better known as “The Glamtwinz”. We are 22 years of age and are from Montgomery, AL but currently reside in Atlanta, GA. We moved to ATL to pursue our career in the field of Beauty! We are Aveda Institute graduates and are “Master Cometologists.” How long have you been natural?  Kelsey & Kendra: We’ve been natural for over 4 ½ years now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioneror a Big … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tina

Hi I’m Tina, a late 20-something born and raised in Cameroon, West Africa and now living in NYC. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since March 26, 2010 so a little over 4years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? My transition started with prompting from my hairdresser at time who asked me to do a Youtube search on “natural hair”. Back then, I was looking for a change and it ended up being the best discovery for me … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Shedly

Hello and thank you for having me, I am originally from Canada but I now reside in South Florida. My background however is Haitian. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for a good 15 years now, Whoa I’m thinking about it and that’s a pretty long time. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? It’s been so long, I don’t even remember what was the “ahh moment” that made me go natural, I know when I decided to loc my hair that … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday: Sydney (BKA @Posh_Syd)

Hey!!! My name is Sydney, but In the social media world I'm known as Posh_Syd :). I'm a 26 yr old Brooklyn native, but I currently reside in Pennsylvania. I love food, fun, natural hair and all things fashion!!! How would you describe your style ? I would describe my style as "Affordably, Effortlessly Chic" if there is such a category lol How do you decide to wear your hair In the morning? My morning hairstyle is always determined by a mixture of a few things: the weather, my mood … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ana

My name is Ana. I'm from the Dominican Republic and I'm 19. My hair journey started completely by accident. I was natural up until about age 10-12. I then went on to use relaxers. But a few years later, I transitioned without noticing and realized that I loved my curls. Some people took it well while others were put off by my decision but I decided to stay natural anyways. How long have you been natural? It's really hard to tell, all I know it's that it's been a few years. What motivated … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Miranda

  My name is Miranda Smith, and I’m from Detroit MI. I attend Wayne State University as a dance major. Besides loving dance hair has always been another love of mine.  How long have you been natural?  I have just hit 8 months on April 28, 2014 and the time is really flying. What motivated you to transition? Here's what happen, I pretty much been through every style from sew in's to quick weaves and different colors. I was coming to a point in my life where I just wanted … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Adrianna

Hey Curly Girl, My Name is Adrianna! I was born and raised in Georgia with my loving parents and older sister. I’m an outspoken Sixteen-year old girl with big dreams and goals that are strongly supported by my family and close friends. I love being natural, inside and out. My generation indefinitely into finding different ways to hide and  severely alter our natural appearance. This is mostly because of the way media has defined what beauty should look like. Being natural isn’t only about my … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Samantha

My name is Samantha Pollack. I was born in Suriname, Paramaribo. At the age of 12, I moved to The Netherlands. How long have you been natural? I am natural since 2007. The first time I relaxed my hair I was 14 years old. I thought I was prettier with long and straight hair. I relaxed my hair for 2 years. Then I became familiar with the flat iron. I thought: why should I use chemicals if I can get my hair straight by using the flat iron? Since then I have not used chemicals on my hair … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Aryel

Hi Curly Girlies! My name is Aryel, I'm a New Orleans native who currently resides in Atlanta, GA with my (high school sweetheart) husband and our daughter. I recently completed my studies at Life University and I'm so excited (and ready) to see what's in store for me next! Plus, I'm really happy to finally be a part of the natural hair community; I've wanted to go natural since my 10th grade year in high school. I never went natural during that time, or the years following, because I was so … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Cristina

Hello everyone my name is Cristina also known as Barbie Conga. I was born and raised in New Jersey (Woot Woot) lol. I am currently a social worker for kids and youth with mental health needs. I really enjoy anything having to do with fitness especially lifting heavy weights (I am all about that girl power). How long have you been natural? Technically, I have never had a perm in my hair. However, I colored and flat ironed my hair excessively to the point I had no more curls. My hair looked … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Etiopia

My name is Etiopia Martin, and I'm from New York; I'm currently a college student majoring in fashion marketing How long have you been natural? I have been natural my whole life, as a child I always wanted to have straight hair like everyone else . My mother refused to give me or allow me to put any chemicals in my hair that would change its natural texture and that at almost 20 years old I'm thankful for that . How would you describe your hair? I would describe my hair as "Hair who … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Olivia

My name is Olivia and I'm from Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (in the Caribbean). I'm an Accountant by profession but my true calling is really to exist in the Fashion World. I have a penchant for all things creative- art, music, fashion and if you consider food and travel creative, then include those too :). How would you describe your style?- I don't believe that my style can be summed up in a specific way simply because it's all over the place. Sometimes classy, sometimes modest but … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Breana

My name is Breana, I am from Providence, Rhode Island and I am 21 years old. I have naturally curly hair but always wanted my hair straight when I was younger. As I got older and learned how to use a flat iron & dye my own hair, I began to straighten & dye my hair all the time, which resulted in damaged hair. My curls began to ruin and my hair started thinning, I've never had a "big chop" but decided to cut about 4-5 inches off to have healthier hair. I've then started to deep condition … [Read more...]