Naturally Fierce Feature: Kadijah

Hi, My names Kadijah Poston. I'm a 20 year old college student just finishing up my sophomore year. I'm in school studying apparel design because fashion has always been a passion of mine. I'm from North Carolina and I've lived here all my life. I'm that country girl that has big dreams of living in the city. Every since I was little I always had long relaxed hair. Getting a relaxer was the norm and I was always ready for the beginning of a new school year because I'd always get that "creamy … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Dani (1 year update)

Hey there! Danielle is the name but everyone calls me Dani :) I currently reside in New Yawk! I have been natural for a year now after having transitioned from August 13, 2012 to March 13, 2013 when I did my big chop! Many may think well after that long transition period it's not a big chop, oh but it was! I chopped off about 12inches and still had some ends to get rid of after the initial chop! Last year this time I wasn't so confident about my short hair but as I have grown to love it, it has … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kyla

Hey Curl Sistas! My name is Kyla, and I hale from the beautiful island of Bermuda! I’m 22-years old, and currently finishing up my last year of my bachelors degree in England (Woot! Woot!) My father is Bermudian and my mom is Portuguese. They both met in Bermuda and created me – a curly fro’d mixed baby with a mother who had NO clue how to tame it! All my life my mom would do ‘big chops’ on my hair when it got too long (long here means, long enough to put into braids) because my mom didn’t … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Mimi

My Name is Mimi Irvin “aka” Corporate Chic and creator of MeYE Label Blog. I am a wife, mother of two handsome boys, daughter, friend, and a fashionista that loves to inspire women to be Confident and “Dress the Part, Shop Smart”  How would you describe your style? I would describe my overall style as Modern Vintage with Edge. I love toincorporate that into my Corporate Daily attire which makes it Unique, Edgy, Sophisticated for the Corporate World. How do you decide what to wear in … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Rachel

My name is Rachel. I'm from Opelousas, LA. I am a first-generation college graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I am currently a substitute teacher in Iberia Parish seeking my certification in elementary education. In my spare time I enjoy doing ministry work and arts and crafts (hair bows, bracelets, jewelry). I'm engaged to be married to an awesome man of God, anticipating our special day this summer. How long have you been natural? I have been natural the summer of … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ayana

My name is Ayana Gibbs (@ayanaiman), and I was born and raised in New Jersey. My natural hair journey started when I was younger. Before dreads were a trend, I rocked them from age 5 to 17. They were an extension of me. When I went to college I cut them off. I wasn't guided and really unsure of myself. Not too mention that at that time Rihanna had just cut off her locks and was rocking a fierce cropped do' -I wanted that...or at least thought I did. Once I got a relaxer I realized I had made a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jaime

I am Jamie; mother of two (ages 10 and 12), a photographer, and a singer. I am a simple country gal from Sumter, SC. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2012. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I big chopped on April 27, 2012. I randomly stopped by thebarber shop one day to chat with my barber and was overcome with a desire to chop off all of my hair. I wanted to simply start over and I intended to relax my hair … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Marenna

My name is Marenna and I am from DC. I love to travel, talk about healthy living, make art and chill with my close friends. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for about 4 years now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? Believe it or not, living in health conscious Austin, TX at the time motivated me to live a more wholly, organic lifestyle – which included my hair. There weren’t any prominent black hair salons there, … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Maya

Hello to all naturals! My name is Maya Congo and I’m from Silver Spring, Maryland. I’m a pre-nursing major at Old Dominion University which is in Norfolk, Virginia. I am now a junior and am 20 years old. I love educating myself on natural hair in the African American community and exploring versatile styles with my own hair. How long have you been natural? I have been natural all my life thanks to my mother. She was truly a stickler for keeping my hair natural when I was young because she … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Tanya

Hi! My name is Tanya Jean-Baptiste and I live in Brooklyn, NY with my fiancé. My 9-5 is currently working at an outpatient hospital but my passion is fashion and I am currently looking to get into fashion styling full time. I'm also a big foodie and natural hair enthusiast. *Hair flip!… or pat depending on how much shrinkage I have lol* How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as " ever evolving." I like to switch it up daily. I dress depending on my mood and the … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: KishaNicole

I'm KishaNicole and I was born and raised in New York. Lived in Atlanta the last 9 years and relocated to Houston last Thanksgiving. I'm married or 12 years been together for 16 years with 5 children. I'm a professional Blingologist and Embellisher as I work for myself. How long have you been natural? I've actually been natural about 9 months, so I am new to this world. Lol. What motivated you to  transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper and why? My oldest daughter, who … [Read more...]


Naturals International: Botswana

Hi everyone! Welcome to the second installment of Naturals International (promoting Natural Hair and travel). The first episode was released in February and I talked to a natural hair/beauty blogger from The Netherlands and you can watch that episode HERE Lets go ahead and get started. I am joined today with  Brandi who lives in Botswana! Where you are from? I live in Botswana but I am originally from Malawi. I've lived in Botswana for almost 6 years How far is Malawi from … [Read more...]


Everyone Has a Story to Tell!

Hi! Global Couture is looking for fierce naturalistas and/or fashionistas to share their hair journey on the blog (GlobalCoutureblog.net). Here are the interview questions for you to complete with plenty of high resolution photos of your hair! Naturally Fierce Feature questions: 1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) 2. How long have you been natural? 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Devri

I’m Devri (pronounced Dev-ree) from good ol’ Texas! I contribute and edit content for NaturallyCurly.com. My mother is African-American and my father is half Italian and Hispanic. How long have you been natural? It’s been about 2 years and 4 months (I count by the month!) What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I had been getting relaxers since age 5. In 2011 I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease and had to start taking a lot of … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kaprice

My name is Kaprice Harrell and I'm from a small town called Kokomo, IN. I've lived in Indianapolis, IN since 2009. I have been a freelance makeup artist since 2008. I'm also a proud mother to a 7 year old boy. My son is everything to me. How long have you been natural? I decided to go natural in September 2010. I transitioned until June 2011 then big chopped. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a big chopper? Why?   I was reading Cosmo mag at the time and … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Adanna

My name is Adanna. I live in NYC but I'm originally from the gorgeous island of Grenada. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for the past 4 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I started to feel a strong urge to go natural in the fall of 2004. Since then, I tried to transition from relaxed hair for 5 years but I just wasn't ready. One time, I went up to one year without a relaxer but got overwhelmed dealing with the … [Read more...]