1.  Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  My name is Jessica Campbell. I’m twenty years old and I am from Detroit, Michigan. I am also a junior at Central Michigan University, studying Psychology and youth/ family studies. For most of my life I grew up in a Jamaican household with my grandmother and brother. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I’ve been consciously natural for four years now. I took the step to really embrace my … [Read more...]

Although they have similar purposes, there are slight differences in the application and benefits of a deep conditioner, hair mask and a hair treatment. Let’s start with deep conditioning. Deep Conditioning This technique adds moisture back into your hair that has been lost due to everyday styling, weather and products. I personally have found that doing a deep conditioner once a week, replenishes that moisture that the hair needs in order to stay healthy and grow. There are a couple ways … [Read more...]

1.Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  My name is Shaneice, better known as Knotty Girl on Instagram. I am a "military brat" but I was born and bred in South Carolina. Even though I have moved a lot throughout my life, I am a southern country girl at heart. 2. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 5 years. When I was getting relaxers, I would only get them once every 3-4 months so that I could occasionally wear my natural curl pattern. Don't get … [Read more...]

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  My Name is Romance Cox, also known as Hey Curlie. I've been natural going on 3 yrs. I big chopped November 2011. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I've been natural going on 3 yrs. I big chopped November 2011. I learned to embraced my hair and I wouldn't change a thing.  3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I didn't plan on doing … [Read more...]

1.Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Gwen Poe. I am a natural hair and fashion blogger (The Fabmrs Life). I am also co-owner of Big Lion Software, a website design and marketing firm that caters to small businesses and non-profit organizations. I am from Wilmington, Delaware. 2.How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have been natural for a little less than a year. Initially, I did not … [Read more...]

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Renice, most people know me as Neci. I am from Nashville, TN, but I currently reside in Georgia. 2. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for about 6 years. After my first year I thought I wanted relaxed hair again, so I went to my beautician and begged for her to do it. She did, and barely 1 month later, I cut my own hair off again. 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big … [Read more...]

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  My name is Melodie Miller (@getslimwithmelodie on Instagram) and I am from Delaware. I'm 20 years old and a junior in college, studying education. I love having natural hair because it is so versatile and beautiful. It feels so good to be a part of a community in which African American women embrace their natural hair and wear it proudly. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I guess you … [Read more...]

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  My name is Tamika Lee and I've been natural for 8 years.  I went natural on accident while attending college. When my close friend told me I couldn't wear weaves or braids in her wedding, I was devastated. Braids were easy to manage and were my go to style for the past year. I opted to straighten my healthy hair for the big event and the end result was all the proof I needed to remain chemical free. It was the shiniest and healthiest … [Read more...]

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. I am Shawnta Crook, born and raised in Louisville, KY. I'm a HEALTH NUT! I have been natural for three years now. 2. What motivated you to transition? It's really crazy how I was motivated to get my natural hair back. I moved out of my parents’ house, my mom was the one who always did my hair, so I could no longer keep up with my relaxers. I was tired of paying people to do my hair and I started to realize that relaxers were not … [Read more...]