1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Ree Browne. I was born in Japan. So that makes me Half Japanese and Black (African American). I was born with super straight fine hair and into middle school my hair changed to super curly. I played 7 years of professional basketball in Europe so I washed my hair a lot and the water from other countries seem to be really hard on my hair. But the colder the climate the easier my hair was to … [Read more...]
Why you should add Aloe Vera juice to your routine
Aloe Vera is a succulent cacti plant species that has spikey leaves and a thick fleshy stem. It is the pulp of the plant (the sap) that contains the juice and gel and these have been used for medicinal, cosmetic and health purposes throughout time due to the fact that they contain antioxidants, antibiotics and antifungal properties. They also have a vast amount of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, Calcium, folic acid and amino acids to name a few. Apart from … [Read more...]
Fashionable Friday Feature: Chrissy
Tell me a little bit about yourself. Hi I’m Chrissy! I’m 26 years old and I’m from Newark, NJ. I am a proud mother of the smartest, most beautiful 4 year old in the world! My purpose in this life is to be the best me that I can be and inspire others to do the same. How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as fun and versatile. I like to be comfortable yet chic. I don’t think you have to compromise either. I love bright colors, loud prints, and a good … [Read more...]
Style Inspiration: Keeping it Kinky
It Girl by globalcouture featuring a black skirt Polo Ralph Lauren top stylebop.com Poppy Lux black skirt $27 - debenhams.com Black booties $45 - spylovebuy.com Steve Madden crossbody purse stevemadden.com Chronograph watch karmaloop.com Keeping it Kinky globalcouture.net … [Read more...]
How to Style your TWA
Did you recently big chop? Or maybe you've followed this years natural hair trend and got a funky cut with tapered sides. Are you the point where you just don't know what to do with your twa? Well, heres five hairstyles that you can achieve, if your hair is long enough, while rocking your twa. Basic Wash and Go Duh, this style is a no brainer. Wash and go’s go hand and hand when you have a twa. At this stage in your natural hair journey your hair is short, your curls are small and cute and … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Nia
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Nia Walker and I'm from Maryland. I started my natural hair journey in 2009. My last relaxer was when my little sister got married. 2. What motivated you to go back to natural? Nothing really motivated me. I stopped getting relaxers because in 2008, I started menopuase because of cancer. It caused me to have terrible night sweats and I was needing a relaxer every 2 months instead of every … [Read more...]
Style Inspiration: All Black
BLK. by globalcouture featuring a leather tote STELLA McCARTNEY black blazer $2,600 - net-a-porter.com Yves Saint Laurent black jeans $2,465 - montaignemarket.com Jimmy Choo black pumps $745 - cricket-fashion.com 3 1 Phillip Lim leather tote farfetch.com Tom Binns collar necklace $1,870 - net-a-porter.com Lip stain $20 - stelly.com.au Naturalista by Day Blogger by Night globalcouture.net Afro pop … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Shireen
Tell us a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Shireen Frederick. I was born in Antigua (a tiny country in the Caribbean) but I've been a New Yorker for many years. I just turned 29 and may be going through a bit of a "midlife" crisis (which influenced my big chop). I did Business and Education in school and I think that those fields "pressured" me into maintaining the long straight hair. I recently changed my profession (again) and I'm now a Direct Care Counselor for … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Hayat
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Hayat Magan. I am of East African - Somali ethnic descent. I am a resident of Toronto, Canada. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have always been natural in the sense that I have never relaxed my hair or worn a weave. However, I was uncomfortable with the curly texture of my hair, and only have truly learned to embrace and appreciate the beauty … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Rhonda
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Rhonda Ray and I was born and raised isLos Angeles, CA. I have a B.A. in Radio, TV and film. I’m a frotographer and I created one of the first Afrocentric web series that starred 4 Natural Hair Actresses called “Afro City” 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your coils? I’ve been natural for 13 years. Ihaven’t always embraced my coils and I was so excited to get my first perm for my 6th grade … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Danielle
Tell us about yourself and your hair journey. My name’s Danielle Stewart, newly Danielle Jackson from NYC. My blogging name is Dani-DK.com and that comes from nick names that my friends and family have called me over the years. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I’ve been natural for 4 years and prior to 2010 I’d been relaxing since I was 12 years old. Embracing my curls came as a decision I made after experiencing a lot of breakage from coloring and … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Tori
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Tori. I am a Jamaican-born natural currently residing in Dallas, TX 2. How long have you been natural? I have a little over 4 years of natural hair growth. I transitioned for a year and a half, then big chopped in January 2012. 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? My initial goal was to have healthier relaxed hair. However, I fell in love with new … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Keshia
Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) Hi, my name is Keshia. I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I currently live in Tulsa, OK. I'm a technical writer and in my free time I'm writing my travel blog or working out. I have been natural since June 15th, 2013. How long have you been natural? -I transitioned for approximately 6 months starting right before New Year’s Eve 2012. I big chopped June 15th, 2013. How would you describe … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Camille
1. Tell us a little about yourself (name, hometown, etc.) My name is Camille Lashell and I'm from a small town near Austin, Texas. Growing up I was embarrassed by my big, frizzy hair and would use tons of gel, mousse, and hairspray to keep it tamed. Talk about crunchy curls! Yuck! 2. How long have you been natural? I am biracial, and having a white mom, I had never heard about relaxers or perms until I was about 11 years old and some of my black family members told me I should get a … [Read more...]
How to Travel with Natural Hair
When it comes to traveling, hair is just as important as prepping and packing for a trip. Really, who wants to frolic on the beach in a cute bathing suit, but have jacked up hair?! Even though natural hair on vacation can be a bit more freeing than relaxed hair at times, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its own set of travel challenges. Whether you’re rocking a frohawk or a head full of curls, follow these tips to keep your natural hair fly during your globe-trotting adventures. Be … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Courtney
Global Couture Blog Feature 1.Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Courtney and I am from Staten Island! I currently reside in Long Island while I am attending graduate school. I am 25 years young. I have recently expanded my brand Curls and Couture and released my website catered to the fit and fashionably inclinednaturalista.com. I am also the co-founder and creative director of Black Girl Fly Magazine (coming soon)! 2. How … [Read more...]