7 Awkward Natural Hair Moments

#1 When your co workers or random people ask if they can touch it. Sigh…I’m sure we have all been there. Whether short, long, big or small, people are intrigued by natural hair. They want to put their hands all over it and run their fingers through it. Or they do the “polite pet” on top of your head as if you were the featured animal at the national zoo. It happens to me all the time; on the metro, at work, in restaurants and while I’m out shopping. I mean, I guess I can understand, but if … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Meagan

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  Hey Curlfriends! My name is Meagan, and I’m from Dallas. I am a mother to an amazing kindergartner/baseball player, full-time student, and I co-manage a physician’s office. I need a clone! 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I basically medi-chopped on December 1, 2012. I call It a “medi” because I had about three inches of growth at that point, so it wasn’t quite a BIG chop..and it SURE wasn’t a … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature:Ayana

1. Introduce yourself. My name is Ayana aka. Yana B. I was born, bred, and raised in New York, and now I reside in the Washington, D.C. area. Besides God and my daughter, fashion and style gives me life. I worked in the fashion industry for years and now I have a blog titled "StyleStamped" that features style, artists, and fashion events. I am a lupus and kidney transplant survivor and live to tell my story in the most fashionable way possible! In addition, I am a freelance wardrobe stylist … [Read more...]


How to Become Your Own Hairstylist

A common concern I’ve heard and personally went through is “I do not know how to style my natural hair myself.” After years of having someone else do our hair, be it our mothers, another family member or a stylist, the thought of DOING OUR OWN HAIR can seem really daunting. There is nothing “wrong” with getting someone else to do your hair, but over time it can become a little frustrating, time consuming ,and costly. So, why not learn how to do your hair and be able to say “Why thank you, I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Iphie

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Iphie and some call me Tai, the short version of my middle name. I currently reside in Boston. My free spirit and love of experimenting brought me back to my natural hair. I enjoy the sense of individuality, pride, and royalty that the people I've encountered associate it with. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have been natural for 4 years, now. I have always embraced my curls, … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ashley

  1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) Cape Verdean made, my name is Ashley and I'm from the smallest state on the map :] I'm currently trying to get a degree to be a  X-ray radiologist. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I've been natural all my life, practically. There was a period from age 8 until about 12 where my mom would relax my hair because it was so thick and she couldn't … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Alexandria

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey.  I'm Alexandria, 23, and I'm currently living & working in Louisiana! My hair journey began in 2010 while in beauty school. One of my already natural classmates inspired me to transition and eventually big chop. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have been natural for 4 years! I really started to fall in love with my curls in the weeks after going fully natural. 3. What motivated you … [Read more...]


10 Things Every Naturalista Should Know

Deciding to go natural can be exciting. With the new found obsession for natural hair, it can be a little overwhelming sometimes. Clicking on multiple blogs and sites that are devoted to natural hair, all telling you different things; how do you know what’s true and what’s false? No matter where you get your DIY hair smoothies from, there are a few things you should already know: 1. Don’t Rush the Process The hardest part about starting your natural hair journey is having patience. Know … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kiera

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi, my name is Kiera Mare’. I am 24 years old and I am a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative from Prattville, AL, now living all over due to my work schedule. I have always been natural, but my hair has not always been healthy due to color, flat irons and lack of deep condition.  2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have always embraced my curls, but in my early years I did not know how to manage my … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jazz

I go by Jazz. I’m from Brooklyn, NY; but my background is Grenadian. How long have you been natural? I have been natural all of my life, but I became a “healthy” natural in March 2011. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I was doing a gap year between high school and college and was allotted much time to “find myself,” During this time, I began learning more about what I love. I started a garden, began cooking on a daily basis and … [Read more...]


Style Inspiration: Fab Ellis in Naturally Revolutionary sweatshirt

Personal Style | My New Favorite Sweatshirt from Global Couture! Hello Beauties!When Global Couture contacted me about styling an item from their online shop, I knew that I was going to have a tough choice.  I've been looking at Global Couture's online store for awhile.  They have so many empowering shirts for men and women.  I love how they empower naturalistas and when I saw this sweatshirt, I knew it was the perfect choice. After choosing this sweatshirt, it only took three to four … [Read more...]


Style Inspiration: Nouveau Feminist

  Nouveau Feminist by globalcouture featuring New Feminist tee Haider Ackermann lined jacket thecorner.com Roksanda pencil skirt harveynichols.com Manolo Blahnik pumps therealreal.com Sophie Hulme leather handbag modaoperandi.com KENNETH JAY LANE chain necklace shopbop.com New Feminist globalcouture.net … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kendra

Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Kendra Williams, age 26, from North Carolina. I have a passion for reading and writing, in hopes of one day being a published bestseller. For now, I'm working on becoming known in the natural hair community. I have been natural my whole life, I was using heat mostly until June 2012 when I decided to return back to my curls. I haven't looked back since. Are you a transitioner or a big … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jahnique

Hello! My name is Jahnique (Jah-neek), I’m 19 years old. I’ll be 20 in December. I was born and raised on Long Island, NY up until I was 12, when my family and I moved to Northern Delaware. I’m currently in community college for Accounting. My ultimate goal is to become a Forensic Accountant for the Federal Government. How long have you been natural? I’ve been embracing my naturally curly hair for about a year and 7 months. I stopped getting relaxers when I was 16. I just hated how … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jillaine

My name is Jillaine. I'm 18 years old, American, of Irish and Jamaican descent. I was born in the Bronx, New York and lived there until I was 10 years old. I then moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where I've lived since moving. How long have you been natural? My hair has been natural my entire life! Of course from time to time I would straighten it, especially during my middle school years, but I've always rocked my natural hair. I really started embracing my curls my sophomore year of … [Read more...]


Style Inspiration: He Supports Pink

  He Supports Pink by globalcouture on Unisex Naturally Revolutionary (pink) sweatshirt Easy Hipster Men Stylish Straight Washing Hole Slim Trousers Casual... amazon.com Men's Casio G-Shock Digital Basic Pink Watch fashion.ebay.com Breast Cancer Awareness Naturally Revolutionary globalcouture.spreadshirt.com Air Jordan 5 Retro GS 440892 067 ) overkillshop.com Casquette Air Jordan Flight - Basketball | Made in Sport madeinsport.com … [Read more...]