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My name is Janelle Sands. I am a proudly-raised Alaskan and I currently reside in Texas. How long have you been natural? For 13 years! It's that crazy?! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was completely and utterly moved by the one and only Lauryn Hill. She inspired me to want to be a natural beauty. How would you describe your hair? I am rockin 3C curls. The back of my hair is a smoother texture and the top is a kinky … [Read more...]
Hello, Im Kameron, Im 17 years old and I'm from Boston, Massachusetts. I decided to stop perming my hair 2 years ago. However I did not do the big chop I wasn't so brave, so I decided to just let the perm grow out. I recently decided to embrace my hair and began loving it. How long have you been natural? 2 years What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? Well, when I first decided to perm my hair at the age of 10 I loved it, because I hated my … [Read more...]
Tell us about yourself. Hi, my name is Kayedee. I am from the small isle of Grenada, born and grown. I have a passion for accounting and have been a lover of my hair for a very long time. On realizing damaging my hair with chemicals just to fit in wasn't worth it, I decided to embrace my natural curls and accept the myself the way God made me. Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? What was your journey like? I have been natural for 17 years, however there was a 5 year span where I … [Read more...]
Hola! My name is Justine, I’m 23 years young and I currently reside in NYC. This fall I will be heading into my last semester of college (YAY!) to complete my bachelor’s in Political Science. I have been on, what I like to call, “My Healthy Hair Journey” since 2012. For the past two years, I have not only learned how to properly care for my hair, but by accepting my curly locks for the natural beauty they are, I have also gained so much confidence in myself. How long have you been … [Read more...]
If you have not already heard, the military has gotten harsh criticism for the discriminatory regulations they put in place on hairstyles. The appearance and grooming policy, AR 670-1,puts limits or completely bans hairstyles such as cornrows, twists, locks, and braids. However, hair pulled straight back into a bun is approved. Clearly, these regulations discriminate against Black women who commonly wear these hairstyles, particularly women who wear their hair natural. The military … [Read more...]
Get the MOST out of your conditioner by simply adding any of these ingredients for healthier hair. Coconut Milk Great for moisture and hair growth. Greek Yogurt To strengthen, moisturize and reduce frizzy hair. Honey For shine, moisture and damage control. Aloe For Strength and shine Mayonnaise For intense conditioning and repair. Lemon Juice To close the hair shaft and add shine. Oils Olive, coconut and Jojoba to strengthen and moisturize. … [Read more...]
Hailing from Indianapolis, my name is Christina. I am a sexy wife, half-sleep mom, awesome optimist, hidden singer, love/hate poet, and full of nappy tresses. I love to plan parties and events for anything and everything. I just love people. How long have you been natural? What motivated you to go natural? I’ve been natural for 21 months. It will be 2 years in October 2014. And my motivation came from my unsureness, uncertainty, and being completely lost in my hair journey. I did not … [Read more...]
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Puff..no twist out… no braid out. Yes braid out.. no wait ugh! I just can’t decide! How many of you ladies have had this experience? Not knowing what style you want to wear or what style for the perfect occasion. We’ve all been there, myself included. We get so fed up and frustrated; we find ourselves stressed out about some of the following: Stressed because either our hair won’t cooperate with us ( Hair 1 vs. Us 0 ) we don’t have the same texture as our favorite Instagrammer or … [Read more...]
Hello ladies, I’m Vee, from Philly. Also known as @ANaturalObsession on IG, and that’s exactly what I have at the moment! Returning to my natural texture has definitely been an interesting, sometimes frustrating, fun, experimental, and informative process thus far! The “Return” has been a lingering idea for the last few years, but I’ve never gave it any serious consideration until Me and my husband discovered we were expecting our first child in mid June 2012. Refraining from the Creamy … [Read more...]
If you haven't tried using natural ingredients on your hair, you may be missing out. Aloe Vera has been used for centuries as a health and beauty aide and has proven, to curls and fragile hair, to be a real BFF. Here are two easy recipes that you can make at home in either small, or larger batches, depending on your hair’s needs (and length). If you make extra you can even store it in your fridge for later. Moisturizing Detangler Spray You can add or remove ingredients to suit … [Read more...]
In order to determine the right products for your hair you will want to identify your hairs porosity and its width (thickness). In the previous article (Part 1) I covered what porosity means, how to assess your hairs porosity and which products you can look out for. In this article I will go over what hair width means, how to determine your hairs width and products you might want to try out. Apart from getting the right products, identifying your hair width can actually also aid you retain … [Read more...]
Have you been looking at others’ growth and wondering what are they doing? “Why won’t my hair grow that fast in a year?” Well, it’s simple. Hair growth, regardless of the person takes time but there are also things that you can do over a 12-month period so that you too can see amazing growth. 1. Moisturize Believe it or not, moisture comes from water. Yes, the free liquid substance that is available right in your home. Try spraying your hair with water at least two times a week or right before … [Read more...]
Neecie and Elle are the London naturalistas behind Natural Hair Daily; the rapidly growing inspirational platform showcasing curly, kinky and coily hairstyles. They are on a mission to educate women and men worldwide about natural hair care and encourage them to feel confident whilst embracing their beautiful natural tresses. How long have you been natural What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or aBig Chopper& why? Elle: I've been rocking my natural tresses … [Read more...]
