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My name is Tamara Floyd. I’m Houston Born but Making Las Vegas my home. My hair journey began in 2006 when there weren’t a lot of resources online for many naturals so like many women I was learning through trial and error. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I big chopped after transitioning for 5 months. I decided the worst time to transition. It was during the hot, humid summers of Houston, TX. But my big chop was somewhat of an … [Read more...]
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Hey now! My name is Ihsan Mujahid, how you doooooing, lol. How would you describe your style? I actually think my style is indescribable. I don’t follow trends. I just wear what makes me feel good. I can be dressed with a beat face and 6inches on my feet one day and be in jeans, sneakers, and a snap back the next day. My fashion is as versatile as my hair. How do you decide what to wear in the morning? Sometimes that decision is a struggle. I generally think about how I I’m feeling … [Read more...]
Hello My name is Elaine, 20 years of age, I'm Ghanaian-African and I reside in South Jersey. I'm in college and I major in Computer Info Systems. I'm a very down to earth person I love to have fun and very outgoing. My hair is a very big part of me. style="display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3767452216787368" data-ad-slot="8474597931"> How long have you been natural? I've been natural for 2 yrs and 6 months. Were you a big chopper or … [Read more...]
I have seen this question popping up more than usual and maybe it's because of some new products on the market claiming to repair split ends. Yes, the claims are shocking and probably falling on happy ears but in all reality my dear Naturals... No, you cannot repair split ends. Please do not kill the messenger. I would be doing you a grave injustice by lying so after I give you TWO different experts giving valid details on why this cannot occur, maybe you will calm down and we can find other … [Read more...]
My name is April I'm a 24-year-old student trying to obtain my RN. I'm from NJ but moved to Hawaii shortly after graduating high school. I work at a rehab hospital in the dialysis department and I wouldn't trade it for the world. How long have you been natural? What motivated you to go natural? I've been natural on and off since my late teens but for some reason I would always go back to straightening (flat iron no relaxer since early teenage years) my hair to make it more manageable. … [Read more...]
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Hey Guys! My name is Dyasia and I’m from the Bronx, NY. How long have you been natural? I big chopped in June 2013, but transitioned for 3 months before that, so I’ve been growing out my hair for 11 months. What motivated you to go natural? 2 years ago I would have never imagined myself going natural. I started getting relaxers in high school, so wash and sets were all I knew. When I went away to college, two of my roommates had natural hair and this sparked my … [Read more...]
Messy Hair Don’t Care! By this point we have all heard about the controversy surrounding Jay Z and Beyonce’s two year old daughter, Blue Ivy’s hair. There was a very clear divide amongst the natural hair community, but some individuals felt so strongly about the appearance of the toddler’s tresses that a petition was created. As a mother of two curly hair daughters, this petition was very disturbing to me. Let’s just be honest. Everyday is not going to be a great hair day. We strive for … [Read more...]
Straight Interview Styles VS Naturally Textured Interview Styles So you’ve landed an interview… Great! It’s the night before the big day and you’re staring at your tresses in the mirror thinking: What. To. Do? Should I straighten, or do a curly, natural style? In America’s fashion culture, on occasions where the dress is formal or business related, straight hairstyles are worn to implement a ‘sleek’ or ‘neat’ look. One cannot exist for more than fifteen minutes in an office, ceremonial event, … [Read more...]
Morning everyone, my name is Wolfgang Lisborg, and I'm a upcoming Natural Hair Enthusiast. I was born and raised half of my life in Denmark, Europe and later came to the United States during my pre-teen years. I soon gravitated towards the arts in the form of fashion/portrait photography, dancing, being a visionary, and being a voice-over artist. I took part in the arts while staying true to my West African culture. I express my natural hair to enlighten women(primarily black) on … [Read more...]
My name is Sariah Nicole and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a student at Georgia Southern University. My hair journey was not planned but it was the best thing that has ever happened to me. How long have you been natural? I will hit three years on November 22nd. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? What motivated me to transition was that one time after I had gotten a perm I noticed that my scalp was different. It was very sensitive … [Read more...]
Some of us have to deal with an itchy scalp which can drive us up the wall! Apart from going through an embarrassing situation where you are trying to “discreetly” scratch an itch during a romantic first date or important meeting, if not properly addressed it can snowball and get worse. ‘Prevention is better cure’ right? So in order to prevent an itchy scalp, one needs to understand what can cause it and then move onto solutions to heal the problem, if it has already happened. Why is your … [Read more...]
Hey there ! I'm Alex Marie, I live in Hampton Roads, VA. This is my second time being natural and I'm obsessed with Big Chops!! Lol How long have you been natural? This is my 2nd time being natural and I started in 2010, I was natural for 9 months then relaxed it ( I know I'm terrible). I transition slowly from a pixie cut and cut the ends off slowly. Currently I've been natural for 2 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I big … [Read more...]
by Robin (pictured above) I believe that most women with natural hair have the ability to grow their hair to long lengths. I grew my natural hair from shoulder length to waist length in three years. I’ve never had hair this long in the past. I don’t come from a family of women with long hair and I didn’t have long hair as a child. There are many different factors that can impact hair growth and retention. Throughout my hair journey, I’ve learned quite a bit through both … [Read more...]
Your natural hair journey is a personal one. Everyone’s path is different and your journey will be as positive or negative as you want it to be. Attitude is everything. If you are seeing this as a lifestyle change, you will make it through with flying colors. Having a negative perspective and attitude will only cause you to concentrate on your failures. In order to achieve greatness during your journey, there are valuable lessons to learn early. BE PATIENT Patience is your key to … [Read more...]