Curly vs Kinky: What’s the Difference?

The big question is what is the difference between curly and kinky hair? Many people do not seem to distinguish between curly and kinky hair but structurally there is a rather major difference. Now kinky hair can also be curly but curly hair is not always necessarily kinky!  (Reader question from Ehizele on why some hair is more ‘breakable’ will follow soon!!) Curly hair is simply a spiral or wave while kinky hair has a torsion twist (which can be felt as a permanent crimp) where the … [Read more...]


Happy 4th of July

  Happy 4th of July by globalcouture featuring Naturally Revolutionary tee Mavi slim fit jeans $135 - zalando.co.uk 3 1 Phillip Lim leather satchel scoopnyc.com Adina Reyter sterling silver ring pinkmascara.com Statement necklace $48 - oliverbonas.com Lara Bohinc stackable ring $430 - harveynichols.com Dana Rebecca Designs diamond jewelry danarebeccadesigns.com Caspari striped paper napkin gracioushome.com TOMS vegan … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday: Sydney (BKA @Posh_Syd)

Hey!!! My name is Sydney, but In the social media world I'm known as Posh_Syd :). I'm a 26 yr old Brooklyn native, but I currently reside in Pennsylvania. I love food, fun, natural hair and all things fashion!!! How would you describe your style ? I would describe my style as "Affordably, Effortlessly Chic" if there is such a category lol How do you decide to wear your hair In the morning? My morning hairstyle is always determined by a mixture of a few things: the weather, my mood … [Read more...]


Effectives Strategies for Damaged Hair

If your hair has extensive damage then you’ll definitely want to implement some effective strategies to improve its health. Since there is no way to really permanently repair damaged areas, preventing further damage and addressing existing issues will enhance the look and condition of your hair. I’ve developed a simple 3-step program to successfully accomplish this.   1. RemoveThis goes without saying. If what you’re doing right now is contributing negatively to the state of your … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ana

My name is Ana. I'm from the Dominican Republic and I'm 19. My hair journey started completely by accident. I was natural up until about age 10-12. I then went on to use relaxers. But a few years later, I transitioned without noticing and realized that I loved my curls. Some people took it well while others were put off by my decision but I decided to stay natural anyways. How long have you been natural? It's really hard to tell, all I know it's that it's been a few years. What motivated … [Read more...]


How to achieve the Perfect Heatless Curl: Bantu Knots

Bantu knots have to be one of those natural styles that I have yet to master, another being a twist out. As most naturals know there are so many different variations to styles that them each unique but the same. Achieving the perfect bantu knot out can be quite simple once you get the hang of it. It can be done on stretched, damp, or straight hair. With this style you are able to achieve the perfect curl without the use of any styling tools. There are several techniques to achieving the … [Read more...]


Outfit of the Week: Naturally Revolutionary tank

  Naturally Revolutionary by globalcouture featuring a Global Couture tank Zara destroyed boyfriend jeans zara.com Zara real leather shoes zara.com Zara mini shoulder bag zara.com Lana bracelet ring neimanmarcus.com Yellow gold jewelry ahalife.com House of Harlow 1960 blue gold jewelry $75 - the-dressingroom.com Sole Society lightweight scarve solesociety.com Multi row necklace chanel.com Naturally … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Miranda

  My name is Miranda Smith, and I’m from Detroit MI. I attend Wayne State University as a dance major. Besides loving dance hair has always been another love of mine.  How long have you been natural?  I have just hit 8 months on April 28, 2014 and the time is really flying. What motivated you to transition? Here's what happen, I pretty much been through every style from sew in's to quick weaves and different colors. I was coming to a point in my life where I just wanted … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Adrianna

Hey Curly Girl, My Name is Adrianna! I was born and raised in Georgia with my loving parents and older sister. I’m an outspoken Sixteen-year old girl with big dreams and goals that are strongly supported by my family and close friends. I love being natural, inside and out. My generation indefinitely into finding different ways to hide and  severely alter our natural appearance. This is mostly because of the way media has defined what beauty should look like. Being natural isn’t only about my … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Samantha

My name is Samantha Pollack. I was born in Suriname, Paramaribo. At the age of 12, I moved to The Netherlands. How long have you been natural? I am natural since 2007. The first time I relaxed my hair I was 14 years old. I thought I was prettier with long and straight hair. I relaxed my hair for 2 years. Then I became familiar with the flat iron. I thought: why should I use chemicals if I can get my hair straight by using the flat iron? Since then I have not used chemicals on my hair … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Aryel

Hi Curly Girlies! My name is Aryel, I'm a New Orleans native who currently resides in Atlanta, GA with my (high school sweetheart) husband and our daughter. I recently completed my studies at Life University and I'm so excited (and ready) to see what's in store for me next! Plus, I'm really happy to finally be a part of the natural hair community; I've wanted to go natural since my 10th grade year in high school. I never went natural during that time, or the years following, because I was so … [Read more...]


Damaging Hair Care Practices

As naturals our search for hair care knowledge usually fulfills a couple desires: 1. To achieve “healthy hair” 2. For our hair to grow Well, that’s not what we really mean is it? Our hair grows. It grows at varying rates monthly and throughout the year and its growth is based on our genetics, our overall health, nutrition, hormones, etc. But it does grow. What we are most interested in is the retention of length. If your hair breaks just as much as it grows then you’re not going to see the … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Cristina

Hello everyone my name is Cristina also known as Barbie Conga. I was born and raised in New Jersey (Woot Woot) lol. I am currently a social worker for kids and youth with mental health needs. I really enjoy anything having to do with fitness especially lifting heavy weights (I am all about that girl power). How long have you been natural? Technically, I have never had a perm in my hair. However, I colored and flat ironed my hair excessively to the point I had no more curls. My hair looked … [Read more...]


Style Inspiration: Natural Swagg

  Swagg On by globalcouture featuring a Natural Swagg tee Black top $115 - inkkas.com Cheap Monday stretch skinny jeans $25 - generalpants.com.au Michael Kors blue purse $445 - monnierfreres.co.uk Black bracelet jtv.com Gemstone jewelry prinkko.com Toy Watch watch cusp.com Jewelry hautelook.com I love my Natural Swagg globalcouture.net … [Read more...]