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My name is Jessica Franklin, also known as Heygorjess and I am a Jersey girl. I went natural and did the big chop my freshman year of high school. How long have you been natural? 8 years What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? A little bit of the both because I transitioned for almost a year but when I cut my hair it felt like a pretty BIG chop. I had a cute little afro going on lol. I tried to transition for as along as I could … [Read more...]
Finger detangling is a delicate and intricate procedure. If done properly, it is entirely possible to go without combs and have an exclusive finger combing routine. This is especially beneficial for women who have hair that easily breaks during the detangling process. It is also possible to incorporate finger combing as a first part to your detangling routine prior to combing in order to reduce breakage. Here are two very good videos that demonstrate the process of finger detangling on dry … [Read more...]
My name is Andria I'm from Chicago. I hope to one day become an editor for Vogue or Teen Vogue. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for two years in November. What wanted you to go back to natural? My hair was severely heat damaged to the point it was completely straight. I wanted to big chop but I allowed others negative influence convince me not to so I transitioned for a few months and once my hair grew to my ear I cut the rest off. I decided to grow my hair out because I … [Read more...]
Good Life by globalcouture featuring Stay Calm Im Just Natural tee SuperTrash blue green jeans $84 - zalando.co.uk 2b bebe sandals 2bbebe.com Clare V white leather purse neimanmarcus.com Ileana Makri 18k white gold earrings barneys.com Sweet deluxe green jewelry $42 - zalando.co.uk Ray-Ban ray ban sunglasses sunglasshut.com Stay Calm Im Just Natural | Global Couture globalcouture.net … [Read more...]
There are so many ingredients in our food, body, and hair products that we cannot readily comprehend or even pronounce. They sound complicated and seem scientific for day-to-day usage, and some women have chosen to avoid these long scientific words entirely by sticking to natural products and ingredients. That is certainly a viable route, but it is important to be knowledgeable about even these natural ingredients so that you can make informed decisions about what you're placing on your hair and … [Read more...]
My favorite hairstyle for both of my daughters is “beads and braids.” I believe it is one of the best protective styles for little girls because not only is the hair protected by the braids, but the beads act as a second layer of protection. It is so cute and my girls feel involved when I allow them to pick out their own bead colors. Despite how great I think this protective style is, there is a hazard that I had no idea existed: The last time I braided my oldest daughter’s hair I took a … [Read more...]
Hi I’m Shannon and I am from the Big Easy (New Orleans) and I love my city! I am a Clinical Intake Specialist Team Lead for Humana insurance company. My natural hair journey has had its up’s & down’s but one thing I know for sure is I will NEVER go back to the creamy crack. J How long have you been natural? 4 years What motivated you to transition? Well…my hair was relaxed most of my life and that was mainly because my mom couldn’t manage it. But as I got older I noticed my hair was … [Read more...]
Here's a post I wrote a few years ago but still rings true. Really the question should be do I need ANYONE to like my hair? I guess that is a question only each person could answer and you might get more than a simple 'yes' and 'no'. So, as I pose this question to you I will be the first to answer.....No, I don't but when I first went Natural I truly did. I'm an older Natural. It might not seem like a big deal to some of younger women out here proudly strutting around with their … [Read more...]
Ingrid Tomaz, I’m 16 going on 17. I was born and raised in Massachusetts but both of my parents are from Minas Gerais, Brazil. How long have you been natural? I’ve been completely natural for 2 months now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? At first, my aunts forced me to go “natural” when I was about 13, but to Brazilians that automatically means relaxing the roots of your hair. What truly motivated me to go completely natural was a … [Read more...]
Hi loves, my name is Shelly. I am a 21 years old and I live in New Jersey, I'm a licensed hairstylist that works in Philly/ and also a college student. How long have you been natural? August 2007 was the last time I got a relaxer, right before my first year of High School. I have been natural ever since! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? Actually, I was going to hair school at the time and I remember just looking at different girls … [Read more...]
The world is filled with rules, guidelines, shall and shall not’s so is there really any surprise the natural hair community has them as well? Some are vital to make this journey easier while others are less important and you can’t forget the ones that are downright silly. Despite all of that…we gotta give them their just ‘due’ or we would never forgive ourselves for omitting them! Thou Shall always wear a satin bonnet and/or use a satin pillowcase at night – Oh honey, don’t even get me … [Read more...]
Hello. My name is Markisha; however, I love to be called Kish! I am from Detroit, MI but I'm currently a college student residing in Lansing, MI. I am also a dance teacher and Choreographer! My natural hair journey has been an emotional roller-coaster! Initially I wanted to wear my natural hair because wearing weave just didn't feel right, physically or emotionally. I felt fake and it itched like crazy! My hair was already color damaged, wearing weave (sew-ins, glue-ins) made it worse. I … [Read more...]
After going natural 3 years ago, and seeing all the amazing benefits of doing so, I began to wonder why it had taken me so long to do so. What kept me from learning and accepting my hair in its natural state? Where did I get the idea that my hair had to be straightened in order to look presentable? After some deep self-reflection, I realized that a lot of it had to do with how I had been influenced to think about hair. I wanted to know what those influences were and how they affected … [Read more...]
My name is Natasha but I am better known as Naturallytash aka the Queen of Hair Shadowing. I am originally from Staten Island, NYC but I now reside in Houston Texas. How long have you been natural? I went totally natural two and a half years ago. Prior to that I hadn't used a perm in 10 plus years but I destroyed my curl pattern by constantly dyeing and flat ironing my hair. What motivated you to go natural? My hair seemed as if it wasn't growing and I missed having my curls. I decided … [Read more...]
One of the most crucial steps to follow and yet the most annoying, is detangling. Let’s be honest ladies, the only reason why “hair day” is an all-day thing, is because of the detangling process. It can be a very harsh process if it is not done properly. Breakage can kill your hair if you’re not careful. It can cause split ends, hair loss and even worse, no new hair growth! To know if your hair is suffering from breakage, run your fingers through your hair once. If you see 10 or more strands … [Read more...]
Hi readers, My name is Queenie Constancia (24 years). I'm currently living in The Netherlands, Amsterdam. After finishing High School I decided to move out from my native island CURACAO to AMSTERDAM. I'm studying Small Business & Retail Management at The University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam. I am a part-time model and I have Brand Ambassador for QUEENSZ. How long have you been natural? I have been natural all my life, but I changed my hairstyle to an afro-look at 15 years … [Read more...]