Naturally Fierce Feature: Charlynn

Charlynn everyone calls me Char. I decided to go natural on accident. I wanted to ween myself off of weaves and I wanted to cut my broken off hair because it was mad see through. I got a perm when I cut my hair and then it hit me that cutting my hair perms and healthy didn't make sense for my over all goal. I did without the perm and I'm still here today to discuss it. I survived !!! How long have you been natural? Since May 25, 2012 What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Charnele

Hola! My name is Charnele Ashlee but please call me Char. I am first generation Jamaican from Brooklyn, NY. This past January marked 3 years natural (Mama I made it YAY!) Ok Im back so, after high school I went through a five-year short hair phase and decided to do some modeling for hair. It shocked me how easily I was placed for jobs because I never thought of myself as a “model”. I started working only for my stylist who I knew was a professional and wouldn’t damage my hair regardless of the … [Read more...]


Beauty and Length

For some reason, our society seems to associate a woman’s beauty with the length of her hair. Long, silky, and straight seem to be the ultimate goals of most women. So what happens when you cut your hair? Are you suddenly transformed into this new less beautiful version of yourself? There are so many women out there who desperately want to go natural, but are afraid of what they will look like during the “ugly stage.” There are even more women who are already natural, but flat iron their hair … [Read more...]


Top Curly Hair Tips You Can’t Live Without

[Image: Natural Icon] Curly hair does seem to have a mind of its own. But all it takes to love your waves, ringlets or kinky curls and make them look gorgeous is a few simple curly hair tips and tricks. None of them take much time or energy, but all of them promise that you’ll fall head over heels with your hair! Feed your curls Despite its larger than life presence, curly hair tends to be more fragile than other hair types and it’s definitely drier. Healthy fats like omega-3 help make hair … [Read more...]


Dealing with Negative Hair Comments

Since I cut my hair for the first time in April 2013, I’ve heard everything from “You look great” to “why would you cut off all that pretty hair.” Eventually, as time moved on and I became more comfortable with my new appearance, what other people thought of me mattered less. These days, if I hear a negative comment it doesn’t make me question myself and my decision to return to natural. But for just a minute, let’s take a look at negative comments through a little girl’s eyes. Think about … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Paulah

My name is Paulah, I’m 22 years old and I currently live in Ann Arbor, MI. I’ll be moving to Washington, D.C. soon to pursue a Master’s in Public Health at George Washington University. I’ve been natural for almost 4 years. Although it wasn’t always an easy journey, I fall more in love with my hair every day and I will never relax again. How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was almost 4 years ago and I cut my relaxed ends off about 3 years ago. What motivated you to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Cynthia (BKA Simply Cyn)

Cynthia Andrew from NYC, born in MD but raised in Cameroon. How long have you been natural? I stopped counting but its been over 3 years now. What motivated you to transition? My hair was damaged due to all the heat and chemical relaxers. I was frustrated, tired and knew there had to be a better way. Were you a transitioner or a Big chopper? I transitioned, no big chop for me. Although sometimes I wish I did big chop- transitioning was messy to say the least. How would … [Read more...]


Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all of my readers!!! Question of the Day: What is the most important thing you want your children to know about their hair? Shop HERE … [Read more...]


Giveaway & Product Review: I Love My Fro Shea Butter Whip (Closed)

a Rafflecopter giveaway 1 winner will be selected! Check out the review below! Product Review: I Love My Fro Shea Butter Whip I was asked to review the Shea Butter Whip from theILoveMyFro line that I hadn't heard of but was eager to check out.  For one, I'm not a big fan of Shea butter and I wanted to change that and two, Shea butter is moisturizing and I'm in dry Colorado and always on the hunt for something to keep my tresses moisturized. "100% All Natural Whipped Shea Butter for … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Aubree

Hello! My name is Aubree Brown. I am from Baltimore, MD but I currently live in NY. I spent many years prior to my transition damaging my hair with relaxers. My hair would break off and thin out so badly. On top of that, I would flat iron my hair all the time, which of course caused heat damage. How long have you been natural? I started my transition to natural hair about 2 years ago, but I got my final cut a year and a half ago. What motivated you to go natural? I was frustrated … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Kym

Greetings. My name is Kym Williams. My friends call me Kymmy. I never really liked the name but I think it's endearing when they do. I live in Long beach, California. I've never met people so proud to be from a city in my life but after living here for the last 13 years...I can see why. How would you describe your style? My style? Hmmm...I would consider it a blend of 80's and 90's mixed with current trends. But there are times when I get bored with my style and will veer completely left … [Read more...]


Why Does My Hair Look Like….?

I have a niece who recently asked the dreaded question that all mothers of curly-hair daughters fear: “Mommy, why doesn’t my hair look like…?” At the young age of 6 years old, my niece is developing an understanding of the differences between herself and her peers. She is growing into a little lady and as she matures, she has the natural tendency to compare. I have asked my mother this same question when I was a little girl and I know the day will come when my two daughters will approach … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Lashana

My name is Lashana. I'm 23 from NYC, born in Brooklyn raised in Queens. I love anything that can be art. My hair journey is a common one: Long natural hair as a child, first relaxer at ten and it was all downhill from there. How long have you been natural? I've been natural since april 7,2008 What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? What motivated me to transition was a website called KeepItSimpleSista. Everyone on there was so positive about … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Angela

My name is Angela. I'm from Southern California and I'm a social worker. How long have you been natural? I've been natural my entire life but I didn't take great care of my hair until approximately April of 2011. I had three perms during my childhood and straighten my hair many times throughout high school and undergrad years. Although I stopped straightening my hair in 2006, I dyed my hair like crazy until April 2011. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big … [Read more...]


Natural Doll Experiment

I read and watched this video a year ago, but started thinking about it the other day. It still saddens me. [Repost from Chime] A few years back I watched “A Girl Like Me” which is a documentary by Kiri Davis. Within the short film, Kiri did an experiment that some coined the “New Black Doll Test”. Like the original Black Doll test performed by Dr. Kenneth Clark, she asked a group of Black children which doll they preferred to play with between a White doll and a Black doll. The majority of … [Read more...]


Detangling Too Often

There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Detangling....it is an ugly word to a curly, coily, kinky haired woman. It's a necessary evil to some and a breeze to others. Products, techniques and tools all aid in the process and all are necessary to make this a painless and successful experience.Before I knew what the heck I was doing with this Natural hair on my head, detangling wasn't a real thought. You can imagine how many chucks of hair I was yanking out of my head. I wasn't aware of … [Read more...]