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1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Tiff Perkins. I’m a blogger from the Nashville area. I blog for tiffandcoco.com and we focus on fashion, lifestyles, and natural hair. I love all things diy, Harry Potter, and of course natural hair. 2. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural for a little over 2 years 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was a transitioner. I did … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is India Favorite, and I'm originally from Harvey, Louisiana, but I've resided in New Orleans for the majority of my life. I am 26 years old. My hair journey has definitely been life changing. My mom must have really known the struggle with maintaining all of this hair on my head, because as soon as I turned 5 and had the chance, she slapped that Just for Me Relaxer in my hair with a quickness! … [Read more...]
Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Breanna and I’m originally from Baltimore, MD, 21 years old and a student attending Rutgers University. In May of 2013 I made the decision to adapt a natural lifestyle. I first started with the inside, really focusing on taking better care of my body by starting a work out regime and deciding to adapt a vegetarian lifestyle. After adjusting to the new lifestyle by March of 2014 I was ready to go … [Read more...]
I am not ashamed to admit that I am a DIY Freak with a capital F! I love everything DIY and my DIY “junkism” is not limited to hair care products either! Now I know that becoming a “mixtress” isn't everyone's idea of fun. Some of you might think why spend the time making it when I can just pop into the store and pick up a tub of hair gel or order it to my doorstep? There is nothing wrong with buying products however some of the reasons why I love making my own products are: 1. You have … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Tasha Wilson. I am a 30 year old naturalista who is a high school teacher from Easton, MD. I have always been known to have thick hair that was hard to detangle. When I was a child, my Mom used to pass out from exhaustion after blow drying my hair. I had my first “Just for me” perm when I was in fourth grade to help my Mom manage my hair. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc): My name is Kesha Phillips and I reside in the beautiful city of Atlanta, Georgia. I’m a graphic artist, parenting and lifestyle blogger - and most importantly - a mom to a set of the dopest twin preschoolers I know. Over the past couple of years I’ve been featured as a parenting and lifestyle expert on shows like CBS Better Mornings Atlanta and AMHQ on the Weather Channel. I’ve spent the last couple of … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is India Taylor and I currently live in Columbia, SC. I love meeting new people, traveling, writing and being a naturalista J. My hair journey has been very interesting to say the least, but it has also been rewarding. There have been many frustrating moments, but other days when I look at my hair and just smile. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. Hey curl friends! My name is Jensine aka Jungle Naps. I originally hail from the city of angels, Los Angeles, and now I’ve made my home in Central California with my loving husband and our mischievous cat. As a Haitian American woman with very thick, kinky hair, I didn’t start out with a positive image of my natural texture. From a very early age, I remember being told that my hair was, “too rough,” and needed to be tamed with a … [Read more...]
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hello!! My name is Sikethia and I am from Oklahoma City. I am a fashion, natural hair, and lifestyle vlogger/blogger and a Curly Ambassador for Curls Understood™. My hair journey started out with curiosity and has turned into something much more. 2. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 6 1/2 years. 3. Were you a big chopper or transitioner? I transitioned for a year and then cut the rest of the perm off which was so liberating. … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Kayla L. I'll be 24 in October. I currently reside in Dallas, TX but moving to back Houston within the next month. I went to the University of Houston where I was a cheerleader and also majored in Dance. I'm married to an awesome man named Lee and together we have a sweet baby girl Kayleigh. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I've been natural for 2 years and 7 months. I big … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Tae’Lor and I am from Washington, D.C. I started my natural hair journey when I was 18 years old for multiple reasons. Mainly because I hated getting perms! Another was that I wanted to be slightly rebellious; it was very often that I would ask to have my hair colored or for cool bangs and my mothers answer was always “NO.” I was very scared to go natural because I was not sure if I would actually be able to take care of … [Read more...]
Every decision has it's reasons...what would be the reason to go natural? For me personally, going to the salon got way too expensive, I wanted to learn my own hair, and I absolutely love the versatility of natural hair. If you make the decision to go natural, make sure that it is your own decision and not anyone pressuring you. Remember that this is your hair and your journey. Make the right one for you alone. Here are a few reasons why you would want to go natural: Want A Change This … [Read more...]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Clara Luce Lafond. I am born and raised and currently residing in Haiti. I have embraced my kinks and curls for almost 10 years now. It has lead me on this really unexpected path towards self discovery, self acceptance and just pure growth. I feel in many ways being natural has lead me to be the person I am, or what some may call the many people that I am. I am a makeup artist for a makeup company based in Haiti called Zoule Makeup. But what … [Read more...]
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Merica Profit- 37 years old. I am a working mom of 2. I have a 4 year old daughter Bailee and 14 year old son Jacob. I have been married to my best friend Jacob for 13 years whom I met when I was 13. I am from Little Rock, AR. I enjoy hosting parties, I LOVE to have a great time, I enjoy family & friends but most importantly I talk A LOT it's always a great conversation! My hair journey is simple. I am a licensed … [Read more...]
We all know the benefits of a deep conditioning ESPECIALLY if one is applying heat, color or just living in this world with all it's pollutants. Despite how you choose to fall into the category of needing one, the point is whether you can overdo it. The answer to this is a resounding "YES!" Can you over-condition your hair? I used to regard this as a nonsense term but when I did some research, I do now know that it is possible. A study done on nails (same keratin protein as hair) was … [Read more...]
First off, any woman who feels this is not the post for them needs to rethink her situation. While it is true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women. Yes, we can suffer from hair loss and thinning hair and here are a few reasons why: Stress Pregnancy Lack of protein Hormones Heredity Dramatic weight loss Lupus (or other illnesses) Chemotherapy Styling These are just a few reasons why some women experience hair … [Read more...]