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1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Christine Amor. I am a makeup artist and a natural hair blogger from New York. My hair journey had its ups and downs just like any other natural but I've learned how my hair works and learned to love it. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I've been natural for four years, and yes I have always embraced my curls. 3. What motivated you to … [Read more...]
1. Tell is about yourself. I'm Tiffany. I am 26 years old. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I am a mother of one, soon to be mother of two under two, wife, blogger, and a hair stylist. My YouTube channel [Tiffani Renae] document my journey as a "naturalista" as well as my love for hair. 2. How long have you been natural? I have been completely natural since 2009. 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I have always loved to try … [Read more...]
My name is Alexia Pringle, but most people call me Lex or Lexi. I am 24 years old, I work full time in healthcare administration, I'm currently in schools getting my Masters in Healthcare Services Administration, and I was born and raised in Greenville, SC where I currently reside. I love the south! It's beautiful! How long have you been natural? I think my last relaxer was my junior year of college around September of 2010. My big chop was on June 12, 2012 and ever since then, I have … [Read more...]
My name is Alexis and I am originally from a small town in Ohio, but moved to Virginia 3 years ago. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate of Kent State University in Ohio where I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Education. I’m a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and love doing community service, anything artistic and I also model. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I decided to embark on my natural hair journey 2 years and a few months ago and … [Read more...]
Hi, I am Von From Chicago, IL How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was june of 2011, so technically I've been natural for two years now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was motivated to go natural in the first place because my sons go to a diverse school, and I've notice most of the girls they like have a certain hair type, and I just wanted them to know our hair type was just as appealing. I did transition because I did … [Read more...]
Hi y'all! My name is Imani Boyd . I'm 22 years old and I'm a recent graduate from University at Pittsburgh with a concentration in business management and economics. Traveling and thrifting are my current obsessions and I have aspiration of being a clothing buyer. How long have you been natural? I've been natural since my sophomore year in college. So about 2 and a half years ago. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? Right before I … [Read more...]
Hey!!! I am Ariel Moore from Louisville ky. Im a MAc makeup artist!! I lovvveeee makeup!!!! How long have you been natural? I have been natural for two years going on three in January. What motivated you to transition? When I first went natural I transitioned because I was so worried about keeping my length! During my transition stage a flat ironed the HECK out of my hair! When my natural hair got to a decent length, I chopped off the relaxer and started wearing my curls … [Read more...]
Hi, I’m Carlisa. I run the blog Girl On The Go With a Fro which focuses on being a natural plus sized fashionista. I am a classically trained opera singer who just so happens to also work on film sets. I like to stay busy and I am very big on entrepreneurship so I also own a photography and makeup company, MaeBell HJ Photography, as well as a consulting firm with my mother, C.R. Johnson Consulting. As you can tell, I really am a girl on the go. How long have you been natural? I have been … [Read more...]
Hello world! My name is Karen and I'm from Baltimore, MD. How long have you been natural? I've been officially natural for one year as of 8/1/2014. Where you a big chopper or transitioner? I was definitely a long term transitioner. I couldn't see myself with short hair and needed time to grow into my "natural sate of mind". I wore weaves and was perming my crown and edges. I got my last partial touch up in January 2012 and my last full perm in June 2011. I finally cut off my … [Read more...]
Hello there, my name is Bethany, I'm 18 and I live in London UK. I like colour a lot, and I want to show people it IS possible to take care of your hair as well as have fun! How long have you been natural? I've always had natural hair, however my mother and I are both mixed race and when I was younger I used to have incredibly long hair but she and my grandmother never really knew how to take care of it and used to do all kinds of hair sins such as dry brushing it every single day! Heat … [Read more...]
My name is Portia and I’m from New Jersey. I decided to stop relaxing my hair in the winter of 2005. I transitioned with a bun for a few months before I did my big chop. I was 19 years old and had never cut my hair (only trimmed) so it was an exciting time for me. I was just about to head to college and truly went into my freshman year as a new person. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural for about 10 years. What motivated you to go natural? To be honest, my … [Read more...]
Lindsay a.k.a Queenlin. I am a dancer, choreographer, moving artist and dance/movement therapist from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV). How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since 2006; freshmen year in college. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? My best friend and I embraced Afrocentism and we really admired the spirits of Angela Davis, Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu; who represented soul sisters, Queens and … [Read more...]
My name is Vastia. I am a single mom, student, employee, blogger, friend, and tired lol. I love to help people in anyway I can. I am from Brooklyn, NY and I have a youtube, instagram, and soon blog. JadoreVastia How long have you been natural? This October will be 2 years since my last relaxer. Were you a big chopper or transitioner? I transitioned. I was broke, no other way to put it. I had been out of work and was using up my savings trying to get a job, trying to take care of … [Read more...]
Mia Settle originally from Fayetteville, NC but currently reside in the DMV area. I big chopped in summer 2006 after major damage from chemical processing. I was so frustrated with my damaged hair I first decided that I would cut all of my permed ends off, wear braids for a few months until my hair was healthy again, and then perm again. After about 9 months wearing micro braids, I decided to let my hair breath and that's when I fell in love! I mean, I had no clue how to care for or style my … [Read more...]
My name is Amyette Bridges originally from SC but I've been living in GA for 12 years now, currently residing in Sandy Springs, GA. My journey starts as a teen, I've always wanted to do hair, a cosmetologist. I never gave much thought to my hair when I was younger it was pressed then on to the relaxer as time changed so I went with it because of the taught routine. How long have you been natural? I've been without a relaxer now for 5 years, my journey began April 2009. What motivated you … [Read more...]
Tell us about yourself. My name is Kimberly Nichole but everyone calls me Kimmie. I was born and raised in Southern California, but I have lived in NYC for 6 years now. I will ALWAYS consider myself a Cali girl but now I have a little bit of that Brooklyn swag. :-) I am a 33 year old Mental Health Counselor who works with mentally ill and formerly homeless youth and young adults. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since December of 2011, so almost 3 years now. What … [Read more...]