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...]


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...]


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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Etiopia

My name is Etiopia Martin, and I'm from New York; I'm currently a college student majoring in fashion marketing How long have you been natural? I have been natural my whole life, as a child I always wanted to have straight hair like everyone else . My mother refused to give me or allow me to put any chemicals in my hair that would change its natural texture and that at almost 20 years old I'm thankful for that . How would you describe your hair? I would describe my hair as "Hair who … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Breana

My name is Breana, I am from Providence, Rhode Island and I am 21 years old. I have naturally curly hair but always wanted my hair straight when I was younger. As I got older and learned how to use a flat iron & dye my own hair, I began to straighten & dye my hair all the time, which resulted in damaged hair. My curls began to ruin and my hair started thinning, I've never had a "big chop" but decided to cut about 4-5 inches off to have healthier hair. I've then started to deep condition … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ashley

Hey all—my name is Ashley and I’m a 23 yr Bronx, NY native.  I am currently a Customer Operations Associate at Birchbox, and I will be pursuing my masters degree in the fall.  I am also the creator of Curls Fo’ The Girls (curlsfothegirls.blogspot.com).  My blog is my baby and I am thankful for the push (no pun intended) to start her up.  It’s been one of my best experiences and an accomplishment! How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 2 years now.  I big chopped in May … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Shanti (BKA Around the Way Curls)

My name is Shanti and I am a twenty something mother, lover and creator. I am co-editor of the blog Around the Way Curls. I have been natural all of my life but I have not always been embraced and celebrated my God given curls. Until I was 21 I had no idea how to do my hair. I was dependent on the flat iron and ponytails. Finally, I decided to research proper hair care for my curly, kinky hair and I stumbled upon the natural world blogosphere where I found a lot of helpful information that has … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Dalecia

My name is Dalecia and I reside in NC. I am a working MBA student who enjoys painting, dancing singing, making YouTube videos, and playing the piano. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for about 4 years now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was a transitioner because I wasn’t ready to cut my hair. Instead I decided to cut about a inch off per month so that I can still have length. Two weeks ago I did a second big … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sharon

I’m Sharon from Queens, NY currently residing in PA. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 10-12 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I started transitioning after I met my husband in 2002.  We got married in 2003 and I was moving away from my mom who is the only person I felt comfortable doing my hair. Not wanting to deal with getting relaxers from someone else, I decided to see what my natural hair looked … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jessica

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Andria

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Shannon

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...]


Teen Natural Feature: Ingrid

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...]