Naturally Fierce Feature: Kennedy

My name is Kennedy!! I'm born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. I got my first perm in the 4th grade! My grandmother actually snuck and took me. I used to complain allllll the time about how big my hair was and how I wanted it to look like the other girls in my class (straight). My mom came home and was pissssseedddd! Lol. She never was a big "hair do-er" so she got over it pretty fast after she realized how manageable my hair had become after the perm. Since then, I had been receiving a perm at least … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Crystal

My name is Crystal Carter. I'm 27, born and raised in Washington, D.C.How long have you been natural?I've had locs for 7 years this August.  What motivated you to go natural? I started my loc journey in 2006 before returning for my senior year of college at UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to loc-ing I had been natural for almost 2 years but hadn't varied too much with styling or products, just found something I liked that would last long and be simple to do ex: straw curls, ponytails, ponytail with a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Taneica

My name is Taneica Oliveira and I am originally from Hollywood Florida. I currently live in Central Illinois with my husband, dog, bird, and brand new baby! I work at our local news station here in town as a morning editor/ photographer/reporter. How long have you been natural?I've been natural my entire life. I remember wanting to have hair that blew in the wind when I was in kindergarten...My mom used to give me pigtails and them suckers were supposed to last all week, so she really tied every … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: LaNita

My hair journey began 2007, I transitioned with braids. I was completely natural April 2008. My hair has always grown better without perms, but in the 90’s and early 2000 it was hard to locate a beautician or even products for natural hair. I developed alopecia and was advised by a physician to stop perming my hair or using heat. I did just that. I’ve one episode in 2010 because of a sew-in which irritated my scalp. I’ve been fortunate and my hair has grown back and is very healthy.  How long … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Thaina

Hey there! My name is Thaina Madere. I was born and raised in Boston, Mass but I’ve been a So-Cal girl for 7 years now. I’m currently studying towards my paralegal certificate while work as a secretary for my father’s business and experimenting with the blogger/vlogger world. I’m a food lover and a sucker for all things beauty, hair, and fashion. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural for a little over 6 years. Before giving up the relaxer, I changed my constantly! I was always … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Felicia

My name is Felicia Olatunbosun and I am 21 years old recently received my BA in Psychology.  My family is from Nigeria and we live in New York.  The natural hair journey was not easy at all but it was something that I knew I wanted to do for myself.  I was natural up until I was 12 years old.  No one wanted to take care of my hair anymore so I was told to put a relaxer.  I began my transition by the time I was 19 years old.  How long have you been natural? What motivated you to go natural? I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jessica

Hello! My name is Jessica. I'm a wife and new mommy from Los Angeles. My hair journey has been and is still a learning experience. How long have you been natural? Ive been natural for 2 1/2 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I big chopped 2/15/11. I needed a break from hair and I was curious about my texture. I honestly knew nothing about my hair. I always had this bad misconception about my hair and finally I just wanted to get to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Samio

I'm Samio and I'm from England. How long have you been natural?I've been natural all my life, I've experimented with hair dye along the way but in terms of my curls I've always kept them natural/chemically straightend free.What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?Although I never chemically straighten my hair, I did seriously damage it with excessive bleaching. It had started off with highlights but then I got so obsessed with filling in the roots that at … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sebreana

My name is Sebreana and I am from a small town in Louisiana, southwest part of the state. I had my last perm in December of 2011. My hair was in bad shape. I would have these months where it looked great, and then it would just start to get brittle and break. After I put that last perm and damaged my scalp again, I just decided to stop. I transitioned for four months. I did an awesome roller set on my two-texture hair, but the next day (April 11, 2012), it looked horrible! I went to work and at … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sherika

My name is Sherika. I grew up in Smithfield, Va and currently live in Hampton, VaHow long have you been natural?I have been natural 3 years and 2 monthsWhat motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?I've been natural twice. The 1st time I transitioned but I did not know that at the time. This current time I chopped it all off! I was so happy and nobody couldn't tell me I wasn't cute. lol. Big ups to all the transitioners...because that was so hard for me. I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Javonni

My name is Javonni McGlaurin. I am a recent graduate of Hampton University from St. Louis, Missouri. I am currently a volunteer for the International Youth Council. How long have you been natural? I have been completely natural for 7 months and 6 days! I like to tell people I involuntarily went natural. I traveled to Costa Rica for study abroad and I had no access to reliable hair salons. I had been getting relaxers since I was 13 so I did not know what to do with my hair. I was … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Adrienne

My name is Adrienne and I’m the founder of ManeAngels.com. I’ve been chemical free since 2006 after receiving treatment for Stage 3 breast cancer. However, I’ve been “Kinky” since August, 2011.How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since 2006, but I didn’t always wear my hair kinky. After my hair grew 4 inches, I really didn’t know what to do with my hair. So, I started pressing and flat ironing it until 2011 when I saw a co-worker wearing her hair in a chunky twist out. She turned me … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Naila

My name is Naila, I am a Howard University graduate and creator of the show The Weave Whisperer. Most of my teenage years I was faithful user of the creamy crack. I always wrapped my hair at night and greased my scalp in hopes that my once long hair would come back. My healthy hair journey started back in 2002 when I fell in love with the texture of my new growth! I believe hair is like art and since I started my so-called healthy hair journey I express myself with different weaves and natural … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Briana

My name is Briana Alyssa and I am originally from Los Angeles. Both my mother and fathers side are from Arkansas and my hair is definitely a blend of both family's traits. My thickness is from my dads side and I owe having long hair most of my life to my mothers side. I am often questioned if Im "mixed" because of my curls but both parents are African American. I received my first perm when I was nine because my mom couldn't handle how thick my hair was. My last perm was when I was 13, I decided … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Dewy

My name is Dewy, I am a vlogger from Brooklyn NY. How long have you been natural? About 4-5 years What motivated you to transition? I didnt really need a relaxer so just decided to stop. Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? I did a BC in 2008. #yearlater How would you describe your hair? Unruly with a mind of its own What do you love most about your hair? It's versatility What has been the most memorable part of your journey? Has it been easy or difficult or both?! … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sophia

Hey I'm Sophia. I'm from Columbus Ohio. Im a 28 year old freelance makeup artist, mama, wife, and natural hair enthusiast. Im mixed with black and white, my mom is black and dad white. The only reason I mention that info is because thats where my hair journey starts. My mom never really knew anything other than relaxing your hair and pressing it with a hot comb. She has burn marks still all around her forehead from all the years she burnt herself with that dag on hot comb! LOL So from the time I … [Read more...]