Naturally Fierce Feature: Amanda

 I am Amanda Wilson. I am a 20 year old college student in Pittsburgh, Pa. I'm originally from Topeka, Kansas. I am African American and of Lebanese descent. My hair journey began in 2010. I remember like it was yesterday. I got my last relaxer Sep. 18, 2010. It's crazy that I still remember that LOL. I never really got relaxers much, maybe 2-3 times a year. I have always had long hair. I was extremely bored with my wrap and go so I decided to transition. I transitioned for about 8 months. I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Maya

My name is Maya, and I’m from the DMV! My natural story began over 9 years ago when I found out I was preggers with my first child!! Terrified of harming the baby in any way, I grabbed my shoulder length relaxed hair and cut a huge chunk out, and left about 3 inches of hair so I couldn't chicken out. I hacked off all of it, using copy paper scissors (you know the good kind with the orange handle! lol) and started rocking weaves to transition from my TWA. My husband had shoulder length locs at … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Maddy

 Hi, my name is Maddy Wooten! I am originally from Charleston, SC, grew up in Orlando and Miami, FLand now reside in Los Angeles, CA! ! How long have you been natural?I have been natural for four solid years now! With the exception of coloring my hair, regretting it, and cutting it off again. What motivated you to transition? I decided to go natural for several reasons. The most obvious reason was that my hair was severely damaged! 75% of my hair fell out from color and relaxers. It was … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Karina

Hello beautiful people, Karina Weeks here. What you need to know about me is, I’m an Island girl. Hailing from lovely sunshine city Saint Maarten. If you haven’t heard of it look it up! It’s a small Caribbean island east of Puerto Rico. I’m currently situated in the Netherlands. I’m 23 years of age and studying Law. One of the things I’m known for are my dreads!How long have you been natural?I like to say I have virgin hair. Well because I’ve been natural all my life. Never once have I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: LaFonda

My name is La-Fonda and I’m from South Carolina. I decided (again) to become natural April of 2010. I was natural before for 5 years. (Thanks for repping Global Couture 'Curly Girl' tee.) How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 3 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I was a transitioner. What motivated me to transition was the fact that perms were NOT good for me. I hated the fact that I had to pay $40 every … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Brittani

My name is Brittani Lee. I am 22 yrs old and I am from Austin, Texas. I am the oldest of 5 (3 girls 2 boys). I am a Business Marketing student at Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) but my heart belongs to menswear (fashion). My hair and I are best friends. I named her Lola. I love taking care of my hair but I do not let it define my beauty. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 6 yrs; I have been on my healthy hair journey since 2010. What motivated you to transition? … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Lina

My name is Lina Piño Jimenez, I born in Barcelona Spain, I'm mixed my mum (mom) is from Spain and my dad is from Africa. I am  27 years old and  work as a preschool teacher.How long have you been natural? I have been natural all my life, but when I was in high school I used to wear braids and I straighten my hair.  In spring of 2007, I decided to rock my afro! I didn't do a chop, I went to hairdresser and got a curly perm  to equalize my hair, and then I let it grow natural. I loved it and … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kwame

Hello, I am Kwame and I was raised in N.Y.C ( Bronx & Brooklyn), but currently live in New Jersey. I am a Entrepreneur and I will be launching my online boutique soon! So you have to look out for that. I'm a Mother and a wife. I've been natural since December 2010 and I am loving it!How long have you been natural?I have been natural for 2 years and 4 months.What motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?I big chopped in December 2010. It was some thing that I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Babaliece

Hello lovely people! My name is Babaliece, but everyone calls me Babs. I'm from Clarksdale,MS. I currently reside in Columbus,  MS. Yes, I'm a southern belle :). I'm 25 years young. I'm currently a nursing assistant and a student. I'm going to school for Physical Therapy. My plans for the future include becoming a successful Physical Therapist and possibly working for myself some day. I'm very outspoken, open minded, and sometimes loud just like my hair. How long have you been natural?I've been … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kimberly

Hello there my fellow Naturalistas!!! My name is Kim but to my family I am Janine. I am the Mother of 3 Beautiful and Unique children. Khandrel is my oldest and he is 10. Kaleb is my “Middle Child” and he is 8 and last but certainly not least there is my Natural Diva Kimiyah who is 5. I help manage my family owned catering business, Mary & Martha's, LLC We have been in business for 6 years and had the grand opportunity of catering for the Superbowl in Indianapolis, IN in 2012. In the fall I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Danielle

My name is Dani, short for Danielle! I’m 21 years old and I live in the big apple, NYC! I remember some while back telling my friends who were transitioning/ already natural that I couldn’t do that and they would try to persuade me but I couldn’t imagine how I would wear my hair. However, before I knew it I was stretching my perms only getting two a year and well here I am now. How long have you been natural? Lets just say I’m a baby to this! It has been exactly one month and four days since … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Cristin aka CristiGold or Allthatsgold

Hi, I'm Cristin aka CristiGold or Allthatsgold from Youtube. I'm from North Carolina and I am currently a freelance makeup artist and soon to be licensed esthetician :)How long have you been natural?I've been natural for 4 years now.   What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?I decided to transition to natural because I wanted a change for my hair. Once I started researching information about natural hair I immediately fell in love. I did both, I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Gloria

Hey y'all, my name is Gloria! I'm form Las Vegas I just recently moved to Texas with my Husband and our kiddos! We've been here for about 9months. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? When I left Vegas I knew I wanted to wear my hair natural but I wasn't 100 percent sold because I was afraid what my hair texture would be like and didn't know if I could manage it. However my sister in law who is natural and also lives in Texas motivated me … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Alesha Kimbre’

Alesha from Huntsville, AL. I am 22 years old and a nurse. How long have you been natural? 4 years in October. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I wanted long healthy hair! I've chopped my hair a few times throughout high school. I also colored it, which damaged my hair since I didn't take care of it properly. Both decisions were me following trends.. Silly me! What has been the most memorable part of your journey?Has it been easy … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tiffany

My name is Tiffany.  I am thirty-three years old and I live in Virginia.  During the week I am a Registered Nurse and full time Mommy.  I enjoy life and spending time with my family and friends. How long have you been natural?  What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I have been natural for 5 plus years.  I really had no interest in going natural.  It kind of just happened the day I colored my hair.  Relaxers made my hair paper thin but I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Christelle

My name is Christelle, I was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now live in Texas!! I am half Congolese(Hutu) on my fathers side and half Rwandan(Tutsi) on my mothers side. I'm currently a high school senior and I'll start college this fall. My official hair journey started in the summer of 2012 when I chopped my remaining permed ends off. How long have you been natural? I have been natural up till the age of 16 when I had my first and last perm. I loved my hair straight but … [Read more...]