1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Ree Browne. I was born in Japan. So that makes me Half Japanese and Black (African American). I was born with super straight fine hair and into middle school my hair changed to super curly. I played 7 years of professional basketball in Europe so I washed my hair a lot and the water from other countries seem to be really hard on my hair. But the colder the climate the easier my hair was to … [Read more...]
Fashionable Friday Feature: Chrissy
Tell me a little bit about yourself. Hi I’m Chrissy! I’m 26 years old and I’m from Newark, NJ. I am a proud mother of the smartest, most beautiful 4 year old in the world! My purpose in this life is to be the best me that I can be and inspire others to do the same. How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as fun and versatile. I like to be comfortable yet chic. I don’t think you have to compromise either. I love bright colors, loud prints, and a good … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Nia
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Nia Walker and I'm from Maryland. I started my natural hair journey in 2009. My last relaxer was when my little sister got married. 2. What motivated you to go back to natural? Nothing really motivated me. I stopped getting relaxers because in 2008, I started menopuase because of cancer. It caused me to have terrible night sweats and I was needing a relaxer every 2 months instead of every … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Shireen
Tell us a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Shireen Frederick. I was born in Antigua (a tiny country in the Caribbean) but I've been a New Yorker for many years. I just turned 29 and may be going through a bit of a "midlife" crisis (which influenced my big chop). I did Business and Education in school and I think that those fields "pressured" me into maintaining the long straight hair. I recently changed my profession (again) and I'm now a Direct Care Counselor for … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Hayat
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Hayat Magan. I am of East African - Somali ethnic descent. I am a resident of Toronto, Canada. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have always been natural in the sense that I have never relaxed my hair or worn a weave. However, I was uncomfortable with the curly texture of my hair, and only have truly learned to embrace and appreciate the beauty … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Rhonda
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Rhonda Ray and I was born and raised isLos Angeles, CA. I have a B.A. in Radio, TV and film. I’m a frotographer and I created one of the first Afrocentric web series that starred 4 Natural Hair Actresses called “Afro City” 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your coils? I’ve been natural for 13 years. Ihaven’t always embraced my coils and I was so excited to get my first perm for my 6th grade … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Danielle
Tell us about yourself and your hair journey. My name’s Danielle Stewart, newly Danielle Jackson from NYC. My blogging name is Dani-DK.com and that comes from nick names that my friends and family have called me over the years. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I’ve been natural for 4 years and prior to 2010 I’d been relaxing since I was 12 years old. Embracing my curls came as a decision I made after experiencing a lot of breakage from coloring and … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Tori
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Tori. I am a Jamaican-born natural currently residing in Dallas, TX 2. How long have you been natural? I have a little over 4 years of natural hair growth. I transitioned for a year and a half, then big chopped in January 2012. 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? My initial goal was to have healthier relaxed hair. However, I fell in love with new … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Keshia
Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) Hi, my name is Keshia. I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I currently live in Tulsa, OK. I'm a technical writer and in my free time I'm writing my travel blog or working out. I have been natural since June 15th, 2013. How long have you been natural? -I transitioned for approximately 6 months starting right before New Year’s Eve 2012. I big chopped June 15th, 2013. How would you describe … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Camille
1. Tell us a little about yourself (name, hometown, etc.) My name is Camille Lashell and I'm from a small town near Austin, Texas. Growing up I was embarrassed by my big, frizzy hair and would use tons of gel, mousse, and hairspray to keep it tamed. Talk about crunchy curls! Yuck! 2. How long have you been natural? I am biracial, and having a white mom, I had never heard about relaxers or perms until I was about 11 years old and some of my black family members told me I should get a … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Courtney
Global Couture Blog Feature 1.Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Courtney and I am from Staten Island! I currently reside in Long Island while I am attending graduate school. I am 25 years young. I have recently expanded my brand Curls and Couture and released my website catered to the fit and fashionably inclinednaturalista.com. I am also the co-founder and creative director of Black Girl Fly Magazine (coming soon)! 2. How … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Meagan
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. Hey Curlfriends! My name is Meagan, and I’m from Dallas. I am a mother to an amazing kindergartner/baseball player, full-time student, and I co-manage a physician’s office. I need a clone! 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I basically medi-chopped on December 1, 2012. I call It a “medi” because I had about three inches of growth at that point, so it wasn’t quite a BIG chop..and it SURE wasn’t a … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Iphie
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Iphie and some call me Tai, the short version of my middle name. I currently reside in Boston. My free spirit and love of experimenting brought me back to my natural hair. I enjoy the sense of individuality, pride, and royalty that the people I've encountered associate it with. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have been natural for 4 years, now. I have always embraced my curls, … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Ashley
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) Cape Verdean made, my name is Ashley and I'm from the smallest state on the map :] I'm currently trying to get a degree to be a X-ray radiologist. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I've been natural all my life, practically. There was a period from age 8 until about 12 where my mom would relax my hair because it was so thick and she couldn't … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Alexandria
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. I'm Alexandria, 23, and I'm currently living & working in Louisiana! My hair journey began in 2010 while in beauty school. One of my already natural classmates inspired me to transition and eventually big chop. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have been natural for 4 years! I really started to fall in love with my curls in the weeks after going fully natural. 3. What motivated you … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Kiera
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi, my name is Kiera Mare’. I am 24 years old and I am a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative from Prattville, AL, now living all over due to my work schedule. I have always been natural, but my hair has not always been healthy due to color, flat irons and lack of deep condition. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have always embraced my curls, but in my early years I did not know how to manage my … [Read more...]