I go by Jazz. I’m from Brooklyn, NY; but my background is Grenadian. How long have you been natural? I have been natural all of my life, but I became a “healthy” natural in March 2011. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I was doing a gap year between high school and college and was allotted much time to “find myself,” During this time, I began learning more about what I love. I started a garden, began cooking on a daily basis and … [Read more...]

Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Kendra Williams, age 26, from North Carolina. I have a passion for reading and writing, in hopes of one day being a published bestseller. For now, I'm working on becoming known in the natural hair community. I have been natural my whole life, I was using heat mostly until June 2012 when I decided to return back to my curls. I haven't looked back since. Are you a transitioner or a big … [Read more...]

Hello! My name is Jahnique (Jah-neek), I’m 19 years old. I’ll be 20 in December. I was born and raised on Long Island, NY up until I was 12, when my family and I moved to Northern Delaware. I’m currently in community college for Accounting. My ultimate goal is to become a Forensic Accountant for the Federal Government. How long have you been natural? I’ve been embracing my naturally curly hair for about a year and 7 months. I stopped getting relaxers when I was 16. I just hated how … [Read more...]

My name is Jillaine. I'm 18 years old, American, of Irish and Jamaican descent. I was born in the Bronx, New York and lived there until I was 10 years old. I then moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where I've lived since moving. How long have you been natural? My hair has been natural my entire life! Of course from time to time I would straighten it, especially during my middle school years, but I've always rocked my natural hair. I really started embracing my curls my sophomore year of … [Read more...]

  1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. (Name, where you’re from, etc) My name is Keyera (Miss Afrodite) Mitchell and I am from Phoenix, AZ. For most of my life I grew up in an all-white neighborhood and I tended schools that were majority white. For years I wanted to have long straight hair and I was ashamed of my curls. It took me 16 years to finally accept my hair for what it was.   2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I … [Read more...]

1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Leigha and I’m from a little bit of everywhere. I was born in St. Joe, MI but my family moved around a lot because my father was in the military.  That is where I developed a love for traveling.  I am 23 years old.  I currently attend the University of Akron, perusing my second Bachelors, in Family Development. I have a 5 year old daughter, who is the highlight of my world. I have had my cosmetology license since 2009. I am … [Read more...]

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hello There! My name is Vivian Jones and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am a Writer, a Poet, an Activist, and a Lover of Human Kind. I am very passionate about exceeding the goals I have set for myself and allowing my full potential to shine. It has been quite a journey to get to this beautiful stage in my life but finally at 27 years old, I am embracing all my “believed” imperfections and committing to living unapologetically!  At every moment … [Read more...]

My name is Shunte and I was born-and-raised in Atlanta, Georgia—currently thriving in Dallas, Texas. I’m a documentary and bargain FIEND that recently developed an interest in yoga and have been slowly trying to get mybody to bend like some of the yogis I follow on IG…I have a LONG way to go! My journey has not only been a growing experience for my hair alone, but it has alsochallenged my views on traditional standards of “beauty”. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since … [Read more...]

Tell us a little bit about your background. Hey, my name is Ajah. I’m originally from Long Beach, Ca. born and raised but I reside in Riverside, Ca. Moved out here in 2009 to further my education but I am now approaching my last semester (graduation quickly approaching in December, class of ’14 stand up woot woot). I’m a down to earth spirit that loves being around family and friends, I do however enjoy my alone time and love listening to music and reading. Neosoul and pretty much any … [Read more...]

How many times have you heard this “I want to go natural can you give me some tips?”  Only to hear this a few weeks later :  “Girl!! I couldn’t do it, it is just too hard” Yeah, I know, we all have. As a natural, well let me speak for myself this constant back and forth and “giving up” has always been annoying. Mentally, I felt like the person lacked commitment, patience and courage to take such a liberating journey. But, could I be wrong? Why?  Why can’t some of our sisters make such a step…a … [Read more...]

1. Tell me about yourself. Hi there! I’m Andrea, I am a personal style blogger based in Houston, Tx. 2. How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I’ve been natural for 3 years. I hadn’t seen my natural hair since I was about seven so I was really excited to see what my curl pattern was going to look like through out the whole process. 3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I transitioned for 11 months and … [Read more...]

Hey guys, my name is Victoria, 22 & I’m a Caribbean girl from Barbados (: I love anyone or anything that's "weird" lol, pertaining to fashion and style. How long have you been natural? I’d say I've been natural for practically entire life until I pulled a short stint. Let me explain. . . So I started getting my hair pressed with a hot comb when I was about 8 which really damaged my hair to the point where I forgot I actually had curly hair. My hair was really fuzzy all the time and … [Read more...]