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Hello! My name is Ricki Wilson. I was named after my dad, which I hated when I was a child but I've learned to embrace it along with my natural hair. :D I was born and raised in this little country town known as Valley, Alabama! I am still here until fall, where I will be attending college at Tuskegee University!! How long have you been natural?It has been almost 2 years since I big chopped. July 14th is my nappiversary! What motivated you to go … [Read more...]
If you are obsessed with headwraps and puffs like me, then this video is for you! Subscribe to IconicAfricana Love! … [Read more...]
Ad from the 70'sAccording to Huffington Post-After an outcry, Horizon Science Academy has apologized and rescinded its intention to ban afro puffs and braids.Well thank goodness! … [Read more...]
I love puffs (i.e., ponytails) because they are quick, easy, and naturally fierce. :) Check out a few videos to learn how to achieve these looks: How do you make your puffs? … [Read more...]
I love puffs (i.e., ponytails) because they are quick, easy, and naturally fierce. :) Check out a few videos to learn how to achieve these looks: How do you make your puffs? … [Read more...]
My name is Marian Pearson; I’m from Panama (Central America). My mother is Panamanian and my father is Colombian, nevertheless there are many other mixtures. I’ve been natural all of my life; I’ve never colored or used any chemicals on my hair. For ten years from 2001-2011 I wore my hair straight, I would take breaks in between times and attempt to wear my hair natural, but I had no clue what to do with it . My hair began to thin out, and it wasn’t really growing the way it was supposed to, … [Read more...]
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...]
My name is Nichole and I'm currently in the DFW area of Texas, but will be in Houston starting in June. I'm excited to go out there and discover the natural scene. They have a pretty big natural hair show in December so I'm excited for that. I was born in Los Angeles, but I was raised in Colorado. When I moved to Colorado, I moved before my mom with some Hispanic family friends. My mom didn't want them to jack up my hair so she put a Just for Me relaxer in. I was six at the time and from then on … [Read more...]
Our names are Bevin & Alayna. We are both natives of Richmond, VA. We are best friends and also blog partners to Hole In Jean Pocket.How long have you been natural?We have both been natural for about 2 years now. Alayna grew her hair out over a course of time with protective styles like rods, roller sets and twist outs. I however, decided to “big chop”, which was a long and stressful road back to recovery! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?Alayna: … [Read more...]
My name is Tonya Martin and I am originally from Kenner, LA (a suburb of New Orleans). My hair journey from relaxed to natural actually stated in 2007. There wasn’t a lot of information out there like there is now, so everything I found I put it in a binder and made my own book. I have since copied it and given it to family and close friends. How long have you been natural? Since January 2009What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I transitioned and my … [Read more...]
Hello, I am Tiffany Nichols of TiffanyNicholsDesign. I am a 30 year old “Natural Hair Enthusiast” from OKC, OK. I work fulltime and I love to blog and vlog to help uplift, educate, and promote the beauty of natural hair. I embarked on my natural hair journey in June 2009 and have not looked back on my relaxed days since. That was the best decision I could have made for my hair. My hair has never been thicker, healthier, stronger, or longer. How long have you been natural? I have been natural a … [Read more...]