Stop Chasing the Curl Dragon

I'm sorry but it needs to be said. Some of us in the Natural haired community are driving a wedge between the whole lot with this constant quest to define, find, or make some damn curls in their hair! There's no other way to describe this other than chasing the curl dragon. It is so unnecessary and a little disheartening... I understand. You are a newly Natural or thinking about going Natural. You want or expect your hair to look a certain way. You want an instant halo of cascading curls … [Read more...]


Maybe Natural hair ISN’T for everybody…

Now, first breathe...breathe and calm your worried nerves about what I just said. I know many in the Natural hair community hate that statement....you know the one, Natural hair ain't for everybody. Yea, too many of us have heard this time and time again and most would not agree but I'm here to really delve into this feeling that many relaxed black women has said as well as feel. Maybe it's not for everybody and I'm here to tell you why. Going natural or returning Natural is a personal … [Read more...]


Encouraging Self-Love in Our Little Naturals

  It has been my experience that children, no matter how young or old, long for the approval of their parents. Just like everyone else, children want to feel loved and the first people they look to for this acceptance are their mother and father. Once we have children we are at once responsible for raising up positive, productive, citizens of the world. We are responsible for encouraging our little ones to love themselves. As much as folks would like to minimize the significant role hair has in … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Angel

My name is Angel. I was born, raised and still live in Los Angeles. The hair goes where I go; the office, the gym, the dance studio, restaurants and everywhere in between. How long have you been natural? Almost 25 years (my whole life)! I've noticed that the "natural hair movement" is geared a lot towards spotlighting and encouraging those who were not always natural (understandably so) and I hear very little from those who have been.  What motivated you to stay natural? At first, my being … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Suraya

Hi my name Is Suki. A creative spirit born in the 90’s. I'm a proud mother of two beautiful kids. My daughter Zoë-Yzabella is 2 and my baby boy Yoshua is a newborn. I'm Dutch with South-American roots, currently living in Holland. I stayed in New York for a while & I miss it with all my heart. How long have you been natural? I've always been natural, I never used any chemicals to change my hair texture even though I did want to, but instead I just embraced my hair at the age of 12. … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Alicia

My name is Alicia Lee-Bungy.  I am currently completing my PhD in Community Leadership at Alvernia University.  My focus and dissertation will be on motivation; to that end I began a business Alicia Bungy Enterprises (ABE).  ABE is dedicated to self-efficacy, self-empowerment, and motivation.  I speak to groups about goal setting and creating a plan to reach their goals. I am working on a YouTube channel that motivates and encourages people.            Because my business will have me in the … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Juliet C. Obodo of Fete du Juliet

 My name is Juliet and I’m the Executive Producer of Follicle, a film about people of color and the barriers that lie in between. I also manage a fashion and travel blog titled Fete du Juliet . I was born in Nigeria but raised in New Jersey. I currently reside in Manhattan. How long have you been natural?This is my second time returning to my natural state. My first time was while I was at Spelman College. I began my current journey two years ago.What motivated you to transition? Were you a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sheana

My name is Sheana Brown and I'm from California. I never liked my hair. I always kept it in a low bun!How long have you been natural?I have been natural All my life. Although I did not transition, i wasn't properly taking care of my hair, didn't keep it moisturized etc. I had Seen this Lady with A big, beautiful Afro & that movitated me to start taking care of my hair.What has been the most memorable part of your journey?  The most memorable part of this journey happened when i had literally … [Read more...]