Naturally Fierce Feature: Jeré

My name is Jeré (pronouced Jer-ray) and I am a married mom with two beautiful girls. I have passion for God, natural hair, fashion, beauty, singing, and inspiring others. I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York to West Indian parents but currently live in Central Florida. My passion for natural hair, fashion, and inspiring led me to use my gift for gab and writing into developing my own blog and vlog. I'm also a high school teacher who teaches Advance Placement American Government and I love … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Bri

My name is Bri Lawson, and I’m a 21 year old college student at the University of Missouri- St. Louis. I am originally from Kansas City, MO but reside in St. Louis for school. I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Gender Studies Certificate.How long have you been natural?I chose to stop relaxing my hair in May of 2012 at the age of 20. I transitioned for nine months before I decided to do the Big Chop. What motivated you to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Javonni

My name is Javonni McGlaurin. I am a recent graduate of Hampton University from St. Louis, Missouri. I am currently a volunteer for the International Youth Council. How long have you been natural? I have been completely natural for 7 months and 6 days! I like to tell people I involuntarily went natural. I traveled to Costa Rica for study abroad and I had no access to reliable hair salons. I had been getting relaxers since I was 13 so I did not know what to do with my hair. I was … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Naila

My name is Naila, I am a Howard University graduate and creator of the show The Weave Whisperer. Most of my teenage years I was faithful user of the creamy crack. I always wrapped my hair at night and greased my scalp in hopes that my once long hair would come back. My healthy hair journey started back in 2002 when I fell in love with the texture of my new growth! I believe hair is like art and since I started my so-called healthy hair journey I express myself with different weaves and natural … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jennifer

My name is Jennifer and I'm 23 years old and I'm from Overland Park, KS. I am a stay at home mom, aspiring photographer, and naturalista! I began my hair journey in February 2010, which was when I got my last relaxer. My hair was very damaged and thin and I wanted to havehealthy hair.How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 3.5 years.What motivated you to go natural? Seeing my hair unhealthy and damaged was ultimately what lead me to becoming natural. At first I wanted to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Caressa

 My name is Caressa I was born in the West Indies, true Island girl at heart, I am very free spirited person. When I decided to start my natural hair journey I knew nothing about my hair at its natural state. I got my first relaxer at age 12, and at age 19 I decided that I wanted to go on this journey just because I was curious to see my hair in its natural state without all the chemicals.   How long have you been natural? I have now been natural for a year and 5 months and loving every minute … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tamara AKA Diggamatic

My name is Tamara but to most I am known as Diggamatic. I am a 36 year old Boston mother of 6 children ... 5 of which are girls. How long have you been natural? We are all Natural hair enthusiast in our home. Yes... I certainly have my hands full. I have been fully natural for 10 months now. I did my big chop in Oct 2012 after transitioning for a year. I had enough new growth by then that I was comfortable with cutting all my relaxed ends off. The hair dresser cut off 10 inches of hair … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kimberly

My name is Kimberly Elizabeth Hudson. In November 2013 I’ll be getting married so it will be LaCroix!  I am from St. Louis, Missouri and recently turned 31 years old July 6. I am a Type 1 Diabetic, which means that I am insulin dependent, and have had it since I was 2 years old. I didn’t get my natural hair relaxed until I was in junior high. Before then, it was healthy with braided pigtails. I wasn’t a big weave wearer so I could never do much with my hair and I was always bored, especially … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sophia

Sophia Ruffin, I’m 32 years young :)  I’m originally from Chicago Height, IL; however I’ve been residing in Mt. Vernon, IL since 1999. I’m an ordained minister who has a love and passion for empowering others, and sharing my testimony on how God literally altered my life. I challenge others to stand out and dare to be different especially since we are a peculiar people! I love sports; reading, writing, and meeting new people. How long have you been natural?I stopped getting perms in 2009, and … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Crystal

My name is Crystal Grant and I'm a 33yr old mom to a 10yr old little boy, who has the mind of a 15yr old:-). I've been a nurse for 11yrs and I love what I do. I live in the Atlanta area but I'm originally from SC. Moved here 7 years ago and I really enjoy it. Well.....I became natural by default I would say. It started with my weave(sew in) addiction in 2008.How long have you been natural? In 2008 got a sew in and I liked it some much that I kept them in until November 2011. During this time … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sandretta

My name is Sandretta Sturdivant & I’m from the SMALL town of Wadesboro, North Carolina (yes I’m a country girl). I’m 28, in a relationship (Derek), a mother of two; Tyler (my Prince) who is 6 & Jordin (my Princess) is 5, she’s also a Naturalista!How long have you been natural? My last perm was March ’10 & I cut the rest of my ends off in August ’11What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?My motivation to transition was that I wanted something different. My … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Francheska

Hey my name is Francheska Delarosa and I was born and raised in Brooklyn NY. Since a baby girl I had long thick coarse hair; hair my mom did not have the patience to tame. So at the age of 5 I got my first perm and continued to perm it every two months till the age of 18.How long have you been natural?I've been natural for 3 years now and still working on it. What motivated you to go natural? The thing that helped my transition was going away for college. Went to school on a farm and there … [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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Lakeseia

Hello! My name is Lakeseia and I currently reside in Jacksonville, Florida. My natural hair journey began approximately 2.5 years (and some change) ago and haven’t looked back ever since. My interest was sparked in 2010 while wearing micro braids, which I kept in for 2 months (which was a long time for me). During this time I was able to see a glimpse of my natural hair texture at my roots which, is probably the first time I’ve seen my texture in years since I was relaxed at 7 years old. How … [Read more...]


A Natural Hair Transitioning Story: Leesa’Ray

Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Leesa'Ray. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York currently resign in Wilmington, Delaware. I love to be different express myself through my hair, clothing and makeup.   How long have you been natural? I’m new to the natural world and looking to expand my knowledge on having natural hair. Over 8 months ago I decided to go natural reason being was because my hair began to fall out and become damaged do to the … [Read more...]