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...]


SALE FOR CHARITY!

  I would like to close out the month raising more money for Breast Cancer. Please shop the sale now! Click here … [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...]


How to Travel with Natural Hair

When it comes to traveling, hair is just as important as prepping and packing for a trip. Really, who wants to frolic on the beach in a cute bathing suit, but have jacked up hair?! Even though natural hair on vacation can be a bit more freeing than relaxed hair at times, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its own set of travel challenges. Whether you’re rocking a frohawk or a head full of curls, follow these tips to keep your natural hair fly during your globe-trotting adventures. Be … [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...]


7 Awkward Natural Hair Moments

#1 When your co workers or random people ask if they can touch it. Sigh…I’m sure we have all been there. Whether short, long, big or small, people are intrigued by natural hair. They want to put their hands all over it and run their fingers through it. Or they do the “polite pet” on top of your head as if you were the featured animal at the national zoo. It happens to me all the time; on the metro, at work, in restaurants and while I’m out shopping. I mean, I guess I can understand, but if … [Read more...]


Global Couture interview

This week’s Partner interview is with Patricia, owner and operator of Global Couture. Global Couture is a very popular shop hosted at Spreadshirt and, like most of our Shop Partners, Patricia runs her shop in her spare time. Originating from Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently residing in St. Louis, Missouri, Patricia is a tenured college counselor and fulltime doctoral candidate. You go, Patricia! Even more proof that success with a Spreadshirt shop can be obtained with part time hours. … [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...]


Fashionable Friday Feature:Ayana

1. Introduce yourself. My name is Ayana aka. Yana B. I was born, bred, and raised in New York, and now I reside in the Washington, D.C. area. Besides God and my daughter, fashion and style gives me life. I worked in the fashion industry for years and now I have a blog titled "StyleStamped" that features style, artists, and fashion events. I am a lupus and kidney transplant survivor and live to tell my story in the most fashionable way possible! In addition, I am a freelance wardrobe stylist … [Read more...]


How to Become Your Own Hairstylist

A common concern I’ve heard and personally went through is “I do not know how to style my natural hair myself.” After years of having someone else do our hair, be it our mothers, another family member or a stylist, the thought of DOING OUR OWN HAIR can seem really daunting. There is nothing “wrong” with getting someone else to do your hair, but over time it can become a little frustrating, time consuming ,and costly. So, why not learn how to do your hair and be able to say “Why thank you, I … [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...]