Naturally Fierce Feature: Shanti (BKA Around the Way Curls)

My name is Shanti and I am a twenty something mother, lover and creator. I am co-editor of the blog Around the Way Curls. I have been natural all of my life but I have not always been embraced and celebrated my God given curls. Until I was 21 I had no idea how to do my hair. I was dependent on the flat iron and ponytails. Finally, I decided to research proper hair care for my curly, kinky hair and I stumbled upon the natural world blogosphere where I found a lot of helpful information that has … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Dalecia

My name is Dalecia and I reside in NC. I am a working MBA student who enjoys painting, dancing singing, making YouTube videos, and playing the piano. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for about 4 years now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was a transitioner because I wasn’t ready to cut my hair. Instead I decided to cut about a inch off per month so that I can still have length. Two weeks ago I did a second big … [Read more...]


Style Inspiration: We Can Do It

Tribal City by globalcouture featuring a "We Can Do It" tee J Crew blue denim jacket jcrew.com Philipp Plein denim skinny jeans farfetch.com ASPIGA bright shoes $135 - wolfandbadger.com CHARLES KEITH navy bag charleskeith.com Stackable bangle $1,000 - astleyclarke.com Oversized earrings globalcouture.net Warehouse metal bracelet $10 - warehouse.co.uk Kate Spade crystal sunglasses shopbop.com Naturally Revolutionary globalcouture.net … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Kachet

Hello! I'm Kachet (pronounced Cache), also known at The Lipstick Giraffe and I reside in Sacramento, CA. I use The Lipstick Giraffe blog to showcase my personal style and show others that they can be on trend without breaking the bank. By day, I am a marketing manager for a property based improvement district (PBID) and I've previously worked in the advertising industry. What can I say? I love people and connecting them with brands. Why call the blog The Lipstick Giraffe? Well, I'm a tall … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sharon

I’m Sharon from Queens, NY currently residing in PA. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 10-12 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I started transitioning after I met my husband in 2002.  We got married in 2003 and I was moving away from my mom who is the only person I felt comfortable doing my hair. Not wanting to deal with getting relaxers from someone else, I decided to see what my natural hair looked … [Read more...]


Finger Detangling 101

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Finger detangling is a delicate and intricate procedure. If done properly, it is entirely possible to go without combs and have an exclusive finger combing routine. This is especially beneficial for women who have hair that easily breaks during the detangling process. It is also possible to incorporate finger combing as a first part to your detangling routine prior to combing in order to reduce breakage. Here are two very good videos that demonstrate the process of finger detangling on dry … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Andria

My name is Andria I'm from Chicago. I hope to one day become an editor for Vogue or Teen Vogue. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for two years in November. What wanted you to go back to natural? My hair was severely heat damaged to the point it was completely straight. I wanted to big chop but I allowed others negative influence convince me not to so I transitioned for a few months and once my hair grew to my ear I cut the rest off. I decided to grow my hair out because I … [Read more...]


Hair Stories: Bald Spots and My Daughter’s Hair

My favorite hairstyle for both of my daughters is “beads and braids.” I believe it is one of the best protective styles for little girls because not only is the hair protected by the braids, but the beads act as a second layer of protection. It is so cute and my girls feel involved when I allow them to pick out their own bead colors. Despite how great I think this protective style is, there is a hazard that I had no idea existed: The last time I braided my oldest daughter’s hair I took a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Shannon

Hi I’m Shannon and I am from the Big Easy (New Orleans) and I love my city! I am a Clinical Intake Specialist Team Lead for Humana insurance company. My natural hair journey has had its up’s & down’s but one thing I know for sure is I will NEVER go back to the creamy crack. J How long have you been natural? 4 years What motivated you to transition? Well…my hair was relaxed most of my life and that was mainly because my mom couldn’t manage it. But as I got older I noticed my hair was … [Read more...]


Teen Natural Feature: Ingrid

Ingrid Tomaz, I’m 16 going on 17. I was born and raised in Massachusetts but both of my parents are from Minas Gerais, Brazil. How long have you been natural? I’ve been completely natural for 2 months now. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? At first, my aunts forced me to go “natural” when I was about 13, but to Brazilians that automatically means relaxing the roots of your hair. What truly motivated me to go completely natural was a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Shelly

Hi loves, my name is Shelly. I am a 21 years old and I live in New Jersey, I'm a licensed hairstylist that works in Philly/ and also a college student. How long have you been natural? August 2007 was the last time I got a relaxer, right before my first year of High School.  I have been natural ever since! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? Actually, I was going to hair school at the time and I remember just looking at different girls … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kish

Hello. My name is Markisha; however, I love to be called Kish! I am from Detroit, MI but I'm currently a college student residing in Lansing, MI. I am also a dance teacher and Choreographer! My natural hair journey has been an emotional roller-coaster! Initially I wanted to wear my natural hair because wearing weave just didn't feel right, physically or emotionally. I felt fake and it itched like crazy! My hair was already color damaged, wearing weave (sew-ins, glue-ins) made it worse. I … [Read more...]


Combating Negative Ideas About Black Hair

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After going natural 3 years ago, and seeing all the amazing benefits of doing so, I began to wonder why it had taken me so long to do so.  What kept me from learning and accepting my hair in its natural state?  Where did I get the idea that my hair had to be straightened in order to look presentable?  After some deep self-reflection, I realized that a lot of it had to do with how I had been influenced to think about hair.  I wanted to know what those influences were and how they affected … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Natasha

My name is Natasha but I am better known as Naturallytash aka the Queen of Hair Shadowing. I am originally from Staten Island, NYC but I now reside in Houston Texas. How long have you been natural? I went totally natural two and a half years ago. Prior to that I hadn't used a perm in 10 plus years but I destroyed my curl pattern by constantly dyeing and flat ironing my hair. What motivated you to go natural? My hair seemed as if it wasn't growing and I missed having my curls. I decided … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Queenie

Hi readers, My name is Queenie Constancia (24 years). I'm currently living in The Netherlands, Amsterdam. After finishing High School I decided to move out from my native island CURACAO to AMSTERDAM. I'm studying Small Business & Retail Management at The University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam.  I am a part-time model and I have Brand Ambassador for QUEENSZ. How long have you been natural? I have been natural all my life, but I changed my hairstyle to an afro-look at 15 years … [Read more...]