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My name is Dana Nicole Walton, I am 24 and I live in this boring little town called Plainfield, IL. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since 2007. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? As a kid, I was forced to get perms because they didn’t want or know what to do with my curly hair. In 07 when we moved to Plainfield there were no black salons that my dad knew of. So I choose to start doing my hair on my own and all I … [Read more...]
My name is Sherane Heron and I am the founder of Sherane's Vintage Closet, a lifestyle brand that shares Love, Inspiration & [Vintage] Fashion. I am an Author, Speaker and Mentor who is passionate about inspiring and educating others on living their God-given purpose.How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as "royal"... I love wearing chunky gold jewelry to spice up a basic, classy fit. I am HEAVILY influenced my the middle-eastern culture. I love sequin, beads and most … [Read more...]
[BY: DEVRI VELAZQUEZ of NaturallyCurly.com] Hi!!! My name is Patricia and I am the Owner and Designer of Global Couture Apparel & Accessories and Global Couture Blog. I am originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently reside in St. Louis, MO. During the day, I am a tenured college counselor and full time doctoral candidate completing my dissertation and at night I delve into the natural hair world with my accessories and t-shirt designs. I am a Black woman and have been … [Read more...]
My name is Brandi Lofton and I’m originally from Georgia but currently living in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area. I am a lover of big, unruly, natural hair. After getting relaxers for years, I decided to do away with them and embrace my natural texture. I transitioned during my third year of law school and became fully natural August 2013. How long have you been natural? This August 2014 marks my first full year as a natural. Yay!! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner … [Read more...]
Just in case you haven’t noticed, summer is right around the corner! Here are 5 easy protective styles you can try. These styles are repeated over and over again but this is what makes them classic. You can always add something different to your styles such as a hair piece or hair accessory. Below you find styles that can cause less friction to your hair, very convenient and not to mention very chic. These are a few tutorials and pics from some of your favorite vloggers. 1. Pin Up … [Read more...]
a Rafflecopter giveaway Who is Princess Curl? My daughter does not like to wear her bonnet at night. Whenever she sees her bonnet in my hand, she immediately says in her 2 year old voice, “I can’t want a bonnet!” After much pleading I finally secure it on her head only to find it on the floor in the morning. Ananda Pearl is my inspiration for my children’s book “Princess Curl.” She’s a fun loving little girl with a head full of wild curly hair. In this story, Princess Curl learns … [Read more...]
Greetings!! My name is Diana. I was born, raised and still living in Georgia. I am 35 years old; mother of an 18 year old daughter (who is also natural). I am also a licensed massage therapist. How long have you been natural? I decided to "return back to being natural" in June of 2010. Best decision I made that year, lol. What motivated you to go return to natural? My motivation to transition was my grandmother. She passed away 6 months before I made the decision to transition. … [Read more...]
My name is Latia Sparks. I am the second oldest out of 5 kids. I grew up in Brentwood Long Island. I have been natural for a year and a half. What motivated you to go back to natural? What motivated me to become natural was my sister Jasmine and best friend Rita. My transition was easy, I just chopped it off to a Caesar. The reason why I chopped my hair was because I was pregnant, for nine months I kept my hair in weaves and braids . When I took the weave out I had no clue what to do with the … [Read more...]
Let me state for the record that I have been exclusively finger detangling for years (possibly 4-5 years) and I am a huge proponent of its benefits. Besides experiencing a great decrease in breakage, finger detangling contributed to the elimination of pain when detangling and helped me to identify a detangling method that I could do on dry hair (which is important if you have super shrinkage). It is the gentlest detangling method and whether you choose to use it as just the first step or whether … [Read more...]
My name is Mesha Coleman. I live in McKinney, TX which is about 30 miles outside of Dallas. I am a mother, a wife, a business owner. an author and a natural girl! My hair journey was inspired by my mini me and I must say I haven't looked back. How long have you been natural? I started the natural journey over 6 years ago before it was cool or a huge movement as it is today. I started the journey before there was tons of support or even accepted. What motivated you to transition? … [Read more...]
Hello Global Couture family! I’m Alexis; a curly-haired New York City girl with a passion for medicine and fashion. As a senior researcher at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, I enjoy putting an end to the myth that scientists are all pocket squares, high water pants, and nerdy glasses! How would you describe your style? I’m a very daring, eclectic and approachable person. And I feel my style is very reflective of my personal traits. It’s traditional with an edge and … [Read more...]
You may have heard of garlic for heart health and cholesterol, but have you heard of garlic for hair loss? If not, you may be missing out on a very safe, natural and effective solution for your shedding and hair loss worries. Why does it work? Garlic contains allicin, a natural substance that can improve blood flow to the scalp, get rid of any bacteria or fungi living on the scalp and hair, and give life to damaged follicles. Many times, hair loss can be due to unknown bacteria or … [Read more...]
I recently modified my hair care regimen and the results blew my mind. There was an incredible softness to my hair that I had never really experienced. My hair is not usually soft at all. So you understand my delight. And all from adding in one, relatively inexpensive products. And what was it? Glycerin. Given all of the rules, regulations and restrictions of natural hair care, if you’re one of those women who has been taught and believes that glycerin dries out … [Read more...]
Win a ANY Global Couture tee or tank!!!!! Rules to enter via Instagram: 1. Follow @globalcouture 2. Follow @bigchophair 3. Repost/share this picture with tag #bigglobal Ends Wednesday, 26th @4PM … [Read more...]
My name is LaDajana Burks. I'm 23 years old and a graduate at Wilberforce University. I have a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I recently joined a new organization which I love called Black Women United! I love being a black woman and one day I hope to inspire many other young African American girls to achieve their dreams and love themselves. I want to own a community center for girls that will be founded on Christian principles. My relationship with God is extremely important to me and … [Read more...]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately….about hair butter. I’ve tried countless recipes all involving shea as my base, and I’ve been sorely disappointed with the results every time. That’s the problem I’m having. The solution? Here goes: I’ve been thinking of tossing out my shea butter and getting a butter made from an oil I know my hair loves instead! I researched a few things online and found that pretty much any oil you use in your hair can come in the form of a butter.. My hair happens to love … [Read more...]