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My name is Kaprice Harrell and I'm from a small town called Kokomo, IN. I've lived in Indianapolis, IN since 2009. I have been a freelance makeup artist since 2008. I'm also a proud mother to a 7 year old boy. My son is everything to me. How long have you been natural? I decided to go natural in September 2010. I transitioned until June 2011 then big chopped. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a big chopper? Why? I was reading Cosmo mag at the time and … [Read more...]
My name is Adanna. I live in NYC but I'm originally from the gorgeous island of Grenada. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for the past 4 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I started to feel a strong urge to go natural in the fall of 2004. Since then, I tried to transition from relaxed hair for 5 years but I just wasn't ready. One time, I went up to one year without a relaxer but got overwhelmed dealing with the … [Read more...]
Charlynn everyone calls me Char. I decided to go natural on accident. I wanted to ween myself off of weaves and I wanted to cut my broken off hair because it was mad see through. I got a perm when I cut my hair and then it hit me that cutting my hair perms and healthy didn't make sense for my over all goal. I did without the perm and I'm still here today to discuss it. I survived !!! How long have you been natural? Since May 25, 2012 What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner … [Read more...]
Hola! My name is Charnele Ashlee but please call me Char. I am first generation Jamaican from Brooklyn, NY. This past January marked 3 years natural (Mama I made it YAY!) Ok Im back so, after high school I went through a five-year short hair phase and decided to do some modeling for hair. It shocked me how easily I was placed for jobs because I never thought of myself as a “model”. I started working only for my stylist who I knew was a professional and wouldn’t damage my hair regardless of the … [Read more...]
For some reason, our society seems to associate a woman’s beauty with the length of her hair. Long, silky, and straight seem to be the ultimate goals of most women. So what happens when you cut your hair? Are you suddenly transformed into this new less beautiful version of yourself? There are so many women out there who desperately want to go natural, but are afraid of what they will look like during the “ugly stage.” There are even more women who are already natural, but flat iron their hair … [Read more...]
Since I cut my hair for the first time in April 2013, I’ve heard everything from “You look great” to “why would you cut off all that pretty hair.” Eventually, as time moved on and I became more comfortable with my new appearance, what other people thought of me mattered less. These days, if I hear a negative comment it doesn’t make me question myself and my decision to return to natural. But for just a minute, let’s take a look at negative comments through a little girl’s eyes. Think about … [Read more...]
Savings for the ladies! Hey Naturalistas, Who's the best? SHE'S the BEST! Just in time for Mother's Day, we are celebrating the women in your life! 15% OFF all women’s clothing today through Tuesday April 29th! Enter the code HeyMama during checkout Naturally Revolutionary Price $ 27.00 To the product Keeping it kinky Price $ 25.00 To the product I love my hair (tank) Price $ … [Read more...]
My name is Paulah, I’m 22 years old and I currently live in Ann Arbor, MI. I’ll be moving to Washington, D.C. soon to pursue a Master’s in Public Health at George Washington University. I’ve been natural for almost 4 years. Although it wasn’t always an easy journey, I fall more in love with my hair every day and I will never relax again. How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was almost 4 years ago and I cut my relaxed ends off about 3 years ago. What motivated you to … [Read more...]
Cynthia Andrew from NYC, born in MD but raised in Cameroon. How long have you been natural? I stopped counting but its been over 3 years now. What motivated you to transition? My hair was damaged due to all the heat and chemical relaxers. I was frustrated, tired and knew there had to be a better way. Were you a transitioner or a Big chopper? I transitioned, no big chop for me. Although sometimes I wish I did big chop- transitioning was messy to say the least. How would … [Read more...]
a Rafflecopter giveaway 1 winner will be selected! Check out the review below! Product Review: I Love My Fro Shea Butter Whip I was asked to review the Shea Butter Whip from theILoveMyFro line that I hadn't heard of but was eager to check out. For one, I'm not a big fan of Shea butter and I wanted to change that and two, Shea butter is moisturizing and I'm in dry Colorado and always on the hunt for something to keep my tresses moisturized. "100% All Natural Whipped Shea Butter for … [Read more...]
Hello! My name is Aubree Brown. I am from Baltimore, MD but I currently live in NY. I spent many years prior to my transition damaging my hair with relaxers. My hair would break off and thin out so badly. On top of that, I would flat iron my hair all the time, which of course caused heat damage. How long have you been natural? I started my transition to natural hair about 2 years ago, but I got my final cut a year and a half ago. What motivated you to go natural? I was frustrated … [Read more...]
a Rafflecopter giveaway Seriously Natural Boutique is a celebration of natural hair, beauty and style. The designer, Sabrina, enjoys creating tops and accessories for women of color who enjoy wearing clothing that express their love of natural hair. When not designing Sabrina is blogging at Seriouslynatural.org or freelance writing for Naturallycurly.com, Blackhairinformation.com and Naturalhairrules.com Black and beautiful Fitted classic t-shirt for women in Plus$25.50 Brown and … [Read more...]
OK Naturals, I'm not gonna lie when I say I had a hard time tracking this down in Denver. Not the Eco Styling gel so much as the Olive Oil one. I just assumed when I saw it was at a local Sally's online that it was the Olive oil one but it wasn't. A little more digging on my part allowed me to find a Sally's with one that wasn't really that far away. I was excited to say the least. I have been hearing so many Naturals RAVING about this stuff that I was in need to try it myself. I've heard … [Read more...]
Greetings. My name is Kym Williams. My friends call me Kymmy. I never really liked the name but I think it's endearing when they do. I live in Long beach, California. I've never met people so proud to be from a city in my life but after living here for the last 13 years...I can see why. How would you describe your style? My style? Hmmm...I would consider it a blend of 80's and 90's mixed with current trends. But there are times when I get bored with my style and will veer completely left … [Read more...]
I have a niece who recently asked the dreaded question that all mothers of curly-hair daughters fear: “Mommy, why doesn’t my hair look like…?” At the young age of 6 years old, my niece is developing an understanding of the differences between herself and her peers. She is growing into a little lady and as she matures, she has the natural tendency to compare. I have asked my mother this same question when I was a little girl and I know the day will come when my two daughters will approach … [Read more...]
My name is Roshini Cope, but everyone online knows me as Glamazini. I started my website, then Roshini.net, in 2002 to document my transition from relaxed to natural hair. In 2009 I converted it to Glamazini.com and started a YouTube channel at the request of my readers. How long have you been natural? I went natural in 1999, relaxed my hair for a short stint, then finally went and stayed natural in 2002. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big … [Read more...]