One Word Whip: Natural Hair in One Word

During these 6 day leadership conferences I work 12+ hours a day and I don't have time to do my hair every morning so I kept my hair twisted up in some sort of protective style but toward the end the conference and as a treat for myself I "let my hair down" so to speak. I untwist my hair and rock my big fluff. This picture shows how I wore my hair on the last 2-3 days of the conference. This was to let it breath before wash day.I received so many comments from my scholars when they saw my hair … [Read more...]


Tank top season!!!!

You may be bundled up now, but tank top season is quickly approaching. Here is a preview of the summer tank collection. … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday: Vic Styles

I'm Vic: fashion blogger (www.VicStyles.com), photographer, and wardrobe stylist. I'm originally from DC, went to college in Alabama, and now I live in Los Angeles How would you describe your style? My style is a mix of comfort, vintage, and trendy. I LOVE mixing prints, textures, and colors. I rarely wear anything REALLY short or REALLY tight. I like to have fun and I experiment a lot with bold accessories and color blocking. How do you decide what to wear in the morning? Hmmm... it … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Hennalice

My name is Hennalice Silva, and I'm Cape Verdean (West Africa) but I was born and raised in the Netherlands. I'm 27 years old and graduated with a Bachelor of Law. How long have you been natural? How you was embraced your curls?  My hair has always been like this, but that does not mean that I haven’t ruined it by pressing and dying my hair a lot! I haven’t dyed my hair for 2.5 years now. I don’t press my hair unless it’s my birthday or a special occasion where I need to be classier and not … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Crystal

My name is Crystal. I am originally from Chicago but currently live is San Antonio, Texas. How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was December 2008. What motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? My daughters motivated me to go natural. My girls are 8 and 5 and when they were born and I saw their hair I thought, "My hair must look like this." Also, 5 months postpartum after having my 5 year old, (March 2008) I went to get my ends TRIMMED … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Alesha

Not to sound too much like an interview question, but here it goes.:) My name is Alesha Sullivan. I am from Memphis, TN but I currently live in Nashville, TN workingas a quality assurance software test lead (although I am thinking of getting my cosmetology license and starting a hair and skin care line with my best friend). I am 25 years old (but I might be 26 when you read this – BIRTHDAY is March 18th!!). I love to sing, dance, read, and learn all I can about all kinds of hair! I graduated … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday: The Bazzar Bohemian

Hello LOvers!!! My name is Vanessa also know as The Bazaar •{Bohemian}•!!! The best way to describe myself is a Free {Spirited} Energy living inside a {Kaleidoscope}  Of Prints {Patterns} and Colors!!!! How would you describe your style? A complete and total Free {Bohemian}!!! I don’t live by trends…I follow my {Spirit}!!! I Love colors, bolds prints, and patterns!!! I wear what makes me feel {Beautiful} and {Alive}!!! Sometimes it layers of clothing!!!... Sometimes it’s almost no clothing!!! … [Read more...]


Giveaway: Flor Bella Boutique

a Rafflecopter giveaway 2 Winners will be selected to win bonnets!! Flor Bella Boutique makes hand made satin hair accessories along with other items. The company was started in October 2011 and is owned by Crystal's Curls (Crystal Colón). The inspiration for Flor Bella came from my daughters who were begging me for a bonnet and at the time I could not find anyone who made child bonnets and I couldn't afford to pay for adult ones for them that most likely would not fit. So I … [Read more...]


Encouraging Self-Love in Our Little Naturals

  It has been my experience that children, no matter how young or old, long for the approval of their parents. Just like everyone else, children want to feel loved and the first people they look to for this acceptance are their mother and father. Once we have children we are at once responsible for raising up positive, productive, citizens of the world. We are responsible for encouraging our little ones to love themselves. As much as folks would like to minimize the significant role hair has in … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Mimi

I'm MiMi. I'm a makeup artist, entrepreneur, a mom of a soon to be 2 year old son, and lover of all things art! I'm the owner of a beauty/fashion movement called "Beat&Snatched" as well as my own site "MiMiJonline". I'm originally from Kansas City, MO but have been an "honorary" GA Peach since 2000 when I moved here to attend Clark Atlanta University. How long have you been natural? I've been rocking my curls since May 2005. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kiana

Hi! My name is Kiana Gardner and I reside in New York and have for my entire life. I am 21 and I’m graduating in May with a BA in Psychology and Sociology/ Anthropology. I’m still working on life after graduation but let’s talk about my hair! How long have you been natural? I received my last perm in January of 2011 and transitioned until August of 2012 which is when I “big chopped”. I count from when I chopped so I’ve been fully natural for 1 year and 7 months! What motivated you to … [Read more...]


Embracing Natural Hair for the Little Natural

When I was a little girl, about 10 years old, I remember watching TV with my mother when a Pantene Pro V commercial came on. The women on my TV screen were beautiful with thick, straight, and shiny hair that seemed to constantly flow over their shoulders. In my little girl mind, these women were so beautiful because Pantene Pro V magically transformed their strands from dull and frizzy to straight and full of life. I remember going to my mother later that day and asking her…no begging her … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Samantha

My name is Samantha and I'm originally from Chicago, IL, though I am currently living in San Diego, CA. I decided to go natural after seeing a friend's hair health and I am very happy I did. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 12 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?  I transitioned into natural hair. After seeing my hair damaged, I knew I had to leave the relaxers alone and I've never looked back. How would … [Read more...]


Daddy Did My Hair

On a typical morning my family will get dressed and eat breakfast, after which my husband will brush my son’s hair and I will style my daughters’ hair. Well, a few days ago I had to leave for work before everyone else, so I did not have time for my girls’ hair. When I came home from work that day both of my daughters had new hairstyles. It didn’t look bad, just different from how I would have chosen to style it. My older daughter bounced over to me with the brightest smile and said, “Daddy did … [Read more...]