Naturally Fierce Feature: Nikki
Hi Global Couture family! I'm Nikki. I currently live in Chicago, but I'm from Alexandria, Louisiana. My hair journey has taught me so much, the most important lesson being to learn from every mistake you make and move on. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2005. I first tried during summer break of 2000, but sadly, my mom wasn't having it when school started so I restarted my journey in April of 2011. What motivated you to go natural? I decided to stop relaxing because I … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Tyrika from mainelement: love
My name is Tyrika Williams, owner of mainelement: love and I’m an ingredient snob. I started mainelement: love after realizing that many of the ingredients in our personal care products are unhealthy for our bodies. I started out making bath and body products and due to customer demand, I moved into making hair care products not long after. Because the demand was so great for my hair care products, I decided to focus my energy on providing for and helping women who wanted to love their natural … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Dewy
My name is Dewy, I am a vlogger from Brooklyn NY. How long have you been natural? About 4-5 years What motivated you to transition? I didnt really need a relaxer so just decided to stop. Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? I did a BC in 2008. #yearlater How would you describe your hair? Unruly with a mind of its own What do you love most about your hair? It's versatility What has been the most memorable part of your journey? Has it been easy or difficult or both?! … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Sophia
Hey I'm Sophia. I'm from Columbus Ohio. Im a 28 year old freelance makeup artist, mama, wife, and natural hair enthusiast. Im mixed with black and white, my mom is black and dad white. The only reason I mention that info is because thats where my hair journey starts. My mom never really knew anything other than relaxing your hair and pressing it with a hot comb. She has burn marks still all around her forehead from all the years she burnt herself with that dag on hot comb! LOL So from the time I … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Nikki
My name is Nikki Atkins, and I'm from Arkansas. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for almost 2 years. I transitioned for one year from July 2010 until July 2011 (big chop). Watching Chris Rock's movie good hair and wanting my curly hair back motivated me to transition. My natural hair journey has been quite easy. I've never been discouraged by any negative comments or rude stares. I love my natural hair, and that's all that matters! What are some of your favorite transitioning … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Kelsey
My name is Kelsey. I am originally from the Bronx, NY but I grew up in Atlanta, GA. I always tell people that I grew up in the south but I was raised by New Yorkers so I'm far from a southern girl lol. How long have you been natural?I have been natural for three years and 3 months now.What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why?I decided to return to natural because I had a ton of heat damage. I only got perms about twice a year but I straightened my hair … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce Feature: Maya
My name is Maya, and I’m from the DMV! My natural story began over 9 years ago when I found out I was preggers with my first child!! Terrified of harming the baby in any way, I grabbed my shoulder length relaxed hair and cut a huge chunk out, and left about 3 inches of hair so I couldn't chicken out. I hacked off all of it, using copy paper scissors (you know the good kind with the orange handle! lol) and started rocking weaves to transition from my TWA. My husband had shoulder length locs at … [Read more...]
Naturally Fierce: Tracy
My name is Tracy, 30 years old, born in Trinidad, living in Miami-both perfect places for big natural hair. I was a natural child until the age of 12 and my grandmother convinced my mother to put a relaxer in my hair so I could "fit in" with the American crowd upon my move to the US. My mother never over processed my hair, I got 2 relaxers a year that way I could maintain my length with less damage.How long have you been natural?I've been natural since November 2006. What motivated you to … [Read more...]