Naturally Fierce Feature: Brittany

I’m Brittany but almost everyone calls me B.Chapp. I come from the small, big city of Greenville, S.C. I consider myself to be an adventurer of the world just trying to live and discover the secrets of the universe. My hair journey has been just that, a journey! I’ve loved my hair, hated my hair, wished I had a curlier texture, but I’ve accepted that it’s mine and I love it. It’s been a wild ride but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.  How long have you been natural? Since June 2011 – on … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Randall

My name is Randell. I am west African (Liberian/Sierra Leonean) and the founder of a charity called Kporma (meaning help me). We work on sustainable educational projects in the rural areas of Liberia. I am also  a young professional in the Higher Education field.  I've been loc'd for almost 8 years now. I started my hair journey as an experiment to see how long my hair could get without chemicals. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for 8 years. What motivated you to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kadijah

Hi, My names Kadijah Poston. I'm a 20 year old college student just finishing up my sophomore year. I'm in school studying apparel design because fashion has always been a passion of mine. I'm from North Carolina and I've lived here all my life. I'm that country girl that has big dreams of living in the city. Every since I was little I always had long relaxed hair. Getting a relaxer was the norm and I was always ready for the beginning of a new school year because I'd always get that "creamy … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Dani (1 year update)

Hey there! Danielle is the name but everyone calls me Dani :) I currently reside in New Yawk! I have been natural for a year now after having transitioned from August 13, 2012 to March 13, 2013 when I did my big chop! Many may think well after that long transition period it's not a big chop, oh but it was! I chopped off about 12inches and still had some ends to get rid of after the initial chop! Last year this time I wasn't so confident about my short hair but as I have grown to love it, it has … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Mimi

My Name is Mimi Irvin “aka” Corporate Chic and creator of MeYE Label Blog. I am a wife, mother of two handsome boys, daughter, friend, and a fashionista that loves to inspire women to be Confident and “Dress the Part, Shop Smart”  How would you describe your style? I would describe my overall style as Modern Vintage with Edge. I love toincorporate that into my Corporate Daily attire which makes it Unique, Edgy, Sophisticated for the Corporate World. How do you decide what to wear in … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Rachel

My name is Rachel. I'm from Opelousas, LA. I am a first-generation college graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I am currently a substitute teacher in Iberia Parish seeking my certification in elementary education. In my spare time I enjoy doing ministry work and arts and crafts (hair bows, bracelets, jewelry). I'm engaged to be married to an awesome man of God, anticipating our special day this summer. How long have you been natural? I have been natural the summer of … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ayana

My name is Ayana Gibbs (@ayanaiman), and I was born and raised in New Jersey. My natural hair journey started when I was younger. Before dreads were a trend, I rocked them from age 5 to 17. They were an extension of me. When I went to college I cut them off. I wasn't guided and really unsure of myself. Not too mention that at that time Rihanna had just cut off her locks and was rocking a fierce cropped do' -I wanted that...or at least thought I did. Once I got a relaxer I realized I had made a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jaime

I am Jamie; mother of two (ages 10 and 12), a photographer, and a singer. I am a simple country gal from Sumter, SC. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2012. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I big chopped on April 27, 2012. I randomly stopped by thebarber shop one day to chat with my barber and was overcome with a desire to chop off all of my hair. I wanted to simply start over and I intended to relax my hair … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Marenna

My name is Marenna and I am from DC. I love to travel, talk about healthy living, make art and chill with my close friends. 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? Believe it or not, living in health conscious Austin, TX at the time motivated me to live a more wholly, organic lifestyle – which included my hair. There weren’t any prominent black hair salons there, … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Tanya

Hi! My name is Tanya Jean-Baptiste and I live in Brooklyn, NY with my fiancé. My 9-5 is currently working at an outpatient hospital but my passion is fashion and I am currently looking to get into fashion styling full time. I'm also a big foodie and natural hair enthusiast. *Hair flip!… or pat depending on how much shrinkage I have lol* How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as " ever evolving." I like to switch it up daily. I dress depending on my mood and the … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: KishaNicole

I'm KishaNicole and I was born and raised in New York. Lived in Atlanta the last 9 years and relocated to Houston last Thanksgiving. I'm married or 12 years been together for 16 years with 5 children. I'm a professional Blingologist and Embellisher as I work for myself. How long have you been natural? I've actually been natural about 9 months, so I am new to this world. Lol. What motivated you to  transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper and why? My oldest daughter, who … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Devri

I’m Devri (pronounced Dev-ree) from good ol’ Texas! I contribute and edit content for NaturallyCurly.com. My mother is African-American and my father is half Italian and Hispanic. How long have you been natural? It’s been about 2 years and 4 months (I count by the month!) What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I had been getting relaxers since age 5. In 2011 I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease and had to start taking a lot of … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kaprice

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Charlynn

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Paulah

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Cynthia (BKA Simply Cyn)

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...]