Naturally Fierce Feature: Aubree

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...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Kym

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Roshini (BKA Glamazini)

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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tawni

Hello world, My name is Tawni Fears. I am a native of Lithonia Georgia! I own a freelance writing company, The Tawni Loguess, and work for DTP Records. I have always had different hairstyles and colors, every time you blink, kind of lady. Now I’m the curly head and confident woman. I began my natural hair journey when my stylist Shone Swain simply told me to stop relaxing my hair, it didn’tneed it. I didn’t believe her. Yes, I saw that I had thick, long hair as a child, still I was programmed … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Lashana

My name is Lashana. I'm 23 from NYC, born in Brooklyn raised in Queens. I love anything that can be art. My hair journey is a common one: Long natural hair as a child, first relaxer at ten and it was all downhill from there. How long have you been natural? I've been natural since april 7,2008 What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? What motivated me to transition was a website called KeepItSimpleSista. Everyone on there was so positive about … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Ashley

My name is Ashley, but some may know me as FabEllis. I reside in North Carolina and I'm a southern girl at heart. I love to travel, thrift and spend time with family and friends. I'm passionate about looking good on a budget and of course, natural hair. How would you describe your style? My style is a mix between classic and trendy. I love to take classic pieces like wide legged pants, a shift dress or even skinny jeans and mix them with trendier pieces. I'm also a lover … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Awanda

Hello to all ! My name Awanda Perez , I live in northern Spain , in the city of A Coruña. Previously I lived in Madrid , London , NYC, Italy and Santo Domingo , the city where I was born. My trip to natural began long ago, but it was not until nearly two years ago , when I decided to start from scratch, by doing a Big Chop . How long have you been natural? Now almost two years ago. At other times I had cut my hair, but the lack of information and determination out I became discouraged . … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Abidemi

Hello everyone, my name is Abidemi but most people call me Bids. I’m a corporate lawyer by day and minion to my hair, Grace by night…actually all the time! I’m from Nigeria, but I live in London in the United Kingdom. How long have you been natural? I’m 4 years natural and going strong. What motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? For me, going natural was really about learning about my hair and wanting to fully appreciate my texture. My … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Scarlett

Hello! I’m Scarlett and the creator of Wonder Curl, a line of haircare products for curly hair. I’m a Haitian born Jersey girl! How long have you been natural? I started 16 years ago, but I would say that I’ve truly been natural 7 years because I haven’t done anything that might alter my natural curl pattern. How would you describe your hair? My hair is thick, dry and frizzy. Even though my hair is dry and frizzy, you’d never know it because I know what works for me and how to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Rachelle

Hey Naturalistas! My name is Rachelle and I am 22 year old graduate from the University of Maryland. Go Terps! I live in Maryland and have been interning at education-based organizations since I graduated. Besides, work and hair I love to run. I am a former track athlete and still try to train everyday (try is the key word LOL). I LOVE God and I’m saved and going to heaven J How long have you been natural? I have been fully natural for 10 months! I transitioned for a little less than a … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Stephanie

My  name is Stephanie Donegan and Im from Birmingham, Alabama. I've lived in Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas and Atlanta and after years of running from home, settled on Helena, a small suburb outside of Bham as home. How long have you been natural? Ive now been natural for 8 years What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? Im a big chopper! I first tried going natural in 2002 but failed miserably trying to grow out my relaxer. The transition was … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Sahnia

My name is Sahnia (pronounced Sonya) Oates, and I am from Charlotte, NC. I live in Belmont, right outside of Charlotte. Been back since 2007. I graduated from NC A&T and moved to VA for about 4 years. I am a wife of 9 years and have two BEAUTIFUL boys, Mason-7 and Pierce-3 (will turn 8 and 4 this year). Have a MBA in Business Administration with concentrations in Global Management and Human Resource Management. I was laid off last year and currently contracting with a company here in … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Mardia

My name is Mardia Powell. I'm an artist and graphic designer working in Atlanta, GA. Originally I'm from Nassau, Bahamas. How long have you been natural? My natural hair journey started back in Summer 2003. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I was one of those girls that had a new style every week. One week I would have a long do, then I would cut it . I can go on and on about the colors I have experimented with, but I would have to say … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Keshia

My name is Keshia and I reside in Atlanta, Georgia. I am 25 years old. I am a graduate of Tuskegee University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing. I have been working in corporate sales for the past two years. Some of my favorite activities are singing, dancing, reading, and cooking. I have been natural for five years and I transitioned for seven months. I did the big chop in March of 2009 and haven’t looked back! How long have you been natural? I have been natural for five … [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: 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...]