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...]


Fashionable Fridays: Kendra of Closet Confections

Introduce yourself! Hi, my name is Kendra.  I’m originally from Detroit, but I came to NYC for college with dreams of landing a glamorous job in fashion after I finished school.  That didn’t happen, but I did meet my wonderful husband, Eric. After spending several years working in the tech space, I decided I needed a more creative outlet.  So, I channeled my love of stilettos and the finer things in life into a fashion and lifestyle blog at www.ClosetConfections.com. When I’m not glued to … [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...]


Fashionable Friday: Kinks Are The New Pink

Hello! My name is Ashlei and I’m the Creator & Author of the personal style and natural hair blog - Kinks are the new Pink! How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as evolving, especially right now as I’m noticing a change in items I’m gravitating to and purchasing. It’s weird to admit it, but my style is starting to become a little more grown up, which I’m actually finding to be very exciting and I’m so happy I have the blog to document that growth process. … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jeré

My name is Jeré (pronouced Jer-ray) and I am a married mom with two beautiful girls. I have passion for God, natural hair, fashion, beauty, singing, and inspiring others. I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York to West Indian parents but currently live in Central Florida. My passion for natural hair, fashion, and inspiring led me to use my gift for gab and writing into developing my own blog and vlog. I'm also a high school teacher who teaches Advance Placement American Government and I love … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Suraya

Hi my name Is Suki. A creative spirit born in the 90’s. I'm a proud mother of two beautiful kids. My daughter Zoë-Yzabella is 2 and my baby boy Yoshua is a newborn. I'm Dutch with South-American roots, currently living in Holland. I stayed in New York for a while & I miss it with all my heart. How long have you been natural? I've always been natural, I never used any chemicals to change my hair texture even though I did want to, but instead I just embraced my hair at the age of 12. … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Kennedy

My name is Kennedy!! I'm born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. I got my first perm in the 4th grade! My grandmother actually snuck and took me. I used to complain allllll the time about how big my hair was and how I wanted it to look like the other girls in my class (straight). My mom came home and was pissssseedddd! Lol. She never was a big "hair do-er" so she got over it pretty fast after she realized how manageable my hair had become after the perm. Since then, I had been receiving a perm at least … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jessica

Hello! My name is Jessica. I'm a wife and new mommy from Los Angeles. My hair journey has been and is still a learning experience. How long have you been natural? Ive been natural for 2 1/2 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I big chopped 2/15/11. I needed a break from hair and I was curious about my texture. I honestly knew nothing about my hair. I always had this bad misconception about my hair and finally I just wanted to get to … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Jessica

My name is Jessica Odoh, a 22 year old Nigerian American residing in Tampa Fl. I am a senior at the University of South Florida! How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 29 months !!!!! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? This is my 2nd time transitioning. My first time which lasted a year was when I was a sophomore in high school. 95% of people I knew were relaxing their hair so I was very uneducated about natural hair and … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Aevin Dugas AKA Guinness Book Record Holder for the Largest Afro in the World

  My name is Aevin Dugas, I'm from Napoleonville La and I work with women with mental retardation for the past 17 years. I wanted anymore. How long have you been natural? I went natural 14 yrs ago because I decided that permanently altering my hair wasn't what I wanted/ What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? Well at that time I was a "struggler"! Lol, I just knew I didn't want chemicals and would have m best friend braid my hair and I'd rod … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Lauren

Hi! My name is Lauren Smith. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and now reside in Norristown with my husband, Alex and our 2-year-old daughter, Nya…and we have one on the way in September! I transitioned to natural for over a year, and by 2008 I was completely natural. But since I didn’t know how to care for my hair in its curly state, I damaged my hair from constantly straightening it with blow dryers and flat irons just so I could wear it straight. Then in April 2011, inspired by a You … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Cristin aka CristiGold or Allthatsgold

Hi, I'm Cristin aka CristiGold or Allthatsgold from Youtube. I'm from North Carolina and I am currently a freelance makeup artist and soon to be licensed esthetician :)How long have you been natural?I've been natural for 4 years now.   What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why?I decided to transition to natural because I wanted a change for my hair. Once I started researching information about natural hair I immediately fell in love. I did both, I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Gloria

Hey y'all, my name is Gloria! I'm form Las Vegas I just recently moved to Texas with my Husband and our kiddos! We've been here for about 9months. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? When I left Vegas I knew I wanted to wear my hair natural but I wasn't 100 percent sold because I was afraid what my hair texture would be like and didn't know if I could manage it. However my sister in law who is natural and also lives in Texas motivated me … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Alesha Kimbre’

Alesha from Huntsville, AL. I am 22 years old and a nurse. How long have you been natural? 4 years in October. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I wanted long healthy hair! I've chopped my hair a few times throughout high school. I also colored it, which damaged my hair since I didn't take care of it properly. Both decisions were me following trends.. Silly me! What has been the most memorable part of your journey?Has it been easy … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tiffany

My name is Tiffany.  I am thirty-three years old and I live in Virginia.  During the week I am a Registered Nurse and full time Mommy.  I enjoy life and spending time with my family and friends. How long have you been natural?  What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I have been natural for 5 plus years.  I really had no interest in going natural.  It kind of just happened the day I colored my hair.  Relaxers made my hair paper thin but I … [Read more...]