Curly Girl Feature: Shaye

My nickname is Shaye and I am 21 years old.  I was born and raised in Florida. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for 1 year and 2 months. What motivated you to transition? I love curly hair and I love the whole aspect of being natural even though some may not agree or like the way African Americans look with "natural hair." I'm a rebel and I want to stand out of the crowd not blend in with the norm. I went natural for me not for anyone else. Were you a transitioner … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Ashley White

My name is Ashley White and I’m 24 years old. I was born and raised in Detroit, but I currently reside in Farmington Hills (a suburb of Detroit).  My hair journey has been interesting to say the least. You could say that I’m a newbie and I’m still figuring out what works for me and what doesn’t. What’s been funny about my hair journey is that in those moments where I wanted to give up on being natural, someone would come up to me and say “I just love your hair.” How long have you been … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tavyday

My name is TavyDay, I’m from Philly, residing in Delaware. I’m a mom, a poet, plus size model, and a maniac. My hair journey has been just as expressive as I am. How long have you been natural? Short and long for about 10 year’s total – the first 4 years I just let it grow out. I’ve loc’d, coiled, cut, and colored my natural hair a few times in the last 6 years. What motivated you to go natural? Being around other natural women was my biggest motivation. Watching them love and … [Read more...]


Natural Hair T Shirts

Natural Hair T Shirts by Global Couture Global Couture designs hair accessories, jewelry, & apparel for the bold, chic, and culturally curious. Global Couture is trying to spread the word about embracing your natural hair. Love your curls, if they are wavy, curly, kinky or coily. Sold at GlobalCouture.net Which is your favorite? © Copyright 2013 Global Couture, LLC. All rights reserved. … [Read more...]


Not Your Typical Natural

Living Naturally Beautiful Blog by Vivie I am newly natural! When I began, it seemed like a lot of work since I have never really ‘cared’ for my hair on my own. I have always been confined to hair salons for hours a week, trying to achieve a “look” that never looked quite right. A great friend gave me the good advice to start documenting my “hair journey”. So, at the impressionable age of 30. I am beginning a new chapter of self discovery… I am starting with my hair. Only a YEAR … [Read more...]


Nappy in 2013?

I began to embrace the infamous word 'nappy' after going natural in 2010.  Suddenly, I started hearing people using it freely and proudly and with every occasion the usual 'sting' of the word began to disappear. The history is not easily forgotten but the new definitions are powerful and relevant.  Here is how I define it on my new 'Nappy Dictionary' T shirt.   I am happy to be nappy! T shirt sold at GlobalCouture.net How do you feel about it? Is this word reserved for 'us' or can anyone … [Read more...]