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: 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: 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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Maya

Hello to all naturals! My name is Maya Congo and I’m from Silver Spring, Maryland. I’m a pre-nursing major at Old Dominion University which is in Norfolk, Virginia. I am now a junior and am 20 years old. I love educating myself on natural hair in the African American community and exploring versatile styles with my own hair. How long have you been natural? I have been natural all my life thanks to my mother. She was truly a stickler for keeping my hair natural when I was young because she … [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: Adanna

My name is Adanna. I live in NYC but I'm originally from the gorgeous island of Grenada. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for the past 4 years. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper& why? I started to feel a strong urge to go natural in the fall of 2004. Since then, I tried to transition from relaxed hair for 5 years but I just wasn't ready. One time, I went up to one year without a relaxer but got overwhelmed dealing with the … [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: 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...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Angela

My name is Angela. I'm from Southern California and I'm a social worker. How long have you been natural? I've been natural my entire life but I didn't take great care of my hair until approximately April of 2011. I had three perms during my childhood and straighten my hair many times throughout high school and undergrad years. Although I stopped straightening my hair in 2006, I dyed my hair like crazy until April 2011. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big … [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...]