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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...]
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...]
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...]
Hi Curlfriend! My name is Jocellyn, and I am from Indianapolis, Indiana. When I was in high school, I let my hair stylist (who I trusted) convince me that I needed a relaxer every 6-8 weeks. At the time, I was only getting them once or twice a year. Shortly after receiving my second relaxer in a 10 week time frame, I was washing my hair, when suddenly large clumps of my hair started falling out. It was in that moment that I decided to never get a relaxer again. I transitioned, and managed to do … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
My name is Crystal. I am originally from Chicago but currently live is San Antonio, Texas. How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was December 2008. What motivated you to go natural? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? My daughters motivated me to go natural. My girls are 8 and 5 and when they were born and I saw their hair I thought, "My hair must look like this." Also, 5 months postpartum after having my 5 year old, (March 2008) I went to get my ends TRIMMED … [Read more...]
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...]
I'm MiMi. I'm a makeup artist, entrepreneur, a mom of a soon to be 2 year old son, and lover of all things art! I'm the owner of a beauty/fashion movement called "Beat&Snatched" as well as my own site "MiMiJonline". I'm originally from Kansas City, MO but have been an "honorary" GA Peach since 2000 when I moved here to attend Clark Atlanta University. How long have you been natural? I've been rocking my curls since May 2005. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
My name is Faune Martin, I'm 18 years old and I live in Copenhagen, Denmark in Scandinavia. My heritage is half danish and half american in which i'm also part native american. Since I was a child I've mostly had my hair loose without tight up-do's. I've cut it once where I was short haired (to the neck/ears or so) for approximately a year - it grows out quickly! Since then I only cut the ends to keep it healthy and fresh (and to define the natural curls). From time to time I straighten it just … [Read more...]
My name is Shantel but most just call me Elle. I am originally from Maryland but now reside in Virginia with my 2 daughters, husband, and a little Shih Tzu name Lily. I am now a freelance makeup artist and spend my time watching the clock waiting for my little bun to come out the oven... yes another Queen in training due in October! How long have you been natural? I will be natural for 4 years in October of this year! Time has really flown by! What motivated you to transition? Were you a … [Read more...]