Naturally Fierce Feature: Tiffany

My name is Tiffany Nicole, I was born in Queens, New York and raised in Florida. I have my Master's in Higher Education and currently work at a local college. I have been married to my wonderful husband now for 4 years (next month) and strive daily to live life that is pleasing to my Heavenly Father. I have a passion for dance and currently teach dance at several churches across the Central Florida Area. I love to write and share information, opinions and ideas about hair, fashion, beauty etc. … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tamsy

Hey beautiful naturals! My name is Tamsy (IG:mynaturalhigh), I am a Nigerian-American born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am 21 years old and a full time nursing student. How long have you been natural? This has always been a tough question for me to answer because I'm not sure if I should add the transitioning stage or not lol (but i normally do add it). So I started to transition of June 2010 and FINALLY chopped the remaining perm off in June 2011 (what a relief). So I guess I … [Read more...]


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: Chanéqua Margaret

My name is Chanéqua Margaret, I’m 20 years old and live in the Netherlands. During the week I’m a student studying International Music Management. In the weekends I work as a door host at nightclubs. In my spare time I like to hang out with family and friends or make photos. I did some modeling but to be honest I haven’t had time for that in a while now. How long have you been natural? I have been natural for as long as I can remember. Ever since I had hair my mom has always been busy … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Elida

My name is Elida Vassor and I am from Miami, Fl. I currently work with the state of Florida as a counselor. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since July 2011. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I was always someone who loved changing my look whether it was cutting my hair, adding color, letting it grow out, etc. I relaxed my hair for many years and after a while I got tired of spending all this money to go to the … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Treasure

  Hi. My name is Treasure Shields Redmond. I am from Meridian, Mississippi. Hmmm . . . my hair journey? Well, I am lucky in that my mom was a bit of a “race woman”, so she instilled in me early on that “good hair” was not to be tolerated; as well as calling people “black” as if it is a substitute word for ugly. However, I still fell prey to the curl in the eighties and then perms. It was around 1994 that I finally divested from relaxed hair. Sometime in the early 2000’s I experimented … [Read more...]


A Natural Hair Transitioning Story: Leesa’Ray

Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Leesa'Ray. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York currently resign in Wilmington, Delaware. I love to be different express myself through my hair, clothing and makeup.   How long have you been natural? I’m new to the natural world and looking to expand my knowledge on having natural hair. Over 8 months ago I decided to go natural reason being was because my hair began to fall out and become damaged do to the … [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...]


Loc’d Lady Feature: Tamieka Grizzle

Hi! My name is Tamieka Grizzle-Martin, aka tgrizzle7 (Instagram), aka GrizzleRocsLocs (Youtube), lol! Too many aliases! But ME nonetheless. I reside in Georgia, I am a Florida Gator Alumna, former All-American, SEC Champ (2x) track and field athlete for the University of Florida, I exercise 6 days a week, I love, love, my profession/passion as a fifth grade teacher, and I am currently working on my doctorate: The Effect of Cognitive- and Metacognitive-Based Instruction on Problem Solving by … [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...]