Hello! My name is Farida Dawkins and I’m a thirty two year old mom, wife, veteran and student of life. What are your reasons for going natural? I’ve been natural for five years. I was inspired to go natural while I was Active Duty in the Air Force and reading a book named Nappily Ever After by Trisha R. Thomas. Being away from home enabled a lot of free time to read. I was stationed in Las … [Read more...]
My Hair Crush: La Shawn
Tell us a little bit about your background. My name is La Shawn Wallace I am from San Diego, California I have lived in Dallas, TX for over 10 years. I have been in the Auto Insurance industry for over 7 years. I also have my own business I design clothes and shoes. What are your reasons for going natural? I decided to go natural after I cut my hair. I loved my new growth hair texture … [Read more...]
Proteins…a necessity for our Natural hair
Does our hair NEED protein? Of course! Protein in products improve the hair’s elasticity and strength properties. Now, how much and how often depends on what you are doing to your hair. Let's first talk about the different types of protein that can be used on our hair: Animal Protein Repairs damage to the outer layers of the hair. Collagen Protein Increases the elasticity of the … [Read more...]
My Hair Crush: Suen
Hello! My name is Suen. I'm 26 years young. I am a registered nurse and I'm currently pursuing a career in hair and makeup artistry. What are your reasons for going natural? Going natural was something that kind of happened overnight! When I was relaxed I would typically stretch my relaxers from six months to a year. After I had my first baby I decided that it was time for a change and then … [Read more...]
Is Long Hair Genetic?
‘Her hair is long because of her genes.’ It is a very common comment that you will see especially within the natural community. It is a provocative statement that kindles passionate arguments for and against it. Some will be adamant that the statement is ignorant and others will emphatically argue for it, pointing out how the person concerned may have a looser texture or other factor that may be … [Read more...]
How To Become A Natural Hair DIY Mixtress
Are you ready for some DIYing? Great! Do you know how to start? No…OK, we can work it out! I keep seeing so many bloggers discussing it and so many friends on Facebook already doing it. They are whipping, and mixing and measuring and dicing away like seasoned chefs! They are making their own conditioners, shampoos and natural hair concoctions and you do not have to be a natural hair expert or … [Read more...]
My hair crush: Frankie
* Tell us a little bit about your background (Name, background, etc,) Hi curlfriends, it's your girl Frankie Monroe. I was born in Houston Texas but have lived all over Texas and a lil in California. •What are your reasons for going natural? I went natural after having my first child. My daughter gave me the courage to finally go natural in the efforts to live by example to build her self … [Read more...]
Using Garlic Oil On Our Hair? YES!!
This is a first for me. I know about so many other oils that are awesome for our hair like Olive oil, Grapeseed oil, Coconut oil, but GARLIC OIL??? Yea, I turned my nose up at the idea at first.I love garlic! I cook just about everything using it and keep minced garlic in my fridge all the time. I also take garlic pills and have taken them for years and waaayyy before I even had kids. I take … [Read more...]
Naturaly Fierce Feature: Kenvi
Tell us a little bit about your background. My name is Kenvi, I am a part time bank teller & student. I am currently preparing to apply to graduate school for Physical Therapy, I have hopes of completing Physical Therapy school & owning my own physical therapy clinic. What are your reasons for going natural? I actually became natural by accident. As a college undergrad, I … [Read more...]
My Hair Crush: Myzha
Hello everybody! My name is Myzha, and I am 23 year old senior in college from New Orleans. I am an all around fun loving person who is currently preparing for the next chapter in my life. What are your reasons for going natural? My going natural experience started off as a bet to see how long I could go without a perm. When I cut my hair in 2011 I only knew 2 people who were fully natural … [Read more...]