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Sep 21

Why You Should Big Chop Again This Summer!

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IG @shadesofkinky by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org The term big chop has been coined by the natural hair community as the triumphant return to your ‘natural’ self after cutting off all traces of chemically-treated hair. Emotions run high as you say goodbye to everything you once knew, and embrace this new lifestyle as what you’ve always wanted to be. Confident.…

Sep 21

Did You Do Your Own Big Chop?

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Photo by Pamela Moore -- Getty Images by Sabrina Perkins As more curlies are taking the DIY approach, many are also forgoing the salons for even the most tedious of tasks. Is that a bad thing? Of course not. With the right knowledge, resources, and determination a curly girl can do just about anything. Professionals are always a viable option,…

Sep 21

Going Natural- The Beginner’s Guide

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@livenaturallylove by Keora Bernard When I first began pondering my decision to go natural, I did several 'prep myself' sessions. This meant I inundated myself with everything natural. In retrospect, these 'prep myself' sessions were good because they gave me some information about what to expect after my big chop and what products to use on my hair. On the…

Sep 21

The Terrible Twos- Surviving an Awkward Hair Stage

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by Sabrina Perkins The terrible twos are not just for toddlers. It is not just for those weary parents to battle and rear. The terrible twos can be something as odd as your natural hair coming into its own and you trying to adapt. As your hair grows it changes and as you adapt to one length and temperament, you…

Sep 21

What to do When Your Natural Hair Won’t Let You Be Great…

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@BaronessCountess by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org We’ve all been there: you set out to execute a flawless style, you have the perfect combination of products and the best tools, you make preparations regarding how much drying time you’ll need, etc., and yet- the style just doesn’t turn out right. Other times, your hair seems like it just wants to behave…