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Sep 12

Natural Hair and the Big Chop

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

by Jarmelia of the DIY Hair Care BlogThis post is one that has been rattling around my head for months! Well, after reading a comment on College Curlies, I have decided to tackle it. The Big Chop! What is The Big Chop? Do you have to Big Chop in order to have natural hair? Do you have to go bald…

Jan 27

A High School Cheerleader’s Journey to Natural

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 8 Comments

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?Song Bird: I was a short term transitioner. I only transitioned for about 2 1/2 months due to damage and breakage at the line of demarcation. My natural and relaxed hair was not playing nicely together!CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?Song…

Jan 27

Hair Confessions: Big Chop Reactions

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

by Chai of Back to Curly Doing the Big Chop is often times a newly natural’s least favorite part along the natural hair journey for reasons that seem to manifest themselves with each backhanded compliment thrown their way. Many choose to transition for longer periods of time in order to avoid the pits, falls and bewildered stares from our loved…

Sep 12

I Just Chopped… Now What?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 18 Comments

by Sheena of Sociology of SheenaThis article is for my cousin who just cut off all of her chemically relaxed hair and decided to rock her natural curls. She, along with a few other friends asked for my suggestions... so I suppose this post is long overdue. Those who are considering transitioning with both textures until their hair is at…

Sep 16

Bre of ANTM is on the Couch!

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 22 Comments

Remember the beautiful and sassy Bre Scullark from America's Next Top Model Cycle 5? Her gorgeous curls have been the envy of many over the years, and unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard the news... she has Big Chopped!On why she chopped:As the ambassador for Drop Dead Gorgeous social justice organization, I speakwith victims of human and…