I Big Chopped - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

I Big Chopped- Jaye

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 22 Comments

Meet Jaye... gorgeous new natural, proud of her decision!CN:When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now? When I first chopped I just wanted something new. I wanted to start all over. I needed to be free of The prison I was confined to (my hair). I was scared, but it was something I…

Jan 27

I Big Chopped- Shavon

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

Meet Shavon... a gorgeous new natural that took the plunge for lots of different reasons. CN: Why did you choose to go natural?S: When making the decision I was reflecting on a conversation with my sweet seven year old and her desire to learn more about her natural curls. I was thinking of my new hobby of running. I was…

Jan 27

I Big Chopped- Aja

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 12 Comments

Meet Aja... a gorgeous new natural with a fierce TWA!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?Short term, transitioning for about 3 months. I was wearing a lot of weaves because my hair was really short and I didn't like applying heat. Eventually, I got tired of buying the weave and having hair everywhere, so one…

May 04

I Big Chopped- Liz

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 12 Comments

Meet Liz... a new natural that BC'ed on 'The Day of Rejection'.CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?Well it all started on a day I like to refer to as “The Day of Rejection”. I was sitting at work, about to check my application status for a top design school in…

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…