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I Big Chopped

Tales from women who chopped off their relaxed hair to wear a TWA

I Big Chopped- Tamika

By Curly Nikki 18 Comments
Meet Tamika...a gorgeous new natural sporting a fierce color!CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?When I first big chopped, I was a little afraid to look into the mirror. I had gone to one of my really good girl friends who work’s at an Aveda Salon and she cut and colored…
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I Big Chopped- Adenike

By Curly Nikki 30 Comments
Meet Adenike... a gorgeous TWA rocker that plans to keep things simple! CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?I BC’d 6 weeks ago. I was a little stunned that I had actually gone through with it. It was surreal for several weeks to follow. Actually, I still have a moment now…
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I Big Chopped- CurlySha

By Curly Nikki 16 Comments
Meet CurlySha... short term transitioner and loving her TWA! She's also an aspiring actress! CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I was a short term transitioner. I planned on being a long term transitioner but after taking my braids out and noticing how much of my hair was coming out along with the detangling process…
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Motivation For The Big Choppers!

By Curly Nikki 26 Comments
Carnisha's back by popular demand, dishing on her BC and current routine!On her hair routine...I wash once a week with Kinky Curly Come Clean (love it),detangle with HE Totally Twisted, Deep Condish under dryer with Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner (leaves my hair really soft), I apply olive oil and shea butter, let my hair dry about 60 percent to do…
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I Big Chopped- Artina

By Curly Nikki 14 Comments
Meet Artina... after transitioning for only 8 weeks she decided it was time to chop!CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?Before doing the BC, I watched tons of YouTube videos, researched, and stalked your site every chance I got. I'd grown accustomed to longer hair-- I'd always had healthy, medium length…
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