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I Big Chopped

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

I Big Chopped- Ashley M.

By Curly Nikki 57 Comments
Meet Ashley M... 3 months into her natural journey and loving mango butter (which is on my list to try!)CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?I was so ready to chop that when I started cutting, I felt awesome. As soon as I finished I was in a state of shock-…
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I Big Chopped- Raven

By Curly Nikki 10 Comments
Meet Raven... Big Chopped to the tune of India Arie's 'I am Not My Hair', and loving her new look!CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?When I first Big Chopped I was so excited. I just took out my braids, which I only had in for a month (those itch monsters…
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I Big Chopped- Isabel

By Curly Nikki 8 Comments
Meet Isabel... 2nd time Big Chopper and not feeding into any negativity. CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?I did my first Big Chop in 2004, but my most recent chop was on April 23, 2010. I was pretty anxious about the big chop this time because I never had my…
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I Big Chopped- Kanisha

By Curly Nikki 10 Comments
Meet Kanisha... another Big Chopper who is happy with her decision. CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings?I was kind of shocked that I actually had the courage to do it! LOL! I planned to be a long termtransitioner (12-18 months) but I chopped it off after only six months.CN: How do you feel now?I LOVE…
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I Big Chopped- Racheal

By Curly Nikki 6 Comments
CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?Its been almost a month! I BC'ed on July 13, 2010. My first thought was- - I can’t believe I did this! Which was quickly followed by, “Yeah boy!” I was suppose to be a long term transitioner because I liked having a full head…
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