Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

via Global Couture, LLC My name is Cynthia Andrew and I live in NYC. I was born in MD but raised in Cameroon. How long have you been natural? I stopped counting but its been over 3 years now. What motivated you to transition? My hair was damaged due to all the heat and chemical relaxers. I was frustrated, tired…

via Global Couture, LLC My name is Paulah, I’m 22 years old and I currently live in Ann Arbor, MI. I’ll be moving to Washington, D.C. soon to pursue a Master’s in Public Health at George Washington University. I’ve been natural for almost 4 years. Although it wasn’t always an easy journey, I fall more in love with my hair…

via Global Couture, LLC Hello! My name is Aubree Brown. I am from Baltimore, MD but I currently live in NY. I spent many years prior to my transition damaging my hair with relaxers. My hair would break off and thin out so badly. On top of that, I would flat iron my hair all the time, which of course…

via Global Couture, LLC Hello my fellow naturalistas! My name is Ginelle and I am New York born, South Florida raised, all by way of a beautiful little island named St. Vincent. How long have you been natural? I’ve been completely natural since January 2011. Read On!>>> What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper&…

via Global Couture, LLC My name is Angela. I’m from Southern California and I’m a social worker. How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural my entire life but I didn’t take great care of my hair until approximately April of 2011. I had three perms during my childhood and straightened my hair many times throughout high school and…