by Jascmeen of Jascmeen.com I didn’t realize until I looked through the selfie folder on my iPhone that I’ve had a pretty amazing six months growth wise. In the picture above, the left image is from September 2015, the center image was taken in November 2015, and the one on the far right is a recent pic from this month…
via xonecole.com Kori’s Story, as told to Brenda Alexander: Although I hate to be categorized, if I have to check a box on a US Census form, I would identify as lesbian. I always have. I’ve been in long-term committed relationships with women and despite my mother’s desire for grandchildren the “natural way” and her loving skepticism regarding my “lifestyle,”…
Elle of CurlsUnbothered shares: In the video I speak about my long hair being a confidence crutch and the freedom of cutting it. Check it out! Continue!>>>
by Erickka Sy Savané via Essesnce.com “Being around so many beautiful black girls and women who love dance really helped me feel super proud to be me.” Jade Jackson was just three years old when she stood on the toilet and declared, “I hate my hair!,” while frantically trying to pull it straight. It was the first sign that she and her…
Zara writes: This is a rant story time video about my experiences with people touching and/or trying to touch my hair. I talk about what I consider to be appropriate and inappropriate when it comes to hair touching/questioning and I invite my viewers to share their stories and opinions! I’m sure every natural can relate! I hope you enjoy. Continue!>>>
Dr. Kristian H of http://www.drkristianh.com “I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectations” – India Arie When I was in middle school, a boy I had a crush on said that I was cute, but that he didn’t date girls with “my kind of hair.” I was not sure what was wrong with “my…
via GlobalCoutureblog.net Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. Hi! my name is Miosha and I’m from Miramar, Florida How long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls? I have been natural since April 2011. I did not initially embrace my curls because I couldn’t find the right products to agree with my hair….
3 REASONS WE SHOULD ALL LEAVE OUR THROWBACK PRODUCTS IN THE PAST by Jascmeen of Jascmeen.com Throwback pics, vintage tees, and even the occasional retro makeup moment are all A-okay with me, but old school beauty products? Oh, HELL NO. For some reason I thought it would be fun to use all throwbacks for a wash day YouTub video. I…
by Michelle Thames of HappilyEverNatural.com Yes, it’s true I cut my natural hair, and I am so happy that I did! I began my natural hair journey in 2009. I transitioned for 24 months and I would say I was “fully” natural by 2011, when I cut the remaining relaxer from my hair. My hair thrived, it was healthy and…
IG: itsmissbee_2u by Bianca Jones of www.missbeesblog.com From as far back as I can remember, my hair has always been a constant struggle and a work in progress. My hair in its natural state was so intimidating that for a long time I only dealt with it when it was straightend. After trying product after product, style after style, and…