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Sep 21

On Changing Generational Perceptions of Natural Hair

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CN says- that's my Boogie rockin' two-strands! by Keora Bernard About a year ago, I experienced naturalism in a profound way. I was confronted with the recycled mentalities that still exist among households of color about having coarser textured natural strands. Instead of doing my own hair, I decided that I would let my next door neighbor do my hair.…

Sep 21

Nacketia from Jamaica is Naturally Glam!

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Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. I’m Nacketia Knight, mother of one from the beautiful paradise island of Jamaica. I have been natural for most of my life but did not start my journey until October 2011. I transitioned for a year, did a small chop ( there really wasn’t much left to cut off) and…

Dec 18

LaKyshia- ‘Relaxers Were Not Fun For Me.’

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Tell me about yourself! I’m a 37 year old divorcee. I have a 7 year old son and work full time. I first decided to go natural in 2010. My last relaxer was in March of 2010. I was inspired by my best friend who started her journey back in 2007. I loved her hair, and I was tired of…

Sep 21

Demaria Is Naturally Glam!

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Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? What was your journey like? I was a transitioned for about two years on heat damaged arm pit length hair. I wore protective styles throughout the two years back to back. My go-to protective style was a sew-in because I missed my long straight hair. Between sew-ins, I trimmed about two inches…

Sep 21

Glam Idol, Sheriden- ‘…cutting it off was empowering.’

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via Global Couture, LLC Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Sheriden. I’m 23 years old, and I’m a writer who’s all about being transparent, authentic, and putting good, real vibes out into the world. I blog at The Indie Byline where I collect life moments – both big and small, go on the…