On the Couch - CurlyNikki

Jan 27

Danetha Doe is Naturally Glam!

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Were you a slow transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I was a slow transitioner. At the time, I was cheering in the NFL and wore a weave for the dance position. I transitioned for about 9 months. Once I took out the weave, it was another 3-4 months before I chopped off the relaxed ends. Had you always…

Jan 27

Boneza Hanchock is Naturally Glam!

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Were you a slow transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? It took about three failed attempts to go natural before I finally took the "plunge" and committed for good in 2006, a few months after moving to the DC metro area for work. During my last successful attempt I tried to grow out my relaxed hair, and since I…

Jan 27

India Lindsey is Naturally Glam!

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Were you a slow transitioner or a Big Chopper & why? I did my Big Chop in July 2011. After having severely dry scalp, I cut my hair all off and decided to start over (best decision ever!). Had you always embraced your texture? It took me about 4 months to get comfortable with my texture. My hair is a…

Sep 11

American African.

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By Erickka Sy Savané of Bitches Brew Blog I drank the African kool-aid early. I must have been around ten years old when I saw Roots for the first time, but the effect on me… Kunta left me defenseless against anything that Africa was selling. In him I saw a warrior, a King. And when he held his newborn daughter…

Jan 27

Natural Hair Journey- From Big Chop to Waist Length

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by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com My oh my how things have changed... I have been completely natural for over four and a half years and both my hair and regimen have gone through so many different changes. I've changed too. Read More>>> For the first six months after my big chop, I would only do a wash and go. Honestly…