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Sep 11

“You have some pretty hair…for a big girl.”

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by Caroline of www.CarolineJhingory.com “You sure do have some pretty hair…for a big girl.” From the 8th grade until age 22, I weighed over 300-pounds and frequently received compliments mixed with insults like the ones above. This made me feel as if my mix of Indo-Guyanese and African-American hair was the only physical trait the world found beautiful, so I took…

Sep 11

Let It Go Girl.- Elle’s Second Big Chop

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by Elle of elleellebelle.blogspot.com "...let it go girl." These are the words I had to tell myself over and over again, in order to go from this gorgeous mane- To this freeing experience- Let me back track a little here. *clears throat, while nervously looking out with anticipation* It all began fourscore and seven years...(ok, let me stop) For real, for…

Sep 11

Natural in London: Sharron’s HairStory

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by Shelli of Hairscapades Who are you and from where do you hail? Hey all! I’m Sharron from London, England. What do you like most about your homeland? I think London is a great place to be in the summer … such a nice atmosphere being in the heart of London when the sun’s shining. I also like that it’s…

Jan 27

Vanessa- Tales of a Long Term Transitioner

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rod set Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I was a long-term transitioner and transitioned for 23 months beginning in September 2010, my senior year of college. I decided not to do a Big Chop because I never felt mentally prepared to have a TWA and I wanted some length for my graduation. When did…

Sep 11

Race & Hair in Brazil: “No Cadiveu, Yes Natural”

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by Marques Travae of Black Women of Brazil Sign: “eu preciso de Cadiveu (I need Cadiveu)” In several of our blog posts over the past 14 months, we have given consistent examples of how the aesthetic and image of the black woman is overwhelmingly devalued in Brazil. From outrageous song lyrics that denigrate physical attributes of black women, media ads…