Sumetra Reed writes: THROWBACK! So much versatility. My natural journey started in 2009 and I haven’t looked back since. I transitioned for 10 months and BC’d in 2010. I’m knocking on 5 years natural and loving my journey every step of the way (even the epic fails). And Now – embracing my new hair cut …
Jewellianna writes: Hi CurlyNikki community! You may remember me from my glam idol feature! I recently created a “4 Year Natural Hair Journey: Hip Length from Big Chop” video that I would like to share with you. Read On!>>> The video is a month by month progression of my hair before my big chop to my …
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 …
Whoever Said Natural Hair Does Not Grow Fast…Lyed!!!! by Shekia Renea I remember just two years ago, I was sitting in a salon chair about to make one of the biggest decisions of my life. I had decided the morning of May 15, 2011 to cut off all of my relaxed mid-back length hair to …
Brittney writes: **BLOWS CANDLES OUT** Happy anniversary to my beloved natural hair. How long has it been? Three glorious years. On June 26, 2009 I walked into the salon and had my hair chopped off. It wasn’t until April 2011 that I actually told my “big chop” story here on CurlyNikki, and now I’m back …
Tina writes: Hey Nikki, It has been 26 months since I Big Chopped (March 2010) and looking back it’s amazing how far I’ve come emotionally, physically and creatively. I decided to look back at my own journey and reflect on how amazing it has been! I love my hair … but even more I love …
Hi Nikki, I was looking at some pictures recently of my hair journey and realized just how far I and my hair have come! I made the decision to go natural after finally coming to grips that the relaxers that I was getting every 6 weeks were severely breaking off my hair. When I started …
Hey Nikki, It’s Nadia! July 17th will mark 2 years since my Big Chop! Your site has been there with me the whole time and my hair has flourished! I’m so happy I made the decision to go natural and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for Harriet and I. We’re on …
I’ve Big Chopped about 3 times… most recently in October ’09. The reason this time took was because I promised myself to see it through, and just let my hair grow as is. It’s been a journey. Tears, frustrations, and head-wraps but I keep on keeping on. I figured, I made this decision and I …
I big chopped on Feb. 10th 2010, so I’m one year strong! The picture above is a couple of days after my big chop. I haven’t really experimented with various styles. I have stayed true to the two strand twist-out because I love the results. I just recently started re-twisting my hair every night before …
