Photo by Team Fredi on Unsplash Making the Connection: Why Black Girls Loved Tweety Bird By Veronica Wells-Puoane of NoSugarNoCreamMag.com New York City is a cultural mecca, known for its cuisine, artistry, and fashion week. But there are other runways. In Indianapolis, Indiana, there are two seminal events that cater to the Black community. One in the summer, the Indiana…
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 and fresh start! See more…
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 hair now!
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…
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 a short boy fade. Yes,…
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 again to reflect and reminisce….
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 the effect it has had…
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 this journey, my hair in…
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 our way to waist length…
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 owe it to the betterment…
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