Archive | short and chic

01 March 2010 ~ 18 Comments

Crystal (tutorial)

Where do you live?

C: I live in Bronx, NY but I represent Nigeria, where I was born. I’m a full time student, artist, writer, and freelance photographer.

Why did you make the decision to go natural?

C: I was natural for a long time, until the age of 17, in high [...]

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17 February 2010 ~ 16 Comments

Cassidy (tutorial)

Where are you from?
C: I currently live in San Francisco, but am a native Minnesotan and proud of it! I divide my time between Oakland where I work as a consultant specializing in strategic planning, policy research and civic engagement and in San Francisco where I live. I’m an avid biker, foodie and muralista with [...]

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16 February 2010 ~ 14 Comments

Stephanie

Where do you live?
S: I like in Jacksonville, Florida but I’m moving to Baltimore in the summer. (yay!) I’m a full time student at the moment. I’m double majoring in sociology and Spanish and my minor is political science. I wanna work within the community and be an advocate for animal, environmental and human rights.
Why [...]

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09 February 2010 ~ 13 Comments

Brittany

Where do you live?
B: I live in Charlotte, NC and rep Philly to the fullest! I’m currently debating going back to college after taking a much needed year long break.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
B: I’ve always been fascinated by natural hair. I love its element of freedom. Even as [...]

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25 November 2009 ~ 13 Comments

Natural fade (tutorial)

One of my favorite natural hair bloggers, Sunshine, recently shaped up her hair. I asked her a few questions about it.

How did you come up with the idea for the cut?
S: My TWA was at a nice length but the shape left much to be desired. In order to jazz it up I would often [...]

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13 November 2009 ~ 15 Comments

Style Icon: Sydnye from Texas

Sydnye is a friend of Shari’s. I’m happy to have her on BGLH

Where are you from and what do you do?
S: I’m from Houston, Texas. I have a PhD in Human Development and Family Sciences. I’m an early childhood mental health consultant.
When did you go natural?
S: 2002. I never liked having my [...]

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24 October 2009 ~ 8 Comments

Now and Then: Carnisha

Carnisha participated in our recent “Now and Then” giveaway.

I’m from Houston Texas and I am a Senior Staff Assistant at University of Texas Medical School.
On going natural…
I went natural 22 days ago because I was tired of putting chemicals in my hair and I wanted to be free from keeping up appearances as Carnisha with [...]

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24 October 2009 ~ 25 Comments

Now and Then: Nkechi

Nkechi was one of 5 winners in our recent “Now and Then” giveaway

I am from Nigeria. I am currently an undergraduate student at an Ivy League university.
On going natural…
I stopped relaxing my hair in May 2008. I transitioned using extensions (braids and weaves) until February 2009. I went to the barber’s to trim my relaxed [...]

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20 October 2009 ~ 17 Comments

Now and Then: Shontae

Shontae was one of 5 winners in our recent “Now and Then” giveaway.

“Becoming natural has been the catalyst to my appreciating more features and aspects unique to me and the black community.” ~Shontae

I am originally from New Orleans, but I currently live in Richmond, VA…by way of Hurricane Katrina. I’m a single mom to [...]

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08 September 2009 ~ 50 Comments

question for j: is it possible to have long hair if i’ve never had it?

Question for J from Tasha:Hello ladies, I just want to say that I am in love with the blog. As a new natural of three months, the site gives me hope and inspiration. I am curious about something, and I’m not sure if it has been answered on your blog in the past. I have [...]

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