***Responses to this question have been coming in fast and furious on the BGLH Facebook page. Check it out HERE.*** Krianne submitted this question: “So I have just done the BC (big chop) and I was wondering if girls that have done it could give some general advice on how to take care of the [...]
For someone who is considering going natural, what are the benefits and disadvantages of doing a dramatic big chop versus a gradual transition, and vice versa. Which did you do when you transitioned? document.getElementById(“post-11442-blankimage”).onload(); Tweet This Post
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of emails from transitioners… so I’m curious to hear how our transitioners are doing! Why did you decide to take the plunge and go natural? And how is it going so far? Do you plan to transition gradually or do a big chop? And for the ladies who are [...]
Wow, y’all have been really active sending in questions, news alerts and thoughts. Keep ‘em coming This question was submitted by BGLHer Crystal. “My name is Crystal and I have a question… With an oval shaped face should I have my hair cut short or should I wait to grow it out? I would really [...]
Where are you from and what do you do? L: I live in London and I work as a User Experience Consultant. That probably doesn’t mean much to a lot of people (I always find it hard to define!). I basically work with digital products (mobiles, websites, touch screen ticket machines etc) and help to [...]
“When I big chopped, I felt free inside. I looked in the mirror for the first time and saw no masks, nothing to hide behind. I saw the real me…and I loved it.” ~Sierra Where are you from and what do you do? S: I’m from Houston, TX, but currently living in San Francisco, CA. [...]
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 [...]
it’s my nappiversary! well not exactly…lol…unlike many of you, i (jenteel) did not write down the date! but i do know that 10 years ago in the beginning of may 1999, i officially went natural (again). i did my first big chop in may 1998 (what was it about may?), but after 8 months [...]
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