Due to popular demand, I am bringing back the ‘new natural’ series to feature women who have recently become natural. If you’re interested in being featured email blackgirllonghair@gmail.com and put ‘New Natural’ in the header. New naturals are still considered style icons, so please submit accordingly. “Love one another and embrace the complexity of the [...]
“The process of going and staying natural has been really empowering because I took power away from society and I kept it for myself. I now decide what beauty means to me and what it means to be feminine.” –Cherekana Where do you live? C: I live in Baltimore, MD but I am a New [...]
Where do you live? M: I’m from Shelbyville, KY, but I stay in Louisville, KY for school. I am a student at the University of Louisville and I am majoring in Art. After I graduate I am hoping to become an Art Therapist. Why did you make the decision to go natural? M: I had [...]
When did you and your husband meet? K: We were actually introduced twice; Once in September of 2004 and then again in January of 2006. We got married February 24, 2010 at Lemongrass Fusion Bistro in Columbus, OH (this is where we had our first date) How was your big day?!? K: Wonderful! We planned [...]
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 school, when I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
