03 March 2010 ~ 15 Comments

Franchesca (tutorial)

Where do you live?
F: I’m originally from South Florida, but I currently live in New York City. I’m a graphic designer, comedian and video blogger.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
F: I went natural shortly after I graduated high school in 2002. I had always wanted to go natural but I wasn’t confident [...]

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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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15 February 2010 ~ 21 Comments

Get the Look: Sierra

What do you do when a style icon has made their appearance on BGLH but continues to fiercely rock their hair? You bring them back for tutorials. Sierra, who was featured back in October (click HERE) is back with a look she rocked while on assignment as an entertainment reporter. Check it out…

Photo Credit: Scott [...]

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02 February 2010 ~ 31 Comments

JinakiSweetness (tutorial)

Where are you from?
J: I’m originally from the Midwest, attended a historically Black college in the South and currently live in the D.C Metro area. At present I’m a college psychology professor. In addition to teaching, my passion is improving the mental health of the Black community and I have been involved in community [...]

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21 January 2010 ~ 6 Comments

Ayana (tutorial)

Where are you from?
A: I’m from Tallahassee, FL. I’m a student studying Fashion Design.
Tell us your hair story.
A: It was the summer of 2005 and I had gone 7 months without a perm. I had recently started working out again and it was insane because I had to wash my hair every time I sweat. [...]

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08 January 2010 ~ 6 Comments

Ramona (tutorial)

Where are you from?
R: Originally, I am from Chicago, but I’ve been a Southern California girl for many years now. I have my teaching credentials, so I am currently substitute teaching and running an online vintage shop on Etsy, which I adore! I will also be getting into handmade ventures soon and I can’t wait. [...]

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04 January 2010 ~ 20 Comments

Cinnabun tutorial

Caramelbella was recently profiled as a style icon (check it out HERE) and readers went crazy over her high bun. I followed up and asked her to do a tutorial and she agreed! Yay!
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This style was inspired by a natural bella on YouTube and named motorcitymoxie . She did a video tutorial Check it out [...]

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01 January 2010 ~ 20 Comments

Caramelbella (tutorial)

Where are you from?
C: I’m from Long Island, NY and I am Haitian American. I’m currently a college student at Adelphi University.
When did you go natural?
C: I did my big chop on October 30, 2006. At that time I was 17. I was influenced by my sister to go natural. She helped me appreciate how [...]

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24 December 2009 ~ 10 Comments

Tam (tutorial)

Where are you from?
T: I was born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and I grew up in Brooklyn NY. I am a Biology student and freelance designer.
When did you go natural? Why?
T: I went natural in 2007 because of curiosity and jealousy. I was jealous of girls I saw with awesome afros because they [...]

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21 December 2009 ~ 16 Comments

Monifa (tutorial)

Where are you from?
M: I am from St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. I am an architect practicing project management at our local transportation agency. I manage our designers, architects and general contractors.
When did you go natural?
M: I went natural in 2005. My last perm was in March 2005. I had been telling myself that [...]

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