Yes, it’s true I cut my natural hair, and I am so happy that I did! I began my natural hair journey in 2009. I transitioned for 24 months and I would say I was “fully” natural in 2011, when I cut the remaining relaxer from my hair. My hair thrived, it was healthy and super long. Many said my hair was “goals” for them. Fast forward to 2014, I had my first child and my hair was nearly waist…
So I’ll be honest, I’m not feeling my natural hair. My hair has been through some major changes over the past year. If you have been following me you know that I had to learn to care for it all over again with new techniques and practices. Read my story here. While it has been going great for the most part, I still find myself back at the same point. I am constantly looking at old pictures of how my…
Hi Chicago Naturalistas!!! I hope that you all are doing well! I want to tell you about an amazing event that I will be a part of this Sunday!! 103 Collection presents Qurl Queens, Natural Hair and Beauty edition. The event will be located at Tantrum 1023 S. State Street in Chicago! 103 collection was founded by Delfondo & Melinda Herron, a husband and wife duo who really started paying more attention to the ingredients in our everyday products. Their line of…
Are you newly natural, a veteran in the game, or thinking about going natural soon? Well this list is for everyone! I was sitting at home one day and I thought to myself, wow what would I do without certain products that I use for my natural hair. I would probably be lost without some of my favorite and must have items, so I compiled a list of what I think every natural hair girl needs. Denman Brush This is the…
Last week I had the opportunity to attend an amazing event on behalf of Strength of Nature, Dress for Success Summit Chicago. Dress for success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. This organization began in 1997 and has expanded to almost 150 cities in 20 countries which have helped more than 925,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.…