Just when you think you’ve found comfort with your natural hair, the relaxers may come a calling.
Big Chop
After 4 Years, I want to go back to Relaxers
4 Reasons Why You Might NEED to Big Chop Again
Over the years, we’ve seen some of the naturalistas we’ve come to adore start fresh with a second big chop after growing gorgeous hair. “Is she crazy?!” Well, there may some good reasons for them doing it. Here are four. Damage Because heat damage is irreversible, it’s a huge reason why many opt to reach for the […]
I Did The Big Chop, Now What?
Use these tips to guide you through the big chop phase. Make your switch back to natural hair a breeze!
Hairstory- Joelle A.
Joelle decided to transition back to natural hair seven years ago by doing the big chop. Now she has long, beautiful waist length hair. Check out her hair story & pictures
3 Tips for A Successful Big Chop
Time and time again, I’ve heard the big chop horror stories. Uneven. Cut off too much (not just relaxed ends). Tears. And more tears. Not to mention the criticism one may receive. There are usually 5 typical responses to your big chop that you can read here. Fortunately, I was not subject to a negative […]
Will TWA Be The Hot Natural Hair Style For Spring?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock since the beginning of the year, you know Lupita Nyong’o has been tearing up the red carpet and collecting awards like black women have been winning them forever! She’s been hailed the red carpet queen by every fashion media outlet worth it’s salt and gold. Rightly so, her style, […]
3 Most Awkward Natural Hair Moments
Surprisingly I have had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback since starting my natural hair journey. However, I have had a few times where people have said some out of this world stuff. In most scenarios I found myself feeling more annoyed than anything else and in some cases their ignorance was pretty funny. More: […]
Dealing with Your Natural Hair Critics
The holidays are a time for family, food, and fun. [Please excuse the cheesiness of the statement, but it’s true!] And with these festivities, brings some of the harshest natural hair critics. I’ve personally been subjected to a lot of natural hair criticism –especially due to the thick, kinky texture of my hair. At work, […]
To Big Chop or Not: 5 Tips To Help Make The Choice To Transition Long-Term or Big Chop
Are you on the fence about doing your big chop or holding out for a long transition? Deciding to do your big chop can be major especially if you’ve never had short hair, or were very young when you began chemically altering your texture. There are many factors to consider as it regards to your personal head of hair.
You Did The Big Chop; 5 Things People Are Thinking
Regardless of who you are, there are certain assumptions about your new short look. Here’s a list of 5 things people think when you sport a twa or short hair.