Black Voices By Patrice Grell Yursik
They measure 19 feet, 6 inches long. When dry, they weigh four pounds. When wet, at least 10 pounds. Asha Mandela has the longest dreadlocks in the world, making her an official Guinness World Record holder.
For Asha, it’s more than just a hairstyle. It is a way of life and [...]
Angela is a Natural Hair Stylist and future guest blogger on Naturally ME! Here is her story:
Her perm days began in the fourth grade when her father took her to her sister’s hair dresser for a press and curl. Instead of the press and curl she gave her a perm! Angela states,”My Dad picked [...]
Candace is one of my tweeties and youtube subscribers. She reached out to me recently over the frustration she was having with her newly natural hair. Here is her story:
Candace began her natural journey after transitioning for 10 months using ponytails and the occasional puff/bun. Candace wore relaxed hair for over 13 years after begging [...]
Monique is one of Naturally Me’s wonderful tweeties. I “met” Monique when I began following her on Twitter and noticing her beautiful natural hair. Here is her story:
Monique is one of the lucky members of the natural hair community who has never had a relaxer. However, she embarked on a different form of transitioning then [...]
I first met Leandra in one of my classes in college. I thought she was the funny, sassy Caribbean girl and she thought I was too quiet! 2 years later our friendship has blossomed along with Leandra’s new baby locs.
After having a relaxer since the age of 6, Leandra decided after battling years of damage, [...]
First up in the Transitioner’s Triumph corner is my very own baby sis Lauren.
After years of perms, color, and flatirons she has decided to take the leap into the natural hair realm like her sister at the tender age of 18. Lauren has had long hair from birth ( doctors had to cut her [...]
