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Big Chop

Big chop is the process of cutting off the relaxed or permed ends of one's hair when she is transitioning from chemically processed hair to natural hair. Timing the big chop is a big decision for many napptural women who have decided they want to wear their hair natural. Lots of women cut/chop the relaxer or perm from their hair to begin or continue the growth of their natural hair. Getting ready do to the big chop? We've got lots of big chop articles, tips, how-tos and community.

Video: NC Review: Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner

Need a great product to detangle your hair?
August 24, 2010 Read more »

10 Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair

Top 10 tips to help you grow out your natural texture.
August 9, 2010 Read more »

Hair Product Review Video - Shampoo: Healthy Hair Plus Emu Oil Shampoo

PrettyDimples reviews Healthy Hair Plus Emu Oil Shampoo and gives some tips on using it.
May 12, 2010 Read more »

CurlyTopLori Introduction - Natural Hair Video Blogger

CurlyTopLori introduces herself
May 12, 2010 Read more »

Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic on 4A Hair Review and How To Video

CurlyTopLori's review of Kinky-Curly Curling Custard and a look at how her hair's developed.
May 12, 2010 Read more »

Video: Mae's QUICK TIP - Getting an Afro Pick

What's the best way to keep your TWA or afro looking its best? Video blogger Mae tells you how.
April 20, 2011 Read more »

4 Grow-Out Tips From Jessicurl

Curly hair expert Jessicurl provides 4 key tips to getting big hair! Learn how to grow out your curls now.
January 29, 2011 Read more »

Video: NC Review: Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner

Need a great product to detangle your hair?
August 24, 2010 Read more »

Video: NC Transitioners 101 Pt. 2

Confused by all the new curly hair lingo?
August 24, 2010 Read more »

10 Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair

Top 10 tips to help you grow out your natural texture.
August 9, 2010 Read more »

Video: Mae's ONE YEAR NATURAL HAIR JOURNEY

Video blogger Mae documents her first year as a natural from July 2009-July 2010.
May 10, 2011 Read more »

Video: Mae's QUICK TIP - Getting an Afro Pick

What's the best way to keep your TWA or afro looking its best? Video blogger Mae tells you how.
April 20, 2011 Read more »

Kim Coles Does her Big Chop on Camera

Kim Coles videos document her journey of growing out her natural hair
February 25, 2011 Read more »

Curly Nikki and Comedienne Extraordinaire Kim Coles Challenge You to Grow Out & Embrace Your Natural Hair

Kim Coles has decided to embrace her natural hair and is asking women who join her to blog about the experiences, joys and frustrations of their natural hair journey. Share your story now!
February 25, 2011 Read more »

Actress and Comedian Kim Coles Discusses Her First Monthiversary with Natural Hair

Kim Coles talks about the joys and frustrations of her new natural hair and how to embrace your hair during this journey! Hear what her hair loves and what she has learned now.
February 24, 2011 Read more »

Captain’s Log – Day 7: Holy Frizz, Batman!


by Crouton42 May 25, 2012

So, went back to the Day 1 (part a) routine with only one change as per my “notes to self.”...
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How Reliable Is A Computer For Storing Files?


by jakesims03 May 25, 2012

Regardless that this can be very easy to switch recordsdata to a computer these days, you still have...
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Captain’s Log – Day Six: Ho Hum.


by Crouton42 May 24, 2012

By the time I went to bed there was barely any crunch to SOTC, but I put it in a pineapple anyw...
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Captain’s Log – Day Five: New Beginnings


by Crouton42 May 23, 2012

Okay so, re-did the last SLS shampoo, co wash with Suave Naturals, and used the Ice-Queen Method wi...
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Captain’s Log – Day Three: Well, that didn’t take long (AKA: The Fall From Grace)


by Crouton42 May 22, 2012

So, I’ve been pretty loyal to the same hairdresser since first moving here.  I love the way ...
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As I Am Curling Jelly Coil and Curl Definer

As I Am Curling Jelly Coil and Curl Definer

I have 4a hair and I bought this to try as a wash and go. I used kinky curly leave in underneath and...

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curl rating: 2
DevaCurl Set It Free

DevaCurl Set It Free

In conjunction with the AnGel, this stuff has done wonders for me over the dry winter. It clumps my ...

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curl rating: 4
DevaCurl No-Poo

DevaCurl No-Poo

First of all, I must say that DevaCurl products and the whole DevaCurl/Lorainne Massey phenomenon ch...

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curl rating: 5
DevaCurl AnGEL

DevaCurl AnGEL

I have been using this product all winter with amazing results! I used it with no poo, one condition...

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curl rating: 3
DevaCurl One Condition

DevaCurl One Condition

I must say I was disappointed with this product. I thought it might be an alternative at times for m...

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curl rating: 3

Sean Illian / Mike Manchester Salon Salon

Sean is simply amazing! I was able to get in the day, that I called. He has a special gift, with...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Scott Musgrave / Scott Musgrave Hair

I can't say enough about Scott and the curl cut and advice he gave me. I found him online after...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Amy Colvin / Pyure Salon & Spa

Amy cut my long curls off about 3 months ago. They were almost to my butt, and she showed me damaged...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Jennifer / Curltopia

i has a 12 o clock appointment and arrived just in time. as soon as i entered i was greeted to a rea...
May 20, 2012 Read more »

Mimmo / Prisma Hair Design

My hair has been transformed into something i dream imaged could be. I love the soft defined curls i...
May 20, 2012 Read more »

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