1. What's your name and where are you from? 

Shatera Taylor and I am from East Orange, NJ

2. What is your hair type?

4c, low porosity ​

3. When did you go natural and what made you do it? 

I went natural (Big Chop) as of 9/15/12. My cousin Ursula encouraged me to do so. She always talked about how beautiful my hair was and how it would be even more flawless if I were to embrace it's natural state. It took several talks before I actually big chopped. 

4. What was the most challenging thing about going natural? 

Adjusting to the changes of having hair to no hair. I felt bare in the beginning, always needing to put makeup on and accessorize to avoid that awkward feeling. But after awhile, the journey started to become easier as I accepted my beauty whether with or without hair. 

5. What is your weekly regimen? 

Sunday wash day (every other Sunday). 

6. What is your daily morning regimen? 

Applying EVOO to my tresses and massaging my scalp.

7. What is your daily night time regimen? 

Big chunkie twistouts using Cantu Shea leave-in (every two days) with a spritz of chilled aloe Vera juice and water (bottled). Massage my edges using Black Jamaican Castor Oil. Then I tie my hair using a fishnet bonnet, satin bonnet and satin scarf.

8. Do you use heat on your hair at all? 

​Yes, but once every two to three months. ​

1. What's your name and where are you from? 

My name is D. Marie and I am originally from North Carolina.

2. What is your hair type?

​I have a mixture of hair types. My hair is 4a, 4b,and 4c in some areas.

3. When did you go natural and what made you do it? 

I first decided to go natural back in 2009. I transitioned for two years then cut off the remaining relaxed ends. I still would wear it straight sometimes because I didn’t know how to do natural styles. I big chopped for the second time back in 2014 because of the breakage that I experienced after going to a salon.

4. What was the most challenging thing about going natural? 

The most challenging thing for me was to accept my hair for what it is. For a long time I compared my hair to other naturals that I see on social media. I thought that my hair was supposed to look a certain way. Natural hair is so versatile and beautiful in every way.

5. What is your weekly regimen? 

I wash my hair once every two weeks with a sulfate-free shampoo and deep condition with any conditioner that I have at the time. Depending on how busy I am I keep my hair in twists until I am headed out to work or out with my honey.

6. What is your daily morning regimen? 

In the morning I like to take my time taking out my twists, which is my go to style. I always oil my hands before I take them out. I use coconut oil or olive oil to prevent my hairstyle from frizzing up.

7. What is your daily night time regimen? 

At night I sleep with a bonnet on.

8. Do you use heat on your hair at all? 

I use heat on my hair from time to time but not too often. I sometime stretch my hair with a blow dryer and style. I sit under my hooded dryer to intensify the deep conditioner also.

1. What's your name and where are you from? 

My name is Maegan Ella and I am from Los Angeles, CA.

2. What is your hair type?

​​My hair type is a 3C- Curly Coily! Fine Strands all packed together!

3. When did you go natural and what made you do it? 

I went completely natural in June 2014 and big chopped. I’ve never had a relaxer, but had been pressing/Flat ironing my hair since I was 12! I went natural because I was so tired of being “perfect” all the time. Making sure that my hair had that deep press, frying it once a week and always having to have 100% Indian hair extensions that always cost a pretty penny. Trying to “fit in” and please people that had nothing to do with my inner happiness. 

4. What was the most challenging thing about going natural? 

The most challenging thing about going natural was understanding that your hair will go through so many different stages whether you big chop or transitioned. You have to remember, the hair you have now is the true essence of you, not a quick fix perm or flat iron…you have to devote extra time and dedication to see good results.

5. What is your weekly regimen? 

Oh my! It changes every few weeks now! Lol! My current weekly regimen consists of me conditioning my hair at least two times a week while adding a small amount water to it everyday. I also add Shea Moistures Raw Shea Butter Extra Moisture Transitioning hair milk for added moisture. I try not to apply too much product all at once because I add some form of product everyday and don’t want it to weigh it down. Separate my hair into many small sections and add Eco Styler Gel. 

6. What is your daily morning regimen? 

WATER! I found that my hair NEEDS a lot of water! I like to wet it in the morning while in the shower and apply a small amount of eco Styler gel to eliminate extra frizz. 

7. What is your daily night time regimen? 

My nighttime regimen is very simple. I separate my hair with two loose hair ties and throw on a satin bonnet over it. Temperatures change throughout the night that can also affect your hair, so keeping the bonnet on will never compromise the moisture of your hair. 

8. Do you use heat on your hair at all? 

Unfortunately, I do...but I am changing that now. I am a corporate spokesperson for a major automotive company (…when I’m not talking to my MegaDolls on my youtube channel, Maeganswayinla)… and sometimes will slightly flat iron the hair near my edges to make the wig appear as real as possible. Currently looking into a wig with bangs to completely take all heat out of my regimen.