Growing up it was not okay not to be processed in some way, relaxer, straightening comb, jerry curl, texturizer, etc. After that it was not okay to be without extensions, braids, weaves and wigs. It is okay to be relaxed, it is okay to wear weaves, it is okay to wear wigs and it is also okay to wear your own hair.  Natural hair is okay and beautiful. I have learned so much and in learning to care and maintain my hair I find that I am also more aware of my health, the food that I eat, the need fo …

This group is for women considering transitioning to natural hair and those who embrace their natural beauty. I started this group to give women guidance, in an area that is lacking in the natural hair care department. Our meetups are not boring seminars, so if you are looking for that you in the wrong place. What you will find is a fun group of positive women that you can seek natural hair care advice from. For more natural hair care info visit blacknaps.org.

Every new beginning has a little story behind it. And ours has its roots in the confusion of a woman, Sherley Altidor, who was looking for ways to tackle her hair but hardly knew what to do. Her questions were many and so were the answer sources. Scattered all over the Internet, they hardly provided a consolidated and authentic guideline that she could always follow or trust. That is when in January, 2012, she created a group on Meetup called the ‘Femme Naturelle’ or the ‘Natural Women’ in Frenc …

Do you want to get to know other  Bronx/uptown naturals? If so, then this group for you. We'll have monthly meetups around the borough to help build the natural hair community here. It's my goal to provide a place for naturals to fellowship, share hair tips, build friendships and collectively enjoy the beauty of natural hair in the Bronx. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you boogie down natural hair beauties!

This group meets to discuss natural hair and learn the latest about natural hair products and styling. The creators of this group are also the creators of www.folliclechronicles.com, a multimedia destination for natural hair. We know that not every product is for everyone. We can help you find the right product and want to exchange ideas!

It seems that every where I turn I see a woman sporting her natural hair - be it on the LIRR, in the office, at the mall and now, even in Media!!! This makes me realize that being Natural is NOT a TREND! I also realized, that since being natural I have enjoyed the company and advise of many other naturals - but my issue - natural hair meet ups tend to me in Brooklyn or Manhattan! So I fiured, why not start a meet up group right here in Long Island.  Please note, you don't have to be a Long Islan …