Sometimes I receive really good submissions, but the sender does not attach pictures for whatever reason.  I received the submission below a few weeks ago and I’ve been waiting for pictures, but have not heard back.  I really like her answers, so I decided to post it anyway.  I did not to add her name, in case she changed her mind about being featured. Please check out Miss C’s replies below from the Magnolia State. (Note: If this is your submission, it’s not too late to add your name and pictures)

Name:
Miss C

What state are you representing?
Mississippi

How long have you been natural?
10 years

What’s the natural scene like in your area?
I’m starting to see alot more natural sistas here than I use to see
when I first went natural. But I noticed that for alot of them, being
natural is just a phase here in Jackson. I would like to see more
women wearing natural hair longer periods of time or better yet
FOREVER

Additional comments regarding your natural hair:
I have worn my hair in a big afro thru out the years, but my favorite
style has been a twa. Right now im wearing a twa, but I miss my afro,
so im growing it back out, hopefully permanently this time.

Would you like to “Rep Your State”?

If so, please fill out the form here:Natural-ness in the States. Don’t forget to send pictures! I will be glad to accept more than one entry from the same state. Let’s see what state will be represented the most!

States featured so far include Florida (3), California (1), Tennessee (2), Mississippi (4), North Carolina (1), Delaware (1), South Carolina (1) , Georgia (1), Texas (3), New Mexico (1), Missouri (1), Oklahoma (1), Ohio (1),  Louisiana (1), Minnesota (1) and Virginia (5).

Note: The number in parentheses next to each state represents the number of times that state has been featured.

I am thrilled to present Shaughnessy representing the  Magnolia State.  I believe that she is the first person that we’ve featured that started out with locs, successfully removed the locs and is now sporting her loose hair.  Yes ladies, it can be done!  She sent in both loc’d and loose pictures and she’s beautiful either way! Check her out:

Name:
Shaughnessy

What state are you representing?
Mississippi

How long have you been natural?
over 8 years

What’s the natural scene like in your area?
It’s slowing increasing

Additional comments regarding your natural hair:
I rocked locs for 7.5 years and I picked them out last November (took
6 weeks). Now I’m learning to care for my loose hair and I’m really
enjoying it.

Web, blog, youtube or fotki link:
www.honeydippednapps.blogspot.com (loose hair blog)

www.imdippedinhoney.blogspot.com (loc blog)

Would you like to “Rep Your State”?

If so, please fill out the form here: Natural-ness in the States. I will be glad to accept more than one entry from the same state. Let’s see what state will be represented the most! States featured so far include Florida (3), California (1), Tennessee (2), Mississippi (3), North Carolina (1), Delaware (1), South Carolina (1) , Georgia (1), Texas (3), New Mexico (1), Missouri (1), Oklahoma (1), Louisiana (1) and Virginia (5).

Note: The number in parentheses next to each state represents the number of times that state has been featured.

I’m pleased to have another submission from the Magnolia State which was the first state represented when I first introduced the “Natural-ness in the States” feature. Please meet Syretta!

Name:
Syretta

What state are you representing?
Mississippi

How long have you been natural?
18 months

What’s the natural scene like in your area?
barely there, we’re sprinkled here and there

Would you like to “Rep Your State”?

If so, please fill out the form here: Natural-ness in the States. I will be glad to accept more than one entry from the same state. Let’s see what state will be represented the most! States featured so far include Florida (3), California (1), Tennessee (2), Mississippi (2), North Carolina (1), Delaware (1), South Carolina (1) , Georgia (1), Texas (3), New Mexico (1), Missouri (1), Oklahoma (1) and Virginia (1).

Note: The number in parentheses next to each state represents the number of times that state has been featured.

In case you’ve missed it, the states we have represented so far are:

Mississippi - Represented by  Denise

North Carolina – Represented by Portia

Delaware - Represented By  Tia

It is not too late to represent your state! If you are interested in joining Denise, Portia & Tia in representing your state, please click here: Natural-ness in the States

If you would also like to represent one of the states already represented above, you can.  Let’s see what state will be represented the most!

Once again, when I get 20 people to represent their state, I will randomly pick one of them to win a special give-a-way.  Once I get 10 people, I will announce what the give-a-way will be.  For now, here’s a hint…the give-a-way includes one of my must have, favorite hair products.

Want a chance to win…just click the link above, fill in the required info, submit it with your picture & “rep your state”

I am thrilled to have the Magnolia State be the first state represented in the new Natural-ness in the States feature. I am pleased to introduce Denise!

Name:
Denise

What state are you representing?
Mississippi

How long have you been natural?
six (6) months

What’s the natural scene like in your area?
More and more women are adapting to their natural hair. I love to see
a natural sister.

Additional comments regarding your natural hair:
Loving my natural look. Excited about my hair growth and finding the
right products for the look I want.

Would you like to “Rep Your State”?

If so, please fill out the form here: Natural-ness in the States. I will be glad to accept more than one entry from the same state. Let’s see what state will be represented the most! Once I get at least 20 submissions, I will randomly choose one lucky person for a special giveaway!