Be on Maicurls!

I believe in sharing! I believe that if we share our stories we not  only get to tell people about what we have been through (the good, the bad, and the ugly) but it you might be that spark that helps someone else to take that leap of faith! I love the thought that we can inspire someone else or even become a mentor to someone else. If you have read a little about me and my Journey you will notice that it was not just my family, friends and self determination that helped me stay on the natural path but it was also the people on the World Wide Web! I was able to ask questions, research and learn from others online. So this page is going to be dedicated to all of you who wish to share your own stories! 

I figured that the best way to do this would be to provide a page dedicated to your Journey “Features” as well as a page dedicated to your favorite style “Rocking Your Curls”. 

P.S. this is open to people of all ages, races and genders!

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There are four ways in which you can share your stories. Please select one below and send an Email with the appropriate Feature Heading in the Subject line to  maicurlz@gmail.com

I Big Chopped: If you recently did a Big Chop and documented it then send in photos of when you Big Chopped and your hair now along with a little description (example):

• Introduce yourself
• When/why did you Big Chop?
• How the experience was
• Are there any difficulties you are facing/faced? If so what?
• What do you love about your current journey?
• What you did to get to where you are today (products,routines etc,) 
• What advice would you give someone who is considering a Big Chop?
• How can you be contacted?(Blog, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)?

Newly Natural: If you are transitioning or just completed transitioning to your natural curls let us know! Send in some photos along with descriptions (these can include):

• Introduce yourself
• How long was your transition?
• What styles and products did you use to transition?
• What have you learnt about your hair?
• What do you love most about your hair?
• Did you face any difficulties? If so what?
• What advice would you give someone who is transitioning?
• How can you be contacted?(Blog, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)?

“Old-Timer” Natural: If you have been natural for a number of years or have always been natural please share your story with us! Send in photos as well as your story (covering topics like):

• Introduce yourself
• How long have you been natural?
• What are your signature styles?
• What products/routines do you use?
• What/Who inspired you to grow your natural hair?
• Have you faced any difficulties while being natural?
• What do you love about your hair?
• Describe your hair in 6 words
• What are 6 the products/tools/styles you cannot live without?
• What advice would you give someone who is planning on going natural/on their natural hair journey?
• How can you be contacted?(Blog, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)?

Natural In Business: If you have a business related to natural hair products/tools, Do-It-Yourself hair or skin care products/routines, anything really and would like to have your business information put up on the blog we would love to read about it! Send in 5 -7 pictures of your products/tools or business images and send in some details:

• Introduce yourself
• What motivated you to start your business?
• What do you sell/produce?
• How long have you been in business?
• Who are your main clientele/customers?
• How can people buy your products (are you an online store, based somewhere specific, several locations etc)? 
• How can you be contacted?(Blog, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)?

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Rocking Your Curls

For the Style page you can send in 2 – 3 pictures of you rocking your favorite style (twists, braids, up-do etc) along with a little description to maicurlz@gmail.com. In the description you can explain:

• How often you do this style
• How long it takes you
• How long it lasts
• The products/tools you use

Happy storytelling! 

NOTE:

• Maicurls reserves the right to accept, edit, or reject submissions (to ensure they fit in with the overall standards of Maicurls Blog). Photos may be cropped or re-sized.
• Please ensure that you have checked your spelling and grammar (I will however still go over each submission and make any necessary edits).
• No cursing, racial slurs, or sexist terms are allowed and I reserve the right to exclude any photos that are offensive or explicit.
• Allow 48 hours for me to respond back to and confirm a submission. (While I love blogging I do have a full time job and other commitments so please be patient with me).
• Submissions will be published on a weekly basis, so it might take 2 – 3 weeks for your story to be published depending on the amount of submissions I get. 

Thanks