Black Girl with Long Hair is a website dedicated to the ever-growing community of black, Latina and multi-racial women who choose to wear their hair naturally — with minimal or no use of chemicals, heat, weave or extensions.
Leila Noelliste, Creator/Editor
Leila Noelliste is a former newspaper reporter who left journalism in 2009 to blog about natural hair, beauty and culture full-time. After doing her big chop in late 2006, she realized how few sources of community and inspiration existed online. Eighteen months later, Black Girl with Long Hair was born.
Meosha Tall, Style Icon Coordinator
Meosha Tall is a contributing writer for BGLH. She is the creator of the 1MeNaturally jewelry line. You can also find her on YouTube documenting her natural hair journey, among other things.
Jc, Science Writer
Jc is a scientist with a BSc and PhD in materials science. She blogs about hair (The Natural Haven) from a scientific view point and generally loves all things related to growing, maintaining and enjoying natural hair.
Christina, Hair Care Writer
I’m Christina Patrice, a 27 year-old Los Angeles native and UCLA Alumni. By day, I am the Director of a program that helps prepare at-risk, inner-city students pursue higher education. By night, I am a natural hair enthusiast and blogger. I have been virtually a life-long natural (my first and last perm was at around 6 years old). I believe in a holistic approach to healthy hair, researching EVERYTHING (my inner nerd loves to shine), and embracing what God gave you on top of your head. Check me out at: http://themaneobjective.blogspot.com!
Geniece, Hair Care Writer
I was born in Jamaica and raised in Queens, New York. I’ve resided in the New England area for the past few years, pursuing graduate studies. I went natural in 2004 and for the past eight years I’ve learned what my hair loves, hates and everything in between. In 2009 I began my “healthy hair journey” and began to change my approach to hair. My hair became easier to manage, fun to style and longer than I ever, EVER, imagined. I enjoy sharing my hair journey on my vlog and learning from other hair aficionados. Other than hair care I enjoy serving in my community and church, visiting vintage shops, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Rinny, Entertainment Writer and Social Media Coordinator
