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Showing posts with label Natural Hair Models. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural Hair Models. Show all posts
Natural Beauty - Kwarana Adrea
This weeks Natural Beauty is model, Kwarana Adrea. A good friend of Kwarana emailed me and recommend that I feature Kawarana. So I am very happy to introduce you to this lovely young lady, that has been natural all of her life.
What inspired your to have natural hair? Well growing up I've always notice family, friends, random people in the street - all following a trend of weaves,extensions... straighten hair, basically. And I didn't want to be part of that group. Even still to this day, I'm the only person in my whole family who has locs. Never in my life, did I ever put chemicals in my hair. The quality and texture of my hair has never changed since day one. I remember being such an outcast in my school years, because all of little girls my age were already perming their hair. It honestly never bothered me . My younger sister always begged my parents to have her hair permed, but I never did. As a child I grew up with every possible natural hair style you could imagine....I had the braids, corn rows, William sister beads, Afro puffs, mickey mouse puffs and Afros. I carried those hairstyles up through elementary and middle school then eventually high school. Finally in my second year of high school, I started to grow loc's.When I first started the loc my hair, I got so much negative feedback from a lot of females, but that didn't stop me. And look at me now ..... Its been six years now and I love my locs!!!!! I was meant to have natural hair all my life; and I wish alot of women could follow... The same young ladies back in high school, who told me to not loc my hair, are in love with my hair now and actually are on a path for having natural hair. So I'm very thrilled about that!!! 
Maintenance Tips: I use two very good product line for my hair and I would recommend it for everyone....I use the "Loc A Fella twist gel" & the " Jamaican Mango & Lime Island Oil". These two products work well with my hair. I used the "Jamaican Mango Wax" for a couple of months at one point, but then I stopped because the wax created build up. So I wouldn't suggest using the wax. But a great alternative is honey. But I have always been curious to know if other people with loc's use wax and if it also created the same build up..."
Danielle Desiree
I received an email from the beautiful model - Danielle Desiree. And she had this to say about her natural hair:
"I have been natural for just about 2 years now, and I am loving my journey. It has not been the easiest journey, but I've yet to hear about any easy journey. After years of weave, my decision to go natural was simple...I wanted to wear the hair God gave me. I will never go back to relaxers. Our hair is too beautiful to break down. Thank you for offering a website that celebrates the natural journey. "
~ Danielle Desiree
Beautifully said! Thank you for sharing this with us Danielle.
Sasha & Sable Boykin
Take a look at these great photos of Curtis Bryant's Photo shoot with Sasha and Sable Boykin. The models where styled by Sergio Wonder and James Field. To see more about the Stylist's and Photogrpher from this shoot, check out of the following links:
Omar Mornan
Curtis Bryant
James Field
Amazing Web Page Photo
Amazing photo of model Wahidah Fowler. This photo can be found on her website at www.WahidahFowler.net.
Mikaelia Benson for Rebel Designs
Mikaelia Benson is a gorgeous model that recently did a photo shoot with photographer Sabriya Simon, for clothing designer, Mujaji Tokunbo - creator Rebel Designs.
Sandria Washington
Sandria Washington is one of the models featured on the front page of my Naturally Beautiful Hair Website. Sandria took some amazing photos for Entwine Couture ad campaign. Beautifully done Sandria! You continue to be one of my natural hair inspirations!
Check out another model featured for the same campaign ad. I love this look too!
Email from Chelsey Smith
"Hi my name is Chelsey Smith, I reside in New Orleans, LA. Currently I attend University of New Orleans where I am a junior, and lovin it. I love being Natural, which I have been for a year, I feel it brings out the beauty in my true beauty. I'm striving to break into the industry of modeling and also modeling for natural hair."
Chelsey Smith - 504-333-0879
http://hairtops.blogspot.com/profile/ellecmodel
cmsmi18@uno.edu
Letter from Sunday Omony
Sunday wrote to me and shared here experience with being a model with loc's. Sunday Omony is a 25 years old Ugandan-Canadian Plus-Size Model, that loves natural hairstyles.
"At first I was worried that I would be asked by my agency to remove my locks, but it turns out that they think my locks make me look unique and sets me apart from the rest of the models. I think that women with locks should be represented more in the fashion industry because locks are so beautiful and versatile. I love your blog because it's fun, connects diverse women and very empowering. I really enjoy getting natural hair advice from your blog. Thank you very much. Keep inspiring and sharing.
Cheers ~ Sunday"
Andy Allo
Andy Allo is a talented and beautiful singer, actress model and song writer. To read about how Andy embraced her natural hair, check out her interview on ManeandChic. And can be find on the following sites:
Andy Allo.com
Supermodel Gelila Bekele
~ East African Supermodel Gelila Bekele ~
Thoughts from Gelila -
"I am an east African, learning how to wear my body, and trying to be the best ME! Enjoying life, learning simplicity, and at this very moment - I am just a sponge. I have encountered many things, and through time I have learned, human beings are not programmed to endure a predestined life… Life goes on – relationships change, friendships grow, acquaintances flourish … "
I'm Black Like That
Good morning! I just got a great anonymous tip, on a cool website to check out. It's called I'm Black Like That Modeling agency.
They "represents African American male & female models, petite and plus size models of all ages." Their mission statement is very positive: "We are committed to social responsibility. We are always seeking ways to better integrate economic progress, social development and environmental concerns to ensure a better quality of life in the African & African American community for future generations." If any one has the time to create a membership, report back if you can and tell us more about the site.
~ Have a good day everyone ~
Free People model Jocelyn
As reported on Mane and Chic, the clothing Magazine Free People has been featuring a beautiful new model by the name of Jocelyn. To see the flip book, click here.
Interview with Wahidah Fowler
Wahidah Fowler is a Model, TV Personality and a Community Activist. I had the opportunity to interview her (my favorite model) for my natural hair encouragement website Naturally Beautiful Hair. Here are a few quotes from Wahidah's interview:
"My mother taught me the reason why I should be proud of wearing my hair natural. She made me feel like it was such a beautiful and strong statement I was making."
"I give a different perspective of an image that’s not seen that often in the media. So those few jobs I do get, I am noticed. If a certain director does not want to work with me due to my natural hair, I can’t allow that to stop me from progressing in this industry. "
To read Wahidah's interview in full, go to Naturally Beautiful Hair websites Interviews.
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