The Pursuit of Nappiness; Bad Hair at its best!
New York, NY - November 1st to November 30th 2008

Schedule of Events

Date: Saturday November 1st
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Openings reception
Cost: Free

Mireille Liong will be welcoming guests, talk about her motivation to do the exhibition and take questions from the audience. She will also give a personal tour.

Date: Sunday November 9
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Documentary: My Nappy Roots (22 mintutes)
Cost: free

"My Nappy Roots" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is here such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history? "My Nappy Roots" will vibrantly depict some of the complex social, political and cultural influences that have dominated the dialogue surrounding African and African American hairstyles from styling patterns and cultural trends to the business of black hair care products, services and advertising. The film will use the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence. Written by Regina Kimbell and Jay Bluemke

Date: Sunday November 16
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
DIY Demonstration by Mireille Liong
Cost: free

In the Do-It-Yourself-Nappy-Hair-Demonstration Liong handles the two most challenging dilemmas natural women struggle with: dry hair and untangling. Besides demonstrating how to deal with these issues, she will also demonstrate how make an afro, as this is the question she personally receives most.

This is a DIY session so you can practice right along. All you need is some nappy hair. There will be combs and brushes available for sale or you can bring your own tools.

Date: Sunday November 23
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Head-wraps session by Mireille Liong
Cost: free

Head-wraps have always been part of almost any world culture. Today we mainly use them to dress up a style or to cover up a bad hair day. No matter your motives, it always comes in handy to know a few tricks about head-wrapping. On November 23^rd Mireille Liong will demonstrate how to do a couple of head-wraps.

This is a DIY session so you can practice right along. A limited number of scarfs will be available for sale.

Date: Sunday November 30
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Going Natural Hair Show
Cost: free
The Going Natural Hair Show will feature natural hairstylists like Tameeka Bacchuss who create a variety of inspirational styles on a daily basis. Models with different hair texture and lengths will show the beauty and the versatility of natural hair styling.

 * Schedule is subject to change

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47 West 119th St.
New York, NY 10026
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Directions:
From Downtown Manhattan by Subway:
Take the "Uptown #2 or #3" train to 116th Street. Exit onto Lenox Ave and walk 3 blocks to 119th Street.