Ebony Clark, ANNM 2011, has been natural for nearly ten years.She holds a B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences from The University of Alabama. Being natural for the second time, she has made a commitment to remain natural and inspire others to do the same.
Professor, vlogger, blogger, model, natural hair and health and fitness guru are only a few of the many words used to describe Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey, who is better know as BeautifulBrwnBabyDol, a top 5 natural hair care vlogger of YouTube, as named by the Huffington Post. This vibrant 28-year old visionary seeks to help rid the world of its lack of motivation, confidence, self-esteem and direction through her videos and blog focused on self-improvement, goal setting and achievement in all areas of life. She also has a strong focus on health as she has lost and maintained a 100-pound weight loss. Aside from being a young professor and psychologist at Stephen F. Austin State University outside of Houston Texas,
Dawn is the producer and host of Nappturalite Radio. After transitioning from relaxed hair for six months and then doing the “big chop” in November 2009, she found herself in a whole new world of learning about and taking care of her natural hair. She decided to document her journey and share the information that she continues to find on Nappturalite Radio.
Yardley is the creator of The Coil Review www.TheCoilReview.com. It is a well -respected web magazine catered to women with an interest in natural hair; from those with a glimpse of intrigue to the most die-hard enthusiasts.
Style or fashion inspires her. Latrenia is a talented and professional fashion photographer. Making beautiful photographs comes natural for her. Simple, classy and beautiful…
Simeko Watkins-Hartley, owner and creative director of Meko, New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique. She has been in the hair industry for over 16 years and has had the privilege of working as a salon manager, creative director and consultant for one of the top natural hair salons in the country.
After finally taking the plunge and going natural, I felt lost and took awhile to find my way when it came to loving my hair.
Patricia Gaines, otherwise known on Nappturality.com as “Deecoily” and the founder of Nappturality.com.
A face and name synonymous with international fashion campaigns and catwalk shows, Rachel Radharani Henna Ritfeld is the embodiment of diversity — professionally and personally. Seasoned model, sparkling screen presence in hit shows like MTV’s Hip-Hop Candy and numerous music videos (including 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake’s “Ayo Technology”)
With a passion for all things natural hair, art crafts and design, she shares bits and pieces of these love on her blogazine Afroniquely You. On the blogazine, she discusses the beauty of natural hair, tips and tricks to keep it healthy and fabulous.