America’s Next Natural Model, an online pageant to promote natural hair, Black beauty & Naturalistas.
You Bettah Work! Modeling is an industry where black women have always been on the back burner. We are slowly but surely making our presence known to the industry. Models like Beverly Johnson, Alec Wek and Iman have been able to show the world our wide array of beautiful features. The fact is that because […]
This challenge was the most fun, but it was also the most challenging! When I saw the BEAUTIFUL beaded purse and belt I received from Norla Beads to model with I got very excited. I immediately saw myself in a high fashion magazine. I envisioned the purses being highlighted with fabulous photography, styling and makeup. I […]
I approached this challenge feeling oh so dignified!! My hat, to me, is so classy and and very stylish. I matched my hat to this location because the old bridge put me in the mind of an old Victorian structure. I felt that it along with the hat went hand in hand. I chose to […]
I AM Top Model For this Challenge, I had to come at it with the mindset that I was already a Top Model! I was given a job to model both a beautiful beaded necklace and a fresh flower hat. As the model, the first thing I ask myself was “How could I show these […]
This was super hard! Everyone did a fantastic job! Chassity, this looked like an actual bridal shoot. I loved how your hair was styled and I think it really showcased the hair piece without taking away from it. Desyray, though I liked the hairstyle, I wish I could see your locs sometime uncurled. The curled […]
It is so true, many brides opt for a straight look, and it’s for various reasons. It could be because of pressure from mom, the husband may prefer it, or even, the bride may not know that there are tons of beautiful natural styles for their big day. I love how this challenge demonstrates styles […]
Absolute toughest week for me. You ladies look so stunning! The head pieces look amazing, you all look so natural and genuinely happy! I really feel the Valentine vibe radiating through you!
This has been an awesome competition thus far. I have to say the ladies all blew me away this week, truly. They made me want to get married with their beauty, grace, and unique natural styling! So how then, do I choose my first place and my last place? My top choices are Kala G […]
Love is indeed in the air! First of all let me say that I commend you ladies, for the effort, and the work you are putting into this competition. I was in your shoes, and as the runner of last year, it was not easy! So I do feel your pain. However, you all pull […]
Just a reminder, this week the challenge was to create a breath taking never-to-forget wedding style. ReShonda– Your two- in-one braided spiral rod set style is beautiful! The Cowrie shells added to your naturally wonderful Afro centric look. You showed the hair and the headpiece very well..however there wasn’t a whole lot of range when […]
Each week is getting more and more intense. As I look at the photos and the stories that they are telling, I am drawn in more and more. We’re getting closer to the end of this competition and it is clear that everyone of you are really working hard to win. This week’s choice winner, for me, […]
Let me first say, this week’s challenge really produced some amazing photos. I felt that all of the models went for different looks and very different takes on making a natural bride look her very best! I was impressed with the settings, colors, looks and ways in which you each highlighted your head-pieces. Most of […]
Overall I enjoyed the challenge. There was definitely variety between each model, and each of you did your best to capture your version of love and make proper use of your wedding pieces.
As the winner of ANNM 2010, I know what all of you ladies are going through. Something to always keep in mind first and foremost is that no matter what other people say or think about you, YOU have to love yourself first! $1000 is on the line, so knowingly the competition will not be […]
This was my favorite challenge so far. I never had a wedding because my husband and I eloped. His family refused to accept our relationship because of racial, cultural, and religious differences. Yep, we picked the trifecta of star-crossed love. We were secretly engaged for 5 months before saying our vows and we see all the […]
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 […]