Patricia Gaines
Patricia Gaines, otherwise known on Nappturality.com as “Deecoily” and the founder of Nappturality.com.
America’s Next Natural Model
America’s Next Natural Model, an online pageant to promote natural hair, Black beauty & Naturalistas.
Belle of Naturalbelle
Belle comes from a creative background in fine art and has spent the last 9 years working in fashion retail and, most recently, ihigh end hairdressing salons that include Aveda and Hari’s salon in London’s most affluent areas. Belle has also worked as a freelance natural hair stylist specialising in braiding,
Maria Thompson
International Award winning Maria Thompson of Twist & Curves specialises in Braids, Locs, Twists & Natural Hair. She is also a Licensed Cosmetologist, Educator & Platform Artist. A native of London, England, she started there over 30 years ago, and migrated to the USA in the 80’s.
Sasha-Shae Shaw
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.
Sasha-Shae Shaw
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.
Teri Laflesh
Teri, author of Curly LIke me, experienced, in both cultures, how very curly hair is dealt with, as well as how it feels to have hair like hers. Like many people of mixed-African heritage, she has curls of various sizes, ranging from waves to coils narrower than the width of a pencil.
Lady Kinnks
After Lady Kinnks took the step to go natural, she felt liberated, but lost. Along her journey, she had the help of friends, books, products, and trial and error..
Lendise Braxton
I wore locs for 5 years, and loose hair for five. I work in the nonprofit industry, and I am a writer.
The Candidates
They are equally beautiful but only one can win. the decision is yours. Take a look here.
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The online pageant that offers incredible opportunities for aspiring talented models who choose to wear their hair natural is now open for submissions. Become the new face of one of our sponsors, get a spread in Sophisticated Black Hair magazine and get endorsements.
Teesha Borum, Winner of ANNM
Teesha Borum, an aspiring actress/ model from Atlanta, won the ‘America’s Next Natural Model’ pageant, the ground breaking annual online competition organized by Going-Natural.com.
The Afro, by Vee Jefferson
To me The Afro signifies power and strength. With just a hint of militancy, it whispers to those who are listening, “I am free! And I am free to be me.”
This year’s winner is
America’s Next Natural Model! Teesha Borum Click here for An interview with Teesha Judges Votes Judges Dee Rhonda Total Christina-Dzenyuy 100 0 100 Karla Thomas 50 50 100 Safeeyah 0 0 Teesha Borum 50 50 100 Toshia Shaw-Lacy 0 […]
Challenge #9 The Finale
I’d like to start by Thanking Mireille for asking me to be a judge for the Ms. Nappurality contest. It has been a honor and a privilege to be a part of this process. I learned quite a bit from all the contestants and it warms my heart to see such young sisters so clear […]