America’s Next Natural Model, an online pageant to promote natural hair, Black beauty & Naturalistas.
When I have the opportunity to try new products for my hair I feel like a kid in a candy store. It is overwhelming yet exciting as my heart fills with anticipation for great results. For this next challenge we were asked to use Going-Natural products to create a Motjo Kumba hairstyle. I’m sure you’re […]
Challenge 3: Kumba Out Instruction Shots: Nothing is as fun as trying out new hair products and styles! The Kumba Out is simple, and a very realistic style for anyone who is always on the run or just likes quick and easy. In the last challenge, I sampled the products, so I new exactly what products […]
My Approach I’m thrilled to learn about a new hairstyle. I went natural and 2009, but the majority of the time I wore tracks, braids, and twists because I didn’t know what to do with my hair! This competition is challenging me to create new hairstyle and also teaching me about them. I am loving […]
This week’s challenge has been the hardest for me thus far. The kumba out hairstyle did not come out how I had expected it would but, I made it work anyway.
As much as I like to look my best, I’m also a very low-maintenance girl. So when I was introduced to the Kumba Out style in this week’s challenge, I was excited to learn a style quick and easy enough for me to jazz things up on a regular basis. I started out with freshly […]
My approach to this challenge was to just have fun using a new product and excited about trying a new style on my hair. When it comes to trying new styles I’m game for anything. I remember getting bantu knots for the first time and looking in the mirror just amazed at how it came […]
Ok ladies, this round we have been deliberating via Google hang out and email. In conclusion all three of us judges agreed that: Suzu’s shoot was off the chain but the focus on the hair was not as prevalent and you were way passed the deadline. The hairstyles of Lydia Onimo and Tiffany were super […]
Intro When we as women consider going natural, we often feel that we won’t be able to compete with the sleek, ‘it girl’ look. We believe that natural hair makes us ‘unpretty.’ I believe that one of the main reasons we don’t see natural hair as lovely and beautiful is because the media doesn’t portray […]
When we as women consider going natural, we often feel that we won’t be able to compete with the sleek, ‘it girl’ look. We believe that natural hair makes us ‘unpretty.’ I believe that one of the main reasons we don’t see natural hair as lovely and beautiful is because the media doesn’t portray it […]
To me one of the most frightening aspects of marriage to me is that you can’t edit your flaws or hide your bad days. However, it is also one of the beautiful things about this lifelong commitment – being accepted and loved as you truly are. The wedding ceremony is a chance for a bride […]
ANNM Challenge 2, Bridal I’ve always loved weddings and brides…the wedding cakes mostly! Hahah. No, but I have never really done much thinking about my own wedding and the styles I might wear, so I had to sit down and do some serious thinking.
The bridal hairstyles turned out to be little challenging for me this time. Realizing the fact that I could not add extensions to my hair caused me to feel a little anxiety. I am a natural hair newbie all over again and choosing a wedding style was a lot for me.
My 2nd challenge was such a beautiful experience and a glimpse of what I will experience when I become a natural bride. This shoot was done with just lip gloss and some mascara because I told myself when I have my wedding I want to be as natural as possible.
I admit that I spend hours during the summer watching reruns of David Tutera’s “My Fair Wedding”, “Bridezillas”, “Say Yes to the Dress” and many other bridal shows on We-TV but I’ve barely given thought to think about my own wedding.
Feedback from Dajuan Jones Professional photograper and owner of www.dajuanjones.com|twitter.com/InHisImagePhoto| dajuan @ dajuanjones (dot) com Angela C. Kirkendoll I found your style choices interesting. I loved the choice to use black & white images for your flapper representation. I was a little conflicted with the straight haired look, but that reflects our history (as painful […]