Kim’s Loc Story: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Strength As part of my upcoming exhibition BAD Hair Uprooted, I ask people about their choice to wear locs. Despite locs being the most natural way to grow African tresses long, the hairstyle is still the most stereotyped in the world. In the serene landscapes of Sweden, a young man […]
BAD Hair Uprooted, the photo exhibition that showcases the Untold History of Black follicles, is back home in Brooklyn, New York, and I am elated to invite you! On October 10th, all hair textures are welcome at Restoration Plaza in Bedstuy to celebrate Black hairstyles that portray the beauty of natural hair and highlight the social injustice of unequal […]
Celebrating Locs and Natural Beauty As part of my upcoming exhibition BAD Hair Uprooted, I ask people about their choice to wear locs. Despite locs being the most natural way to grow African tresses long, the hairstyle is the most stereotyped in the world. Well, if you’ve ever doubted the power of locs, you need to […]
BAD Hair Uprooted Greenspace NYC Your beautiful textures, creative styles and vibrating energy made this exhibition absolutely outstanding and magnificent. So with a joyful heart I like to thank you for coming to BAD Hair Uprooted and helping me change perceptions by sharing your favorite natural hairstyles with your friends on social media. What made this […]
Are you an aspiring model in need of professional photos or a hairstylist who needs photos of her outstanding hairdos? Then I got great news for you! I am doing a photo shoot on Saturday October 19 at L’Atelier Raif in Brooklyn. All you need to be is photo shoot ready. This means, you need […]
Since it is inevitable for lively coils to intertwine, we need to know how to correctly untangle our hair strands. Detangling natural hair becomes an art that one needs to master for the sake of healthy strands. The art of detangling will allow you to untie knots without damaging or breaking hair strands. It will […]
In a time when Black children are being rejected in schools because of their natural hairstyles, an exhibition like Black Follicles Matter is even more important. The colorful portraits from Afros to Dreadlocks, from Twists to Cornrows, reveal a shared history that people all over the world can relate to.
Sisters Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center On Saturday June 10th, I had a book talk about Bad Hair Uprooted, the Untold History of Black Follicles at Sisters Uptown bookstore in Harlem. That colorful vibrant place where delicious healthy smoothies are also available, must be the coziest bookstore in the city. This beautiful space envisioned and owned by […]
On Sunday February 19, I had the opportunity to present my book Bad Hair Uprooted at Nicholas Brooklyn, a cozy Black owned store on Fulton street that sells natural health, wellness and artsy products, supporting many small businesses in the community.
Going-Natural.com presents Black Follicles Matter, a unique collection of beautiful Natural Hairstyles that challenge the stereotypical ideas of Black Hair. The exhibition opens the first day of Black History Month on February 1st at 7 PM at the Temple of Illumination located at 138 St. James Place in Brooklyn, NY.
Next year I have another opportunity to do an exhibition and I am elated! This time, I am aiming to go even more in-depth picturing the long time elephant in the room: Hair Loss!
Thanks to Going Natural Hair Care, I had the honor to present Sabi Wiri, a weekend in which Bad hair was uprooted, the beauty of natural hairstyles was highlighted and natural hair care was key.
Elected official Jumaane Williams, a supporter of equal hair rights, has taken this a bit further and has put his weight and image behind the Shooting-for-Justice exhibition. The New York City Council Member, who has dreadlocks and represents the people of the 45th District in Brooklyn, is featured in BAD HAIR Uprooted, an exhibition that […]
Super exited to be invited by Aline Tacite, the power woman behind Boucles d’Ebene, I left for Paris to take part in the 10th anniversary celebration of this Natural Hair and Trade Show. It was a tremendous honor to be the only non-French speaker listed among Caribbean researchers and intellectuals who have been known for […]
When you enjoy nearly every second of a trip it is impossible to capture ALL your favorite moments. As far as I am concerned, being in Suriname was just one big happy moment. You got an idea if you’ve seen the photos of the opening of the BAD Hair Uprooted exhibition in Suriname now watch a few more […]
“Good Hair Was All She Wanted” is without question the most shocking hair story in the 10 year existence of going-natural.com’s but also in the history of youtube. The almost 4 minute video is in fact a slideshow that tells the hair story of a woman whose scalp was mutilated by a chemical relaxer that was […]