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 […]
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 […]
For this challenge I tried to think outside of the box. I pondered on what it would be like to be engaged or married and drew my inspiration from the pure joy and happiness I would have. Ideally I would like to be outside for this type of shoot, but with four inches of snow […]
I personally feel that love should be celebrated daily! However, Valentine’s Day is a great day to set everything aside and focus on the one that you love. Life tends to get in the way and time is so short these days, it tends to be a little difficult to remind your Love that they […]
The challenge turned out beautifully! I loved reading the judges feedback as well. We did a company vote and here is our feedback. 1) Desyray-i am Free-Desyray really spoke from a place of true freedom. Her hairstyle was beautiful and the emotion captured in her photo shoot portrayed the fact that she felt free. Not […]
Desyray- I loved your story; I could totally relate. Your photos are nice. You hair is beautiful! I can definitely see “FREE” in your 1st and 4th images, your smiles look natural and you look relaxed. Overall, nice job.
WOW…..Is all I have to say! You ladies really kicked it up this week, as I was truly impressed with everyone of you. It’s really going to be hard to pick a winner and someone to go home because the photos, the stories, and the hair were all awesome.
Desyray: You embodied “free” really well and from that aspect your pictures were nice, but if i didn’t know this was to promote a haircare product, i would not have figured out that this was about hair…. Try to always bring it back to what it is you are trying to sell…
I have to say that every week the models get better and better. I am very impressed with the ladies and how they each have stepped up their game and continue to bring their own individuality and creativity to the challenges. Each of you is a MUSE to me! My first choice for this challenge […]
Wow, this has been the most difficult challenge for me to judge so far in the competition. Every one is putting in some great effort, giving great shots, and beautiful hairstyles and clothing. My favorite this week is Roshonda. She choose the “I Am Natural” theme and in each of her picture, she gave very […]
This week’s submissions were such a pleasure to read! With your words, you each took me to an uplifting place, so before I announce who I’ve chosen this week, let me first share some comments submitted by the contestants that made it such a ‘feel-good’ week.
NATASHANatasha is beautiful and I have compassion for the personal issues that she spoke about in her notes for this challenge. But, this look was unfortunately my least favorite look in this challenge. Since this is a competition, it’s important to understand that, no matter what, you have to put your best face forward. As […]
Just like a nice pair of earrings or even a scarf, make-up is a great accessory to spice up a natural hair style. The look that Iman is wearing is amazing, and without a doubt, this must have been a tall order for the contestants. But by the looks of these photos, they each held […]
I must say that the challenges are getting harder to judge and the ladies continue to step up their game every week. The makeup applications are beautiful! Looking at the photos, I am still looking for that magazine spread ready shot that showcases the makeup, the hair, and the clothing for the Cheetah Chic look! […]