I like America’s Next Natural Model. It gives the world a chance to see beautiful but different hair that they are not use too.  It also promotes models that would normally have to conform.  

Photo: by Bek Ruszin

Occupation? 
I model for a living

Who is your Favorite model? 
Don’t really have a favorite model just love you model myself and hope some day I can inspire up and coming models like all the greats.

What is your favorite book? 
I’m more of a comic book reader or graphic novel.  A graphic novel called X-men: Codename Wolverine if I had to choose.

What is your favorite movie? 
I love movies and don’t have a favorite the top would be Lord of the rings, 300, Gladiator, Passenger 57, A.I., Berserk, and Ninja Scroll.

Why did you become a model and what is your goal as a model? 
I stumbled into it and loved it right away.  I’d like to go far in this career so I can take care of my family and so people where I come from that there is more then just negativity that comes from our home.

How important is your hair as a model? Why do you choose to wear your hair the way you do? 
Hair is very important it could make or break a photo.  My hair is very basic, I’m and old fashioned type of guy unless the shoot or show says other wise.

What does your hair mean to you? Is it just an accessory that compliments your personality and style or is it deeper than that? 
My hair just compliments my style never too crazy just short and to the point.  It means a lot to me though because I don’t think bald is my thing.

How important is a woman’s hair to you? Does a weave, relaxed hair or a natural head bother you or do you have a preference for either of these styles? 
I like a woman to have healthy hair first, then the style can come into place.  Don’t have a problem with weave, I rather it be sewn in. This seems healthier to me.  Like I said I’m old fashioned at the end of the day straight and long is the way I like it.

What do you think of our pageant “America’ s Next Natural Model” to promote natural African hair? 
I like it it gives the world a chance to see beautiful but different hair that they are not use too.  It also promotes models that would normally have to conform to what they’re asked.  Now they can be free with they’re own style and wear it in styles they like.

Do you think black hair is an issue? Why or why not? 
Black hair is black.  There is no issue in my head, I love it.

Last word? 
I love what the site is doing and hope it will be 100,000 and then some.  I also hope the site will bring me closer to my goal as a successful model. 

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