Showing posts with label Natural Hair Models. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural Hair Models. Show all posts

Model Ebony Lunsford, who use to have locs, shows us that being natural at any hair length can be gorgeous. 
Photographer: @hidefpixel 
Make up: Jaundalyn Haywood
"Hello, good afternoon everyone my name is Wolfgang Lisborg. From Denmark, Europe and I love natural hair. How my hair has come to play is actually pretty funny. When I came to America as a preteen people would always say you have good hair. Now, my aunt is hairstylist and she would always have the barber of the shop cut my hair whenever I got a somewhat fro. Time passed towards high school and now I'm living with my uncle now he said he didnt mind me having hair just as long as I take care of it. Now, this is when I had to figure how to nourish my hair. I tried multiple products in high school from gel to over exaggerated gels. After, 3 big chops in the past 6 years. I've finally found out what keep my hair intact. Eating good, being active, and drinking lots of water. Now, I'm just trying to share my hair experience with everyone and become a natural hair model in the States. Oh yeah, natural or close to natural products are the best for your hair." - Wolfgang

Contacts: Email: wlisborg@live.ca, Instagram: WESTILLLIVE, Facebook: Wolfgang Lisborg


I wrote about model Chrisandra Wells in 2012.  Here are some photo updates of work she has done since then. She has also had a great time competing in the Miss Plus Caribbean Universe Pageant held in Barbados, also in 2012. To learn more about Chrisandra, go to her Facebook page.   


         

*Photography credit: Top close up photo by PNB Photography. Second top photo by Nay Marie Photography.


Model Ebony Lunsford showing of some killer hair styles, that won an award at The World Natural Hair Show! Her amazing stylist is showing us some creative ways to style your locs, when your in the mood for something new!

Meet Denise Law from Germany. She is 18 years old and a aspiring model. She has a great smile and loves her natural hair! To contact Denise for modeling inquiries, email her at deniseleandralaw@gmail.com.




Gorgeous photos from Model Ebony Lunsford. See Ebony's interview with the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog here. To learn more about Ebony, check out her tumblr page.


Name: De'Anne Roye 

Q: What is your hair story? What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair?
A: My hair story is that relaxer were not working. My hair just kept breaking, so I decide to end the process. I have actually had two big chops because of heat damage. I rocked a bob, extensions, and short hairstyles like Halle Berry's do.

Q: When and why did you decide to start wearing your hair naturally?
A: I went natural about 3 and 1/2 years ago. I went natural because I was tired of the damage relaxer's were causing, and wanted a fresh start.

Q: Did you have any big fears about going back to your natural texture?
A: Yes, I did not know how to style my hair natural; I have not seen my natural hair since I was 9 years old. I'm model and I was worried I was not going to be able to get any work, but it actually turned out to be a blessing because I booked bigger jobs like Cititrends, and Walmart and other print retailers. So I just stopped being in fear and started embracing my hair.

Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?
A: I have to have Shandy's Whipped Cream Hair Moisturizer, Carol's Daughter Hair Smoothie, and Wide Tooth Comb.

Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?
A: I would say people will accept your hair if you’re confident with your look, and practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and you will get better at it :).

Q: How can we keep up with you and your journey i.e. blog, twitter, facebook, fotki, tumblr, personal or professional website?
A: I would go to www.shandyswhippedcream.com or www.facebook.com/royedeannemodel. Thank you.


Photography by Ed Maximus 
Photo Source: Orijin Culture

Gorgeous model from the Mila & Fire brand. 

Congratulations to model Ebony Lunsford for winning a contest at the Capital City Natural Hair & Health Expo in Tallahassee, Fl, which was judged by Thando Khafele. She will also be modeling & competing at the Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair Expo this weekend on 10/7/12. In the photo on the right, from left to right: Model Desray Keizer, Natural Stylist Thando Khafele, Natural Stylist Phyllis Allen, Ebony's stylist Shawn Lamar, Natural Stylist Simone Hylton ( Serena Williams hair stylist) & Ebony Lunsford!!!!



"My natural hair journey came when I decided to do the “big chop”. I did it because my hair would grow,  but always break off and become thin at the ends. I went to the doctors and they told me it could be stress related, because they couldn't think of any other reason it would continuously break off.  So after doing my hair and finding the drain filled with damaged hair and the floor covered with hair after styling, I decided it was time to go back… Back to my real roots, and I cut it all off. I was amazed how fast, thicker, healthier, and longer it has grown in just thirteen months, and I look forward to more of the natural hair journey.

Most of the products I use vary depending on the style I choose. When I want my hair to be naturally curly, I tend to use Kinky Curly Knot Today and Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioner. I seal my ends with an oil I mix of Lavender, Rosemary, Safflower oil, coconut oil, olive oil, peppermint, tea tree, and jojoba oil. Most of my products I use I try to make them as natural as possible, and I believe natural hair should not be expensive or high maintenance, but carefree and effortless. People tend to respond to my hair with either stares of amazement, temptation to want to touch it, and I have even gotten people to ask if it is all mines. I’ve had people of different races, and ages ask about my hair. Before going natural, I’ve never gotten stopped as much as I do with natural hair. Not a day goes by that I get asked about my hair care regimen, and I usually tend to spend as much time as I need to express the love of natural hair."

The advice I have given to people who want to go natural is that it is the best thing you could ever do for yourself. Going natural gives you a whole new perspective of loving yourself, and my advice would be love what hair you have despite the length, texture, and color, and that love will extrude from your scalp. Natural hair is not hard to maintain, and can be done with deep conditions, lots of moisturizing, and just allowing your hair to do its own thing. The saying goes “less is best”, and that is the best way to describe having natural hair." - Tiffany

To learn more about Tiffany, check out her blog Complex Beauty, or contact her on Facebook. 



Gorgeous photos submitted to the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog by Model Ebony Lunsford.


Name: Felizitas Miracle Cipolla

Q: What is your hair story?  Have you always loved your curly hair?
A: I decided to go natural during my freshman year of high school. I had been perming my hair since 4th grade and had just added highlights to my do which resulted in a very thin, unhealthy head of hair. I was teenager who, like most teenagers, was very critical of myself because my peers were; because of this I wasn't brave enough to cut my entire perm off and start fresh. I slowly grew my hair out and cut off my permed ends little by little. The in-between phase wasn't fun and at times I considered giving in to the chemicals, but I hung in there and as my curls emerged my love for them quickly grew. Now I love my curls because they are soooooo low maintenance. I love the versatility of my hair; I can flat iron it for that nice sleek look and be back to my crazy curls the next day with a little water.

Q: As a model, have you run into any issues with wanting to embrace your natural hair? Or have you had any pressure to change your image to fit in?
 A: I haven't run into many issues with my curls as a model. People typically LOVE my big crazy hair and it definitely fits my free-spirited personality. However, as "Bay Bridge" in the Miss CA USA Pageant 2013, I  am feeling the need to get a long straight weave, or clip-ins or something for the pageant, because I feel like that is what the judges will be looking for. If would greatly appreciate any help with my pageant transition,  so feel free to contact me on twitter or my facebook fan page if you’re a hair stylist who has experience dealing with natural hair and weaves (esp interested in "fusion" hair extensions).


Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?
A: #1 "Curls" Brand "Cocunut Curlada Conditioner" #2 "Kinky Curly" Brand "Knot Today Natural Leave-In Conditioner" #3 "Kinky Curly" Brand "Curl Custard Natural Hair Gel"

Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?
A: I would say be like Nike and "Just Do It" lol No, but seriously, there are MANY different ways to tame and style natural hair so for anyone who's considering "going natural" they shouldn't be apprehensive due to free of being rejected. It may take sometime, but you will find a natural style that works for you. In your personal life, those who truly love you for who you are wont reject you just because you decide to embrace your natural mane. In your career, you may have to tone down your natural style in certain instances (i.e. interviews), but it's called adaptation people; once your out of that interview or off from work you can let your hair down, or out so no worries =)

Q: How can we keep up with you and your modeling ?
A:  Welllllll although I'll never turn down an opportunity to model (because I love it and believe in being well-rounded), I am focusing on pursuing my acting career. I am also representing "Bay Bridge" in the Miss CA USA Pageant 2013. Anywhoo, to keep up with my acting career, as well as my journey to the Miss CA crown you can "like" me on Fan Page www.facebook.com/felizitasmiraclecipolla and follow me on twitter @felizcipolla. Thankies loves =).


"I'm Susan Daniel, Nigerian based in Verona Italy.  I decided to go natural and had the big chop in 2010. But with not having experience [with natural hair] I had my ups and downs and messed it up. But by March of this year, I regained my love for my natural and honestly going natural really helped my self-confidence and made me admire and love me more. I would love to be a model. That’s a dream that I'm hoping will come through. My number is 00393409319483 and my email address is suzzywitbowwow@yahoo."   - Susan






Where are you from: My name is Safia and I come from FRENCH GUIANA. If I can say a few words about F.G, it's that when you arrive there you are amazed by its lush Amazonian rainforest that gives the extraordinary view of a green ocean from the plane. The specifity of F.G is certainly the ethnical and linguistic diversity. We have Amerindians, Haitians, Dominicans, Brasilians, Indians, Europeans, Chinese and descendants of African slaves. All of them lives together harmoniously, there is no ethnic stratification like I have noticed in some other countries.

Tell us about your Natural Hair: Now regarding my hairstyle, thanks to my mother, I am deeply tied to my african roots so I decided early that I would have a magnificent mane of natural hair. I started my locs only 6 years ago though. Today, I am proud to be one of the many examples showing that locs can be clean and stylish. I have a successful and blossoming life, locs never prevented me from all of my accomplishments. I think that it is the struggle of our generation to revolutionize the vision of locs and break the erroneous prejudices that this hairstyle suffered. Personally, through modelling, I am participating in valuating natural black hairstyles."


"By the way, I congratulate the excellent initiative of your site, Karen. It shows fabulous [doll] models with natural hair crowns, who reinforce black pride. You can be sure that as soon as I have a daughter I will buy each single doll that you make!

Your advice to others: My message to the readers is - we can be feminine, modern, brilliant, attractive, stylish, sexy, trendy, creative, successful, and all of that with natural hair!!! Plates, braids, afro, locs, short... whatever the way u comb it, thank you to all the proud women who have a natural hair crown, and doing so, participate in the upliftment of black beauty!
For the readers who want more information about my hair regimen, they can find me on my facebook page:  where i share positive energy, spiritual thoughts, and natural hair pride, or on my facebook profile."

Meet aspiring model Monique! "My name is Monique and I have been growing my hair natural for about 4 1/2 years. It's a decision I went back and forth on for quite some time.  It was not until after giving birth to my
daughter, did I finally make the decision to begin the awesome transition of no longer perming my relaxed hair. I began by inserting twist in my hair, using weave rather than doing the ultimate chop. As
I began to be happy with the new look and feeling this brought to me; I decided on using the twist as the method to loc my hair. As new growth formed, I would then twist the root of my hair. I continued
this process until my hair grew to a great length, in which I decided to remove the weave. I love my locs, and although it’s a transition that brought upon lots of time and patience, it’s a decision I am extremely
happy with."  - Monique.  To contact Monique, you can call her at 1-786-566-3180. 

Meet Model Tamirah!  "Tamirah is 13, height: 5'7, and lives in Houston, Texas.  She is in the 8th grade and  attends a home school cooperative called STEP (Science, Technology, Educating, Partnership). Tamirah was just featured in a movie called Pride of the Third Eye, directed by an independent film artist by the name Ms. Lisa Harris. Tamirah just finished a play called Kuumba both pieces she had the lead role.
Tamirah loves children, photography, fashion, style, and most of all modeling - something that she really aspires to do. The only problem is that most modeling agencies are not accepting of girls with Natural Hair. We have been to a few and we were asked and told that she would not go far with her hair in Locks. Tamirah loves her locks and wears them proudly, she is proud of her natural beauty. If you need more information please feel free to call Terri Collins (Mom) 832-292-2192."  - Terri

You can also email Terri at terri.collins@rocketmail.com or tamirah.collins@yahoo.com. I wish Tamirah the best of luck in her modeling career. 

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