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When you find the painting you made in 5th grade art class after Archibald Motley's Chicago roaring 20s painting 😂 🎨 👶🏾
If you happen to pick up a copy of @voguemagazine 's September '19 issue and flip to page 310, you might find some words by ya girl (me lol). I chatted with celeb natural hairstylist @charlottemensah about her journey from getting her start at Splint
🧚🏽‍♀️ lil fairy for @beepybella jewelry🧚🏽‍♀️
me n ma beautiful sis @loveshereee as lil unicorns🦄
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feelin peachy 🍑
“At CurlFest I felt like I could fully celebrate the rich culture and heritage embodied by our kinks and curls,” attendee Shari Cheverez said. “It’s a safe space.” Link in bio for my recap on CURLFEST for @voguemagazine
Link in bio to read my recap on CURLFEST for @voguemagazine "CURLFEST is 'the only natural beauty festival in the world that was created by five black women for black women,” Mair noted—to uplift other women on similar paths. “
Link in bio to read my CURLFEST recap for @voguemagazine : A certain healing energy was palpable at this year’s CurlFest in Randall’s Island Park. The gathering was part festival, part picnic, and full-on celebration of natural hair in th