Beauty – Cincinnati

I want to do my part for a movement that makes colorful, African-based Hair normalized and embraced for its beauty and intricacy. Braiding is an art form that takes many years of discipline and pride to cultivate masterfully. I hope, when others see my braids in colorful and interesting ways, they will recognize braiding as a way my people share with society one of the very best parts of our culture. I believe we should not be trapped by our hair, as it is a sacred form of self expression spanning all human beings all over the world. I hope my art will serve as another way we can stretch the boundaries of what it means to use our hair in expanding the narrative of our truest selves.