Gorgeous Twist Out

Raven: It is not just hair. I went natural because I couldn't really be myself looking like someone else, pretending to have straight hair.

Crown of Locs

I am a professional hair scultptor.

Locs braided, twisted and styled

Dreadlocks can be traced back to biblical times but they were popularized by Reggae Singer Bob Marley.

Barrel Roll Dreadlocks

Maquita: I grew up in Rastafarian environment so I always wanted to loc my hair but I couldn't because of my job.

Barrel Roll Locs

Maquita: Ten years ago I felt I could and so I did it and never looked back.

I love everything about my hair. It fits my personality

Mature Dreadlocks in a simple updo

Timeless always stylish

Mature Dreadlocks in an elegant updo

Simply timeless, always in style

The Twist Out

Mercedes: "I love my hair because I can do with it what I want and it does what it wants. We have a very fun relationship."

The Colorful Flowing Afro

Whitney Mero, Owner of Onion Fashion

Twist Out

BAM Festival, Brooklyn, 2012

Freedom Bey

Proud Afro 

Braid Locs Mireille Liong

Overcoming relaxer-induced alopecia inspired me to do what I do. 

Capturing the beauty of African Hairstyles allows me to picture the beauty of Black natural strands while shining a light on the social injustice of unequal hair rights. Also see Going-natural.com

Cornrow Updo

BAM Festival 2012 - Brooklyn, NY

Dreadlocks on a roll!

Stylishly cornrowed

Peacock Locs

Peacock Locs

Corn Fro - International African Arts Festival 2009
Cornrows that end in a fro celebrating the only texture that can sophisticatedly lay down and fiercely stand up at the same time.

Simply Elegant

Simply Elegant

Blue n Bold - International African Arts Festival 2014