These styles prove that Black hair is an event, Black hair is political, and Black hair is boundless.
, Black hair shows served as cultural incubators for creativity, community, commerce, and pride. They unapologetically showed the world that Black hair in its numerous reincarnations—whether braids, twists, or weaves—isn’t just beautiful. It’s art. It’s boundless. It’s political. Today these shows illustrate that if Black lives matter, then Black hair, and the laws that seek to protect it, must matter as well.
Petithomme is known for her 2017 Caribbean Carnival–themed performance, during which she rode in on a camel and styled models’ hair in bright pinks, yellows, and greens. “It was real high fashion, runway hair, but sculptured, fantasy hair,” she says. Although she didn’t win, her entry remains a standout, says James. Petithomme insists that standing out is paramount to winning.
“Avant-Garde” was the theme of that 2019 competition, and contestants were given boxes of colorful RastAfri hair to test their creativity. “I wanted to create otherworldliness in space,” says Lyn. After weeks of brainstorming, designing styles, and preparing looks for seven models, she made what she describes as “out-of-this-world elegance” for her seven-minute showcase. Her galactic looks garnered several awards, including “Most Creative” and the second-place overall prize.
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