This is my 2nd year being asked by Naturally Flyy Detroit to run not one—but two ‘Headwrap’ workshops at their annual Naturally Flyy Detroit Presents: A Natural Hair Experience.
All photos taken by Madinah M.
I’ve always seen Etta and Jenn (the founders of Naturally Flyy Detroit) around the city at different cool events and their aura, their energy is none less than can be described as pure radiance. They’re the kind of Black, Amazonian queens that you just have to meet in person to bask in their sisterly glory.
So when they asked me to participate, I said ‘yes’ on the spot.
I get asked to endorse a lot of the things. But I think in these days and times, it’s important to ‘believe’ in what you’re endorsing. And as you gals (and guys) know, I have to believe in what I endorse. It’s gotta have that ‘umph’ factor that I’m looking for when collaborating with anyone, really.
Why I rock with the Naturally Flyy Movement? Well, it’s a dope and unapologetic movement for not just Black women, but ALL women to be just as Flyy as they want to be, in whatever shape or form.
In the age of everything is cut, snipped, and lightened, we ARE hungry for change and enlightenment.
And they bring it.
There’s this old-school notion that sistahs can’t get together to support one another. And at one point, I believed it. It was always that one (or in my case, many) Black females who didn’t ‘like’ me or thought I was ‘doing too much’ because I’m confident in who I am and could care less about the thoughts of others.
They believed I should’ve conformed to the normalcy which is society.
#TellHimBoyBye
When my friend and I were invited to the 1st Naturally Flyy event, all that changed. As I walked through the very crowded corridors of Java City with my huge colorful turban on, I got smiling faces and bright eyes.
They screamed, ‘Yaaaaassss, queen,” “Lookin good, girl,” and “Tell me how you wrapped that turban!”
And They embraced me with hugs and kisses. Love.
Posing with Naturalista/Blogger: Naturally Act
That is #BlackGirlMagic people.
Uplifting. Encouraging. Smiling at another beautiful queen.
Smiles are infectious...
Naturally Flyy just isn’t a natural hair movement. Oh, it is SO much more. It’s an open forum, it’s a community, and it’s love.
They embody empowerment, female entrepreneurship, and sisterhood.
Keep on rockin’ Etta and Jenn.
The world needs more people like yall in it.
Let's talk about these accessories for a moment. The bracelets and earrings are courtesy of Trois Soeurs : Three Sisters a socially conscious brand working with artisans in West Africa & funding tutors for kids in need. www.troissoeurs.org/shop-1/natural-coconut-earrings
Check them out! They have some dope pieces for modest prices and I will be doing a giveaway with them soon.
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Wardrobe Breakdown:
Turban: Flossy's Suitcase
Shades: Alley & Eye
Jumpsuit and Vest: Target
Shirt: Forever 21
Sandals: Payless