Mizhani Movements Winter Issue 72 | Page 32

Afro Swag Hair & Fashion Show

Natural Woman was on the scene at this year ' s Afro Swag Hair & Fashion Show in Cincinnati . This event was birthed through the powerful mind of Nzingha Byrd . This event serves as a staple item for the Afrocentric Culture in the Midwest . An event where we can celebrate the amazing history of black hair and fashion . This event featured several designers and Hairstylists who had the opportunity to compete for grand prizes and crowns for Afro Swag Queen 2021 . This year ' s champion once again went to the talented stylist and artist Kissihiyah Israel .
Twists . Braids . Bantu Knots . Locs . The Love Affair with Black People and Hair is Ancient and forever Evolving . A 9 Billion Dollar Industry , that can be traced all the way back to the hieroglyphics on the Pyramids .... the story of Black Hair goes Deep . Your Crown ( Hair ) in Africa is seen as your Power Source and Connector to the Divine . Hair denotes status , purpose , age , tribe , spiritual beliefs , and more . To this day , women will spend hours and hours , hundreds of dollars for that just-right style . To put it simply , we always have and always will LOVE OUR HAIR !
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