Well, well, well.... 👀
Look what we have here.
This year, I told myself I was starting with a bang and I wasn’t playing. Imagine having a gift in your hands for 14 years, but never truly giving it the space to evolve. Caught up in life, in the noise, in everything BUT the thing I love most - HAIR.
But that changes now.
For the first time ever, I’m stepping into a new lane blending creativity, culture, and craft in a way that feels pleasurable.
If you know me, you know I’ve always dreamed of pushing boundaries, but I used to worry my ideas were too bold for the everyday eye.
Not anymore.
Today, I’m proud to release my first-ever collection one that pays homage to my mother, BIH ANASTA, and to my beautiful roots in Africa. Being African is something I hold with deep pride and to express that through hair? It’s wild, it’s powerful, it’s ALIVE.
The fusion, the vibrance, the storytelling spoken and unspoken.
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A brief look inside the collection:
I’ve blended these styles with elements that are nostalgic *and* reimagined.
Fishbone braids: A legendary 2000s classic that represents where I started. A full-on flashback.
The iconic updo: Inspired by your everyday aunty. That gelled-up, party-ready, don’t-mess-with-me kinda vibe. *Saucy, right?*
If you’ve made it this far thank you for being here, for witnessing this new chapter unfold.
Welcome to di beginning of new chapter o!
Massive love to my dream crew you made this whole process fun, soulful, and unforgettable. Couldn’t have done it without you. 💫
CREDITS🍻✨
Focus Brand:
@thebraidingzone ***
Creative Director & Hairstylist:
@thebraidingzone
Creative Director & Marketing Strategist :
@yooitsoce
Model 1:
@thriftqueenlola
Model 2 & Stylist:
@iamgodzproperty
Photographer:
@jumi___p
Gaffer:
@pistol_rock
Retouching & Grading:
@emdotoffline
Makeup Artist:
@ili_the_dealy
BTS Videographer:
@esere.i
BTS Editor:
@shotbysirhat
Special thanks to (location)
@eldica_records 🫂❤️
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