Tyra brought on all the models of Vogue Italia’s Black Issue to tape an episode of The Tyra Banks Show. The models were spotted on West 26th street in NY looking fabulous as ever.
Tyra donned her best wax figure look with her fresh crimped out lacefront and painted on makeup.
Model Beverly Johnson was there. And she’s still got it.
Chanel Iman looked fab even though chick looks like she’ll break a leg stepping up on a curb.
More pics of the models and new music from Michelle when you read the rest…
Model Noemie Lenoir was there looking gorgeous.
So was Selita. Loving this whole look.
Model Stacy McKenzie was there.
Toccara was looking fab too.
And a pic of all the models–including Jessica White.
Kambouris
Check out Michelle’s 3 newest tracks off her upcoming album Unexpected:
The album is now set to drop October 16th.
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:51 PM
nice.
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:52 PM
The plus-sized model (i think) with beverly is very pretty
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:52 PM
Black does not crack!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:52 PM
Beverly is fierce, but whats up with those feet?
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:52 PM
Chanel Iman’s body looks disgusting!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:53 PM
What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:53 PM
all of them are gorgeuos…
Chanel Iman is very frail looking though!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:53 PM
Fierce!!!!!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:54 PM
Selita’s head looks stupendously B_I_G!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:55 PM
Will somebody please feed my blacausian niece, ImanChanel?
Who is that hugged up with Beverly Johnson?
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:56 PM
[quote comment="172429"]Beverly is fierce, but whats up with those feet?[/quote]
Lol I was thinking the same thing
Tyra looks like a life size doll
Chanel and Selita is fab too
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:56 PM
Everyone looks great!!! * Never thought i would ever say that on a post*
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:57 PM
LOL@ the baby hair on tyra’s forehead next to the crimps in her lacefront!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:57 PM
[quote comment="172442"][quote comment="172429"]Beverly is fierce, but whats up with those feet?[/quote]
Lol I was thinking the same thing
Tyra looks like a life size doll
Chanel and Selita is fab too[/quote]
Yeah, like that wack ass movie she was in a long time ago. lol.
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:57 PM
Bev is showing them all up! I like her better with black hair though!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:57 PM
Selita’s head is disproportionately large for her body.And her look is very stuffy.
Tyra has picked up a lot of weight since she moved to New Yawk.
Noemie looks gorgeous.
That is all.
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:58 PM
Get it Bev!I like her better with black hair though!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:58 PM
Tyra looking like body perfection! Them other sistaz are looking too skinny. Bev can be my cougar any day!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:58 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Noemie Lenoir looks JUST LIKE Denise Vasi??
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:59 PM
all beautiful black women!
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:59 PM
[quote comment="172431"]Chanel Iman’s body looks disgusting![/quote]
Yeh…..way too damn skinny for my liking!
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Where’s Tocarra? I can’t pick u out of the line up!!!!!!
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And is this just a bad picture of Stacy McKenzie??? *Just asking?*
Tue, August 12, 2008 4:59 PM
[quote comment="172427"]The plus-sized model (i think) with beverly is very pretty[/quote]
God help us all if she is the definition of plus sized!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:00 PM
Toccara’s shoes are hot!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:00 PM
Tyra is such a fake PR whore and she looks like a tranny
Beverly Johnson looks good
The rest look alike
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:00 PM
[quote comment="172451"]Am I the only one who thinks Noemie Lenoir looks JUST LIKE Denise Vasi??[/quote]
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Hmmmmmm, they do resemble!!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:00 PM
[quote comment="172455"][quote comment="172431"]Chanel Iman’s body looks disgusting![/quote]
Yeh…..way too damn skinny for my liking!
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Where’s Tocarra? I can’t pick u out of the line up!!!!!!
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And is this just a bad picture of Stacy McKenzie??? *Just asking?*[/quote]
Yep..She has that Raven Simone thing going on in the face…(the pic we saw yesterday)
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:01 PM
[quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
The last time she went to the beach she borrowed Prince’s socks.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:02 PM
Naomi isn’t there..maybe she wasn’t invited, but she is still vacationing with her billionaire. so I doubt she cares..
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:02 PM
[quote comment="172456"][quote comment="172427"]The plus-sized model (i think) with beverly is very pretty[/quote]
God help us all if she is the definition of plus sized![/quote]
You know she is considered plus-sized…That damn Tocarra has lost so much weight I cant even consider her to be plus sized- and she probably wouldnt be if she didnt have then BIGOBIDDIES…
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:02 PM
OMG will somebody PLEASE get Chanel Iman a damn cheeseburger!!! She looks like she weighs every bit of 20 pounds.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:03 PM
[quote comment="172466"]OMG will somebody PLEASE get Chanel Iman a damn cheeseburger!!! She looks like she weighs every bit of 20 pounds.[/quote]
Right?! I think her waist is a good 5.5 inches
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:03 PM
Chanel Iman is sooo pretty, but she’s way tooo freakin’ skinny. Love Beverly Johnson!! The chick with her is rockin’ my fave shoes! Tyra’s “crimp” sucks, but she’s still pretty.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:04 PM
Tyra is just trying to add herself to the equation. She always has to make everything about her. She does look like a wax figure!!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:04 PM
[quote comment="172462"][quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
The last time she went to the beach she borrowed Prince’s socks.[/quote]
STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!! ahahahahahahaha
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I’m outta here ladies!!!! And gents…..if there’s any in the house today/tonight!!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:04 PM
Damn Tyra look like a doll my daughter hav here playin wit right now ..
Who is Chanel Iman? is she Iman the model’s daughter’s?
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:05 PM
Ms. TRINIDAD! (Beverly Johnson) I’m a MARTIN Fanatic!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:05 PM
Tyra looks soooooooooo fake in the 4th pic! Damn, she is always checking girls on ANTM for smiles like that. I’m sorry tyra but with that smile “You will not be America’s Next Top Model, So please proceed to your room and get your things.”
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:06 PM
You know what…Tyra looks just like a packaged barbie! Wow…and thats kind of scary! I mean her eyes, smile, brushed side burns, skin tone and all! Wow!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:07 PM
I can not find that issue of Vogue for the life of me. I want it for my babies when I have some. Hopefully by then these types of issue won’t be so rare and there will be a dark skinned girl on the page somewhere, not African just dark.
I am also geeked about the issues of Essence and Ebony featuring the Obamas. I’ll be saving these for my babies too.
I heart Tyra. She is crazy, but at least she is consistent.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:07 PM
[quote comment="172477"]Tyra looks soooooooooo fake in the 4th pic! Damn, she is always checking girls on ANTM for smiles like that. I’m sorry tyra but with that smile “You will not be America’s Next Top Model, So please proceed to your room and get your things.”[/quote]
“You are out of the running…” LOL.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:08 PM
LOL. Tyra’s arms look like she has “sun-tanned” colored panty hose on them. lol.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:09 PM
Isn’t that the Somalian girl from ANTM on the far right? Nice to see her working.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:09 PM
[quote comment="172462"][quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
The last time she went to the beach she borrowed Prince’s socks.[/quote]
Good one! I forgot which regular fellow ybfr was very adamant about Prince!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:09 PM
And Tyra is so light, do she always look lik this?
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:09 PM
lets see…5 visibly black women in the black vogue. atleast we’re making strides.
anyway chanel is a model not everyone has a frying pan butt and oversized hips like beyonce. nor should they
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:10 PM
[quote comment="172457"]Toccara’s shoes are hot!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]
Yes they are, I saw a glimpse of it in pic # 7 & i said who has on these shoes??????
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:11 PM
[quote comment="172444"]LOL@ the baby hair on tyra’s forehead next to the crimps in her lacefront![/quote]
A crimping iron? Tyra needs an intervention. That look, pose,hair…something is going on with her and I’m not being funny. All the models look good though.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:12 PM
[quote comment="172477"]Tyra looks soooooooooo fake in the 4th pic! Damn, she is always checking girls on ANTM for smiles like that. I’m sorry tyra but with that smile “You will not be America’s Next Top Model, So please proceed to your room and get your things.”[/quote]
LOL!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:12 PM
[quote comment="172485"][quote comment="172462"][quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
The last time she went to the beach she borrowed Prince’s socks.[/quote]
Good one! I forgot which regular fellow ybfr was very adamant about Prince![/quote]
I think Kay, lol
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:14 PM
I like the three track from Michelle go girl.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:15 PM
I dont like tyra’s hair
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:17 PM
Ok…………did anyone listen to the Michelle songs yet? Well i just listened to “The Greatest” and it sounds like T-Pain & Teddy Riley in the booth with her.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:18 PM
TYRA…CRIMPS????????????????????????????????????????? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dang Toccarra is blending in with the rest of the models!!
Chanel Iman..poor child..poor rich child…do what you got to do to make that money!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:19 PM
M.W tracks are bangin’! Do you hear the words to Thank You! I’m feelin that . I will be downloading the entire album
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:20 PM
The “plus size” girl with Beverly Johnson is her DAUGHTER
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:21 PM
My Sista’s Look Great!!!!!!!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:22 PM
[quote comment="172499"]TYRA…CRIMPS????????????????????????????????????????? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dang Toccarra is blending in with the rest of the models!!
Chanel Iman..poor child..poor rich child…do what you got to do to make that money![/quote]
I can’t understand having money and then not being able to eat!!!!!!!! That must be horrible! You have the money to go to the snazziest restaurants, you have the oppurtunity to go worldwide & exotic places but you can’t dine there because can’t NOBODY tell me that they are skinny from exercising.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:22 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW@the crimped look, I haven’t seen it in YEARS!! Damn musta been nearly a decade ago when that was in style. Maybe Tyra’s tryna bring it back or something.
Love to see our models making their mark. PROOF that we can sell, only thing is whitey don’t want us to be promoted cause they know we would looks better than those pale pancake butt long back, stringy hair fast ageing white broads. Vogue and the industry in general should take notice of this landmark and start diversifying to reflect how INTERNATIONAL fashion is!!!!!! The way they do business got the average consumer thinking only white bytches walk down the street and buy clothes.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:24 PM
** Pink Flame
The issue sold out but there is a fashion site that scanned every picture but I cannot tell the name of the site or I’ll be banned from this site cause it says I cannot link sites
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:24 PM
Curvy girls need to make a come back to modeling.
I get nauseous looking at these models.
And tryra….why does she look like a wax figure/barbie doll in those pics.
And i need to understand these lacefronts…..like how do they work. I know its a weave, but how does them works, how they go in…..lol
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:25 PM
the beautiful curvacious younglady hugged up with Beverly Johnson is her daughter. Love Mrs thang Beverly Johnson her wigs are the BOMB.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:25 PM
[quote comment="172501"]M.W tracks are bangin’! Do you hear the words to Thank You! I’m feelin that . I will be downloading the entire album[/quote]
I wouldn’t go as far as banging…..but if i was far from my CD player & couldn’t find the remote & was too lazy to get up to skip the track, i would listen to it.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:26 PM
I love Stacy McKenzie. Very unique, very expressive. Her features are so wrong, yet so right. You can’t help but stare at her. Now that’s high fashion…
I can’t stand Bev Johnson’s wig, although I respect her.
Tyra never disappoints.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:30 PM
Tyra look sooo dam fake! Like she forcing it. Does Bev Johnson have on leggings?? Her legs are dark and her feet are white, Whats up with that
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:31 PM
[quote comment="172508"]Curvy girls need to make a come back to modeling.
I get nauseous looking at these models.
And tryra….why does she look like a wax figure/barbie doll in those pics.
And i need to understand these lacefronts…..like how do they work. I know its a weave, but how does them works, how they go in…..lol[/quote]
It’s a wig that has a skin like piece in the front that they actually glue down on your forehead, so then you have to get that piece in the front to blend in with your skin or the make-up that your wearing. That’s why most of these chicks who wear it don’t have no hair around their hairline! I think you can youtube it though, put in applying or putting in a lacefront weave, then you’ll see.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:32 PM
[quote comment="172513"]Tyra look sooo dam fake! Like she forcing it. Does Bev Johnson have on leggings?? Her legs are dark and her feet are white, Whats up with that[/quote]
Prob an airbrush/spray tan. I saw it done in Miami and suprisingly it looked nice…and this was on black people.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:32 PM
The all black issue is also avail on you know that popular auction uh web page
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:33 PM
[quote comment="172447"]Selita’s head is disproportionately large for her body.And her look is very stuffy.
Tyra has picked up a lot of weight since she moved to New Yawk.
Noemie looks gorgeous.
That is all.[/quote]
@SELITA: This has got to be photoshopped (I’m hoping so for her sake). IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE HUMAN NECK TO SUPPORT A HEAD THAT HUGE.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:33 PM
[quote comment="172506"]WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW@the crimped look, I haven’t seen it in YEARS!! Damn musta been nearly a decade ago when that was in style. Maybe Tyra’s tryna bring it back or something.
Love to see our models making their mark. PROOF that we can sell, only thing is whitey don’t want us to be promoted cause they know we would looks better than those pale pancake butt long back, stringy hair fast ageing white broads. Vogue and the industry in general should take notice of this landmark and start diversifying to reflect how INTERNATIONAL fashion is!!!!!! The way they do business got the average consumer thinking only white bytches walk down the street and buy clothes.[/quote]
MAN DOWN! HOLLLLLLLAAAAAA! TYRA MAIL! lol
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:33 PM
The girl with Beverly Johnson, I think that’s her daughter. I’ve seen them out together before.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:34 PM
Well,if that is Bev Johnson’s daughter, she is gorgeous and a CGU to boot! Loves it!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:35 PM
[quote comment="172501"]M.W tracks are bangin’! Do you hear the words to Thank You! I’m feelin that . I will be downloading the entire album[/quote]
LOL! You’ll download it but NOT buy it…*shaking head*
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:35 PM
If that is Bev Johnson’s daughter, she is gorgeous and a CGU to boot! Loves it! This may make me watch this season of ANTM!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:36 PM
[quote comment="172518"][quote comment="172447"]Selita’s head is disproportionately large for her body.And her look is very stuffy.
Tyra has picked up a lot of weight since she moved to New Yawk.
Noemie looks gorgeous.
That is all.[/quote]
@SELITA: This has got to be photoshopped (I’m hoping so for her sake). IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE HUMAN NECK TO SUPPORT A HEAD THAT HUGE.[/quote]
With all the action she’s been having lately it wouldn’t surprise me that she has a strong neck.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:38 PM
I’ve got that magazine…and trust me it was hard as hell to find…even here in NYC…its an amazing spread of gorgeous black women and Na-na is bring the naked F-I-E-R-C-E-N-E-S-S throughout the entire magazine! Must admit through Tyra “spread” not so much…was more like 1 page with old ass pics on it.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:39 PM
What is with these black women and blonde hair? All they are missing are the blue contacts.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:45 PM
[quote comment="172429"]Beverly is fierce, but whats up with those feet?[/quote]
Yea but she needs to do some squats, looks like she got pancakes back there, lol
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:45 PM
I’m just wondering who the white chic in the mix is and what her purpose is? Or is she Black? I’m a lil confused… Is it 1903? Are we usuing the 1 drop rule again as criteria for being “Black”? Someone please explain!
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:46 PM
[quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
I think she may have used only part of the Loreal hair color that Beyonce is pushing so it was only able to lighten her feet.
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:54 PM
[quote comment="172531"][quote comment="172429"]Beverly is fierce, but whats up with those feet?[/quote]
Yea but she needs to do some squats, looks like she got pancakes back there, lol[/quote]
Awwwwwwwwww, she is like 60, when i’m 60 HELL NAH i ain’t doing no damn squats! She might throw a damn knee out. Nuh uh, those are my golden years, not to say she should let herself go or anything, and clearly she hasn’t, but dayum who the hell is thinking about doing squats at that age?
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:55 PM
As for the black models…FIERCE!!!!! I gotta get a copy :-)
Tue, August 12, 2008 5:56 PM
[quote comment="172533"]I’m just wondering who the white chic in the mix is and what her purpose is? Or is she Black? I’m a lil confused… Is it 1903? Are we usuing the 1 drop rule again as criteria for being “Black”? Someone please explain![/quote]
Which one? the chick in the purple dress, 4th from the left in that last pic?
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:03 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! What the hell is on Tyra’s head? I can’t believe with all the money she has she still looks like one of those Jamaican girls in the reggae dancehall videos… I know she is cheap but God damn… Beverly should have hooked her ass up…. speaking of Bev.. she does look fab even though she looks like she was at the beach kicking sand with those ashy feet. And ofcourse Chanel looks beautiful… yes slightly frail but that’s what is considered beauty in the eyes of Couture fashion
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:04 PM
MICHELLE! IS like killing with THANK YOU!~!~!~!~!
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:05 PM
[quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
it looks like shes been wearing socks the entire summer instead of sandals..she should have put some type of bronzer or something on her feet
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:06 PM
[quote comment="172444"]LOL@ the baby hair on tyra’s forehead next to the crimps in her lacefront![/quote]
LOL!!!! You took the words right out of my mouth….
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:09 PM
These weaves need to stop.
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:10 PM
Im here
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:11 PM
Yes the one in the purple dress — she looks white to me…..? :\ Was SHE is vogue’s Black Issue???
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:19 PM
I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:19 PM
Stacy McKenzie looks like Rachele ferrell. I kinda like it. Tyra always looks plastic, like she’ll melt near a high flame…is that what ya’ll mean when you say she looks like a doll? Noemie Lenoir looks like Julissa in that pic, no? When i look at that last pic, Tocarra and the sista on the left in the brown dress are looking the lovliest (IMO). Selita and stacey, I must say ladies, it is wonderful to see sistas wear real hair. I am so over hairweaves and wigs (when did they stop being 4 old balding ladies?)!!! And the f###ing blond bullish…oh no! Maybe when Mrs. Obama is first lady we’ll be proud to be African descendants…
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:19 PM
[quote comment="172558"]Yes the one in the purple dress — she looks white to me…..? :\
Was SHE is vogue’s Black Issue???[/quote]
I don’t know………who the hell knows………maybe she’s Creole, lol.
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:21 PM
[quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
Yes,girl. Just, yes… :)
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:34 PM
Sadly only one woman is wearing her natural hair… I guess black is beautiful, but not kinks.
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:36 PM
All the women are beautiful in my opinion, I Love Tyra Banks’ crazy behind!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:49 PM
i love chanel iman, she puuurty :)
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:50 PM
selita is not pretty to me…her head and jaw…
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:50 PM
Does anybody know what kind of shoes Selita Eubanks has on?
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:51 PM
when is this episode of Trya to air
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:51 PM
[quote comment="172586"]Sadly only one woman is wearing her natural hair… I guess black is beautiful, but not kinks.[/quote]
I agree. How many are wearing their natural hair? And what the hell is going on with Tyra’s face. She look terrible with that mask on.
Tue, August 12, 2008 6:54 PM
Did anyone notice that Naomi is missing? I would have loved to been in the room when Tyra made the call to invite her to the show. I bet she was trembling as she dialed that number, lol.
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:01 PM
[quote comment="172607"]selita is not pretty to me…her head and jaw…[/quote]
luvs the new gravi!
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:05 PM
[quote comment="172628"][quote comment="172607"]selita is not pretty to me…her head and jaw…[/quote]
luvs the new gravi![/quote]
Thanks guuurl :) Good question re. Naomi…was Jessica White in the group? This might be the first episode of Tyra that I watch…
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:05 PM
I guess Beverly Johnson is now part of the wig crypt crew! that wig looks like it aint seen a comb or some moisture in years honey!
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:06 PM
[quote comment="172462"][quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
The last time she went to the beach she borrowed Prince’s socks.[/quote]
*dies*
The girl thats with Beverly Johnson is BEAUTIFUL!! OMG Who is she and whats her name?
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:09 PM
[quote comment="172579"][quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
Yes,girl. Just, yes… :)[/quote]
LOL! I choped my hair off four years ago( I got flack for it because my permed hair was long) Now it falls pass my shoulders with no perm! all our hair needs is a good deep conditioner. when i want my hair straight(which rarely happens) I wash and hot iron it real good! I think weave is silly,especially when most women wearing it on the street look tacky.
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:17 PM
good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun!
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:20 PM
Does anyone know the name of the plus sized model posing with Beverely Jonhson ? please and thank you …
Toccaras wig looks like a wig
Chanel Iman is stunning
Tyra looks like a life size doll
Selitas shoes are HOTT
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:22 PM
Selita and Toccara are the only ones who look nice. The rest (including Tyra) look busted.
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:32 PM
[quote comment="172646"]good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun![/quote]
I’m glad that you said that you could so much with it! people think that balck hair is difficult! I think trying to keep your roots permed, hair from breaking off, and paying 55 a week for a wash and wet was killing me. The thing I hated the most about my hair was how long it took for it to dry! Our hair can do so many different things, I’ve rocked so many different styles and people can’t believe how great the styles look! I love being able to dive into a pool! some women get upset when you talk about weave because they take it personally. Most of my female friends wear weave, and they will not walk out the house without it, they would rather wear a pony tail! I feel that black women who wear weaves from the wig crypt are saying that black hair is bad! I love my hair! I can walk in the rain and not freak out!
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:35 PM
[quote comment="172648"]Does anyone know the name of the plus sized model posing with Beverely Jonhson ? please and thank you …
Toccaras wig looks like a wig
Chanel Iman is stunning
Tyra looks like a life size doll
Selitas shoes are HOTT[/quote]
the plus size model is beverely jonson’ daughter, and she wasn’t always plus size! she is very pretty! she dated Kobe Bryant for a hot minute!
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:38 PM
TYRA IS SOOOO HOT!!! I LOVE THE GIRL!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:39 PM
[quote comment="172633"][quote comment="172462"][quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
The last time she went to the beach she borrowed Prince’s socks.[/quote]
*dies*
The girl thats with Beverly Johnson is BEAUTIFUL!! OMG Who is she and whats her name?[/quote]
it’s her daughter, her name is Anansa.
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:50 PM
Most of the models look nice, but I’m mad Tyra went old school with them crimps in her hair.
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:51 PM
Growing up i heard so many excuses about our “bad hair”, i thought something was wrong with me. Always taught that “good hair” was better, that you’d better rock a pan fried rusty ass looking piece with your hair pasted with “car grease” than go outside with that bad hair exposed. Black hair is the shit. I think its time to give ourselves a re-education.
Tue, August 12, 2008 7:57 PM
I thought fashion models were supposed to be over-the-top beautiful. Is this the best that Vogue can do when it comes to black models?! Yes… most of them are pretty, but they look like average, everyday women…. size and all!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:13 PM
Stacy McKenzie is still around,Wow. Beverly Johnson looks shame with that ratty Blonde wig on…when will my people learn?
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:14 PM
[quote comment="172687"]I thought fashion models were supposed to be over-the-top beautiful. Is this the best that Vogue can do when it comes to black models?! Yes…
most of them are pretty, but they look like average, everyday women…. size and all![/quote]
the average woman is not 5foot 9 or 5foot10 and 120 pounds! soRRY! when these women take pictures you see a different person! They look different in their own ways!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:15 PM
[quote comment="172659"][quote comment="172646"]good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun![/quote]
I’m glad that you said that you could so much with it! people think that balck hair is difficult! I think trying to keep your roots permed, hair from breaking off, and paying 55 a week for a wash and wet was killing me. The thing I hated the most about my hair was how long it took for it to dry! Our hair can do so many different things, I’ve rocked so many different styles and people can’t believe how great the styles look! I love being able to dive into a pool! some women get upset when you talk about weave because they take it personally. Most of my female friends wear weave, and they will not walk out the house without it, they would rather wear a pony tail! I feel that black women who wear weaves from the wig crypt are saying that black hair is bad! I love my hair! I can walk in the rain and not freak out![/quote]
I haven’t processed my hair since I was sixteen…I have had Sisterlocks for about 3 months know and am lovin’ em’
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:17 PM
[quote comment="172579"][quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
Yes,girl. Just, yes… :)[/quote]
Ditto and Co-sign!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:18 PM
[quote comment="172679"]Growing up I heard so many excuses about our “bad hair”, I thought something was wrong with me. Always taught that “good hair” was better, that you’d better rock a pan fried rusty ass looking piece with your hair pasted with “car grease” than go outside with that bad hair exposed. Black hair is the shit. I think its time to give ourselves a re-education.[/quote]
I really thought I had bad hair! I saw all the mix girls get madd play!!!!!!!!!!!! don’t have some baby hairs, it’s over for the men on the block! I love my hair now! I can do so much with it! The secret to black hair is moisture! we need condition to our hair like it’s going out of style. sleep with a silk pillow case, wash it bi weekly and watch it grow honey!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:24 PM
[quote comment="172713"][quote comment="172659"][quote comment="172646"]good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun![/quote]
I’m glad that you said that you could so much with it! people think that balck hair is difficult! I think trying to keep your roots permed, hair from breaking off, and paying 55 a week for a wash and wet was killing me. The thing I hated the most about my hair was how long it took for it to dry! Our hair can do so many different things, I’ve rocked so many different styles and people can’t believe how great the styles look! I love being able to dive into a pool! some women get upset when you talk about weave because they take it personally. Most of my female friends wear weave, and they will not walk out the house without it, they would rather wear a pony tail! I feel that black women who wear weaves from the wig crypt are saying that black hair is bad! I love my hair! I can walk in the rain and not freak out![/quote]
I haven’t processed my hair since I was sixteen…I have had Sisterlocks for about 3 months know and am lovin’ em’[/quote]
keep it real! men love to run their hands through a trackless scalp! who wants weave glue and thread stuck inbetween your fingers. lol! no hate towards the chicks that rock the weave! you may wake up some day also! Don’t just love a free scalp girl! keep it natural
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:24 PM
I’m so happy to read all these comments about sisters embracing their NATURAL REAL hair! I stopped killing my hair with chemicals 6 years ago and now I have the most beautiful locs! Hair used to be stressful for me growing up…and now…I can’t stop touching it! Lol.
I’m sounding like a commercial..but for real, I hope more black woman will stop allowing themselves to being brainwashed into ideas about what “good” hair is. Clean, HEALTHY hair IS good hair! God gave us this hair for a reason–it suits our faces!!!
And P.S. Chanel Iman looks borderline anorexic :(. And this is coming from someone who’s a size 4!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:27 PM
BEVERLY JOHNSON’S DAUGHTER’S NAME IS Anansa Sims
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:32 PM
[quote comment="172711"][quote comment="172687"]I thought fashion models were supposed to be over-the-top beautiful. Is this the best that Vogue can do when it comes to black models?! Yes…
most of them are pretty, but they look like average, everyday women…. size and all![/quote]
the average woman is not 5foot 9 or 5foot10 and 120 pounds! soRRY! when these women take pictures you see a different person! They look different in their own ways![/quote]
They might have the height, but most of these women ARE NOT 120lbs! They wish! Tocarra… 120lbs? Yeah right!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:35 PM
wow Im so proud to be a young black lady and these ladies look great….so what if Tyra put a tacky lace front on wit crimps and fake @$$ baby hair lol….we still love our black women !!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:38 PM
[quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
I heard that sista and the blonde is the worse!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:40 PM
The thick girl w/ Beverly is beautiful. Tyra is prettier w/o all the extra. Black is so diverse and so beautiful.
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:55 PM
ok well damn. . .bobble head or not, frail or not, crimped up gelled down lace front baby hair or not, wiggy weavey wonder or not, these women are ALL BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN!!!! END OF STORY, ENOUGH SAID!!! Im actually quite disappointed with the petty nit-picking and overall unnecessary negative comments. . .I give praise where praise is due, and i must say these sisters DESERVE it!!! Black is beautiful!! Im sorry and i may get ish for this, but u can get a flock of white models together and they will PALE IN COMPARISON!!! (no pun intended) Lets celebrate our unique and untouchable beauty!!!!
p.s. : what is all the damn hateration with weaves?? Just cuz u rock em in no way makes u bald or a slef hater!!! Live and let live people!! It aint in your head so let it GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 8:57 PM
yea i just scrolled up and re-read those comments. . .STR8 hateration!!!! smh
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:05 PM
pure_sophistication said it best. let’s try to refrain from hating on our own just because they’re running around with weaves or got big heads or crusty toes. lord knows you barely see black models anyways.
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:12 PM
^^^ thanks girl, i try lol
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:13 PM
tyra looks too “done up” i think less is more sometimes, like selita and channel iman they look fab i would definetly rock those 2 outfits they look casual,comfy and deffinetly sexy but selita freaks me out sumtimes its like my girl is made of botox cos her face looks like it doesnt move urghhhhh and that forehead….. and is it me or tocarra looks like she gave up on her diet?? just askin
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:32 PM
Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:41 PM
[quote comment="172719"][quote comment="172713"][quote comment="172659"][quote comment="172646"]good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun![/quote]
I’m glad that you said that you could so much with it! people think that balck hair is difficult! I think trying to keep your roots permed, hair from breaking off, and paying 55 a week for a wash and wet was killing me. The thing I hated the most about my hair was how long it took for it to dry! Our hair can do so many different things, I’ve rocked so many different styles and people can’t believe how great the styles look! I love being able to dive into a pool! some women get upset when you talk about weave because they take it personally. Most of my female friends wear weave, and they will not walk out the house without it, they would rather wear a pony tail! I feel that black women who wear weaves from the wig crypt are saying that black hair is bad! I love my hair! I can walk in the rain and not freak out![/quote]
I haven’t processed my hair since I was sixteen…I have had Sisterlocks for about 3 months know and am lovin’ em’[/quote]
keep it real! men love to run their hands through a trackless scalp! who wants weave glue and thread stuck inbetween your fingers. lol! no hate towards the chicks that rock the weave! you may wake up some day also! Don’t just love a free scalp girl! keep it natural[/quote]
LOL at “trackless scalp”!! too funny…
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:44 PM
[quote comment="172659"][quote comment="172646"]good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun![/quote]
I’m glad that you said that you could so much with it! people think that balck hair is difficult! I think trying to keep your roots permed, hair from breaking off, and paying 55 a week for a wash and wet was killing me. The thing I hated the most about my hair was how long it took for it to dry! Our hair can do so many different things, I’ve rocked so many different styles and people can’t believe how great the styles look! I love being able to dive into a pool! some women get upset when you talk about weave because they take it personally. Most of my female friends wear weave, and they will not walk out the house without it, they would rather wear a pony tail! I feel that black women who wear weaves from the wig crypt are saying that black hair is bad! I love my hair! I can walk in the rain and not freak out![/quote]
yes the versatility was the bomb :)
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:49 PM
I’m so unimpressed with the vogue “black shoot. They all look like clone barbies with major tans. Where are the real black women, peoples, where are the real black women with natural hair? The only one looking a bit more real is Stacey McKenzie but I’ve been a fan of hers from day dot because she always brings the realness.
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:55 PM
[quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
And let the CHurch say Amen! (well, maybe not to the Rihanna bit but I’m with you on every other point you made!)
Tue, August 12, 2008 9:59 PM
[quote comment="172659"][quote comment="172646"]good for you BMW!!! Although i’m not natural anymore (I had a very good 6 year run plus 1 year in hs) i can attest to its benefits and ultimate beauty. you’re right; it’s all about taking care of your hair (‘400 Years Without a Comb’ speaks to this)-my hair was so unadulterated without chemicals plus i could do so much with it :) hair is so fun![/quote]
I’m glad that you said that you could so much with it! people think that balck hair is difficult! I think trying to keep your roots permed, hair from breaking off, and paying 55 a week for a wash and wet was killing me. The thing I hated the most about my hair was how long it took for it to dry! Our hair can do so many different things, I’ve rocked so many different styles and people can’t believe how great the styles look! I love being able to dive into a pool! some women get upset when you talk about weave because they take it personally. Most of my female friends wear weave, and they will not walk out the house without it, they would rather wear a pony tail! I feel that black women who wear weaves from the wig crypt are saying that black hair is bad! I love my hair! I can walk in the rain and not freak out![/quote]
With you girl!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:01 PM
I [quote comment="172756"]yea i just scrolled up and re-read those comments. . .STR8 hateration!!!! smh[/quote]
Sweety, learn to LOVE the kinky hair it IS BEAUTIFUL. IT IS TIME FOR BLACK WOMEN TO STOP WEARING weaves and wear their own hair for once!! Wearing weaves does NOT make you less black at all.
@once again
Do not be mad a Rihanna for not wearing a horse on top of her head.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:02 PM
Also, the word “HATING” is so third grade.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:02 PM
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
are we in egypt now! the whole royalty thing is in my history book, it’s not part of the present! I spend less money on my hair being natural comapared to it being very long and permed. Entrtainers wear weaves because of the styles they have to rock, and we all know black hair does not do well with too much blow drying and heat! did you read about that in a current book! lol! I can’t believe you bhrought up the wig crypt fron the B.C. age, Lawd girl! ha ha ha ha ha I guess wearing a lace front makes you a queen in the present day! I can’t tell if your for the weave or against the weave! where do you stand?
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:08 PM
[quote comment="172725"][quote comment="172711"][quote comment="172687"]I thought fashion models were supposed to be over-the-top beautiful. Is this the best that Vogue can do when it comes to black models?! Yes…
most of them are pretty, but they look like average, everyday women…. size and all![/quote]
the average woman is not 5foot 9 or 5foot10 and 120 pounds! soRRY! when these women take pictures you see a different person! They look different in their own ways![/quote]
They might have the height, but most of these women ARE NOT 120lbs!
They wish!
Tocarra… 120lbs?
The average model is, i lived long enough in new york to know. half of those girls need a pork chop thrown at them! the only women in that picture who is overwight for a model is
1. Tyra
2. Toccra
3. Beverly jonhson
4. beverly johnsons daughter
5. that older lady in the blue dress
If you noticed (most of the older women are larger)
Everyones else is no more then 125 soaking wet! they would have never made it this far if they were any heavier! they would be doing lane bryant adds!
Yeah right![/quote]
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:12 PM
PLease honey, (to ybf_oz), THAT AINT RIHANNA HAIR!!!! Not even that short haircut she has some tracks in her bangs, so just cos hair is not long doesnt mean it aint weave!!!!
anyways, Selitas head is SUPER HUGE, Chanel Iman looks abso gorgeous!! and is that Fatima from ANTM in the last photo? U GO GIRL! better get that…
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:13 PM
YAWN@ all the women bragging about their natural hair! The bottom line is you like natural hair and other’s don’t! What the heck makes you better for embracing your natural hair? You all sound like natural born haters! I LOVE weaves…I LOVE relaxing my hair…does that make me any less of a black woman..or does that mean I do not embrace my culture? Give me a break and get off your soapbox!
Wearing weaves now equates to hate of black hair? That sounds so uneducated to me because black hair comes in so many different lengths and textures.
Since you want to be so da*m natural take it all the way back…denounce anything European including clothing and research what you think your people are wearing in Africa and get some clothes made and rock those.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:14 PM
[quote comment="172808"][quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
are we in egypt now! the whole royalty thing is in my history book, it’s not part of the present! I spend less money on my hair being natural comapared to it being very long and permed. Entrtainers wear weaves because of the styles they have to rock, and we all know black hair does not do well with too much blow drying and heat! did you read about that in a current book! lol! I can’t believe you bhrought up the wig crypt fron the B.C. age, Lawd girl! ha ha ha ha ha I guess wearing a lace front makes you a queen in the present day! I can’t tell if your for the weave or against the weave! where do you stand?[/quote]
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
I prefer NOT to read about the history of weave. I would rather read educational things. How does spending hundreds of dollars on weave less expensive than washing your on hair and putting cream in it?
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:19 PM
[quote comment="172752"]ok well damn. . .bobble head or not, frail or not, crimped up gelled down lace front baby hair or not, wiggy weavey wonder or not, these women are ALL BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN!!!! END OF STORY, ENOUGH SAID!!! Im actually quite disappointed with the petty nit-picking and overall unnecessary negative comments. . .I give praise where praise is due, and i must say these sisters DESERVE it!!! Black is beautiful!! Im sorry and i may get ish for this, but u can get a flock of white models together and they will PALE IN COMPARISON!!! (no pun intended) Lets celebrate our unique and untouchable beauty!!!!
p.s. : what is all the damn hateration with weaves?? Just cuz u rock em in no way makes u bald or a slef hater!!! Live and let live people!! It aint in your head so let it GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!![/quote]
LOL! theres a difference between just wearing a weave for style purposes, but it seems so many black women live in their weave! they live in it so much that some have no edges, their ends break off, or my all time favorite they got hair but just can’t live without it! My home girl owns a beauty supply store in Atlanta, and she stop wearing weaves when she saw how crazy black women were for the fake hair! She worked at other korean owned stores before she started her own business and she told me how other races, especially asians laugh at the fact that so many of us don’t love our own hair. 90% of hair companies are owned by asians who bring up the price numerous times a year, and we continue to buy like slaves to the wig crypt! The sad part is that 100% human hair is really between 40-60 perecent human hair! real human hair will cost you! aint that a shame! wear your weave, but your makeing Ming Lee wealthy! I’m just saying! I was a wig crypt wearer myself! so I’m not talking out the side of my mouth!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:23 PM
[quote comment="172821"][quote comment="172752"]ok well damn. . .bobble head or not, frail or not, crimped up gelled down lace front baby hair or not, wiggy weavey wonder or not, these women are ALL BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN!!!! END OF STORY, ENOUGH SAID!!! Im actually quite disappointed with the petty nit-picking and overall unnecessary negative comments. . .I give praise where praise is due, and i must say these sisters DESERVE it!!! Black is beautiful!! Im sorry and i may get ish for this, but u can get a flock of white models together and they will PALE IN COMPARISON!!! (no pun intended) Lets celebrate our unique and untouchable beauty!!!!
p.s. : what is all the damn hateration with weaves?? Just cuz u rock em in no way makes u bald or a slef hater!!! Live and let live people!! It aint in your head so let it GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!![/quote]
LOL! theres a difference between just wearing a weave for style purposes, but it seems so many black women live in their weave! they live in it so much that some have no edges, their ends break off, or my all time favorite they got hair but just can’t live without it! My home girl owns a beauty supply store in Atlanta, and she stop wearing weaves when she saw how crazy black women were for the fake hair! She worked at other korean owned stores before she started her own business and she told me how other races, especially asians laugh at the fact that so many of us don’t love our own hair. 90% of hair companies are owned by asians who bring up the price numerous times a year, and we continue to buy like slaves to the wig crypt! The sad part is that 100% human hair is really between 40-60 perecent human hair! real human hair will cost you! aint that a shame! wear your weave, but your makeing Ming Lee wealthy! I’m just saying! I was a wig crypt wearer myself! so I’m not talking out the side of my mouth![/quote]
There was an article in Ebony about 2 months ago regarding Asians that sold weaves to blk women. It talked about how Asian beauty supply houses owners do not even LIVE in the blk community, but they make a TON of money selling to the black community.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:24 PM
[quote comment="172820"][quote comment="172808"][quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
are we in egypt now! the whole royalty thing is in my history book, it’s not part of the present! I spend less money on my hair being natural comapared to it being very long and permed. Entrtainers wear weaves because of the styles they have to rock, and we all know black hair does not do well with too much blow drying and heat! did you read about that in a current book! lol! I can’t believe you bhrought up the wig crypt fron the B.C. age, Lawd girl! ha ha ha ha ha I guess wearing a lace front makes you a queen in the present day! I can’t tell if your for the weave or against the weave! where do you stand?[/quote]
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
I prefer NOT to read about the history of weave. I would rather read educational things. How does spending hundreds of dollars on weave less expensive than washing your on hair and putting cream in it?[/quote]
LOL! I thought the same thing! is weave better because of the over priced value of it! I guess I have to read up on the history of the wig crypt! I just think that so many black women are obessed with weave to the point that they get mad when we talk about it because they know underneath all that mess is your real hair!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:25 PM
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.
EGYPT IS AN AFRICAN COUNTRY AND YES, THE WOMEN OF ANTIQUITY NOT ONLY WORE WIGS BUT ALSO WEAVE THEIR HAIR. SO YOU ARE CORRECT OUR HAIR STYLES ARE INTERTWINE IN OUR CULTURAL HISTORY.
FINAL NOTE: LOVE YOU TYRA BUT WHERE IS NAOMIE CAMPBELL (she was not only central in the vogue Italia pictorial but her impact on the world of modeling overall not only black modeling is central to the industry so again, where is NaNa).
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:32 PM
[quote comment="172824"][quote comment="172820"][quote comment="172808"][quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
are we in egypt now! the whole royalty thing is in my history book, it’s not part of the present! I spend less money on my hair being natural comapared to it being very long and permed. Entrtainers wear weaves because of the styles they have to rock, and we all know black hair does not do well with too much blow drying and heat! did you read about that in a current book! lol! I can’t believe you bhrought up the wig crypt fron the B.C. age, Lawd girl! ha ha ha ha ha I guess wearing a lace front makes you a queen in the present day! I can’t tell if your for the weave or against the weave! where do you stand?[/quote]
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
I prefer NOT to read about the history of weave. I would rather read educational things. How does spending hundreds of dollars on weave less expensive than washing your on hair and putting cream in it?[/quote]
LOL! I thought the same thing! is weave better because of the over priced value of it! I guess I have to read up on the history of the wig crypt! I just think that so many black women are obessed with weave to the point that they get mad when we talk about it because they know underneath all that mess is your real hair![/quote]
Look at these post, some black women are PROTECTING their weave like it is their family member. Very sad!!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:32 PM
[quote comment="172823"][quote comment="172821"][quote comment="172752"]ok well damn. . .bobble head or not, frail or not, crimped up gelled down lace front baby hair or not, wiggy weavey wonder or not, these women are ALL BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN!!!! END OF STORY, ENOUGH SAID!!! Im actually quite disappointed with the petty nit-picking and overall unnecessary negative comments. . .I give praise where praise is due, and i must say these sisters DESERVE it!!! Black is beautiful!! Im sorry and i may get ish for this, but u can get a flock of white models together and they will PALE IN COMPARISON!!! (no pun intended) Lets celebrate our unique and untouchable beauty!!!!
p.s. : what is all the damn hateration with weaves?? Just cuz u rock em in no way makes u bald or a slef hater!!! Live and let live people!! It aint in your head so let it GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!![/quote]
LOL! theres a difference between just wearing a weave for style purposes, but it seems so many black women live in their weave! they live in it so much that some have no edges, their ends break off, or my all time favorite they got hair but just can’t live without it! My home girl owns a beauty supply store in Atlanta, and she stop wearing weaves when she saw how crazy black women were for the fake hair! She worked at other korean owned stores before she started her own business and she told me how other races, especially asians laugh at the fact that so many of us don’t love our own hair. 90% of hair companies are owned by asians who bring up the price numerous times a year, and we continue to buy like slaves to the wig crypt! The sad part is that 100% human hair is really between 40-60 perecent human hair! real human hair will cost you! aint that a shame! wear your weave, but your makeing Ming Lee wealthy! I’m just saying! I was a wig crypt wearer myself! so I’m not talking out the side of my mouth![/quote]
There was an article in Ebony about 2 months ago regarding Asians that sold weaves to blk women. It talked about how Asian beauty supply houses owners do not even LIVE in the blk community, but they make a TON of money selling to the black community.[/quote]
I know! lol! and black folks line up to get that hair! it’s shame! I can’t believe I’m being attacked on the truth! I only know a handful of black women who rock their real hair! if it wasn’t such a problem we wouldn’t read about the wig crypt in the black magazines and online! black women have a hate relationship with our hair! it started from childhood! most black peoples hair do not fall unless they have mixed ancestor! we are african! our hair is not meant to be stringy! I remember when a fresh perm and weave made my day( I had loads of hair in my head without the weave) the sad part about weave, is that most women can’t leep it up! you know what I’m talking about ladies. You jell down the edges, you take a curling iron to the back to flat out the tracks because your real hair is growing out! I love this one, when the tracks start comeing out and you get that smelly glue! lol! I know because I did it! Keep on makeing ming lee rich people!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:37 PM
[quote comment="172427"]The plus-sized model (i think) with beverly is very pretty[/quote]
Hi, that’s her daughter.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:39 PM
CHANEL IMAN EAT SOMETHING!!! GOD! ya know, i’m sick of the racism, and i’m sick of the eating disorders. i just think we should have illustrations or cartoons modeling clothes, because having real people just contributes to some serious sociological and health problems.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:39 PM
I am so tired of hearing “lacefront” It’s thrown out there like it’s a fad and unless you have one, your…. You can tell the ones that are young and don’t have anything… Lacefronts are not new, not new at all. Wearing a wig or weave is an addiction. I’m serious. It shouldn’t matter as long as your hair is on point, like mine. HA!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:40 PM
[quote comment="172827"][quote comment="172824"][quote comment="172820"][quote comment="172808"][quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
are we in egypt now! the whole royalty thing is in my history book, it’s not part of the present! I spend less money on my hair being natural comapared to it being very long and permed. Entrtainers wear weaves because of the styles they have to rock, and we all know black hair does not do well with too much blow drying and heat! did you read about that in a current book! lol! I can’t believe you bhrought up the wig crypt fron the B.C. age, Lawd girl! ha ha ha ha ha I guess wearing a lace front makes you a queen in the present day! I can’t tell if your for the weave or against the weave! where do you stand?[/quote]
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
I prefer NOT to read about the history of weave. I would rather read educational things. How does spending hundreds of dollars on weave less expensive than washing your on hair and putting cream in it?[/quote]
LOL! I thought the same thing! is weave better because of the over priced value of it! I guess I have to read up on the history of the wig crypt! I just think that so many black women are obessed with weave to the point that they get mad when we talk about it because they know underneath all that mess is your real hair![/quote]
Look at these post, some black women are PROTECTING their weave like it is their family member. Very sad!![/quote]
I know some chicks who will curse you out if you talk down about some weave!
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:41 PM
Bev has a fake tan. They sprayed everywhere else but her feet. lol.
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:48 PM
[quote comment="172818"]YAWN@ all the women bragging about their natural hair! The bottom line is you like natural hair and other’s don’t! What the heck makes you better for embracing your natural hair? You all sound like natural born haters! I LOVE weaves…I LOVE relaxing my hair…does that make me any less of a black woman..or does that mean I do not embrace my culture? Give me a break and get off your soapbox!
Wearing weaves now equates to hate of black hair? That sounds so uneducated to me because black hair comes in so many different lengths and textures.
Since you want to be so da*m natural take it all the way back…denounce anything European including clothing and research what you think your people are wearing in Africa and get some clothes made and rock those.[/quote]
LOL! people in africa wear regular clothing like us!I’ve been to two African countries, lol! even some africans wear weave! I guess I should tell a white person who perms their hair to denounce the chemical curls and dress and act like a european! give me a break! I guess I should ship you to europe! you would blend end very well with the perm until the roots starts to show! Give me a break! lol!
Tue, August 12, 2008 11:06 PM
while yall all saying Chanel need to eat, she making six figures a year at the age of eighteen, being the way she is, NATURALLY SKINNY. she eats, her genetic makeup says that she is naturally thin just like some women are naturally thick and big boned.
would you tell someone who is naturally big boned to go on a diet?
Tue, August 12, 2008 11:12 PM
[quote comment="172848"]while yall all saying Chanel need to eat, she making six figures a year at the age of eighteen, being the way she is, NATURALLY SKINNY. she eats, her genetic makeup says that she is naturally thin just like some women are naturally thick and big boned.
would you tell someone who is naturally big boned to go on a diet?[/quote]
How on earth do you know that she eats? And what does her making money have to do with it? I’m not going to put the spotlight on her, I’m going to direct it to the media and the fashion industry at large. Stop promoting the image of skeletal = beautful.
Tue, August 12, 2008 11:15 PM
Can I say that sistahs of all shapes and hues are making a comeback. First, Vogue Italia and next, let Michelle Obama become first lady. ‘Bout time we chip away at the negative-imaging-job that this world has done one us since day one, with skin-color racism and mass media operating from within it. Sistahs have either been jezebels or mammies throughout US history. Now it’s ’bout time we (re)insert ourselves into what it means to be beautiful, glamorous, and desirable around the globe. We’ve always affirmed ourselves and our little girls, but it’s ’bout time to continue to break ground in mass media – and we should not settle until the effects of every negative or less than desirable image of Black women throughout the Diaspora has been completely turned on its head.
How about the reality that one day little black girls and boys won’t choose the “white doll” as more beautiful or good.
Tue, August 12, 2008 11:18 PM
Selita’s look takes it for me
…and in a weird way I like Tyra’s crimped out attempt at some loose kinky twists-of-a-lace-front-wig (oh yes, with baby hair in the front). She pulls it off and I never could :-) LOL!
Ya’ll go!
Tue, August 12, 2008 11:32 PM
[quote comment="172815"]PLease honey, (to ybf_oz), THAT AINT RIHANNA HAIR!!!! Not even that short haircut she has some tracks in her bangs, so just cos hair is not long doesnt mean it aint weave!!!!
anyways, Selitas head is SUPER HUGE, Chanel Iman looks abso gorgeous!! and is that Fatima from ANTM in the last photo? U GO GIRL! better get that…[/quote]
I stand corrected then.
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:13 AM
[quote comment="172818"]YAWN@ all the women bragging about their natural hair! The bottom line is you like natural hair and other’s don’t! What the heck makes you better for embracing your natural hair? You all sound like natural born haters! I LOVE weaves…I LOVE relaxing my hair…does that make me any less of a black woman..or does that mean I do not embrace my culture? Give me a break and get off your soapbox!
Wearing weaves now equates to hate of black hair? That sounds so uneducated to me because black hair comes in so many different lengths and textures.
Since you want to be so da*m natural take it all the way back…denounce anything European including clothing and research what you think your people are wearing in Africa and get some clothes made and rock those.[/quote]
I’m going to cosign you 99.8% because of your “I LOVE weaves” part. I don’t do weave, but I agree with everything else.
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:29 AM
[quote comment="172845"][quote comment="172818"]YAWN@ all the women bragging about their natural hair! The bottom line is you like natural hair and other’s don’t! What the heck makes you better for embracing your natural hair? You all sound like natural born haters! I LOVE weaves…I LOVE relaxing my hair…does that make me any less of a black woman..or does that mean I do not embrace my culture? Give me a break and get off your soapbox!
Wearing weaves now equates to hate of black hair? That sounds so uneducated to me because black hair comes in so many different lengths and textures.
Since you want to be so da*m natural take it all the way back…denounce anything European including clothing and research what you think your people are wearing in Africa and get some clothes made and rock those.[/quote]
LOL! people in africa wear regular clothing like us!I’ve been to two African countries, lol! even some africans wear weave! I guess I should tell a white person who perms their hair to denounce the chemical curls and dress and act like a european! give me a break! I guess I should ship you to europe! you would blend end very well with the perm until the roots starts to show! Give me a break! lol![/quote]
LMAO I also agree , Ive been to Senegal ,West Africa and women are just as fashionable and in style as every women in America so please tell me what your point is??????Its stupid,ignorrant, black people like yourself who have been brainwashed by television and national geographic into thinking every african swings from trees and walks around butt naked, PLEASE bitch travel the word and open your closed ,ignorant mind up !!!!!!!!!!!!
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:35 AM
[quote comment="172776"]However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich…
Reading is fundamental by the way…[/quote]
You could argue Nefertiti was African and not “Middle-Eastern” (and I’d disagree), but Cleopatra was Greek without doubt.
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:02 AM
THANK YOU AnotherNatasha!
Personally, I think it’s almost kinda sad that all the Black models look like poor imitations of white girls. They probably don’t see it this way, but all of them there together with 6 tons of fake white hair, several of them blonde, no less, 12 pounds of makeup that doesn’t even match their skin tone, just lookin’ phony as hell and not a true representation of black women. Yes, I know, a few are biracial, but come on people, what’s wrong with black features or black hair? I seriously think there is some serious self-hate going on.
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:05 AM
The model in the purple dress who looks white is Anna Cleveland. She is the daughter of Pat Cleveland one of the fiercest and more successful Black models back in the day. She is also extremely light, which is why she was so successful; her color didn’t offend whites so much. Actually, that is Pat in the pink pantsuit standing in front of Anna.
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:42 AM
[quote comment="172881"]The model in the purple dress who looks white is Anna Cleveland. She is the daughter of Pat Cleveland one of the fiercest and more successful Black models back in the day. She is also extremely light, which is why she was so successful; her color didn’t offend whites so much. Actually, that is Pat in the pink pantsuit standing in front of Anna.[/quote]
No wonder she’s so light! Her mother still looks good. Impressive info!
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:46 AM
Tyra is fierce!!!!!!!!! Hate all ya’ll want that is a BEAUTIFUL woman. It’s funny how ya’ll think Beverly looks better. LOL!!! Like she doesn’t have on any make-up. Get real. Get it Tyra!!! Her skin is flawless.
Wed, August 13, 2008 3:23 AM
you know guys im in south africa and here a girl like Chanel is not even looked at twice because she soooo skinning she looks unhealth.Toccara on the other hand looks great(shake them hips girl)
Wed, August 13, 2008 4:37 AM
Most of y’all are some haters. Bitch and moan about not having enough black models then they give us an entire issue devoted to black models and now they’re not black enough? “Too skinny, too big, too weaved up, too light, damn if some of y’all ain’t the most self-hating, low-self esteem having, embarrasment to our entire race group of women I don’t know who is. Some of you are just so ignorant its ridiculous. All these women are beautiful and doing their thing so shut up. No other race has to “keep us down”, its people like some of y’all who continue to keep black people down every day with your disgusting hatred and ignorance towards your own people. There is nothing wrong with being skinny and nothing wrong being fat, as long as your healthy do your thing. I have a cousin who is skinny like Chanel and she eats like a horse, she has low self-esteem because people tease her about being boney. It goes both ways you assholes, so the same way you praise a big girl and down a skinny girl or vice versa think about it. Ab or whoever the hell you are, promoting any kind of image is wrong, you should be worried about promoting being who you are no matter what your size is. I know plenty of women who are like that who are perfectly normal, the same way Ive seen 300 pound women who are normal, educate yourself you dumb bitch and dont you ever make fun of somebody because of what they look like you ignorant asshole.
Wed, August 13, 2008 6:42 AM
Can someone please tell Tyra the 80’s fashions made a comeback but not the hairstyles.Crimps I mean c’mon her hair is always a tragic mess.
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:15 AM
All of the women big and small are fierce. Regarding Chanel, I seen a documentary on her and she’s natrually skinny. I have a girlfriend who is like that, tall and thin and eats more than enough, but yet the only thing that gets big is her stomach and a few crunches takes care of that.
I can’t even hate on any of these women, they have all of the variety which demonstrates balck is beautiful in all shapes forms and colors. Oh yeah and must I add, the kicks these chicks are rocking are CRACK in a box.
One last thing Iman is BEAUTIFUL. Glad to be who I am, I’ll age gracefully as well. Work!!! !!!!
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:18 AM
I love Beverly Johnson and all but why do her feet look so much lighter thatn the rest of her body? Just a question.
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:33 AM
[quote comment="172806"]I [quote comment="172756"]yea i just scrolled up and re-read those comments. . .STR8 hateration!!!! smh[/quote]
Sweety, learn to LOVE the kinky hair it IS BEAUTIFUL. IT IS TIME FOR BLACK WOMEN TO STOP WEARING weaves and wear their own hair for once!! Wearing weaves does NOT make you less black at all.
@once again
Do not be mad a Rihanna for not wearing a horse on top of her head.[/quote]
Ok, first off, dont “sweetie” me. . .I find it demeaning and belittling, we aint friends. . .Secondly, im not sure how this post turned into weave bash. . .The point of the matter is that black women are finally being universally recognized for the beauty that we’ve long been ignored for. That “sweetie”, is what I was getting at. Learn to look past the “flaws” that you think you see, and give praise where praise is due. The least you could do as a fellow black women is give these women, who have revolutionized the modelling industry and changed the beauty aesthetic, the praise that they so truly deserve. DAMN!!! again, smdh
p.s. U know absolutely nothing about me, so u have absolutely no cause to tell me what i do and dont need to accept. I LOVE my hair; wore it natural till i was 19. However, i also appreciate the various looks that black women, with their plethora of tones, colors, shapes and sizes can so effortlessly pull off. If she’s wearing a weave, more damn power to her. To each his own, we are all entitled to do whatever we choose with OUR OWN DAMN heads. I really dont understand. It doesnt in any way take away from your “blackness” or your “beauty” so what is the flippn issue?? My comment still stands, str8 hateration!!!
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:36 AM
[quote comment="172807"]Also, the word “HATING” is so third grade.[/quote]
as is looking down on someone for doing what it is their GOD-given right to do. ugh, im done. . .and disgusted. . .and the unnecessary negative comments are incessant i see. . .cmon black folks, do better. . .
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:37 AM
i love selita’s shoes!!!!!
i remember stacy mckenzie from “the 5th element” she’s been out for a while!
go black models!!!
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:47 AM
[quote comment="172845"][quote comment="172818"]YAWN@ all the women bragging about their natural hair! The bottom line is you like natural hair and other’s don’t! What the heck makes you better for embracing your natural hair? You all sound like natural born haters! I LOVE weaves…I LOVE relaxing my hair…does that make me any less of a black woman..or does that mean I do not embrace my culture? Give me a break and get off your soapbox!
Wearing weaves now equates to hate of black hair? That sounds so uneducated to me because black hair comes in so many different lengths and textures.
Since you want to be so da*m natural take it all the way back…denounce anything European including clothing and research what you think your people are wearing in Africa and get some clothes made and rock those.[/quote]
LOL! people in africa wear regular clothing like us!I’ve been to two African countries, lol! even some africans wear weave! I guess I should tell a white person who perms their hair to denounce the chemical curls and dress and act like a european! give me a break! I guess I should ship you to europe! you would blend end very well with the perm until the roots starts to show! Give me a break! lol![/quote]
so i guess the fact that your hair is natural gives you the right to cry down anybody whose hair isnt like yours? And OBVIOUSLY everybody who perms and wears weaves, LF, FLW or extensions are all self hating, skin bleaching, becky loving house niggers? Sweeping generalizations only prove one’s ignorance. . .
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:11 AM
[quote comment="172824"][quote comment="172820"][quote comment="172808"][quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
are we in egypt now! the whole royalty thing is in my history book, it’s not part of the present! I spend less money on my hair being natural comapared to it being very long and permed. Entrtainers wear weaves because of the styles they have to rock, and we all know black hair does not do well with too much blow drying and heat! did you read about that in a current book! lol! I can’t believe you bhrought up the wig crypt fron the B.C. age, Lawd girl! ha ha ha ha ha I guess wearing a lace front makes you a queen in the present day! I can’t tell if your for the weave or against the weave! where do you stand?[/quote]
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
I prefer NOT to read about the history of weave. I would rather read educational things. How does spending hundreds of dollars on weave less expensive than washing your on hair and putting cream in it?[/quote]
LOL! I thought the same thing! is weave better because of the over priced value of it! I guess I have to read up on the history of the wig crypt! I just think that so many black women are obessed with weave to the point that they get mad when we talk about it because they know underneath all that mess is your real hair![/quote]
So what do you say to a person who perms their hair every 6 weeks…I have natural hair!!! No chemicles goin on 6 years, and I am loving it!!!! I think that is overload when I go into my stylist chair and I see nothing but this white plaster being put onto Black women’s scalp! Rhianna may not have a horse on her head…but she sure has white lye sitting on top of it!
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:15 AM
Don’t get me wrong, I admire how Tyra has just taken such amazing control of her life but why does her smile always seem so forced and fake? Her smile in these pictures don’t come off as genuiune at all. She looks like her wax figure from Madame Tussaud’s. Wonder if it’s true about her impending engagement/wedding? Anyone seen the rock?
I love Selita’s new hair cut and those shoes are cute. I wonder what she thinks of the Mariah/Nick union…seems she shook them off with her locks. Smart move, kid.
Ms. Beverly is still working it! Show them young girls, how it’s done! I wonder if that’s her daughter, Anansa.
Toccaro looks beautiful! She is one smart cookie, she took what was given to her and made it work (not to quote Tim Gunn) and now who even remembers who won her cycle of ANTM? Nothing can stop God’s blessings, baby!
Chanel Iman needs to be locked up in a KFC for about a month!
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:30 AM
[quote comment="172432"]What’s wrong with Beverly Johnson’s feet? They’re like 3 shades lighter than her legs.[/quote]
I think she was aiming to match her face with her feet… must be a new trend in modeling these days.
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:31 AM
The cute girl Beverly Johnson is hugging is her daughter.
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:36 AM
[quote comment="172427"]The plus-sized model (i think) with beverly is very pretty[/quote]
yes she is really pretty and dressed so well
Wed, August 13, 2008 11:19 AM
[quote comment="173093"][quote comment="172845"][quote comment="172818"]YAWN@ all the women bragging about their natural hair! The bottom line is you like natural hair and other’s don’t! What the heck makes you better for embracing your natural hair? You all sound like natural born haters! I LOVE weaves…I LOVE relaxing my hair…does that make me any less of a black woman..or does that mean I do not embrace my culture? Give me a break and get off your soapbox!
Wearing weaves now equates to hate of black hair? That sounds so uneducated to me because black hair comes in so many different lengths and textures.
Since you want to be so da*m natural take it all the way back…denounce anything European including clothing and research what you think your people are wearing in Africa and get some clothes made and rock those.[/quote]
LOL! people in africa wear regular clothing like us!I’ve been to two African countries, lol! even some africans wear weave! I guess I should tell a white person who perms their hair to denounce the chemical curls and dress and act like a european! give me a break! I guess I should ship you to europe! you would blend end very well with the perm until the roots starts to show! Give me a break! lol![/quote]
so i guess the fact that your hair is natural gives you the right to cry down anybody whose hair isnt like yours? And OBVIOUSLY everybody who perms and wears weaves, LF, FLW or extensions are all self hating, skin bleaching, becky loving house niggers? Sweeping generalizations only prove one’s ignorance. . .[/quote]
What are you talking about! here we go again with the extreme examples! lol! do you even know why black women even starting perming their hair! to fit in! it’s 2008! what are you trying to fit into! wow! using the “N” word to prove a point! you showed your ignorance!
Wed, August 13, 2008 11:43 AM
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
*ringing bell loud** Class has been dismissed!!!
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:16 PM
So um.. where’s Naomi?
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:25 PM
Stacy McKenzie
i think i saw her on made one time and im pretty sure she was a tranny. i thought it was obvious but maybe it was just a look alike
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:26 PM
Oh & Chanel Iman needs a new stylist asap.. if I see her in a knee lenght dress & those damn boots one more time I’m gonna……
lol okay there’s nothing I can do about it :( I just dont’ like it.
Wed, August 13, 2008 12:31 PM
[quote comment="173633"]Stacy McKenzie
i think i saw her on made one time and im pretty sure she was a tranny. i thought it was obvious but maybe it was just a look alike[/quote]
She has a really deep voice but she’s a woman.
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:02 PM
All the models look FAB. Maybe that’s why Tyra’s trying so hard with all that hair and makeup. Notice when nobody’s are on the show she looks relatively normal.
I like Chanel Iman. Didn’t want to at first for some reason, but I do :)
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:37 PM
[quote comment="172427"]The plus-sized model (i think) with beverly is very pretty[/quote]
That’s Beverly Johnson’s daughter. I recognize her from Beverly’s book that came out a long time ago.
Wed, August 13, 2008 1:54 PM
Why are ALL the brown skinned models in the back???
Wed, August 13, 2008 2:27 PM
You know, I think a few of you are clearly missing the point. If you take a look at all the women lined up it is a pretty good representation of all the different shapes and shades that we come in. Of course they aren’t all going to be dark, or all light. I think the point is we aren’t African, we are African-American. It is something that can be argued to the end of time. The fact is though that we have been in America and it is ridiculous to think that, that wouldn’t haven’t influenced the way that we look. What some of you seem to have twisted is black women are never going to be just one thing. There is variety to us. That’s what we should be proud of and celebrating. Straight hair,curly hair,tightly curled hair, etc…. I have people in my family dark as night with baby fine hair and the ones that are light skinned have the some of the thickest roughest hair you’ll ever see. That was the point of Italian Vogue. To show our diversity. That’s what makes us beautiful and special. We exude such a broad range. Appreciate that.
Wed, August 13, 2008 3:24 PM
Tyra looks so damn FAKE! That hair on Beverly is killing me…and her too. Pic a new color and fit, Beverly. Never considered Toccara a model (not after the show atleast). Selita is pretty. Heck they’re all pretty. Damn BLACK ppl are so good looking no wonder we get hated on. “Anyone who hates you is just mad they aren’t you.”
Wed, August 13, 2008 3:27 PM
[quote comment="172479"]I can not find that issue of Vogue for the life of me. I want it for my babies when I have some. Hopefully by then these types of issue won’t be so rare and there will be a dark skinned girl on the page somewhere, not African just dark.
I am also geeked about the issues of Essence and Ebony featuring the Obamas. I’ll be saving these for my babies too.
I heart Tyra. She is crazy, but at least she is consistent.[/quote]
I want that Vogue issue as well! I went to Barnes and Nobles and they told me they only received three copies!!!
Wed, August 13, 2008 3:50 PM
[quote comment="172637"][quote comment="172579"][quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
Yes,girl. Just, yes… :)[/quote]
LOL! I choped my hair off four years ago( I got flack for it because my permed hair was long) Now it falls pass my shoulders with no perm! all our hair needs is a good deep conditioner. when i want my hair straight(which rarely happens) I wash and hot iron it real good! I think weave is silly,especially when most women wearing it on the street look tacky.[/quote]
I agree! I cut off my hair two years ago to grow locks. My hair is definitely healthier and I get a lot more compliments than my permed up/weaved up counterparts. I will say that some chicks will look a HAM w/o a perm, but all that coloring and weaving is a bit much. I don’t think trying to have hair like a white women is worth the damage.
Wed, August 13, 2008 5:26 PM
[quote comment="174299"][quote comment="172637"][quote comment="172579"][quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
Yes,girl. Just, yes… :)[/quote]
LOL! I choped my hair off four years ago( I got flack for it because my permed hair was long) Now it falls pass my shoulders with no perm! all our hair needs is a good deep conditioner. when i want my hair straight(which rarely happens) I wash and hot iron it real good! I think weave is silly,especially when most women wearing it on the street look tacky.[/quote]
I agree! I cut off my hair two years ago to grow locks. My hair is definitely healthier and I get a lot more compliments than my permed up/weaved up counterparts. I will say that some chicks will look a HAM w/o a perm, but all that coloring and weaving is a bit much. I don’t think trying to have hair like a white women is worth the damage.[/quote]
Okay, but if you are lacefronting it…what is the damage? Your self image??? I am confused. In one end, its embrace your hair…then you have the people who love the straight look…okay, so they don’t perm their hair, they decide to do a wig…then they still have to hear people talk ish about them? I am really trying to figure out what is the point to this? We have to many strong Black women, Oprah, Maya Angelo, Dorothy Height, Michelle Obama, who use a straightening comb, flat iron, weave, etc. but they are still BLACK AND STRONG and make more money and have more power than all of us sitting here talking about ish that is not really relavant. Can’t a person, who is black, like their hair straight, without it being said they want to be white? And if they can’t then why are so many black women going to dreds…could it be because that is the only way their hair will grow past their shoulders??? I had a stylist once told me, when I decided to go natural, that I would never get my length back, unless I grew dreds. I said I don’t want dreds…6 years later, I have natural hair that comes to the middle of my back. She was shocked, and I was a little as well…however, when it is washed, it curls up so tight…and I get it blown out…and then a flat iron does the rest. I get more compliments than my counterparts who have dreds…from Black women, asian women, and white women. I love my hair and I love being Black, I love my hair striaght and I don’t really care who likes it, and who doesn’t.
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:06 PM
[quote comment="173055"][quote comment="172807"]Also, the word “HATING” is so third grade.[/quote]
as is looking down on someone for doing what it is their GOD-given right to do. ugh, im done. . .and disgusted. . .and the unnecessary negative comments are incessant i see. . .cmon black folks, do better. . .[/quote]
Ladies. Ladies. Ladies. We are all entitled to our own opinion. Doesn’t mean the other is wrong. The back and forth is not helping. Every opinion is welcomed here. No need to get the fists up.
Now on another note: “pure sophistication” you better take your pic down sweetie. Your beauty is blinding me. Mmm mmm mmm your silky hair is spectacular. Do your thing girl!
Wed, August 13, 2008 9:38 PM
[quote comment="174567"][quote comment="174299"][quote comment="172637"][quote comment="172579"][quote comment="172572"]I agree… WEAVE OVERLOAD-I REPEAT-WEAVE OVERLOAD!!! I know women love hair, it’s just an accessory, it’s fun, it’s playful. BUT, it’s too much. And the white girls do it too, so I’m speaking to them too, but particularly US. The myth that our hair grows slow is just that – a myth, or the excuse celebrities love – a la Gabby Union and such “Oh I just wear the weave to let my hair breathe, it grows so fast with the weave…” Girl, BYE. If your hair grew so fast why are you still wearing the weave 7 years later?? It’s lazy and triflin. lol. I wore a weave for 2 years and it was nice and all but one day I was like I want ME back. 100% me. I’m just sayin. Are you gonna wear it your whole life?? Men like to see our *faces*. And long hair is sexy at times, but it’s just too much! Using all these tools just to look like Jessica Simpson or somebody, glue, lace, clips, pliers, tape, concealer, thread, needles, … GOODNESS! Thank GOD Rhihanna has counteracted some of the weave overload with her short cut inspiring some sistas to just be themselves!![/quote]
Yes,girl. Just, yes… :)[/quote]
LOL! I choped my hair off four years ago( I got flack for it because my permed hair was long) Now it falls pass my shoulders with no perm! all our hair needs is a good deep conditioner. when i want my hair straight(which rarely happens) I wash and hot iron it real good! I think weave is silly,especially when most women wearing it on the street look tacky.[/quote]
I agree! I cut off my hair two years ago to grow locks. My hair is definitely healthier and I get a lot more compliments than my permed up/weaved up counterparts. I will say that some chicks will look a HAM w/o a perm, but all that coloring and weaving is a bit much. I don’t think trying to have hair like a white women is worth the damage.[/quote]
Okay, but if you are lacefronting it…what is the damage? Your self image??? I am confused. In one end, its embrace your hair…then you have the people who love the straight look…okay, so they don’t perm their hair, they decide to do a wig…then they still have to hear people talk ish about them? I am really trying to figure out what is the point to this? We have to many strong Black women, Oprah, Maya Angelo, Dorothy Height, Michelle Obama, who use a straightening comb, flat iron, weave, etc. but they are still BLACK AND STRONG and make more money and have more power than all of us sitting here talking about ish that is not really relavant. Can’t a person, who is black, like their hair straight, without it being said they want to be white? And if they can’t then why are so many black women going to dreds…could it be because that is the only way their hair will grow past their shoulders??? I had a stylist once told me, when I decided to go natural, that I would never get my length back, unless I grew dreds. I said I don’t want dreds…6 years later, I have natural hair that comes to the middle of my back. She was shocked, and I was a little as well…however, when it is washed, it curls up so tight…and I get it blown out…and then a flat iron does the rest. I get more compliments than my counterparts who have dreds…from Black women, asian women, and white women. I love my hair and I love being Black, I love my hair striaght and I don’t really care who likes it, and who doesn’t.[/quote]
They told me the same thing! If I chop it off my hair will be short for the rest of my life! my hair grew like crazy! and my old stylist didn’t understand it either! my hair grew faster in its natural state compared to it’s permed state. I can’t believe a hair professional told me that my hair wouldn’t grow, that just shows that even the so called hair stylist know nothing about hair growth or health! I took care of my hair, and it grew like wild flowers. I never said straight hair was bad, I just claimed a perm and weave was bad. If people want to get mad about their weave crypt obession they can stay mad! I love my kinks and curls! I had one of my half sisters (she loves the weave) pull my hair when I got it flat ironed (at my sister’s request for her wedding), she couldn’t believe it! she was one of the people who also told me that I would regret it! now she just starrs at my hair wishing she had the same thing!
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:12 PM
[quote comment="174734"][quote comment="173055"][quote comment="172807"]Also, the word “HATING” is so third grade.[/quote]
as is looking down on someone for doing what it is their GOD-given right to do. ugh, im done. . .and disgusted. . .and the unnecessary negative comments are incessant i see. . .cmon black folks, do better. . .[/quote]
Ladies. Ladies. Ladies. We are all entitled to our own opinion. Doesn’t mean the other is wrong. The back and forth is not helping. Every opinion is welcomed here. No need to get the fists up.
Now on another note: “pure sophistication” you better take your pic down sweetie. Your beauty is blinding me. Mmm mmm mmm your silky hair is spectacular. Do your thing girl![/quote]
Awww, thanks mama!! *cyber-hug*, lol. . .Lets just send up a quick thank you for electric styling tools, lol
Wed, August 13, 2008 10:15 PM
p.s. : one more cyber-hug for all my beautiful black women whether your all natural, permed out, weaved up, wigged out. . .kudos to you ALL. . .we’re all gorgeous, regardless of whats sitting on our heads :-)
Thu, August 14, 2008 12:07 AM
I don’t like Stacie Kinzie’s outfit. It looks like an old gym uniform I was FORCED to wear!
Thu, August 14, 2008 6:32 AM
Tyra is so fake and insecure. Check out the body language as she stands next to real women (competition) Tocarra and Beverly
Thu, August 14, 2008 9:41 AM
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!!! Would somebody please, I repeat PLEASE feed that Chanel-chick!!!!!!!!? She looks about one breeze away from being gone with the wind!!! I haven’t been that skinny since I was 3 years old, uhmmm actually I’ve NEVER been that skinny!lol…
Thu, August 14, 2008 12:49 PM
I give a hug to eveyone who knows and understand the truth! if you don’t, read a book!
Thu, August 14, 2008 2:07 PM
^^^ lolol. . .smh. . .bitter much?? its kool tho
Thu, August 14, 2008 4:12 PM
Where is Naomi Campbell?? This is BS without Naomi… Why are black models getting lighter?? Jessica White should be an angel not Selita Banks. Beverly Johnson will always be an idol of mine but what is up with the blonde wig? We should just leave the white world of fashion and create our own…. displaying our various colors and body shapes.
Thu, August 14, 2008 4:40 PM
Wow, I guess Nigerian model, and wife of Luca Luca designer, did not make the cut, huh? Interesting….
Thu, August 14, 2008 4:41 PM
[quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
The women in Egypt that wore wigs didn’t do so cause they were conquered by Europeans. They (the Hierarcy) wore wigs because the were required to have clean heads (shaven due to initiation) and their wigs were styled like their hair texture meaning they were not trying to inmate anyone else. I have no “hate” for these sistahs, just wish that we didn’t have the need to process themselves to inmate anyone else’s standards of beauty…ya’ll got it twisted. I’m so sorry I days late on this because there’s alot of wrong infomation up in here!
Thu, August 14, 2008 4:41 PM
Wow, I guess Nigerian model, and wife of Luca Luca designer, Oluchi, did not make the cut, huh? Interesting….
Thu, August 14, 2008 4:44 PM
[quote comment="175862"][quote comment="172776"]Thanks BMW for your tips on hair. However, since the beginning of time Black women, who ruled in Egypt and in Africa, have worn wigs. In Egyt Queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti would shave off their real hair to wear the creations that was a symbol of power and being rich. Royalty were the only people to wear wigs back then. Reading is fundamental by the way…you might learn a thing or two, other than what Rhianna is doing what her hair, and what type of statement she is making for others to follow her and cut off their hair. Also, wearing a weave right require more time and money than taking care of your real hair. Not only that, you have to treat your hair even more!!! Which is a hassel onto its self, especially if you have hair.
Also, Rhianna like any other entertainer, is just that. An entertainer. And trust me, when she put a new CD out, she will be looking for a new look to promote her CD…and don’t be surprised if SHORT is not IN when she does.
And that is Beverly Johnsons daugher Anansa.
Peace.[/quote]
The women in Egypt that wore wigs didn’t do so cause they were conquered by Europeans. They (the Hierarcy) wore wigs because the were required to have clean heads (shaven due to initiation) and their wigs were styled like their hair texture meaning they were not trying to inmate anyone else. I have no “hate” for these sistahs, just wish that we didn’t have the need to process themselves to inmate anyone else’s standards of beauty…ya’ll got it twisted. I’m so sorry I days late on this because there’s alot of wrong infomation up in here![/quote]
Oh, and Cleopatra wasn’t Black and wasn’t to be honored! She was a very unattractive woman of Greek decent…thought you should know!
Thu, August 14, 2008 9:44 PM
Cleopatra was black.. the lies that they tell us about her being partially greek is BS. Egyptians cut their hair because of lice, it was a preventive measure… Read people.. Read!! What greek is going around in a braid wig and gold? Don’t believe the lies! It is all written literally on the walls… brown/black people with gold and cornrows. Weaves are fine until women start wearing it to define themselves as being less black. I have a problem with women who hate themselves so much that they would put poison on their head despite the damage to make their hair straight. I have had it all..relaxer, braids, weaves…now back to natural but when I had a straight weave I was still black. The women who have their ends falling out all to keep a relaxer is crazy and then use a weave to cover up the damage is crazy. If you just choose to go straight with a weave for style sake..no problem but if you are doing it to cover up insecurities and damaged hair… you are nuts.
Thu, December 25, 2008 6:37 PM
The lady w/ Bev Johnson is her daughter. She used to be a high fashion model but got tired of starving so she gained weight and just started plus size modeling.
Tue, August 25, 2009 10:44 PM
Beverly’s feet are light because she golfs all summer wearing socks. The model with her is her daughter, Anansa. She’s signed with Wilhelmina Models and she never dated Kobe. She has her MBA and is coming out with her own plus size clothing line.