#growmyroots

[hightopsxheels]

Mentally preparing to escape the winter 🌴 Eye know that “going natural” is different for everyone but it pains me to see our story exploited without the courtesy of the honest representation of the DEPTH of WHY we are even needing to RAturn to our NaTuRal state.☀️ We can’t ignore the systemic presumption that European standards are supreme. This lie is still reaking havoc on the minds of millions of people today! We’ve forgotten who we are and our narrative in the hands of our enemy will always leave us wanting... we have to answer WHY and HOW it is that as a global people we’re the most exploited and impoverished yet spending billions on fake hair. In deed we need healing.... you can’t speak this truth without people feeling offended or as if you’re “judging” people for their personal decisions, but the truth hurts. It’s not a judgement but a fact that, collectively speaking, we have our values and priorities fucked up. It’s not personal, it’s political — whether we like it or not. #NothingButLove #FreeYourMind 🙃 Photo Credit: @prestonroundtree 💛 . . . #HightopsandHeels #HTxH #CaboVerde #CapeVerde #WestAfrica #Afraka #Africana #Afrika #naturalhair #blackhair #afrohair #twa #bigchop #hairstory #hairjourney #travelnoire #growmyroots #ourhairstory #Praia #islandlife #nappyhair #throwback #flashback https://www.instagram.com/p/BpYbpO9ln9O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r2fc68kfb1iv

[heyitscharity]

Come Wind 💚 #growmyroots (Taken with Instagram)

[hightopsxheels]

EVENT GIVEAWAY: Win a free triple threat package announced at Friday's event: Tribal Braid Style + Hapi Hair Tea Tonic personalized for your crown + Fruiggie Vegan Paint Kit 👑✨ To enter, FOLLOW @hightopsandheels @ancestralstrands and @tribalfaceadornments REPOST this flyer, and TAG #OurHairStory Limited space so RSVP today and get your tickets at GrowMyRoots.eventbrite.com (Link in Bio) #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #AncestralStrands #TribalFaceAdornments #growmyroots #blackhair #naturalhair #naturalista #naptural #greenbeauty #PhafaFor #brooklyn #bedstuy #brooklynevents #naptural #organicbeauty #hairevent #braiding #blackowned #melanin #blackgirlmagic

[hightopsxheels]

Over 5 years ago eye cut off my hair and decided to leave behind who eye thought eye was and what eye thought made me, to literally RAturn to my ROOTS! 🌴Cabo Verde is where eye started growing back my hair without any chemicals AT ALL — no shampoos, conditioners, just good ol aloe vera and authentic black Afrakan soap! That’s why my tips are golden and sunkissed without bleach. Eye moved back HOME🌍 and lived there with my love @prestonroundtree for a year of self exploration, clarity, research, transformation and RAjuvenation! It was not easy, but it is thee experience that catapulted me into myself, my purpose and DESTINY! Been back building the future with my father and looking forward to spending the winter in CV😄☀️✨ Love always to my heart @prestonroundtree for capturing all of these photos! 📷 . . . #HightopsandHeels #HTxH #CaboVerde #CapeVerde #WestAfrica #Afraka #Africana #Afrika #naturalhair #blackhair #afrohair #twa #bigchop #hairstory #hairjourney #travelnoire #growmyroots #ourhairstory #coconuttree #Praia #islandlife #nappyhair #throwback #flashback https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQPZUMlpcY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=43lcl2o3gdtc

[hightopsxheels]

Lower East Side with the teeny weeny afro circa 2015 #FlashBack #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #nyc #2015 #lifestyleblog #afro #naturalhair #myhaircrush #growmyroots #nappy #naptural #croptop #streetart #LES #manhattan #twa #flashblackfriday

[hightopsxheels]

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT TONIGHT #OurHairStory at @ancestralstrands at 7pm, discussion is sold out, tickets still available for my hair tea workshop, tribal braiding by @teealbertini and vegan face painting by @tribalfaceadornments!! Discussion ticket included with your purchase, you still have time 🌻 GrowMyRoots.eventbrite.com #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #afro #naturalhair #perm #hairperm #blackhair #discussion #blackgirlmagic #growmyroots #selflove #wellness #hairworkshop #hairevent #brooklyn #brooklynevent

[hightopsxheels]

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT TONIGHT #OurHairStory at @ancestralstrands at 7pm, discussion is sold out, tickets still available for my hair tea workshop, tribal braiding by @teealbertini and vegan face painting by @tribalfaceadornments!! Discussion ticket included with your purchase, you still have time 🌻 GrowMyRoots.eventbrite.com #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #afro #naturalhair #perm #hairperm #blackhair #discussion #blackgirlmagic #growmyroots #selflove #wellness #hairworkshop #hairevent #brooklyn #brooklynevent

[hightopsxheels]

Hosting the #OurHairStory series at @ancestralstrands First Friday of 2017! Join us for Grow My Roots, an intimate discussion; followed by my Herbal Hair Tea Tonic workshop where you can make and take your own all-natural hair treatment. Vegan tribal face painting by @tribalfaceadornments + Braiding by @ancestralstrands Space is limited so RSVP today and get your tickets at GrowMyRoots.eventbrite.com (Link in Bio) 👑 #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #OurHairStory #growmyroots #naturalhair #blackhair #kinkyhair #hairevent #nappy #naptural #curlyhair #PhafaFor #AncestralStrands #TribalFaceAdornments #organicbeauty #naturalbeauty #greenbeauty #melanin #brooklyn #brooklynevents #blackgirlmagic

[hightopsxheels]

Pomegranate party! 😋 this super fruit is too good not to eat, I was actually preparing a pre-wash pomegranate potion but pushing back to tomorrow! Want to learn my secrets to potent all-natural hair care products? Tonight join #OurHairstory and the 2nd hour you'll get to make and take your own herbal tea tonic! Sip some tea and leave with your Hapi Hair Tonic💕Tickets $10 still available at AllAboutLocs.eventbrite.com (Link in Bio) #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #naturalhair #naturalbeauty #greenbeauty #pomegranate #diyhair #nature #holistichealth #healing #naturalista #cleanbeauty #healthiswealth #benatural #growmyroots

[hightopsxheels]

#OurHairStory will take place every First Friday! Free discussion at 7pm, RSVP and buy tickets for braiding, face paint, and my DIY workshop! This week you can make and take my Hapi Hair Tea Tonic. Sip tea and take a mason jar of your custom blend to treat your follicles. Only $10, materials provided and you'll learn about the benefits of the various herbal teas and essential oils 🌷👑💕 AllAboutLocs.eventbrite.com Illustration by @phafafor ✨ #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #AncestralStrands #TribalFaceAdornments #growmyroots #naturalhair #blackhair #afro #locs #kinkyhair #selflove #selfcare #naturalista #nappy #brooklynevents #allnatural #organicbeauty #greenbeauty #PhafaFor

[hightopsxheels]

This Friday #OurHairStory series continues with: All About Locs! Join us for another intimate discussion, @tribalfaceadornments vegan face painting, @ancestralstrands braiding, and DIY hair workshop with me😄. Such a beautiful gathering for our November event thanks to these lovely faces! Hope to see you there💜 RSVP at AllAboutLocs.eventbrite.com #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #AncestralStrands #blackhair #afro #naturalhair #melanin #naturalista #braids #braiding #tribalfaceadornments #brooklyn #bedstuy #blackisbeautiful #curlyhair #hairstory #growmyroots #locs #kinkyhair #nappy

[hightopsxheels]

Our Creative Direction for @ancestralstrands Captured by @prestonroundtree Styled by @priscilla.amado Wardrobe from @installationbrooklyn Model @iamnonasimone #HightopsandHeels #HTxH #ancestralstrands #installationbrooklyn #naturalhair #hairbraiding #blackhair #bantuknots #myhaircrush #zuluknots #braiding #braids #hairstyle #growmyroots #ourhairstory #brooklyn

[hightopsxheels]

Our Creative Direction for @ancestralstrands Captured by @prestonroundtree Styled by @priscilla.amado Wardrobe from @installationbrooklyn Model @iamnonasimone #HightopsandHeels #HTxH #ancestralstrands #installationbrooklyn #naturalhair #hairbraiding #blackhair #bantuknots #myhaircrush #zuluknots #braiding #braids #hairstyle #growmyroots #ourhairstory #stoop #streetstyle #urbanchic

[hightopsxheels]

Creative Direction for @ancestralstrands Captured by @prestonroundtree Styled by @priscilla.amado Wardrobe from @installationbrooklyn Model @iamnonasimone #HightopsandHeels #HTxH #ancestralstrands #installationbrooklyn #naturalhair #hairbraiding #blackhair #bantuknots #myhaircrush #zuluknots #braiding #braids #hairstyle #growmyroots #ourhairstory

[hightopsxheels]

Day 4 of the #KhepeRaChallenge was all about POSTURE. For one your physical stance, and secondly your composure or ability to control yourself. I struggle with both... Your energy travels through your spine so when you hurt your spine you are damaging so many aspects of yourself, including your emotional stability... STRAIGHTEN UP! Are you guys still with me? Are y'all eating? Where are the pics?! Please share!! 💕 #HightopsandHeels #HTxH #afro #naturalhair #vintagestyle #1970s #70sfashion #transformation #posture #nyc #letyahairup #growmyroots #moma #museumofmodernart

[hightopsxheels]

It was such a delight to teach this young lady this summer, and to have her share her HairStory at #OurHairstory workshop! @mimz_travels is so bright and beautiful it's hard not to be inspired. She has such a warm energetic personality, and just look at her!! 😍 thanks for being my muse Amira! 👑💕 #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #GrowMyRoots #LetYaHairUp #blackgirlmagic #headwrap #africanprint #blackgirlsrock #melanin #tribalfaceadornments #naturalbeauty #brooklyn #naturalhair #afro