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Home • Hair

Hair Street Style: 49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup

For hair inspiration we look to Chicago Naturals Summer Meetup, one of the largest natural hair meetup groups in the country. Hosted by Rachel O and sponsored by CURLS, Creme of Nature, Uncle Funky's Daughter, ORS Curls Unleashed and Mielle Organics, naturalistas gathered to debunk hair myths and celebrate their curls.
By Deena Campbell Photos by CJ Harr · Updated October 27, 2020
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Summer in Chicago

Monique Rodriguez attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Panelists from the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Amira Robinson and Maha Ridley attend the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Angel Jones attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Angie Redmond attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Antonette Beckham attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Anwana Rose attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Brittany Champion attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Cairo Green attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Carlette Gray attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Charleigh Thompson-Martin attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Cherlnell Lane attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Christian Byshe attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Coretta Evans attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Dashawaa Withers attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Denise James attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Donna Neddo attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Elizabeth Brown attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Erica Douglas attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Janae Mason attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Jennifer Harris attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Kendra Roberts attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Krystie Haynes and Kelly Hutchins attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Latoya Harrison attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Latoya Riley attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Marcie Doloach attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Michele Whitney attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Miriam Wade-Short attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Misha Bradley and Pamela Amoako attend the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
CJ Harris Creative
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Summer in Chicago

Natalie Champagne attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Nicole Martelly attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Nina Givner and Janeen Whitaker attend the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
CJ Harris Creative
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Summer in Chicago

Njideka Cole attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Olivia Telfain and Cherise Lawrence attend the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

A panel attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Quiana Stone and Delaina McCane attend the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Rachel Odem attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Rose Garner attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Shantenekia Phillips-Chatman attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Stephanie Marie Riley attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Tamaira Bell attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Tanya Fuller attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
CJ Harris Creative
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Summer in Chicago

Tukeva Jones attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Twauna Bishop attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
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Summer in Chicago

Valencia Carter attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

49 Hairstyles to Wear to Your Next Hair Meetup
CJ Harris Creative