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Home • Hair

Hair Street Style: African Influence

‘Tis the season for festival hair! Earlier this month Philadelphians gathered at the Odunde festival to enjoy the authentic African marketplace featuring vendors from around the world selling merchandise from African nations, the Caribbean and Brazil. From brightly colored turbans to long wavy curls, we spotted our favorite hairstyles. Take a look!
By Deena Campbell Photos by Hannan · Updated October 27, 2020
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African Pride

Akilah Carter attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Kashara White attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Jonuka Warren attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Jamillah Moore attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Hasnaa Attauhidi attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Bumi Fernandez attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Ayinke Hipps attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Ashley Holmes attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Ashezi Ekpaji attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Alisha McKathan attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Aaryn Turner attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Vania Payne attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Trina Qualls attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Shanise Taylor attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Roslynn Johnson attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Safiatou Dagnoko attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Sandra Clemeat attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

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African Pride

Nancy Michelle attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence
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African Pride

Nyoke Wilson attends the 35th annual Odunde festival in Philadelphia.

Hair Street Style: African Influence