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Home • Hair

Hair Street Style: Summer Picnicking

NaturallyCurly and Curly Girl Collective unite the hair community for a one-day celebration in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. Attendees gathered to enjoy music by DJ Hollywood, food trucks courtesy of Gorilla Cheese NYC, Desi Truck and Andy’s Ice, and games and gift bags. “We’re very excited to see our vision come to life,” said creative director, Curly Girl Collective Melody Henderson. “Curlfest is an event for everyone near and far who support this natural hair movement to come together and celebrate hair.” Take a peek at the stylish ladies.
By Deena Campbell Photos by Hannan · Updated October 27, 2020
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Andrea Thomas attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Curly Girl Collective members attend the natural hair festival in New York.

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Tracy Malcolm attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Tamara Johnson attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Tacha Vilson attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Stephanie Grant attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Sheree R. Hawkins attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Shawntell James attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Shakira Boyce attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Qiana Lewis attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Nisesha Roberson attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Naomi Alves attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Medina Lynn attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Mary-Ann Louis attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Marlies Kort Mulder attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Margot Harris attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Keri Ann Hutchinson attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Kali Noez attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Jessica Bain attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Anu attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Jennifer Woodley attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Jenn Gomez attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Ebony Rae attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Dior Rich attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Christina DeSilva attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Christina Bright attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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Asia Jordan attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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April Kendall attends the Curly Girl Collective natural hair festival in New York.

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