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Street Style: Fierce Chi-Town Naturals

Fiercest hairstyles from the Chicago "Black Girl with Long Hair" event.
Chi-Town Naturals
Bglh 29
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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As 2011 continues to wind down, naturalistas gathered at the Chicago Naturals Christmas Festival to spread a little holiday cheer and close out the year in style!

Leila Noelliste, creator of the “Black Girl with Long Hair” blog, was thrilled to host the festival for the second year in a row. “Once again, I was amazed by all of the beautiful women and their stunning natural styles,” said Noelliste. “The natural hair community in Chicago is really thriving and everyone had a great time at the event.”

From mini-afros to bold braids, these Chi-Town sistahs and their standout styles are on point!