"Melanin Made” is a style shoot that encompasses black culture, starting from our roots: our crown. At the hair store, we buy products that can be used to manipulate our hair into an endless number of hairstyles, and not all black hair is the same. Each model in this photoshoot shows how our hair can showcase itself in different forms. The media and society may portray traditionally black hairstyles as a negative thing, but those ideas have been changing in recent years. It is important for black people—and specifically black women—to have our hair celebrated, rather than scrutinized.
Our hair is professional. Our hair is magical. Our hair is beautiful.
Model Name: Alexis Butler
Top: brown bedazzled Black Rivet tank top for $16 from @GyalGala on Instagram and Depop
Bottoms: Dark wash jeans sourced from GyalGala - Similar for $7 on Poshmark
Shoes: White Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Sneaker sourced from model - Similar for $25 on Depop
Accessories: Golden earrings, belt and necklace sourced from stylist’s personal collection - Similar Chunky Hoop Earrings for $6 on Depop, Golden stacked necklace for $15 on Poshmark, Golden Circular Waist Belt for $29.99 on Depop
Model Name: Tamia Simpkins
Top: Brown button-up Bebe blouse from @GyalGala on Instagram - Similar for $35 on Poshmark
Bottoms: Dark wash low-waisted c’est toi jeans with brown accents from @GyalGala on Instagram - Similar for $14.50 on GyalGala’s Depop
Shoes: Black All Star Chuck Taylor Low Top Converse sourced from model - Similar for $30 on Depop
Accessories: Earrings, necklace and bracelets sourced from model - Similar Chunky Hoop Earrings for $6 on Depop, Heart-shaped necklace for $5 on Depop, bracelets for $12 on Depop
Model Name: Dreme Davis
Top: Brown top with bedazzled center from GyalGala on Instagram - Similar for $23 on GyalGala’s Depop
Bottoms: Light wash denim mini skirt for $15 from @GyalGala on Instagram
Shoes: Black heeled boots sourced from model - Similar for $39 on Depop
Accessories: Earrings and necklace sourced from model - Similar Chunky Hoop Earrings for $6 on Depop, simple pendant necklace for $16 on Poshmark
Photos for Melanin Made Style Shoot, Zarria Wallace
