EDITORIAL: Rachel Jiam captures a series of divine braided crowns in this ode to the sculptural creativity of Black hairstyles
“Curly. Coily. Kinky. 4A. 4B. 4C. Dense. Strong. Versatile. Timeless. Beautiful. Black hair, historically has been a means of expressing a Black person’s culture, religion, kinship, status and heritage amongst other attributes.
This series is an ode to the majestic complexities of Black hair and the strength of the women that don it as their crowns.”
Photography: Rachel Jiam
Creative Direction: Kemissa Racine
Hair: Sutida Vestewig
Hair Assistant: Darja Crainiucenco
Styling: Maya Lu
Makeup: Melanie Hoppe
Models: Samira Prudentos at Two Management, Marayam Monrow at SMC Model Management