#banafrit

Dakota Simone

Introducing [ #TheBraidedBunch ] - A creative concept directed & created by the incredible @artistfrombearth & @kaz.mos. We came together and gathered a team consisting of our talented and brilliantly capable friends to showcase the truth in the beauty of braided hairstyles that have been passed down, over, up and around for more than 10,000 years; as well as play out all of the truth, positivity, love and fun that comes with family. Im more than thankful to everyone that participated. Keep your antennas up for more. Hair By: @artistfrombearth Visuals By: @kaz.mos Models: @idrispitt @artistfrombearth @kaz.mos @obeykarma @caracelle @randomshane @1.imaniman @dannieonair @ihaveabeautifulsoul7 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 #TheBraidedBunch #Banafrit #RespectMyHair #BlackCollective #Hair #Braiding #HairBraiding #Film #Photography #Art #Artist #Orange #70s #70sFashion #Groovy #PicOfTheDay #October #Haloween #Transformation #Melanin #Afro #Afropunk #tsrhalloweenwars

-Hayley

I've changed. I no longer wish to entertain negativity. I can't let myself be consumed by the company I keep. It's true, you are who you hang out with. I know who I am, who I want to be, what I want to accomplish.. Certain people just don't fit into my future anymore. If I am sitting at home, alone, every weekend; so be it. I'd rather be left alone with nothing but my good vibes & positive energy, rather than being around people that bring negativity in my space. I do not want to gossip. I don't want to judge others. I don't want to be apart of the drama in others' relationships. I don't want to put others down. I just want to spread peace, love, and knowledge. I want to experience life naturally.. No fake or forced communications. I still love the ones that I've rolled with since being in NYC, but they just aren't my cup of tea anymore. I need to branch out & meet others with the same mindset as myself. Beautiful minds. Beautiful souls. Positive vibes. Curious thoughts. Enlightened.

I don't like the high. These days, I only want drugs that'll enhance me in some way. Weed makes me so fucking stupid. Like, I think my IQ legit drops when I'm high on bud. I don't like not being able to function to the best of my abilities. If I do a drugs, I want to either feel like superwoman, get insight on the universe & myself, or have enough focus to read a Harry Potter book in 20 minutes (exaggeration, but y'all get the point). So yea.. Cutting back on weed.

Be cocky for you & others. Don't make it a competition. You might love your thick thighs, but she might not love hers. Females are quick to say "I have the best.. Nobody has a __ better looking than mine". How about saying; "My thick fro is fucking dope & so is hers." Y'all spreading that hateful shit too much. Can we just spread love & peace? Embracing others does NOTHING to how we feel about ourselves. If you love yours, why can't you love hers? It won't take away from any of the love you give yourself.

I don't understand the problem with females being cocky/conceited. Females are expected to look this & that way & are judged or tormented when they don't. When I see a girl that's completely in love with every aspect of her being, I commend that shit. Society makes it so hard for women to love themselves. I went years feeling like I was less than perfect.. Now? Psh. I FUCKING DARE someone to tell me I am not a goddess of beauty, hand-crafted by Jesus himself, and placed ever-so delicately down to grace this Earth. Being cocky/conceited only goes wrong when it fuels competition between females. There's a difference between "Omg, I love my skinny waist & long legs" and "Omg, nobodies waist & long legs are as good as mine". Like, love yourself without putting others down. When I scroll through IG & a girl's caption is like, "My ___ looks flawless", it's a breath of fresh air. Being a female, we know, we are our BIGGEST critics. I've had friends crying to me about insecurities, I've been that friend, I've had friends make & plan to make alterations to their looks; just to be "perfect". I'm rambling, but y'all get my point. Ladies, LOVE YOURSELF 110%. Post a million selfies & one more just because you look that damn good. ❤️