Rock Your Natural

Now, and finally... it seems socially acceptable for black models to rock their natural hair on the runway. Either that or these ladies just no longer care about conforming. Sure if designers have a particular hairstyle in mind and is achieveable for a model, why not? But what about those times when it's not or what about just accepting each model for who they are? Sounds weird for that industry but here are seven women who are slowly but surely showing the world that change is good and that wearing their hair unapologetically natural is beautiful too.

AJAK DENG

Sudanese born model Ajak Deng is the trailblazer who's known for killer bone structure and cropped natural hairstyle. In the past she even went platinum blonde! Deng has walked the runways of Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Balenciaga and other top brands. This natural haired beauty has also starred in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Gap and Louis Vuitton.

KARLY LOYCE

A model from Martinique, Karly Loyce, had her first major advertisement when she landed a spot in Celine’s fall 2015 campaign. Sporting an afro, the natural haired beauty has gone on to walk the runway for fashion labels such as Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana.

IMAAN HAMMAM

Dutch model Imaan Hammam has made her natural curls a staple on the runway. In 2015, she landed her own Teen Vogue cover and her star only continues to rise. Hitting the catwalk for Chanel, Valentino and Versace, Imaan stands out with her natural hairstyle.

MARIA BORGES

Angola-born model Maria Borges made headlines when she decided to wear a natural hairstyle on the runway of the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Previously, she wore her hair straight, but it was Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci who requested she cut her hair. And she looks Ah-Maz-Ing!

NYKHOR PAUL

Sudanese-model Nykhor Paul is known for her short-cropped hairdo. She is another catwalk queen who has walked for leading brands like Reem Acra, Vivienne Westwood and Rick Owens.

LINEISY MONTERO

Dominican stunner Lineisy Montero is another model who rocks an afro on the runway. She has appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue in 2015 and even landed two Prada campaigns for the same year.

Rock on my natural sistas...Rock on!