The Oscars of Black Hair
Not-safe-for-work haircuts, hard bodies, soft curves--and lotsa eyelashes. A preview of this weekend’s Golden Scissors Awards competition.
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The Oscars of Black HairThe 2009 competition at the Washington Convention Center will be fierce among black stylists to see who will take home the coveted awards. Click through to see highlights from a previous Golden Scissors competition.
Photos by Marvin Joseph courtesy of GLYNN JACKSON THE AGENCY.
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Mr. Obama's WashingtonSteps away from the other White House, Golden Scissors Awards creator Glynn Jackson poses with models vamping in front of an air-brushed portrait of the president, Capitol and White House--and of course, a few bottles poppin' with bubbly. It's a celebration!
Read Natalie Hopkinson's piece on how to cope with black hair's Dominican invasion.
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Fan-tasticBlack hair shows are about more than just hair. For the past several years, retro '80s fashions have been popular.
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I Love the '80sAnd with its asymmetric styles and ecstatic bursts of color, what's not to love about the '80s?
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RedstripeAnd don't forget to add an extra dose of drama.
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Golden GirlLash extensions and over-the-top makeup not optional.
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Picture PerfectShe's the one.
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HairoicThe more architectural reinforcement a hairstyle needs, the better your chances are to take home a Golden Scissors trophy.
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Interstate 95Take this exit.
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The Fire BackstageHey, does that hurt?
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Young MCHair show veteran Glynn Jackson both emcees the competition and demonstrates how to walk this way.
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FierceGo ahead Glynn, strike a pose.
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Bustin' LooseAnd sometimes, hair is beside the point...
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King StrutDoes he even have any hair? Do we care?
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Can Your Barber Do This?Didn't think so.
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Classic Gumby CutUpgraded from the Bobby Brown, circa 1988 edition.
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CurvesWe prefer our models well-nourished.
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PirouetteChoreography runs the gamut from classical to Dirty South.
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HungerMust be the leopard print around her waist.
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Pink FlamingoFeathers strategically placed.
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Forward MarchMoving in lock-step in not-so basic black.
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Taking FlightFashion soaring.
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Liquid GoldA striking contrast with the b-boys and girls behind her.
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In MotionAmazing feats of athleticism from the dancers.
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In Living ColorWalking, talking kaleidoscopes.
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SpiderwomanThe kiss? Deadly.
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American GirlThis is the nation's capital, after all.
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The Barack CutThis is why they call it "Chocolate City."
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30 of 30 Founding MotherWho will take home the 2009 Golden Scissors Awards? All will be revealed this Sunday, Dec. 6.
PLUS: Read about how Glynn Jackson is coping with black hair's Dominican invasion.
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