About this project
What is this project about?
This project is about shedding light on the natural hair movement and why certain women either embrace or reject the notion of natural hair.
Using photography and film as my media, I will attempt to debunk myths, uncover hidden desires, and bring forth truths about women with natural hair.
Catalyst
After moving to Atlanta, Georgia, I noticed stark differences when it came to natural hair. In the Northeastern region of the US, there is large number of women with natural hair. In the Southeast, there is a predominance of permed hair, sew-ins, weaves, synthetic braids, etc.
What causes some women to embrace their natural hair textures more than others?
I need your help to find out the answers to this and other questions that not only I have, but for other women who perhaps would like to go natural and aren't sure yet. I will be including personal interviews of the models for the book as well as street interviews of men and women and their opinions of natural hair.
There will be an FAQ section in the book to answer commonly asked questions as well as a listing of products that are recommended according to different hair types.
All of the information, photoshoots, and video interviews will be combined to create this project and manifest in the form of a coffee table book and documentary.
How you can help
Funding will go towards:
- Recording equipmemt (dslr video, clip on mics, and lighting)
- General expenses
- Editing/releasing the documentary
- Printing/self-publishing the book
- Fulfilling rewards :)
*If I can raise enough money I would like to document this documentary and give it to you as a bonus behind the scenes gift!
Take a look at the rewards to the right and invite your friends to get involved!
Corinne Bailey Rae (Photo by: Vaughn Dabney):
Take a look at one of the street interviews for the book:
See what Eric Roberson thinks about Natural Hair:
FAQ
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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All rewards above PLUS: a Download Code for the iPad version of the book to download for FREE!
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All rewards above PLUS a Vaughn Dabney Photography Wristband!
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All rewards above PLUS a "Play With It" T-Shirt! On the front, it will have the words "Play With It" along with the option to have one of the models' faces in a cool retro print. On the back, it will say "Kickstarter Supporter".
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All rewards above PLUS a copy of the book and exclusive access to desktop backgrounds of your favorite hair model in the book available via digital download!
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All rewards above PLUS the DVD Documentary as well as your name listed on the Supporter page of the book.
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All rewards above PLUS the DVD Documentary as well as your name credited in the book as a "Supporter" AND an "Associate Producer" credit in the documentary.
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All rewards above PLUS: a digital download of the DVD, behind the scenes bonus content, and a personal video thank you!
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I make things. Mobile App Developer and owner of Empty Box Media. http://emptyboxmedia.com
