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Hair Street Style: Natural Hair Academy Launch Party

The Natural Hair Academy—or The-NHA.com—is a social network that gives newbie and expert naturals a community that supports and teaches. At their launch event at Chicago's City Point Loft, women gathered to discuss the upcoming site and of course, their natural curls. 
By Deena Campbell Photos By Ayanna · Updated October 27, 2020
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CEO Kim Lewis and panelists attend the NHA launch party. 

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Kelley Moseley attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Aeleise Mitchell attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

CEO, Kimberly Lewis attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Tiffany Collins attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Robyn Tyler attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Rachel Wilson attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Rosa Reyes attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Samantha Pass attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Renee Johnson attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Stephanie Sowell attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Alex Moore attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Trieda Saffold attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Vaughn Monroe attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Yvonne Mitchell attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Paige Gardner and Sharde Davis attend the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Natalie Battles attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Missy Nadirvic attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Mariah and Raymona Smith attend the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Rajja Reeves attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Litouya Grant attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Linda Eaton attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Erica Devieux attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Giver Padley attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Erica Douglas attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Inell Nelson attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Jasmine Evans attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Kerease Epps attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Kimberly Jones attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Lasonia Lesley attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Donna Neddo attends the NHA launch party.

Hair Street Style: Natural Hair Academy Launch Party

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Chicago Beauties

Deanna Brooks attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Darya Johnson attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Cortney Sigilai attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Clare Jackson attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Aeleise Mitchell attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Akeiya Smith attends the NHA launch party. 

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Chicago Beauties

Ciara Smith attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Angel Owoyesigire attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Ashia Johnson attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Ashely Nwangwa attends the NHA launch party.

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Chicago Beauties

Ramona Smith attends the NHA launch party.

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