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Simone Imaani Afro

๐ŸชฎBig Hair @guinnessworldrecords
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๐Ÿงต@simoneimaani
๐Ÿ’ป@lvmh
๐ŸŒฑ8+ years #vegan

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Repost from @harpersbazaarus

*A flashback to when I gave the world all my hair secrets.*

Nine years after growing out her hair and starting her natural hair journey, Simone Williams (@simonerellbess) is now officially the @GuinnessWorldRecords holder for largest afro. Here, Simone talks early childhood hair inspiration, embracing her natural texture, and breaks down her go-to washing staples and styling products that keep her hair hydrated and damage-free.

#harpersbazaar #naturalhairstyles #naturalhair #naturalhairdaily #naturalhairtutorial #twistout #howido #blackcontentcreators #guinnessworldrecord #guinnessworldrecords #brooklynlife #asmr #voiceover #aaliyah #tiamowry #tameramowry #brooklynssweetheart #simonewilliams


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3 years ago


Hey, itโ€™s me ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Itโ€™s the last day of BHM but letโ€™s just agree to celebrate everyday.

About my last post: itโ€™s a #fbf from Dec 2020. I never reposted it until last Friday (Iโ€™ll make a YouTube on why soon). I did NOT expect it to blow up as it did ๐Ÿคฏ. Thank you for all the love โค๏ธ

To clarify: I am NOT the current record holder as of 2021.

Where Iโ€™m from: NYC

How long Iโ€™ve been natural: 11 years now

What I do: fashion design @simoneimaani, eat vegan food, work with brands who understand the importance of natural hair advocacy and a sprinkle of finance.

More about me: my middle name means โ€œfaithโ€, I have a cat named Ewing, @topboynetflix Season 2 comes out on my birthday ๐Ÿฅณ

What I like: sewing, travel, soca music, coffee, avocados and putting off wash day

Wanna know more: I have a bunch of links to cool stories about my hair journey + favorite products in my bio. Also, feel free to ask! โžฐ๐Ÿ–ค


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4 years ago

Hey, itโ€™s me ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Itโ€™s the last day of BHM but letโ€™s just agree to celebrate everyday.

About my last post: itโ€™s a #fbf from Dec 2020. I never reposted it until last Friday (Iโ€™ll make a YouTube on why soon). I did NOT expect it to blow up as it did ๐Ÿคฏ. Thank you for all the love โค๏ธ

To clarify: I am NOT the current record holder as of 2021.

Where Iโ€™m from: NYC

How long Iโ€™ve been natural: 11 years now

What I do: fashion design @simoneimaani, eat vegan food, work with brands who understand the importance of natural hair advocacy and a sprinkle of finance.

More about me: my middle name means โ€œfaithโ€, I have a cat named Ewing, @topboynetflix Season 2 comes out on my birthday ๐Ÿฅณ

What I like: sewing, travel, soca music, coffee, avocados and putting off wash day

Wanna know more: I have a bunch of links to cool stories about my hair journey + favorite products in my bio. Also, feel free to ask! โžฐ๐Ÿ–ค


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4 years ago

Hey, itโ€™s me ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Itโ€™s the last day of BHM but letโ€™s just agree to celebrate everyday.

About my last post: itโ€™s a #fbf from Dec 2020. I never reposted it until last Friday (Iโ€™ll make a YouTube on why soon). I did NOT expect it to blow up as it did ๐Ÿคฏ. Thank you for all the love โค๏ธ

To clarify: I am NOT the current record holder as of 2021.

Where Iโ€™m from: NYC

How long Iโ€™ve been natural: 11 years now

What I do: fashion design @simoneimaani, eat vegan food, work with brands who understand the importance of natural hair advocacy and a sprinkle of finance.

More about me: my middle name means โ€œfaithโ€, I have a cat named Ewing, @topboynetflix Season 2 comes out on my birthday ๐Ÿฅณ

What I like: sewing, travel, soca music, coffee, avocados and putting off wash day

Wanna know more: I have a bunch of links to cool stories about my hair journey + favorite products in my bio. Also, feel free to ask! โžฐ๐Ÿ–ค


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4 years ago

How itโ€™s going.

Iโ€™m a Guinness World Records Title Holder!

Repost from @guinnessworldrecords
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This 9-year hair journey turned into a Guinness World Record title. โฃโฃ
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32 year-old, Brooklyn, New York (USA) resident, Simone Imaani Williams has broken the record for the largest afro. โฃโฃ
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Her natural curly locks has received mass attention, garnering support from online hair communities and stares from passing pedestrians. โฃโฃ
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"For many years, Black women have been wearing their hair as it grows from their scalp as a symbol of freedom and liberation, and I too feel that freedom, liberation and confidence when I walk out the house with my natural โ€˜froโ€ โฃโฃ
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Read more on our website to learn about Simone Williamsโ€™s secret hair and scalp care routine for a thick and defined curly afro. โฃโฃ
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#guinnessworldrecords #simoneimaani Hair #afro #beauty #hairstyles #hairtransformation #hairdo #hairstyling #haircare #hairgrowth #hairdressing #hairpost #hairlife #hairtrends #hairideas #hairdesign #hairlove #hairdo #hairgoals #fashion #hairinspiration


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2 months ago

Happy World Afro Day! ๐Ÿชฎ

5 years ago I claimed my slice of history but
making it to GWR UK this summer made it feel like 2020 again.

#nowandthen #guinnessworldrecords #recordbreaker #worldafroday #afrohair #afro #london #naturalhair #naturalhairuk #naturalhaircare


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8 months ago

Happy World Afro Day! ๐Ÿชฎ

5 years ago I claimed my slice of history but
making it to GWR UK this summer made it feel like 2020 again.

#nowandthen #guinnessworldrecords #recordbreaker #worldafroday #afrohair #afro #london #naturalhair #naturalhairuk #naturalhaircare


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Happy World Afro Day! ๐Ÿชฎ

5 years ago I claimed my slice of history but
making it to GWR UK this summer made it feel like 2020 again.

#nowandthen #guinnessworldrecords #recordbreaker #worldafroday #afrohair #afro #london #naturalhair #naturalhairuk #naturalhaircare


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8 months ago

Happy World Afro Day! ๐Ÿชฎ

5 years ago I claimed my slice of history but
making it to GWR UK this summer made it feel like 2020 again.

#nowandthen #guinnessworldrecords #recordbreaker #worldafroday #afrohair #afro #london #naturalhair #naturalhairuk #naturalhaircare


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Happy World Afro Day! ๐Ÿชฎ

5 years ago I claimed my slice of history but
making it to GWR UK this summer made it feel like 2020 again.

#nowandthen #guinnessworldrecords #recordbreaker #worldafroday #afrohair #afro #london #naturalhair #naturalhairuk #naturalhaircare


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You deserve moments that pour back into you โœจ๐ŸŒน
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#melanin #blackgirlmagic #nyc #selflove #viral #explorepageโœจ #fyp


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Love Jouvert Like I Do ๐Ÿฅฐ ๐ŸŽจ

Which Do You Best!? ๐Ÿค”

@mingleuk - Love Jouvert

#Mingleuk #Demboyzeventsltd


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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Happy National CROWN Day! No natural hair discrimination will be tolerated ๐Ÿชฎ

My ๐Ÿ‘‘ x @dondregreen

#crownact #afrohair #naturalhair #afropride #afro #mycrown #mycrownstory #blackhairmatters #protectivestyles


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My sentiments about a heatwave.
New York, 2025


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Friday weโ€™re doing fashion things. Meet me at @onetwoonecafe to close out black history month fashionably!


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No, I wanted one side to be flat

#naturalhair #hairjourney bighair #afrohair #naturalhaircommunity #naturalhairdaily #naturalhairproblems #naturalhairjourney #blackhair #curlyhair #curlsforthegirls #curlscurlscurls #naturalista #curlsaunaturel#naturalcurls#naturalhairrocks #naturalhairgoals #curlyhairstyles


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