Atlanta was blessed with an explosion of hair-raising talent over this weekend, as the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show took place at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Regretfully, I couldn't be there. But ATL's own celebrity photographer par excellence, Freddy O, was in the house, and he was kind enough to share his photos with us at BV Hair Talk!
I heart Freddy. Thanks so much for your generosity. Visit his blog at FreddyO.com for the latest celebrity happenings and hijinks in and around Atlanta.
The beautiful thing about the Bronner Brothers show is creativity is on display. Vivid, vivid display. This year's theme appears to be color to the max. The more outrageous, the better.
The Bronner Brothers show is all about fantasy hair and makeup, but we're wondering -- do you see any styles you'd actually consider rockin' here?
Check out these snaps by Freddy O; Gallery by Patrice Yursik aka Afrobella.
2008 Deaths
Odetta Holmes
"The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement" was a singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter and activist.
December 31 1930 - December 2 2008.
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Bernie Mac
Comedian, Actor
Oct. 5, 1957 - Aug. 9, 2008.
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Isaac Hayes
Singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and actor.
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008
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Miriam Makeba, "Mama Africa"
South African folk singer and anti-apartheid activist.
March 4, 1932 - November 10, 2008.
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Jennifer Hudson's 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, were killed in 2008.
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Shakir Stewart
The Island Def Jam executive who became head of the legendary rap label following Jay-Z's departure, killed himself on Nov. 1. He was 34 years old.
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George Carlin
Stand-up comedian, actor and author.
May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008
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Madelyn Dunham
Barack Obama's grandmother
October 26, 1922 - Nov 3, 2008.
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Levi Stubbs
Oct. 17: The iconic lead singer, second from left, who gave voice to Four Tops classics like "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Baby I Need Your Loving" died at 72 from complications of cancer and a stroke. Abdul Fakir, far left, is now the sole living member of the original quartet.
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Dee Dee Warwick
Oct. 18: The soul songstress died after months of declining health. Warwick, the sister of soul legend Dionne, also achieved a great deal of success, both as a solo artist as well as with her sister.
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By: gwen on 8/22/2009 7:17AM
Well I never saw such mess in my life......
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By: eric on 8/22/2009 7:59AM
What in the world is wrong with our people? This is nothing but absolute nonsense! As much as I hate weaves I'd rather look at them as opposed to this silliness!
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By: stophatin on 8/22/2009 11:16AM
I hate to see quote on quote 'our people' talkin trash about one another. that was a celebration of something near and dear to the black community...hair. no matter how we wear it, we are fabulous! where do yall live, in the sticks somewhere? in case you havent noticed, some of your fav celebs are wearing a weave and to get real some of yall are still in the closet wit yalls. if you could you would turn it up so get real...
I heart bonners bros. thats the A for you baby
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By: Hey you! on 8/23/2009 9:33PM
You're stupid. :D
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By: jusmethatsall on 8/22/2009 10:35AM
your captions are better than the hairdos.
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By: Hair on 8/22/2009 10:59AM
Okay There are 3 caucasian hair shows just like Bronner Bros that do the exact same thing,so it's not just black people and this is creative art they don't expect people to wear these styles in public. The racism on aol has got to be the worst. As soon as something is posted the racial slurs start to fly "You can take the bunny out of the jungle...." What is this
Hairstylists are artists and they should be able to show some creativity. Go find a child abuser or some kind of crimminal to rag on these people are not harming anyone.
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By: huge_bullbone on 8/31/2009 1:03AM
Hair, your comment was enough to settle any silly arguments about how and why creative business minded American human beings -- who happen to be in the fashion, health, and beauty business -- do what they do. It also has a lot to do with the promotional aspects of an industry leader's Business Plan [Bronner Brothers] so that consumer interest within their market niche is either triggered, sustained, and/or maintained. What better way to accomplish that than by pushing and stretching the hair styling and fashion envelopes without IMMORALITY or ILLEGALITY? Other sectors of our economy, i.e., mortgage origination, securities-investment, insurance and financial services, ought to consider following this example. I say: Show me what you got and show me what you're working with!
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By: WTF on 8/23/2009 5:38PM
Are we talking about caucasion hair shows? NO... Were talking about this show and who cares what color is't just STUPID, not racists.
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By: Renee on 8/27/2009 9:04PM
Love live the ammendments of America.
There is nothing wrong with Freedom of Expression.
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By: sexidvni@aol.com on 8/22/2009 12:11PM
I love the hairstyles. I mean they look fantastic...Its just a way of expressing yourself. How could someone come up with these amazing designs is just unbelieveable. BRAVO! BRAVO!
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