8 Moments That Put Natural Hair in the Spotlight in 2016

One common put-down thrown at natural hair is that it looks less tidy in comparison to other hair types, but anyone who saw this natural bride's wedding pictures take the internet by storm, can agree Afros are pretty damn regal.
The bride in question, Nakyia Whitty who told Buzzfeed "Wearing my natural hair signifies who I am as a black woman, who God created me to be. I love my natural tresses," decided to showcase her love for her Afro by asking all her bridesmaids to wear their own for her beach wedding. The result was a stunning celebration of black beauty that we're excited to see more of.