‘It’s not about other people’s acceptance, it’s about your acceptance’ :Frizz Fest attendees share journey about tightly coiled hair [Video]

ST. LOUIS — Hundreds gathered in Tower Grove Park on Sunday all for the love of hair but not just any hair, tightly coiled hair.

From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., everywhere you looked there were braids, afros, locs, twists, bantu knots, puffballs, and much more at the seventh annual Frizz Fest, a natural festival. This event focuses on making the African American community feel safe and seen, especially black women.

“From its inception, Frizz Fest has been about more than just beauty; it’s about community, representation, and unconditional self-love,” Leslie Hughes the Founder of the festival said. 

5 On your side spoke to some attendees about their personal hair journey and the significance of the celebration.

Hair Tales

Maxa Foster 

“My hair journey has been very long and I would say healing. I didn’t have a good relationship with my hair growing up. …