From Global Stages to Cultural Institutions: Where New Village Braid Has Been Seen

From Global Stages to Cultural Institutions: Where New Village Braid Has Been Seen

New Village Braidโ€™s commitment to healthier, more sustainable braiding hair has resonated far beyond the salon chair.

Our eco braiding hair has appeared on global stages, in television productions, and within cultural institutions exploring the future of fashion.

Prime Videoโ€™s Harlem

Featuring Actress Shoniqua Shondai

New Village Braid hair appeared on actress Shoniqua Shondai, known for her role on the Amazon Prime series Harlem.

Styled by celebrity hair artist Aggie (@aggie_hair), the look highlighted modern protective styling that celebrates natural beauty while prioritizing comfort and scalp health.

Jeny BSG

Congolese Dancer & Choreographer

Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Jeny BSG has also been styled using New Village Braid hair.

Her dynamic performances showcase the versatility of protective styles for artists whose work demands both durability and expressive creativity.

Yemi Alade

Nigerian Singer, Songwriter & Activist

Global Afropop star Yemi Alade has worn styles created with New Village Braid hair, styled by hair artist Aggie.

Her bold stage presence and cultural influence reflect the global reach of braiding traditions.

Smithsonian Institution โ€” Future of Fashion

Washington, D.C. โ€” May 2022

New Village Braid was featured at the Smithsonianโ€™s Future of Fashion event, where designers from around the world presented innovative looks exploring the evolution of style and sustainability.

Designers incorporated New Village Braidโ€™s eco braiding hair into avant-garde fashion pieces demonstrating how protective styling materials can play a role in the future of fashion design.

The event highlighted a powerful idea: that braiding โ€” one of the worldโ€™s oldest hairstyling traditions โ€” continues to inspire the next generation of fashion innovation.


Across panels, classrooms, cultural institutions, and global stages, New Village Braid continues to advocate for a future where braiding hair is:

  • healthier for consumers

  • transparent in its materials

  • rooted in cultural respect

  • and connected to community.

Because when we build beauty together, we build a stronger Village.


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