African American Princesses

Shown here: PRINCESS EMERALD Model: Cassidy Fralin Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson, Photography: Creative Soul Photography, Make Up: Chabrea Martin, Make-Up: Keisha Tate 94, Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo, Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

LaChanda Gatson had a dream. The international hairstylist has worked extensively in Hollywood and wanted to depict African-American girls as princesses — complete with all the finest regalia.

“People never think of a hairstylist doing something like this. They always think it’s a photographer,” she says.

But the vision, all the details, and coordination of the project were her brainchild from start to finish.

“Hairstyling is my artistic expression and creative outlet.”

The result — we get to revel in the splendor of her African American Princesses.

PRINCESS TIGERS EYE

Model: Jordyn Curlett Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make-Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

PRINCESS GARNET

Model: Alexis Wanguhu Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make-Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

PRINCESS MOONSTONE

Model: Layla Brown Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make-Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

PRINCESS TURQUOISE

Model: Taylor Lia Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist : Bebe Couri

PRINCESS DIAMOND

Model: Emoni Diamond Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist : Bebe Couri

PRINCESS ROSE QUARTZ

Model: Chloe Brown Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make-Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

PRINCESS AMBER

Model: Nyla Cyprian Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist : Bebe Couri

PRINCESS JADE

Model: Celai West Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist : Bebe Couri

PRINCESS AQUAMARINE

Model: Rihley Sims Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make Up: Chabrea Martin Make Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist : Bebe Couri

PRINCESS CITRINE

Model: Kheris Rogers Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make-Up: Chabrea Martin Make-Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

PRINCESS AMETHYST

Model: Jaxon Moore Creative Director/ Hairstylist: LaChanda Gatson Photography: Creative Soul Photography Make-Up: Chabrea Martin Make-Up: Keisha Tate Stylist: Yvonne Mwazo Assistant Stylist: Bebe Couri

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