Day of Record: Nails, Weaves & Naturals

Day of Record: Nails, Weaves & Naturals On Monday 7 May 2001 the Victoria and Albert Museum staged its second Day of Record, a series of events cataloguing applied and decorative arts in relation to the body. To celebrate the diversity of Black British hairstyles and nail art, over 1200 people sporting a full range of hairstyles (from cornrows and twists to dreadlocks and natural styles) and elaborately decorated nails attended the event. This document contains a sample (approx. 15%) of the images taken on the day. The full archive can be found at: http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/contemporary/day_record/nails/index.php

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Orlene Bailey. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Orlene Bailey Orlenes Nail and Beauty Saloon, London, SE20 Because its funky and bright and shows my skin colour

Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Orlenes Nail and Beauty Saloon, London, SE20 Experimentation and practising of nail brushing on own nails

Amanda Bailey. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Amanda Bailey Orlenes Nail and Beauty Saloon, London, SE20 Because I thought it was different because I have short nails

Petrona Mallett. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Petrona Mallett Ritchina Nail Art Supplies, London, SE17 I'm Ritchina Model

D.. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: D. Ritchina Nail Art Supplies, London, SE17 I am a long time customer. Sometimes I model my designs

Miriam McDonald. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Miriam McDonald Josephine Douglas, London, W14 Preference to maintain hair. Liked the design (nails)

Ann Rozansky. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Ann Rozansky Not known Stylish, simple but effective!

Linda Owusu. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Linda Owusu Holliwood Nails, London Designer French Manicure

Natasha Hutchinson Privately done by friend Original, low maintenance. Like the look! Natasha Hutchinson. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Maheni Short (almost 6 years) My Mum (Karen Arthur) Because it has colourful bobbles in it and I like my hair in bunches Maheni Short (almost 6 years). Photo by Carl Gabriel

Maheni Short (almost 6 years). Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Maheni Short (almost 6 years) My Mum (Karen Arthur) Because it has colourful bobbles in it and I like my hair in bunches

Kareem Short (age 10 years) My Mum (Karen Arthur) I chose this because it is colourful and funky Kareem Short (age 10 years). Photo by Carl Gabriel

Kareem Short (age 10 years). Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Kareem Short (age 10 years) My Mum (Karen Arthur) I chose this because it is colourful and funky

Karen. L. Arthur Me! Because it makes me feel regal like Queen Nefertiti. Because it provides the opportunity for me to wear extra vibrant colours in the form of my African headwrap. Karen. L. Arthur. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Bo Ebuelu Mum (home made) Because its easier to plait Bo Ebuelu. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Bo Ebuelu Mum (home made) Because its easier to plait Bo Ebuelu. Photo by Carl Gabriel (back to contents)

Ginet Palmer. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Ginet Palmer My self I feel this style represents me as an African woman who is proud of my African ancestry

Ginet Palmer My self I feel this style represents me as an African woman who is proud of my African ancestry Ginet Palmer. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Camilla Chavez. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Camilla Chavez Ritchina Nail Art Supplies, London, SE17 Because I like tropical designs: it reminds me of my origin (Chile)

Sherine Armanios. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Sherine Armanios Ritchina Nail Art Supplies, London, SE17 Because my favourite colour is blue and silver. I also chose this design as it's unusual and eyecatching

Amanda Blake. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Amanda Blake Not known No comment

Atai B ssey. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Atai Bssey I have to thank my very patient nail artist at Chanells Hair Salon, East London No comment

Pamela Doyley. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Pamela Doyley Not known No comment

Ruth Merrian. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Ruth Merrian Not known Funky!

Margaret Green. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Margaret Green Wicked Nails, Bowes Road, London No comment

Ailsa Yexley. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Ailsa Yexley Not known Because it's funky and bright

Barannah Palmer. Photo by Carl Gabriel NAME: Barannah Palmer Me My hair represents the side of me that does not seek to conform. It's a celebration of my African ancestry and my unique self.

Barannah Palmer Me My hair represents the side of me that does not seek to conform. It's a celebration of my African ancestry and my unique self. Barannah Palmer. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Charline Tokan Not known No comment Charline Tokan. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Elaine Reid Not known No comment Elaine Reid. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Tricia Reid Not known No comment Tricia Reid. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Janett Reid Not known No comment Janett Reid. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Robynn Reid Not known No comment Robynn Reid. Photo by Carl Gabriel 4

Robynn Reid Not known No comment Robynn Reid. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Jevan Tokan Not known No comment Jevan Tokan. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Zachariah Not known No comment Zachariah. Photo by Carl Gabriel

Lenny Alves. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Lenny Alves Myself! But is natural No comment

F.R. Fitzgerald Albes, Wandsworth, London I chose this type of hair 'cause I wanted something different and managable, but yet natural and ethnic. F.R. Fitzgerald. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Orlene Bailey Patricia at Orlenes Nail and Beauty Saloon, London, SE20 Easy to manage. Orlene Bailey. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Y. Adebola Sogunle Chi Because it's an excellent way of maintaining natural 'black' hair - can have it fuss free and loose or can have the locks styled into many different fashions. Basically it's a very versatile style. Y. Adebola Sogunle. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Helen Bart Good Senegalese friend For decoration - my crowning glory! For ease - I just wake up and go! For beauty - as a proud black woman my hair defines me. (Takes 12 hours - lasts two to three months). Helen Bart. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Stephanie Thomas. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Stephanie Thomas Myself I choose it because it is a very different style. It's easier for me to maintain and it's very practical.

Stephanie Thomas Myself I choose it because it is a very different style. It's easier for me to maintain and it's very practical. Stephanie Thomas. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Alysha Louise Allen Nerina Julian (my mum) I chose to have this style because it's now fashionable to wear ones hair in braids and long plaits. I've tried to experiment with various styles to see how they look. Alysha Louise Allen. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Myrna Kukoyi Myself I plait my own hair with different extensions. Myrna Kukoyi. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Myrna Kukoyi. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Myrna Kukoyi Myself I plait my own hair with different extensions.

Jahran Allen-Thompson. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Jahran Allen-Thompson My aunt, Myrna Kukoyi Practical - no need to replait daily.

Andrea Didier. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Andrea Didier Myself Quick and easy.

Stephanie Reed Angela Ali, Hanwell, London Versatile and easy to maintain. Stephanie Reed. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Dawn Gardener myself It is a natural hairstyle that reflects my African heritage. Dawn Gardener. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Jennifer Carniffsen Not known Natural hair - no chemicals - Lekair gel and hair food, Panthen shampoo and conditioner. Jennifer Carniffsen. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Neila Ebanks I am my own hair dresser It's what my hair wants to do right now, plus my hair reminds me of the Jamaican sunset!!! Neila Ebanks. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Sirella Mullings Me! Works with my "get up and go" attitude. Easy to manage and doesn't require much attention. Sirella Mullings. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Janette Brewster. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Janette Brewster Not known The easier way to do my hair.

Jaqueline Phillip Not known Because I don't believe in perms. Jaqueline Phillip. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Maureen Munroe Leana Munroe, London, N17 Easy to maintain, natural look. Maureen Munroe. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Leana Munroe Myself Because it's easy to do (individuality). Leana Munroe. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Marcia Scott Not known Easy to manage and to do myself. Marcia Scott. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Jacqui Bascanbe. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Jacqui Bascanbe Myself It is flexible, stays in style up to two weeks.

Jacqui Bascanbe Myself It is flexible, stays in style up to two weeks. Jacqui Bascanbe. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Jamal Sealy-Palmer. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Jamal Sealy-Palmer Mum and dad Parents choice

Jamal Sealy-Palmer Mum and dad Parents choice Jamal Sealy-Palmer. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Mayeiba Sealy-Palmer Mum and dad Parents choice Mayeiba Sealy-Palmer. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Adjoa Mensah Mummy Wanted to look like Beyonc (Destiny's Child). Easy for school. Protects natural hair from the environment. Adjoa Mensah. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Shanice Kpobie-Charles. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Shanice Kpobie-Charles Sister aged 12, Ayesha Easy, everyday wear and can be decorated with clips and beads for going out.

Shanice Kpobie-Charles Sister aged 12, Ayesha Easy, everyday wear and can be decorated with clips and beads for going out. Shanice Kpobie-Charles. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Isabella Ilpobie Myself Many styles - casual and evenings. Protects natural hair. Break from relaxing - want to go back to contents to having natural hair. Isabella Ilpobie. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

V. Forde Not known No comment V. Forde. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Karina Horsham-Maynard. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Karina Horsham-Maynard Don Abaka, Kennington, London It was instinctive. As I came of age and started to truly appreciate who I am and where I come from, I started to leave my 'hairstyle' to nature. You do not choose to have locks, locks choose you. It is a result of self-realisation.

Josephine Douglas My friend For ease to manage. No fuss. Josephine Douglas. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Grace Bennett Me I wanted to grow my hair from a crop style that I had worn for many years and I didn't want a processed or straight look. I now love the look of natural hair. Grace Bennett. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Grace Bennett. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Grace Bennett Me I wanted to grow my hair from a crop style that I had worn for many years and I didn't want a processed or straight look. I now love the look of natural hair.

M. McDonald. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: M. McDonald Josephine Douglas, London, W14 Practical, easy to manage.

M. McDonald Josephine Douglas, London, W14 Practical, easy to manage. M. McDonald. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Eunice Agbai. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Eunice Agbai Not known It's easy to do and can last all day. It fits easily with my style.

Eunice Agbai Not known It's easy to do and can last all day. It fits easily with my style. Eunice Agbai. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Viviane Gomis Myself In a way it is much easier for me to take care of and it is also related to my African roots. Natural way of growing my hair chemical free. Viviane Gomis. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Frances Sealy. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Frances Sealy London, SW17 Wanted a natural style.

Amma Donkor. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Amma Donkor Myself Because I like styling my hair this way.

Amma Donkor Myself Because I like styling my hair this way. Amma Donkor. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Tracy Ann Brown. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Tracy Ann Brown Not known No comment

Tracy Ann Brown Not known No comment Tracy Ann Brown. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Louanne Dyer. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Louanne Dyer Myself To stand out in a crowd.

Jenice Dyer. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Jenice Dyer Louanne Dyer, London, N15 Because chemicals do not agree with my hair. I do like a tinge of bleach.

Meleisha Gouldbourne. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Meleisha Gouldbourne Not known No comment

Meleisha Gouldbourne Not known No comment Meleisha Gouldbourne. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Stephanie Batten. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Stephanie Batten Pacific, Knightbridge, London Because it's easy to maintain.

M.E. Williams My sister Because I wanted to try something new and different. M.E. Williams. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

M.E. Williams. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: M.E. Williams My sister Because I wanted to try something new and different.

Leonie Williams Me!! Because it's easy, looks good!. Leonie Williams. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Leonie Williams. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Leonie Williams Me!! Because it's easy, looks good!

Natiki Collins. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Natiki Collins Not known No comment

Martine Neutville. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Martine Neutville Not known No comment

S. Smith. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: S. Smith Not known For a more natural look.

Jacqui Toney Not known Suits me. Jacqui Toney. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Brown Family. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Brown Family Not known No comment

Brown Family Not known No comment Brown Family. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Florence Heyden. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Florence Heyden Aquarious, Finsbury Park, London For ease.

Peter Antoine Myself I was born with it. Peter Antoine. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Jaqueline O'Bryan Anissa Cockings, Edgware, London It's because I am the mother of two beautiful girls and a granddaughter, it's a part of my African culture. Jaqueline O'Bryan. Photo by Micaela Wyatt

Jaqueline O'Bryan. Photo by Micaela Wyatt NAME: Jaqueline O'Bryan Anissa Cockings, Edgware, London It's because I am the mother of two beautiful girls and a grand-daughter, it's a part of my African culture.