Benny Harlem and his natural hair and the long natural hair of his daughter are all going viral. According to Instagram, Harlem posted the photo 76 weeks ago. Benny's tall high-top fade can be seen in silhouette form.
The photo's description simply stated, "Thank God."
The pic got nearly 1,000 likes on Instagram. A good 17 months later, Benny and his daughter Jaxyn are getting much more attention in large part due to their super-long hair.
"It's always been a dream of mine to write and Create in the center of the universe. (Fyi) I didn't cut my hair. We went swimming this morning and it came down☝️#HarlemU"
According to the Huffington Post, Benny let folks in on a few tips about his hair routine, one of which includes drinking plenty of water. Harlem also said that he eats a healthy diet and uses natural hair products to help grow the hair that he's been growing since his youth.
"My hair journey began at a very young age, simultaneous with the growth in my life. I am an Artist and I will continue to flow in creativity when it comes to my personal style. The sky is truly the limit! Health is my lifestyle. I believe that being healthy mind, body and spirit allows my hair to reach beyond its peak. I maintain a very clean diet and I drink a ton of water both very important factors in the longevity of healthy hair."A daily routine is necessary to maintain anything great. I use plenty of natural products which over time have nourished my hair the best. Since I am in the habit of dressing and cleaning my hair, my daily routine is very simple of hydrating and styling."
"A daily routine is necessary to maintain anything great. I use plenty of natural products which over time have nourished my hair the best. Since I am in the habit of dressing and cleaning my hair, my daily routine is very simple of hydrating and styling."
Most interestingly, Harlem says that he doesn't see envy when it comes to those who use him as the model for their own #HairGoals.
"I am a reflection of what God created a man to be."
