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This woman’s fascinating sculptures made with her own hair have gone viral

June 24, 2017

Many sculptures are generally made from a variety of materials such as marble or stone. But one woman is building her creations with an unusual item: her hair.

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Laetitia KY, a fashion design student from Cote d’Ivoire, uses her own strands to produce fascinating masterpieces.

Sculpting dancers, globes, hands and other objects, the 21-year-old uses several tools including wires, pins, wool and fabric to shape and decorate her designs, which can take up to a half of day to complete.

While she’s always had an affinity for hairdressing, she was inspired to take her creativity up a notch after watching a photo series illustrating the hairstyles of different tribes.

Since promoting her art on social media, she's gotten a lot of attention. Thousands of people have given her pieces a thumbs up on Instagram and Facebook, and they've been shared hundreds of times.

"I'm very happy that lots of people are sharing my art," KY told BuzzFeed. "It encourages me a lot, but at the same time, I feel a bit of pressure from the expectations for my future work. I really hope I will be up to it!"

Want a glimpse? Take a look at some of it below.

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🌳🌳. #african #africa #blackpeople #blackgirl #blackgirlmagic #africanart #blackart #artist #hairstyle #donttouchmyhair #afropunk #afroart #soulpick #hair_artistry

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💃💃🕺💃🕺 #dance #art #blackartist #blackgirl #hairstyle #nophotoshop #haircut #african #black #creativity #visualart #afro #braids #visualartist

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💖! #earth #earthday #africanart #africa #motherearth #blackgirls #land #people Tag me if you repost.

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About the Author

Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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