7-Year-Old Boy’S Hair Is Changing The Modeling Industry
- Posted on 13 January, 2019
- Easy Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
Farouk James is a 7-year-old boy from London who's famous for his long curly hair, which has made him an Instagram star and has even led him to walk the runway at London Fashion Week.
Farouk is encouraging people to embrace their natural hair. His mom, Bonnie, takes care of his Instagram account, and his hair.
"We have a lot of positive messages to share with people which are about to be yourself, to be confident to be different, embrace who you are. And especially with boys. Every boy's entitled to have long hair, short hair," his mom, Bonnie, told INSIDER.
"Farouk was born with a lot of hair. In fact, even when I had a scan done when I was pregnant, at about six months, you could literally see it floating around in the womb."
Farouk was signed with a model agency since the age of six months. "I think the hair was at a reasonable length then for him to be a boy with hair," she said. "It was like the cliché bold-style afro."
"Because it wasn't really accepted, especially at that time, for boys to have long hair."
As his hair grew longer and longer, Bonnie was pressured to get Farouk a haircut as the only way to him on the scene, but she never gave up, and in a few years Farouk's hair became sought-after in the industry.
"Nowadays, people are trying to get that sort of length hair. It's really cool that the fashion companies want that look. They want that androgynous look to be a little bit different."
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7-Year-Old Boy’s Hair Is Changing The Modeling Industry
So hi guys my name is Jim and I'm just about to go back bus and they tell you all about myself. I, like flossing, I like him. I like fluffy, I, like Baruch Farook, was born with a lot of her. In fact, even when I had a scan done when I was pregnant at about six months, you can literally see it floating around in the in the womb. What do you want to get down? Okay? It was a lot of work for somebody so young, because obviously you have to sit down and you have to have your hair done, because if I don't eat angle, a is just gon na be dreadlocks fruit, good, listening, no twerking, no twerking, whilst I'm working, but Luckily I had some experience with mixed hair, as I've got two older children once now, 27, nearly and so, and they were mixed as well. So I had experience of braiding the hair and stuff like that. Every three weeks I will is alternate with conditioners and generally when conditioning his head, like a half a bottle, he was assigned me the model agency and he had a couple of shoots when he was about six months and I think the hair was a reasonable length. Then, for him to be a boy with hair, it was like the cliche, bold style afro, but as it grew longer and longer and became you know more more, maybe female! Looking I don't know, but just more it dropped more. It wasn't as up and out the model agencies said you know. If you really want to get him a lot of work, you need to cut his hair because it wasn't really accepted, especially at that time for boys to have long, hair blonde curly hair. It just wasn't accepted nowadays he's it's, it's people are trying to get that sort of length there, especially as he at this age and as he gets older. It'S you know, really cool the fashion. Companies want that. Look. They want that androgynous look and that a little bit you know to be a little bit different and we don't accept all the jobs. There could be some jobs that insist. They want him to do the job in the weekday when he's at school, and they don't think about kids that have to go to school. Now he's happy playing Fifa having his/her steamed. What could be better? This is their life. You like a foot massage at the same time so generally, when it comes to the modeling they send me, the clothes companies will work direct with them and then I do the shoots myself so they'll send me the clothes. I take the pictures when we're out and about in London or wherever were mo travelling and stuff, and it's less intrusive for him. So he doesn't have a you know, a collage of photographers coming different photographers I'll. Do this pose do that, pose or dictating how he should stand or look or how his hair should be we're not trying to you know, make lots of money or have him working all the time. It'S not about that. The things that we do on Instagram enriches his life. I mean because this you know blogging we get. Sometimes we get free accommodation, free travel. We get invited to have amazing experiences and other other kids that do blogging. So it's really changed his life. It'S enriched our life, what he gets from his modeling. His money goes into his trust fund. So when he's old enough he'll have some money to fall back on, you know we always try and give, and we always try and share. Naturally, Farooq's are quite sharing. Is a sharing giving child he's not that sort of person that wants to be the best he's quite happy with just being who he is mm: 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10. 10. 10. We have a lot of positive messages to share with people which is about to be yourself to be confident. You know if to be different, embrace who you are, and especially with boys. I mean every boy is entitled to have long, hair short hair. I am quite worried about secondary school because there's not one single school that takes boys with long hair. I don't know what we're gon na do, because Farooq does not want to cut his hair and at the moment I mean he's only 7, but he said if he has to cut his hair he's not going to school. So I've tried to like talk him into it. I'M saying you know what Brooke you need to cut it when you're 11, because you'll be at secondary school. That'S his identity, his hair and gon na take away his identity and you're already telling a child. Your hair's too long, why is your hair long you're, a boy? I think that you know a lot needs to change and there's still a long way to go. Even though you can see those changes, people think oh, it's cool at the moment. It'S a cool thing for boys to have long hair. It shouldn't even be a cool thing. It should just be a normal thing. That'S it again! Whoa I'm gon na get kicked in the teeth. I don't know.
Comments
Kreauna B: She’s a great mother. Embracing his hair, giving him a chance to model but in a comfortable setting, letting him still be a KID and making sure school comes first!! Not many great mothers like this.
BRWNSKN: I commend his mom, for learning how, and wanting to take care of his Afro hair.
alwaysyouramanda: She put his education first! they’re both angels!
VSantiago718: That child is gorgeous. And shout out to mom for learning about his hair type and how to manage it.
TheGardenHeiress: “It shouldn’t even be a cool thing, it should just be a normal thing.” True words.
Ray-de-yo Listen: Ma, don’t cut his hair. It’s his strength
Latina Lopez: Such a great mom!!!! Hands on, and mindful of the importance of an education! He has such a cool personality, like a KID. Don't cut his hair , he is getting older, and you can let him take over. Eventually he will see the work involved to taking care of his hair, and will make a decision from there. Great job Mom! I would love to see his siblings
Lo Ko: “He’s not that sort of person that wants to be the best he’s quite happy with being who he is..” Love that. So important. Go Mom!
Aamna Here: He's absolutely adorable. I initially thought I was looking at a girl. He has gorgeous hair and an amazing personality.
Mercy Saye: I really love that she still puts his education and childhood first not wanting to disrupt his daily life. Awesome work mom!!
GeaDonna Moore: His hair is beautiful. I love a wild untamed mane. He seems like an adorable little boy and I hope you won't have to cut his hair if that's isn't what you both desire to be done. The world can be unfair and mean a lot of the time but the two of you seem to have one another and that seems to be working for you all just fine. I can actually see the love you all have for each other. Bye Now
Jennifer: What a beautiful child and an amazing mum! I love this on so many levels. So much societal programming with boys and long hair. I absolutely think boys with long hair are gorgeous and even more in their element. Yes to breaking these societal programs! I honor the light work that these people are doing! Shine your light Farouk!!
dyscea: LOVE their dynamic, how she's balanced their lives. LOVE.
Marta Tekle: Awww it’s beautiful that she’s educated about black hair and that she can take care of his hair
Jara Botelho: His mom is a Queen! She's already looking out for his financial future and all!
Sarah Tonen: honestly, you are an excellent mum. i'm truly impressed. keep that precious boy safe. industries are hellish places for vulnerable people.
felix: He's an adorable young man with a wonderful head of hair. A big thank to his mom who takes care of this thousands of curls and has the patience to make all this awesome little long braids. I hope that he'll never be forced to cut his hair shorter than shoulder length because of some "school rules" from the last century or stupid people and classmates who are teasing him (girl, gay ...) or giving him names.
H West-Belle: I really love how considerate this Mom is and how much she's concerned about the well-bring of her son and not just the money - I've heard of some kids being miserable in the industry but the parents won't allow them to cut back because of the money.
Ali Ma: "He's quite happy being who he is because you've instilled that confidence in him. Great job Mom!"
Jessica S.: What a wonderful conscientious mum and an awesome sweet kid! You guys restore my faith in humanity
Vaughnj TheChameleon: Thank you for sharing, supporting your son and allowing him to be him at such a young age..this truly will help in in his later years.
Dexter Denoon: This is a beautiful little boy and I love the amount of hair he has only at 7 yrs. old. My nephew is 5 yrs. old and has close to that much and length of hair which people often mistaken him for a little girl, but I've encourage my sister to keep his hair long and natural. I really admire his mother and how she puts his education & childhood first and not to mention she has crafted the skills of taking care of natural long curls. I wish the family nothing but success throughout the little boy's career.
Vilanya S.: This is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS My hair was similar structure when I was little but I grew up in the 80s and my mom just couldn’t deal with it She chopped it all off in 6th grade and it NEVER grew back the same So EMBRACE the LIONS MANE NEVER cut it (unless HE WANTS TO) but ESPECIALLY not for some stupid institutions!!! You can always do home study if you need to ♀️
Trina Wize: What a beautiful child...oh and that gorgeous hair! I love that his mom lets him be his carefree self. ☺☺
Denielle Rambharose: I love it! My 5 yo son had long hair, I cut it shoulder length for primary school and he cried. I got notes and called into meetings to cut his hair shorter. Thankful it is growing back, I will only cut it if he asks, it is his right.
laughs@lots: Shoutout to that mom! I've met many white mom of children of color and they act dumbfounded by their hair. I find that to be extremely lazy and rude. I'm proud she embraces and celebrates her son for who he is and took the time to ACTUALLY learn how to properly care for her son's hair. She has raise a confident and happy child and that is all people can ask for. We need more mom's like this in the world.
Courtney Coleman: Can I just say shoutout to his mum for learning how to care for mixed hair properly. A lot of mixed kids with non black mums never learn how to care for their hair because their mothers treated their hair like they would treat their own. Black hair is unique and requires lots of tlc to stay healthy and it takes time and dedication to learn how to care for it. A lot of non black mums don’t bother.
Britts Raba: Cute handsome high energy happy kid. Unique adorable boy. Love him dear. Good job mum
Honestly Only: I love how his mom is committed to understanding how to manage his hair instead of straightening or cutting it.
Mark Lawrence: You are doing a great job Mom, keep doing what you are doing until your son says otherwise. Keep loving your child.
Spek: I'm definitely letting my boy grow his hair long! I personally lost all my hair. I envy all that have hair. the whole school thing is a joke. it's who he is! it's all just stereotypical. awesome video!
: Aww, he's so adorable! ❤
Glorytothegood: His mom's a great mum for him and she is truly inspiring!
Marissa Stephenson: What a handsome young man. And the Mother is beautiful as well both inside and out. I wish only the best for your family.
Moonie Baby: Love this story he is gorgeous and she is a wonderful mom
Ariel Porte: Loving your child just the way they are naturally is good for everybody...good job mom ✨
Moutton Noir: The length of a child's hair should not be dictated by any school.
C K: He’s very stylish. The hair is nice too. Much love to mommy for taking care of him.
SquaddieSoul: What a wonderful mum you are, making an effort to understand and care for mixed race hair. Mine is exactly the same but it took me years of experimenting to learn how to manage it as I didn't want to have matted dread locks.
IfIknew Then: Thank goodness she’s taking the photos herself, for now. Trust fund, ok! where is his father? Don’t think for a min those agencies won’t try to turn him out ASAP, androgynous is definitely what they are looking for alright. Protect your son, momma!
Debbie Flaherty: ♀️...God sent this young man into the world with this hair, so he could do amazing things.
Princessa G: His mother has a good outlook. Puts her child’s interest first!
Tropical Swish: I love what they are doing and hope him and his mom have a happy life
NYJ#12fan: He's too cute. I commend Mom for learning how to handle black, natural hair. It takes a lot of work and patience
Shirley McBride: This child is adorable. And mom you do a great job with his hair.
Özüm Sönmezalp: Many people change their hair dyed and cut. He is an amazing person who does this at a young age, it is wonderful that he doesn't get bullied because normally he would get bullied in my school. In the video his mom says that his hair makes him unique. So many people is unique because of his/her hair, but they can get bullied. That's why many people want to be an exact person. That is wrong because that person who is getting followed/copied is feeling like a queen/king and because they are followed the people who follow them start to be mean and stuff. This kid is an amazing person and i support him. Comment if you read this till the end
L F: I love his mother. She seems like a great mom.
Michiko Bursey: This video shows that genetics plays a big factor in hair growth plus the right hair care regimen. Some people that cannot grow this much hair, but people should be thank for whatever hair you got, for most people at the age of fifty hair loss and thinning is evident, and horrible.
ᴄᴏᴘᴀʀ ʟᴜᴀɴ: I don’t № how this got in my feed but your son is a credit to you It’s not just him it’s your relationship with your son and it’s lovely Don’t let him get it cut to go to school instead home school him or braid and tie up if he wants to go to school If tying hair up is not acceptable for the school then this is not the right school for your son It’s ok for girls to have long hair but not boys ...is bigotry and he doesn’t need to be subjected to that You are great guys ...good luck
ilseesli: Lovely hair! I was shocked when she said secondary schools don't allow boys with long hair! That is not a thing in my country, never heard of schools dictating what kind of hair you can have. None of their business if your ask me!
Carmen Elder: He is adorable! Love his hair! My son is now 46 and has not cut his hair, it is everything to him. Awesome job respecting your son's wishes.
Angela Hudnall: You're a wonderful MOM!!! Nobody.....boy or girl should have to cut their hair if they don't want to. As long as it's clean and kept up, it's nobody else' business.
Derrick Kathurima: Super adorable. Blessings to the mum and his entire support system. Schools need to stop dictating on such petty issues such as hair length.
J M: Mom is doing a great job... I love it !
Cheryl Dulin: He is freakin' a-dor-a-ble! You seem to be a great mother too. Admirable.
Faanēngaaw: I’m a Pacific Islander & we have been growing our curly hairs to this day! Its part of us & we respect it.....
Minty: What an adorable kid !! I'm relieved to see his mother doesn't seem to be a "scene mom" - that's what would have worried me the most. I hope they'll find a school in which he gets to keep his beautifulhair !
Lucy Aherne: I know this is about his hair but can we acknowledge his amazing choice in football team And his hair is absolutely beautiful he is blessed by God and should always love his hair no matter what anyone says it is beautiful and he should always embrace it
Prince Aghamiogie: He is so adorable. Kudos to you mom for allowing him to be happy child
Prii D.: No twerking whie I'm working.. I don't know who's cuter.. baby or mom .. I LOVE his hair :)
Sneha Dhanawade: He has beautiful hairs ,thank God and thank u to his mom who is taking care of her son's hairs.
Michael Woodard: Hopefully he is protected. That industry is full of pedophiles
GOOEY DRAGON: With that kind of hair and smile and accent he is sure to win many of the ladies heart as he grows older
screeech1: Beautiful boy with beautiful hair and a awesome mom!
margot s: Now this is a good mom; handling her son's uniqueness in a good way (no strip clubs, etc.).
Paisley Szu Szu: I have been thru the constant hair attention all my life. Strangers would touch it, ask me if it was real or all mine and always saying "look at that gorgeous hair" just commenting like I was deaf. I would not wish it on anyone. As a kid that kind of attention is scary.Yes she's the doting mom at 7 and he's secure but I hope she's careful.
Enrique Carrillo: His mom ❤️❤️❤️❤️ so chill and sweet. He’s very blessed. ❤️
Britney Simpson: I commend her! She’s on the team for sure...one small thing ...She can afford to use much more conditioner he’ll learn how to take care of it the older he gets though
Annette Pugh: My son is 15 and had long hair from the age of 10, I remember many mums telling me to cut his hair!!! No way!!! I dont think anyone should dictate how you have your hair.
J M: I love how his mom treats him like a Normal kid and doesn’t let his normal life intervene with his modelling life. There are so many toxic parents in the industry that only see their kid as a cash machine rather than their own child.
Leslin Delgado: Beautiful kid and hair. My 10 year old has the same hair but he considers it too hot to keep it out majority of the time so I braid it. It’s awful if he’s forced to cut it. My son absolutely loves his hair and cutting it is not an option for him.
Halfrican American: I want him to get all the success in the world ❤️
Zee zee 6: I thought this was a girl you keep rocking your natural hair And mum by the way there’s nothing wrong with dread locks.
AgenderSpace: *sigh* if only I took care of my hair when I was younger. I can say from experience that hair like his is a pain in the ass to take care of but people adore it. Plus it adds of a sense of uniqueness
uwu: His hair is more well kept than his moms
Mao Shira: So glad to see someone keeping their kids hair. Tired of people always cutting it and not giving the kid a choice. And he chooses to keep. Beautiful.
lilbihxx: His mother is doing a good job of taking care of his hair.
Melvin Tate: Beautiful little family God bless them !!
Ms. Vann: I think its great that HE likes his hair and is willing to own & express his uniqueness at the sametime - HE is NOT his hair; HE is a boy w/long hair.
PoeticZee: I’ve been following Farouk on Insta since he was two he’s so much older now! And his hair has grown sooooo much ❤️
Juliet Robin: His hair is his brand. He should not be forced to cut it. IF there is an issue then home school him but still keep him in other activities so he will be mixing with children etc. I really don't see this as an issue. He will be fine.
The Pretender: Give him a guitar and a top hat and he will look like mini Slash
Simon Steagall: i think i'd be embracing my natural hair too if it looked that fabulous
Jada Parks/Villanueva: Would love to see him 10 years from now. GOD bless you, mom. Where is his dad?
Sheila Hollingsworth: This is so precious! I Pray his safety if playing too rough! He's so handsome!
wigconic: That hair is way fancier than i will ever be
Aisha : I love his hair and he's so adorable
Tina M Wright Beauty Babe: Absolutely BEAUTIFUL HAIR ✌Don’t Cut It
LNP VIP Ltd D’Amore: I am actually so happy that he goes to my school! I see his luxurious hair everyday (except for Sunday and Saturday) I actually get to touch his hair sometimes!
Awaken Spirit: I like the hair. And I love the beautiful comments that everybody are saying. Good positive spirits and vibes.
Pat: He's adorable. Please watch him closely. Unfortunately there are vultures out there. Blessings.
SA Ward: Such a wonderful mother!
Myah Myah: He has beautiful hair and it suits him. It is well kept, so what is the issue? It is up to him if he wants to keep his hair long, it is his strength and beauty. Well done mum for letting him be who he wants to be. When he goes to senior school plait the hair and have it in up in a ponytail. If girls are allowed why not boys? It is his human right to be an individual.....
jevon walcott: He's adorable, he is the split image of my grandson. Oh please do not let him get full of himself, I'm begging you mum.
1BlessedGem: Omg another handsome lil guy with lioness hair lol. We go through this with our son's hair!
Bitter Sweet: This inspires me to not care what people think about my hair.
bindas budiya: So adorable...love him and hair soo much..I wish my hair be like him...God bless him...
Lajada Mckinnon: I honestly would love to have hair like his I mean any would right , his hair is so beautiful
Delia Weinberg: I love this mom she's awesome !No twerking whilst I'm working!!!! Love that she did not cut his hair to please others........mom schools should not demand that boys cut their hair.
Elizabeth Seiden: He's so adorable! Great hair!