Nefertiti Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Wanakee Pugh (professionally known as Wanakee) is a current Christian minister, artist and former fashion model. A part-time actress and singer, she is most notable for her extremely long hair.Wanakee LeGardy (born 1958?) was born in New Jersey, but raised in Michigan. Initially aspiring to be a fashion designer, she studied Fashion Design at Brooks College in Long Beach, California. After graduation, she entered the fashion industry first as an illustrator, then as a fashion model. Beginning in the mid 80s, Wanakee started modeling, first for department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Macys. Shortly after, she graced the covers of many fashion magazines, and became a top fashion model, gracing fashion runways, appearing in print ads, etc. Showcasing that she is more than just a beautiful face, Wanakee went on to enter television, gaining a guest role on The Cosby Show (during the 1989-1990) season and signing a recording contract with Blue Note Records. Although an album was released, did suffered from low sales and she was quietly dropped from her contract. By 1990, Wanakee was at the height of career, with many looking to her to be the next Beverly Johnson. However, the harsh styling and lack of suitable products to care for her hair left her frustrated. Wanakee was born with the typical afro-textured hair. Such hair is prone to dryness and easily damaged. Frustrated by her inability to grow her hair much beyond her collarbone, she cut her hair nearly bald. She then developed, with the assistance of a cosmetologist, chemist and dermatologist the hair oil that would become the base of her future business. Although she never planned to sell her oil, her personal success along with that of her friends and colleagues caused her to try and market the oil to the masses. Quote
Vogue Girl Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 US Vogue March 1983 The Big Beauty Difference Photographer: Denis Piel Models: Isabelle Townsend, Wanakee Pugh, Kristian Alfonso & Betty Prado Hair: Sam McKnight Makeup: Alberto Fava Nails: Wanda Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 US Vogue December 1982 Fur... to the Limit! Photograher: Denis Piel Models: Talisa Soto, Betty Prado, Wanakee Pugh & Anette Stai Hair & Makeup: Rick Gillette Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 US Vogue November 1983 Beauty: Easier Too! Photographer: Jim Varriale Models: Wanakee Pugh, Lauren Helm & Talisa Soto Hair: Ezel & Shunji Makeup: Rex Nails: Alice Manuel Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 US Vogue November 1983 Furs: The Casual Factor Photographer: Jim Varriale Models: Talisa Soto, Wanakee Pugh & Leslie Winer Hair: Thom Priano Makeup: Leventé Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 US Vogue September 1984 Makeup: The Perfect ComplimentPhotographer: Andrea Blanch Models: Renee Simonsen, Vanessa Duve, Andie MacDowell, Renata Vackova, Wanakee Pugh & Unknowns Hair: Sam McKnight Makeup: Margaret Avery Nails: Susy Fede-Kamenos Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 US Vogue September 1984 The Difference Is a CoatIllustrator: Antonio Photographer: Chuck Baker Models: Unknowns, Wanakee Pugh & Andie MacDowell Hair: Ray Allington & Edward Tricomi Makeup: Ray Allington & Leventé Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 US Vogue July 1984 Hair '84 Real Changes, Real News Photographer: Hiro Models: Wanakee Pugh, Josie Borain, Alexa Singer, Isabella Rossellini & Unknown Hair: Sam McKnight & Rick Gillette Makeup: Linda Cantello & Rick Gillette Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 US Vogue April 1982 Sure Things...Looks to Count On, Every Day, Any Day Photographer: Denis Piel Models: Wanakee Pugh, Terry Farrell, Rosemary McGrotha, Beth Rupert & Isabella Rossellini Hair: John Sahag Makeup: Alberto Fava & Richard Adams Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
Vogue Girl Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 US Vogue October 1983 Age Makes No Difference Photographer: Denis Piel Models: Mike Maurillo, Andie MacDowell, Soltz Twins, Rosemary McGrotha, Jon Wiedmann, Isabella Rossellini, Wanakee Pugh, Rob Russell & Suzy Amis Hair: John Sahag Makeup: Alberto Fava Scanned by justaguy @ tfs Quote
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