In 2017, Elle magazine commissioned a documentary called “Braided” that goes into the unique history of braided hair in America down to recent discussions about cultural appropriation as non-black women have begun toContinue reading
Tag: Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o’s Stylist Reveals Her Hair Styling Secrets
Lupita Nyong’o‘s stylist Vernon Francois demonstrates how to style natural afro-textured hair in E!Online! I’m glad they (1) went with a stylist that is used to doing this texture of hair; and (2) used aContinue reading
British Magazines Keep Editing Black Female Celebrities’ Ethnic Hair Off Of Their Covers
For the second time in two months, a British magazine has decided to edit the hair of a Black Celebrity to fit its standards of what is attractive and acceptable. This month, Academy Award BestContinue reading
Watch Again Lupita Nyong’o Braid Hair (VIDEO)
Last year, 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’o wowed Vogue.com audiences with a super fun video short about her braiding skills. The segment featured the Star Wars: The Force Awakens doing the hair ofContinue reading
Get Lupita Nyong’o’s braided SAG Awards Look
We loved the fact that Academy-Award Best Actress Winning star Lupita Nyong’o decided to wear her hair in cornrows and a braided updo while attending the 2015 Screen Actor’s Guild awards this year. It complemented herContinue reading