From loose braids to silk pillowcases, these stylist approved methods can save your strands while you sleep Anyone with medium to long hair knows the frustration of waking up to a tangled, frizzy mess after a night of tossing and turning. While it might seem like an unavoidable morning reality, protecting your hair overnight is…
For Tina Knowles, hair care has never been just about appearances. It is a deeply personal practice rooted in memory, discipline, and a lifelong commitment to healthy strands. Long before she became vice chairwoman of Cécred in 2024, Knowles was earning her stripes in Houston as the founder of Headliners, a salon that became a…
Celebrity hairstylist Naeemah LaFond's annual Texture on Set event made its return to Industry City in Brooklyn on a buzzing spring morning, drawing a diverse crowd of Black hairstylists, beauty professionals, and enthusiasts from across the industry. Now in its 2026 edition, the gathering has grown into one of the most meaningful days on the…
If you have ever stood in a beauty aisle feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options, you are not alone. Loc wearers are constantly marketed to, but the truth is that a great loc routine does not require a crowded shelf. What it requires is intention. Dryness, dullness, flaking, and buildup are among the…
Italian luxury house Miu Miu tapped Gauff to front the campaign for its new Vivant leather bag, a reimagined bowler-style carryall from the brand's Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The shoot took place on her family's backyard tennis court and presented Gauff in a preppy red polo, a dark navy technical skirt, minimal makeup and her hair…
Spotting your first gray hair in your 20s can feel like a curveball. One day it's a single silver strand; a few months later, a few more appear. While it is easy to chalk it up to stress or bad luck, the science behind premature graying is far more layered and more manageable than most…
Not every hairstylist can trace their calling back to a Sunday ritual in West Africa, but Candace Witherspoon can. The Liberian-born, New York-based curl specialist has spent 16 years building a career rooted in the belief that healthy hair begins long before anyone walks into a salon and she has the client roster and the…
There are artists who make music, and then there are artists who make culture. Jill Scott has always been the latter. As the Philadelphia-born Neo-soul icon turns 54, her influence extends well beyond the songs that defined a generation. Her hair, makeup and fashion choices have told their own story one of self-discovery, cultural pride…
Curls hair is as much a science as it is a ritual. Every coil and curl pattern behaves differently responding to humidity in its own way, drinking up moisture at its own pace, and demanding a routine that is uniquely its own. Some evenings call for a silk pillowcase and a loose pineapple. Others require…
Braids have been a cornerstone of hair culture for generations, but every so often a new technique comes along that changes the game entirely. Enter miracle knots a braid crochet hybrid that has taken over TikTok feeds and salon conversations alike. The style is being hailed as a quicker, lighter, and more affordable option for…

