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Summer is full of barbecues, beach days, and bikini pics. It’s also full of direct exposure to sunlight which can be harmful to even the healthiest of hair. Luckily the entrance of a new season provides us with the perfect excuse to not only freshen up our wardrobes but also change our hairstyles and beauty routines. As our founder proves daily on social media for many creatives and entrepreneurs no two days are alike, so we asked a few of our favorite busy creatives what their favorite protective styles to rock were when giving their hair a break from the routine.

Actress and founder of Leaders in Lipstick Nate’ Jones said “braids and buns” are her got-to. She described buns as “classy and quick” and said “braids can take long but they last longer.”

Recreate her bold box braids with our new colorful selections.

Lit Brooklyn founder Denequa Williams' go to protective style of choice is a well constructed wig “because of the idea that they aren’t permanent.” She describes them as “literally a temporary decision with zero attachment.”  She’s also fond of “braids and faux locks”. She appreciates “the freedom of them and the ability to imitate any hairstyle with them.”

Looking for a way to embrace the freedom of your protective style? Check out the Latched and Hooked Youtube channel for tips and tricks on how.

Beauty vlogger "Delightful" Ace Watson shared why she prefers “crochet styles” above all others. “They look realistic and they they last for a long time. Wigs are fun but I love the freedom of getting up and going, instead of deciding what wig I should wear next.”

Founder of The Editorial Nail and one of the most celebrated masterminds behind the elaborate nail designs on the TNT break out hit “Claws” likes “cornrows”. With the amount of cover shoots and runway prep the in-demand creative is booked for the low maintenance option is a great pick but she says “I can pretty much rock with any protective styling as long as my hair is protected.”

Trainer Kenisha Brockington is rarely spotted without signature her faux locks. As someone who exercises so frequently she relies on them to help her navigate her “active lifestyle as a health and wellness coach.” She says “the older they get the better they look” and claims that they afford her “twenty minutes of extra sleep because I don't have to twist, comb, or separate my hair in the morning!”

We want to know how your routine is switching up with the seasons! Tag us in your new look!

 

 

 

Photo Credits: Nate' Jones, Gracie Jean, Ace Watson Spiked Spin, Ebony.com  

 

The 2017 Emmys was celebration of the benefits of what many are calling “the golden age of television”. Showrunners, actresses, and writers were praised for their accomplishments on and off screen. But before they got to clutching their golden statues and slipping into their exclusive after parties the stars shut down the red carpet with some serious black girl magic. Here are some of our favorite looks.

While she was breaking the internet with her signature sense of humor, Issa Rae was sported an immaculate halo braid to the back of her hair. Stylist to the stars Felicia Leatherwood really showed why she is not to be played with here! There was not one hair out of place on Issa’s head! Talk about snatching edges!

Looking to recreate the look? Don’t forget to make sure your edges are moisturized so that they don’t go missing!

The “Insecure” creator wasn’t the only beauty she styled that night. She also styled Susan Kelechi Watson aka the best fictional wife ever, Lena Waithe, and Ryan Michelle Bathe who showed up on the arm of her husband and co-star Sterling K. Brown.

Gabrielle Union, who recently launched her own line of hair products for textured and curly hair, showed up to the ceremony for the very first time in her career with a voluminous ponytail pulled to the back. The pony was created by Larry Sims, who was also responsible for Jourdan Dunn’s brushed out mane at the MTV Awards. That he can execute such seemingly similar looks so differently is what separates Sims from the pack.

Tracee Ellis Ross let her accessories do the talking and decided to go for elegantly simple cornrows created by stylist Marcia Hamilton that complimented the drama of her earrings. The stylist has worked with Ross’s on screen daughter Yara Shahidi as well.

The “Power” star that fans loved to hate Anika Noni Rose seperated herself from her game changing role with a new short cut featuring a shaved cut and a small tuft of flaming curls created by celebrity hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez. Not looking to take quite such a drastic step for your next special occasion? Fake the funk with a faux tapered cut featuring our small crochet curls in ginger.

As people of color keep being integrated into “mainstream” media in meaningful ways there will be more to celebrate and more style to soak up! Keep checking back here for more red carpet coverage!

New York Fashion Week is in full effect! That's right black clad PR girls, their giant sunglasses, and the bottle service girls and baristas that keep them going strong have been joined by models, celebrities, influencers, and street style photographers in the city that never sleeps. But while the designer clothes on the runway are intended to be center stage we can’t shift our focus from the fabulous hairstyles presented at this year’s “Texture on the Runway”. A celebration of the curls, kinks, and coils that have long been absent from New York Fashion Week designer presentations this year’s annual show was presented by Texture Media and Sally Beauty Supply. Here are three ways you can incorporate the looks from this year’s show into your personal beauty routine.

1. Don’t Be Afraid To Mix Textures

One of the best things about having crotchet twists is that you don't have to commit to just one look. Usually that refers to being able to swap styles quickly but in this case it means being open to mixing textures in one style. Stylists added large fluffy curls to the back of braided hair to create looks that were fun and flexible. Achieve this by braiding the front of your hair and added our large Mckenzie curls to the back or adding a long loose braid. 

2. Switch It Up With A Little Shimmer

My absolute favorite theme of the night was the gold toned “style and grace” created by stylist Key Glover! He took a literal approach to the term black girl magic by adorning models in glitter specked gold paint.

Depending on your profession that level of sparkle might not be appropriate on a consistent basis but there are many ways to ease this style inspiration into your everyday routine. Consider weaving some golden hair accessories into your braids or twists or covering them with some hair jewelry to add a little shine!

3. Embrace The Trends Through Accessories

The 90s are back! And if ill fitting overalls and oversized athletic jerseys aren't really your thing you can still get in on the fun! Accessories like backwards baseball caps and big earrings can take any hairstyle to the next level. Don’t forget modernized beads are your friends!

Check out more from the show below! 

 

Photo Credits: Allure, NaturallyCurly.com 

Fetes honoring the faces of “young hollywood” used to be just a sea of blonde starlets with stick straight strands and their cookie cutter boy band counterparts. But slowly but surely the red carpets in tinseltown have been making room for the melanin and textured manes that teens everywhere are starting to embrace. Enter stunning child star Skai Jackson.

After spending a fair amount of time consistently sporting her now iconic and meme-inspiring high ponytail the Disney Channel star has stepped out of her comfort zone towards another age appropriate slay. The young actress arrives at Variety's "Power of Young Hollywood" party this year wearing a charming and simple style that was perfect for the occasion.

She finished the look off by lining her bright eyes with an electric blue liner and adding a pure pink lip. 

We’ve got the details on how to recreate her look for the next red carpet moment in your life in just a few easy steps.

1. Part front of hair horizontally
2. Braid the back of hair so it can easily attach to our kinky bulk hair
3. Separate the front of hair into three sections using our tortoise shell rat tail comb,  make sure that the middle section is significantly larger than the two side sections and don’t worry about parts being super straight a little curve looks great here 
4. Pull each of the three separate sections into an individual ponytail using rubber braid binders that match your hair color
5. Twist each of the ponytails loosely
6. Manipulate the twists into loose individual buns
7. Add our kinky bulk hair to the back of your hair using crochet or diy clip-ins  

8. Add gold or silver charms to the front of each of your buns

9. Using a toothbrush or another thin soft bristled tool emphasize your baby hairs with your favorite edge control

10.Complete the look with your favorite finishing spray!

Jackson and her classic self-satisfied expression might have already taken over social media but her modest yet modern dress selections and smart beauty choices are bound to land her on more than a few best dressed lists.  We can’t wait to see what this rising star does next!