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15 Sep

Luar’s SS24 Beauty Look Was All About Spiky Cornrows

Luar’s SS24 Beauty Look Was All About Spiky Cornrows
Luar designer, Raul Lopez closed out the NYFW spring 2024 season with an ode to crisp-white button downs and beige leather dresses. But, as much because it was a love letter to neutrals, the gathering– Socorro, named after his mother and meaning “help” in Spanish–  was also an homage to his Dominican heritage. Moreover, the looks were made complete with spiky cornrows and ponytails by hairstylist Evanie Frausto, and 90s supermodel-inspired makeup by Raoúl Alejandre.  Frausto has worked with the designer for the past few seasons. For this reason, he definitely understands the “sculpture-like” hair looks Lopez tends to go for. And this season? “It’s all concerning the perfect base,” says Frausto. Using the Bumble and bumble Holding Spray mixed with...
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14 Dec

Serena Williams Slayed In Cornrows And Senegalese Twists For

Serena Williams Slayed In Cornrows And Senegalese
Serena Williams Slayed In Cornrows And Senegalese REX/Shutterstock Serena Williams Slayed In Cornrows And Senegalese Serena Williams was the epitome of #HairGoals on the royal wedding. The brand new mom arrived at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ceremony at Windsor Castle on Saturday, along along with her husband Alexis Ohanian, looking like American royalty in a blush pink, draped Versace dress that hugged her curves. However it was her fresh braided ‘can we couldn’t stop watching. Just before the marriage, Williams took to Instagram to point out off her braided cornrows and thigh-length Senegalese twists, which were pulled up right into a high ponytail and topped with an identical, sculptural fascinator. Useless to say, it was a standout cultural moment that was met with praise...
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25 Nov

Kentucky High School’s Dress Code ‘Stinks of Racism, Bans

Kentucky High School’s Dress Code ‘Stinks of Racism, Bans
Kentucky High School Kentucky High School The wonder and versatility of natural hair is something that ought to be celebrated — not dismissed. Nonetheless, Butler Traditional High School in Louisville has decided “dreadlocks,” “braids,” “twists, and “cornrolls” (which we’re assuming they mean cornrows) are “extreme,” “distracting” and ultimately not allowed to be worn by any of its students. In the event you’re shocked, you’re not alone. Kentucky state representative elect Attica Scott took to Twitter on Wednesday to specific her dismay over the college’s racially insensitive stance after her daughther brought home Bulter High’s registration info that included the dress code policy. “I don’t understand why we’re going to deal with something like natural hair styles when we must always be focused on education. They specifically outlined...
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