Last week, Taraji P Henson made a cameo on Abbott Elementary, to the delight of fans. Now, Henson is taking our breath away with her slicked-back, braided ponytail that touches the floor. Henson wore the super-long braid to the Fear of God fall 2023 ready-to-wear fashion show on April 19. Thankfully, she posted a few photos, taken by Los Angeles-based photographer Mr. D Adams, of her all-black outfit and ponytail.
Hairstylist Tym Wallace, who regularly styles Henson's hair, must have used a strong-hold gel because not a hair was out of place. He started by brushing her hair into a low ponytail, then we know Wallace used extensions of some sort to create this floor-length braid. The question is whether he used standard Kanekalon braiding hair or human hair extensions. Wallace didn't do too much with Henson's edges and swooped the baby hairs on her temples into a simple shape.
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Makeup artist Saisha Beecham did Henson's face for the night and her cheeks looked like they were sculpted by the gods. She buffed dark eye shadows onto Henson's lids, keeping things simple but effective. We definitely need the details on those lashes because they looked thick, long, and wispy. Are they extensions or a pair of falsies? Beecham, if you see this, please let us know. She also filled in Henson's lips with a muted rose coral that tied the whole look together.
Henson looked phenomenal. Her strong lips and sleek ponytail definitely get a 10 out of 10 from us.
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