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SO SLEEK

12 Expert-Approved Hair Oils for Fine Hair Types

All shine, no grease.
OSCARS 2022

Let's Take a Moment for Lupita Nyong'o's Fishtail Loc Updo at the Oscars

The actor's go-to hairstylist Vernon François never misses. 
Met Gala 2021

Amandla Stenberg's Stylist Created a Durag Out of Her Hair for the Met Gala

This was a first for Vernon François.
CURL WORLD

36 Haircuts That Look Amazing on Naturally Curly Hair

We've got something for every curl pattern, texture, and length. 
YOU BETTER WORK THAT SMIZE

Amandla Stenberg's Mission Cover Makes Me Want Two-Toned Jumbo Box Braids

Please send my sincerest gratitude to Vernon François and Mission magazine for this look.
RED-CARPET BEAUTY

Lupita Nyong'o's SAG Awards Hair Is a New Twist on Old Hollywood 

We got all the details straight from her stylist.
UP IN THE CLOUDS

Lupita Nyong'o's #afrocloud Puff Was One Of the Best Looks at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards

It's the Afro puff of your dreams. 
controversy

Here’s How H&M Responded to Criticism Over a Young Black Model’s “Undone” Hair

The retail giant finally spoke up after receiving a wellspring of backlash on social media.
CURLS FOR DAYS

Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Just Dropped a Hair-Care Line at Sally Beauty

Praise the hair gods: The Vernon François hair-care line just got way more accessible.
Met Gala 2019

Lupita Nyong'o Wore Makeup Inspired by Drag Icon Divine to the Met Gala

Her makeup artist Nick Barose gives us all the details.
yellow fever

Lupita Nyong’o Just Wore Her Second Pair of Colored Contacts in a Week

This time, they're bright yellow.
Trendwatch

Curly Bangs Are Everywhere Right Now — Here’s How to Try the Trend

All it takes is the right cut.
She Did That

Lupita Nyong'o Was Ready to Kick Ass With These Dope SAG Awards Box Braids

Hairstylist Vernon François gives us the details on the look.
Get the Look

Get the Details of Lupita Nyong'o's Hair and Makeup for Allure's March Cover

She is simply stunning.
March Cover

Lupita Nyong'o Opens Up About the Looks She and Her Hairstylist Created for Allure's March Issue

“We’ve wanted to create a braid look like this for some time,” says hairstylist Vernon Francois, “and having the chance to do it for Allure was a dream come true.”
Slay of the day

Lupita Nyong'o Demonstrates How to SLAY Senegalese Twists

With grace and ease.
Mist Me Now You Gotta Kiss Me

This Mist Is Like Smart Water for Your Hair

But without the electrolytes
Product News

Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Just Dropped a Deep Conditioner for Natural Hair

We asked two Allure editors to put it to the test.
Curly Hair Goals

Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Launches Products for Natural Hair

If we can look half as flawless as Nyong'o, count us in.