Vernon Francois
SO SLEEK
12 Expert-Approved Hair Oils for Fine Hair Types
All shine, no grease.
By Jennifer Hussein and Deanna Pai
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.
By Jihan Forbes
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.
By Marci Robin
CURL WORLD
36 Haircuts That Look Amazing on Naturally Curly Hair
We've got something for every curl pattern, texture, and length.
By Wendy Sy and Sharlyn Pierre
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.
By Gabi Thorne
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.
By Leah Prinzivalli
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.
By Gabi Thorne
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.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
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.
By Elizabeth Denton
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.
By Jihan Forbes
yellow fever
Lupita Nyong’o Just Wore Her Second Pair of Colored Contacts in a Week
This time, they're bright yellow.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Trendwatch
Curly Bangs Are Everywhere Right Now — Here’s How to Try the Trend
All it takes is the right cut.
By Leah Prinzivalli
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.
By Jihan Forbes
Get the Look
Get the Details of Lupita Nyong'o's Hair and Makeup for Allure's March Cover
She is simply stunning.
By Lauren Swanson and Brennan Kilbane
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.”
By Michelle LeePhotography by Patrick Demarchelier
Slay of the day
Lupita Nyong'o Demonstrates How to SLAY Senegalese Twists
With grace and ease.
By Danielle Gray
Mist Me Now You Gotta Kiss Me
This Mist Is Like Smart Water for Your Hair
But without the electrolytes
By Jihan Forbes
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.
By Melanie Rud Chadwick
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.
By Elizabeth Denton