Nicole Ari Parker — The Braided Updo
Try: Carol’s Daughter Loc Butter $17
Intensely moisturizes twists, coils, braids and locs. The blend of natural Shea and Cocoa Butters and Soybean Oil deeply conditions hair while giving it a whole lot more shine. Made with the right balance of Beeswax to help prevent build-up.
Keri Hilson — Box Braids
Try:
EDEN BodyWorks Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Oil $9.49
EDEN BodyWorks Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Oil is an exotic blend of nourishing ingredients that penetrates the hair from root to tip to promote new hair growth without clogging pores.
Rihanna — Cornrows
Try: Phyto PhytoSpecific Nourishing Styling Pomade $28
This luxurious leave-in hair cream provides intense moisture and extra nourishment. While strengthening hair and reducing breaking, this fast-absorbing formula creates softness, suppleness, and supreme shine.
Beyoncé — Milk Maid Braid
Try: KMS California FREESHAPE 2-in-1 styling + finishing spray $21.50
KMS® California FREESHAPE 2-in-1 styling + finishing spray shapes, styles, and finishes with just a single versatileproduct. Specifically formulated for dry hair, the thermal spray can be used on previously styled or second day hair—and once styled, used as a finishing spray.
Kerry Washington — Ponytail Braid
Try: RUSK Working Spray $19.00
An ultra-dry hairspray that’s strong enough to support today’s styles, yet soft enough to the touch that it doesn’t leave the hair feeling crunchy or sticky. Versatile hairspray for working, shaping and finishing styles that provides color protection and strengthens without weighing hair down.
Lala Anthony — Fishtail Braid
Try: Oscar Braid Paste $25
Provides texture, volume and definition to almost any look you rock this festival season. The dry texture formula provides the grip necessary for you to effortlessly style sculpted, intricate braids.Reactivates when hair is moved. Controls fly-aways.
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