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Lupita Nyong’o’s 2016 Met Gala Hair

Sylvia A. Huff

An iconic moment in celebrating natural textured hair.

Lupita Nyong'o at the 2016 Met Gala.
Lupita Nyong’o at the 2016 Met Gala.

Over the better part of the last decade, Lupita Nyong’o has made her mark on the red carpet, solidifying her status as a fashion icon and routinely wearing looks (and hair and makeup) worth discussing and remembering. One of the most significant examples? The towering, conical hairstyle she wore to the 2016 Met Gala. 

Nyong’o paired structural updo — a masterpiece by her go-to hairstylist, Vernon François — with a sparkling sequin gown by Calvin Klein for the gala’s “Manus x Machina” theme. This look was momentous not just because of the level of artfulness, creativity and skill it displayed on François’ behalf; it was also a careful study in cultural appreciation and a tactful means of bringing the actor’s heritage to the red carpet.

Lupita Nyong'o at the 2016 Met Gala.
Lupita Nyong’o at the 2016 Met Gala.

Nyong’o’s choice

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How to cut your own hair at home during lockdown

Sylvia A. Huff

Cutting your hair own hair at home is nobody’s first choice.

But while lockdown is keeping us indoors unless it’s a trip for essentials like food and medicine, it may be necessary for keeping on top of your hairdo.

Maintaining a healthy head of locks through treatments like root touch-up and hydrating masks is something we’ve already got you covered on with our guide here, but cutting it is a whole other story.

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Far from simple, many hairdressers have trained for years to master the skill and hairdresser and founder of Buller & Rice, Anita Rice, advises it’s not a decision to take lightly. “I definitely

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