Annie Blay

We’re swapping out the blended tie-dye designs of 2023 for delicate blooms and intricate butterfly spots.

“I'm just going to cut the rest of it off.” These words looped through Susan Wiley's mind as she sat in the salon chair, working up the courage to finally part ways with her relaxed hair.

We know summer officially starts on June 21, but for us, it began on Olandria Carthen's birthday.

Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don't count short nails out.

The popular Y2K design is all grown up with shimmery cat-eye details and chrome finishes.

Boho braids, flat twists, and straight-back cornrows are ready to take flight.

It takes most people years to land on a signature look. Yinka Ogunbiyi solidified box braids as hers when she was just five years old.

“Okay, no one can talk. I'm so sorry.” This was makeup artist Alexandra French 's plea as she watched the five polka-dot pout masterpieces she had just spent hours creating head to lunch.

If Katseye fans—known as Eyekons—go wild when just one member posts a casual selfie on Instagram, you can imagine the reaction when all five girls grace the June cover of Allure : Total mania.

Boho braids for vacation, Fulani braids for festivals, and flat twists for everything in between.