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Serious, foundation and African female person with tool for cosmetology with blush for self care." class="wp-image-4595270" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 814w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=150%2C79&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=300%2C158&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=768%2C405&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=180%2C95&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=190%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 190w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=379%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 379w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=95%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 95w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=720%2C379&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=450%2C237&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=600%2C316&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=250%2C132&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=279%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 279w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=245%2C129&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=163%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 163w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=144%2C76&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819715237431.jpg?resize=50%2C26&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px" /> Source: Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty The internet called out makeup artist and beauty founder Patrick Ta for capitalizing off Ngozi ‘Painted by Esther’ Edeme’s trendy blush technique with the launch of transitional blush collection. Ta sat down with Emma Grede where he addressed the controversy. He issued an apology to Ngozi for the impact of his choices while clarifying his intentions. Edeme brought bold gradient blush back into the mainstream with the help of celebrity clients like Olandria Carthen, Tyla and even Cassie Venture. The makeup artist and creator took over our timelines with the look. So when Patrick Ta released his shade-y collection, Edeme’s absence was felt. 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“I am genuinely sorry for like the hurt and the frustration that I have caused and that for anyone who has ever felt overlooked or not recognized on their contributions,” said Ta.“That was never my intent. My intent was only to create a product to allow people to make this technique more accessible at home.” Black women are the blueprint for the beauty industry. History doesn’t always reflect that. The so-called clean beauty aesthetic and the attempted renaming of the afro prove that stories of trends they create don’t always center them. The Business of Blush <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhvAdhxv4v/" 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Ta said he wanted to work with Edeme, but she declined to collaborate. “My team reached out to Esther, and unfortunately, she declined the opportunity because she wasn’t taking paid collaborations at the moment,” he told Grede. “This was prior to the launch.” Edeme worked with M.A.C. on a beautiful collaboration with our fave doll, Olandria. It ate. Blush backlash lingered in the background. Related: Olandria Carthen Has Entered Her Designer Era With A Must-Have Brandon Blackwood Collab Grede identified the source of criticism against Ta. She explained that “launching this particular product without a mention of her influence of the technique kind of felt like an erasure of her influence.” “The fact that you guys went out with it in the way that you did feels like she should have somehow come up and been credited, and she wasn’t. And because it so frequently happens specifically with black female creators and artists, it has, it’s escalated,” she continued. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDx9PnKsvYs" data-content="%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FZDx9PnKsvYs%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E"> Authorship Matters As Much As Ownership That escalation includes discussions about trademarks. There is no process for trademarking a technique for applying makeup. Ta did the next best thing. He trademarked the name of the product. That felt off to some. Trademark rights have been heavily discussed lately, with a creator receiving backlash for attempting to trademark the commonly used phrase “Hot Girls Read.” Amplifying and curating something that already exists and sparking adoption of it matters. Trademarks are not the only measure of creative value. They are not the only way of claiming authorship. Olivia Rodrigo and Courtney Love didn’t invent baby ball dresses. They created a ripple effect in the culture wearing them. They earned credit for that. Taylor Swift didn’t invent cat sweaters, but her decision to wear one brought them into the mainstream at a time when they weren’t on Front Street. Green existed before Charlie XCX, but she defined a summer with it – “brat” style. People accept that. No one is pointing out legal loopholes to discredit it, the way they do with Black women. Ta Holds A Less Than Beautiful Background This isn’t the first time that Patrick Ta found himself in a sticky business situation involving a Black woman. Beauty influencer and TikTok creator Avonna Sunshine called Ta’s company out for failing to pay her after she worked with the brand. Ta explained that Avonna Sunshine calling him out prompted him to make major shifts in his business practices. “There was a delayed payment on an invoice, which was fixed,” he said. “I hated that that happened.” Delayed payments can be hurtful to creators. It can weaken their businesses and create havoc in their personal lives. People are often discouraged from discussing them to keep from offending potential partners. “We did a complete overhaul on our accounting process to make sure that this never happens again,” he added. These mistakes don’t happen in a vacuum. They happen in a world where people’s experiences get overlooked. History Has No Room For The Humble Related: Beauty Influencer Avonna Sunshine Sheds Light On Black TikTok Creators Not Getting Paid For Their Work Black women banded together to support Edeme. They demanded she receive the attention and credit her talent deserves. They took necessary action. It’s dangerous for us to be humble. We dissapear then. Ta told Grede, “I’ve realized that even though it wasn’t my intention, the impact matters. “ It still might be difficult for Black women to see him as someone safe. There’s so much on the line. We are not in a position to accept “Oops, my bad sis” at a time when we’re being pushed out of the workplace and overshadowed in narratives we created. We have to have each other’s backs and cheekbones.
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<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="585" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="A gold watch on a tattooed wrist, grooming products, and a Philips electric shaver." class="wp-image-4595248" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1680w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=150%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=300%2C171&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=768%2C439&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=1536%2C878&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=180%2C103&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=280%2C160&strip=all&quality=90 280w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=560%2C320&strip=all&quality=90 560w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=840%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 840w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=140%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=70%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=350%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 350w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=700%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 700w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=175%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 175w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=88%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 88w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=720%2C411&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=900%2C514&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=1200%2C686&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=450%2C257&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=600%2C343&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=250%2C143&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=257%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 257w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=245%2C140&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=151%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 151w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=144%2C82&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-14.jpg?resize=50%2C29&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Father’s Day Gift Guide Black men make fatherhood look good. We love seeing our Black men rise to the occassion and do their big one when it comes to being a dad, provider and stand-up man for himself and partner. Father’s Day is a reminder to celebrate the men in your life to remind them they’re doing a good job. It’s down to the wire, but you still have time to shop because thankfully, men are pretty simple. Here’s some last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas. For The Watch Loving Dad <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="768" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="A close-up view of a person's arm with a gold-colored watch and tattoos on the wrist." class="wp-image-4595241" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 3264w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=150%2C113&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=300%2C225&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=768%2C576&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&strip=all&quality=90 2048w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=180%2C135&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=133%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 133w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=267%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 267w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=67%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 67w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=640%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 640w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=800%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 800w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=450%2C338&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=600%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=900%2C675&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=250%2C188&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=196%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 196w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=245%2C184&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=115%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 115w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=144%2C108&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637343211.jpg?resize=50%2C38&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Courtesy Of Brand / Courtesy of Brand This elegant ‘Surveyor’ timepiece by Bulova ($895) is a luxurious gift that will make dad standout in any room he’s in. Everytime he looks down at his wrist, he’ll be reminded of you. Bulova teamed up with legendary artist Marc Anthony to craft a stylish watch that screams royalty. With a rich black and gold design and all the trimmings, it’s the type of gift that gets a reaction. 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Warm Vanilla and peach gourmands evade the nose in one whiff. Created by celebrity hairstylist Kahh Spence in honor of his late mother. It’s long-lasting and unique making it the type of perfume that makes people ask, “What scent are you wearing?” Shop Now For The Bearded Dad <img decoding="async" width="699" height="699" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?w=699&strip=all&quality=90" alt="A close-up of a man's face with a full beard, with text and product packaging for a beard care kit by the brand Bevel." class="wp-image-4595246" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 699w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=150%2C150&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=300%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=180%2C180&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=200%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=400%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 400w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=600%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=100%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 100w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=80%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 80w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=120%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 120w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=240%2C240&strip=all&quality=90 240w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=50%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 50w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=480%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 480w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=450%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=250%2C250&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=147%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 147w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=245%2C245&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=86%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 86w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/1781964013138.jpg?resize=144%2C144&strip=all&quality=90 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px" /> Men’s grooming products have been on the rise. 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The device is labeled "Philips Norelco 3000 Series"." class="wp-image-4595244" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?strip=all&quality=90 805w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=150%2C150&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=300%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=768%2C768&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=180%2C180&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=200%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=400%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 400w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=600%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=100%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 100w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=80%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 80w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=120%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 120w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=240%2C240&strip=all&quality=90 240w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=50%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 50w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=480%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 480w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=450%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=250%2C250&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=147%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 147w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=245%2C245&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=86%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 86w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17819637701285.png?resize=144%2C144&strip=all&quality=90 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px" /> Source: Courtesy Of Brand / Courtesy of Brand Sometimes, it’s the simple gifts that go a long way. Nothing beats a good razor and as a man it’s kinda essential in your kit. Philips Norelco 3600 Wet or Dry Electric Shaver ($69.99) is a sleek and packs power. The rounded caps glide over the surface of the skin to deliver a close and smooth shave. He’ll appreciate the upgrade from his old razor. Shop Now Happy Father’s Day!
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The Obama women showcase Black hair's versatility and freedom through braids at the Obama Presidential Center opening.
<img decoding="async" width="741" height="431" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?w=741&strip=all&quality=90" alt="US-MUSEUM-POLITICS-OBAMA" class="wp-image-4595193" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 741w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=150%2C87&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=300%2C174&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=180%2C105&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=140%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=70%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=172%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 172w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=344%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 344w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=86%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 86w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=720%2C419&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=450%2C262&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=600%2C349&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=250%2C145&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=253%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 253w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=245%2C143&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=148%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 148w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=144%2C84&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818445846405-e1781844692126.jpg?resize=50%2C29&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /> Source: KENT NISHIMURA / Getty Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha and Malia, have always captivated our hearts. Part of that is because we’ve watched them grow up before our eyes. We saw Sasha and Malia arrive at the White House as little girls and blossom into beautiful young women with careers, personal style and lives of their own. In many ways, we’ve watched Michelle evolve, too. Our forever First Lady has gone from wearing accessible brands like J.Crew and Gap in the White House to becoming a bestselling author, podcast host and style risk-taker who isn’t afraid of designer fashion or deeply personal fashion moments. But while the style evolution of the Obama women continues to make us gag, the same can be said for their hair. And as we watched the three stand beside President Barack Obama during the star-studded, long-awaited opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side, there was one beauty detail that immediately made us smile. Say it with us: it was a celebration of a Black girl and her braids. Michelle Obama, Sasha & Malia: A Black Girl And Her Braids <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="655" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony" class="wp-image-4595194" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=150%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=300%2C192&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=768%2C491&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=180%2C115&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=156%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 156w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=313%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 313w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=78%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 78w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=720%2C461&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=900%2C576&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=450%2C288&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=600%2C384&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=250%2C160&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=230%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 230w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=245%2C157&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=134%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 134w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=144%2C92&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818446015524-e1781844721944.jpg?resize=50%2C32&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Win McNamee / Getty Michelle, Sasha and Malia all arrived wearing braided styles to one of the biggest celebrations of Black excellence, Black family and Black achievement in recent memory. Seeing all three women together at such a historic moment was major. The Obama Presidential Center is more than a library. It is a monument to the nation’s first Black president and the community that helped shape him. And standing beside him were three Black women wearing one of the most enduring and celebrated hairstyles in our culture. Michelle Obama Is Wearing Her Braids On Her Own Terms Michelle has been open about not wearing braids while she lived in the White House. She previously shared with press that she didn’t think the country was ready for it. Years later, not only is she confidently wearing braids, but she is doing so during one of the most important public moments of her family’s post-White House life. Whether the country is ready now or not doesn’t really matter. Michelle has worn braided styles consistently over the past several years and has spoken intentionally about what they represent. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHUr7SlXSqs" data-content="%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FRHUr7SlXSqs%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E"> “It’s freedom,” she told People in 2025. “Braids allow me to get them done, and then that’s one less thing that I have to think about. When I’m out of the public eye, I am swimming, I am playing tennis, and braids represent that kind of freedom for me.” For the opening, Michelle pulled her braids into a sleek bun. The style felt polished, classic and sophisticated alongside her Thom Browne suit. Sasha And Malia Brought Their Own Braid Energy The Obama sisters reminded the world that braids can tell completely different style stories. Sasha wore her braids in a half-up, half-down style that framed her face beautifully. The look highlighted her natural cheekbones and paired perfectly with her cream asymmetrical top and wide brown belt. Malia took a different approach. <img decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?w=819&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Former U.S. Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony" class="wp-image-4595192" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 819w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=120%2C150&strip=all&quality=90 120w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=240%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 240w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=768%2C960&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=180%2C225&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=80%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 80w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=160%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 160w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=40%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 40w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=384%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 384w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=480%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 480w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=720%2C900&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=360%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 360w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=200%2C250&strip=all&quality=90 200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=118%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 118w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=245%2C306&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=69%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 69w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17818444977464.jpg?resize=144%2C180&strip=all&quality=90 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /> Source: Taylor Hill / Getty She wore long copper-toned braids with a center part and loose wavy ends. The style felt carefree, artistic and effortlessly cool. Paired with her gray suit, the look struck the perfect balance between polished and relaxed. Together, with their mother, the sisters showcased the versatility that makes braids such a culture staple. Michelle Obama, Sasha, & Michelle’s Braids: The Ultimate Summer Hair Inspiration The Obama women in braids at the Obama Presidential Center opening is right on time. Braids remain one of the season’s most popular protective styles for a reason. They survive beach days, PTO escapes, summer festivals and heat waves while giving many of us a much-needed break from styling our natural hair every day. Braids are versatile, stylish, professional and youthful. Most importantly, braids are ours. Between the different styles, shades and textures on display, the versatility of Black hair took center stage at the Obama Presidential Center opening. If there was one beauty headline from the day, it was this: A Black girl and her braids. And we loved every minute of it.
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<img decoding="async" width="683" height="1024" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?w=683&strip=all&quality=90" alt="SS Lazio v Udinese Calcio - Serie A" class="wp-image-4595081" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 683w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=100%2C150&strip=all&quality=90 100w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=200%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=180%2C270&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=67%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 67w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=133%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 133w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=33%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 33w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=320%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 320w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=400%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 400w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=600%2C900&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=300%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=167%2C250&strip=all&quality=90 167w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=98%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 98w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=245%2C367&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=57%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 57w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937347142.jpg?resize=144%2C216&strip=all&quality=90 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /> Source: NurPhoto / Getty Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t the only athlete sending the internet into a frenzy these days. Social media has discovered Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye, and it’s safe to say that the timeline has been united in lusting – and rightfully so….just look at him! <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="731" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Udinese Calcio v Parma Calcio 1913 - Serie A" class="wp-image-4595082" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=150%2C107&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=300%2C214&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=768%2C548&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=180%2C128&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=140%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=280%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 280w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=70%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=672%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 672w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=840%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 840w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=450%2C321&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=600%2C428&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=900%2C642&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=250%2C178&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=206%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 206w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=245%2C175&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=120%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 120w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=144%2C103&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817937481199.jpg?resize=50%2C36&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Timothy Rogers / Getty The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who currently plays for Udinese in Italy and the Nigerian national team, has become the latest sports heartthrob to capture the internet’s attention. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-6, Okoye possesses the kind of commanding presence that makes him hard to miss on the field and apparently impossible to ignore online. Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, to a Nigerian father and German-French mother, Okoye’s story is just as intriguing as his looks. According to AFRIK-FOOT, the multilingual athlete reportedly speaks several languages, including English, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish, further adding to his appeal among fans. <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Poland v Nigeria - International Friendly" class="wp-image-4595077" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=150%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=300%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=768%2C512&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=180%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=75%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 75w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=720%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=900%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=450%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=600%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=250%2C167&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=220%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 220w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=245%2C163&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=129%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 129w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=144%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817936889988.jpg?resize=50%2C33&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Eurasia Sport Images / Getty And of course, it doesn’t hurt that the athlete looks like he walked straight out of a luxury fashion campaign. His height, confidence, and effortless swag have earned him countless comparisons to a professional model. With striking features, a sculpted jawline, broad shoulders, and an athletic frame built from years of elite-level training, the goalkeeper has social media users wondering whether his next stop should be a runway rather than a soccer field. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqQzHbyold/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" 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Meet Maduka Okoye – Our Latest Obsession After discovering this Adonis, Women across social media have been practically drooling on their phones, openly professing their admiration, jokingly volunteering for Nigerian citizenship applications, and asking one very important question: “Where has this man been hiding?” “Shout out to Jesus”…. hallelujah ,” commented one user under a reel posted about Okoye’s fineness. And since he is not currently participating in the World Cup, another woman offered him a spot in her orbit, saying, “I have a World Cup that he could be in .” <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="684" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Genoa v Udinese - Serie A" class="wp-image-4595087" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=150%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=300%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=768%2C513&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=180%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=299%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 299w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=75%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 75w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=720%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=898%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 898w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=450%2C301&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=600%2C401&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=900%2C601&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=250%2C167&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=220%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 220w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=245%2C164&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=129%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 129w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=144%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817938046566.jpg?resize=50%2C33&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Simone Arveda / Getty For longtime soccer fans, Okoye is hardly new. He has built an impressive international football career, playing professionally across Europe while representing Nigeria on the world stage. But for the rest of the internet, the discovery feels like finding a hidden gem. Between his athletic talent, international background, and undeniable good looks, it’s easy to see why Maduka Okoye has become social media’s newest obsession. The girls (and some guys) are in love, honey!!
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Influential Women of Staten Island Awards
Helloooooo, beautiful! One of our fave boss babes was seen on the (Staten Island) scene making an impact by shining a spotlight on her borough’s boldest and brightest. HelloBeautiful Editorial Director Shamika Sanders recently spotlighted a dynamic group of women of color whose service, success, and stewardship took center stage at the inaugural Influential Women […] The post Seen On The Scene: The Inaugural ‘Influential Women Of Staten Island’ Awards Celebrates Community Leaders & Changemakers appeared first on Bossip.
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One of our fave boss babes was seen on the (Staten Island) scene making an impact by shining a spotlight on her borough’s boldest and brightest. HelloBeautiful Editorial Director Shamika Sanders recently spotlighted a dynamic group of women of color whose service, success, and stewardship took center stage at the inaugural Influential Women of Staten Island Awards. Influential Women of Staten Island (L-R) Mattie Reynolds, Shamika Sanders, Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks, and Alma Nikki Rosado/ Source: Prince Dukes Sr. / @pdsphotographyy Held at Legacy Suites in Staten Island, New York, and hosted by Destiny Rodriguez of Destiny’s Happy Hour, the ravishing red invite-only luncheon brought together local leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives for an afternoon of recognition, networking, and celebration. Source: Prince Dukes Sr. / @pdsphotographyy Among this year’s honorees was District 49 Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks, who received the Community Change Agent Award in recognition of her commitment to advocacy and community development. Marci Bishop and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks/ Source: Prince Dukes Sr. / @pdsphotographyy Alma Nikki Rosado, immediate past president of the Jack and Jill Staten Island Chapter, was presented with the Pioneer Award for her efforts in helping establish the organization on Staten Island. Alma Nikki Rosado/ Source: Prince Dukes Sr. / @pdsphotographyy Entrepreneur Amazing Grace Décor was recognized with the Visionary Award for her contributions to the community through event planning and business leadership, while Curtis High School Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Talia Sutton received the Power Player Award for her impact on young people through sports and mentorship. Mattie Reynolds rounded out the list of honorees, earning the Boss Baddie Award for her success in corporate America and commitment to representing women of color in executive spaces. Mattie Reynolds and Shamika Sanders/ Source: Prince Dukes Sr. / @pdsphotographyy In addition to honoring five standout women, Sanders also used the occasion to amplify dozens more through a social media campaign highlighting her annual list of 50 Influential Women of Staten Island. The multi-sensory affair included music by The Moody Bros. and a culinary experience curated by chef Tyasia White. 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Sanders emphasized in a statement that the awards luncheon was a prime opportunity to celebrate the women helping shape Staten Island’s future while creating the type of elevated experiences she believes are often missing from the borough’s cultural landscape. “Working in media for 10+ years, I’ve had the pleasure of attending many luxurious events,” Sanders said. “And I rarely see those type of opportunities on Staten Island, where I live. I want to bring those types of curated experiences to my community while spotlighting local vendors, talents and figures who don’t get the recognition they deserve.” A longtime storyteller and advocate for Black women, Sanders has built a career amplifying underrepresented voices through journalism, digital content, and social media. We’re proud to see the Influential Women of Staten Island Awards becoming an extension of the media maven’s vision. See more Influential Women Of Staten Island Awards photos below! / Prince Dukes Sr. Prince Dukes Sr. Prince Dukes Sr. Prince Dukes Sr. Prince Dukes Sr. <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-id="4591216" src="https://bossip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2026/06/17817295193569-rotated.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=683&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C1024px" alt="A woman in a red outfit and sunglasses stands in front of a red and black backdrop with floral arrangements. 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Michelle Obama’s Skirt Moved Obama To Tears
Our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama wore a custom Acne Studios skirt bearing her late mother's portrait that moved former President Obama to tears.
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Our forever First Lady was wearing a custom Acne Studios skirt from their fall/winter 2026 collection collaboration with photographer Paul Kooiker, which featured a portrait of her late mother Marian Robinson. The look immediately moved former President Obama to tears. “He’s really messed up,” Michelle O explained to the audience. “I’m giving him some time because this beautiful skirt that my stylist Meredith Koop picked out, that is my favorite portrait of my mom. He didn’t know it existed until just a few minutes ago.” <img decoding="async" width="683" height="1024" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?w=683&strip=all&quality=90" alt="US-POLITICS-CULTURE-MUSEUM-OBAMA" class="wp-image-4594989" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 683w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=100%2C150&strip=all&quality=90 100w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=200%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=180%2C270&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=67%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 67w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=133%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 133w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=33%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 33w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=320%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 320w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=400%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 400w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=600%2C900&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=300%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=167%2C250&strip=all&quality=90 167w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=98%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 98w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=245%2C367&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=57%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 57w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817175395049.jpg?resize=144%2C216&strip=all&quality=90 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /> Source: PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS / Getty Obama was visably emotional. He and Robinson shared a special relationship. “I’ve had a few weeks to settle down in the beauty of this skirt, but it’s messing him up for good reason. But Marian would have been so proud,” she added. In a 2019 Facebook post, Michelle O shared why the poignant image is her favorite capture of her mother. “Whenever I see this picture, and the look in my mother’s eyes, I wonder if she has any idea what’s coming in the decades ahead: Real love and real loss, children and grandchildren who’d keep her on her toes, a wild ride to places she’d only read about or seen on television. But I also see something else in those eyes, something that guided me every day from the moment I was born—her unflappable belief that whatever came her way, she’d manage it. And because she’d manage, we all would, too. Happy birthday, Mom. 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Curvy Girls, Consider This Your Summer Style Cheat Sheet
Embrace your curves this summer! Wear confident, flattering outfits that celebrate your unique beauty.
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It’s taken me a minute to feel comfortable in my skin and one way I execute that is by throwing a fit. A fit that fits me in the best ways and flatters all of me. Lizzo helped me love the body I am in instead of trying to be what society deems acceptable. Our bodies do so much for us and we take it for granted. My way of honoring that is by getting so fly. In a day and age where curves rule all, it only makes sense to keep everyone from the slim goodies to the curvy cuties looking fashionable each season. Whether your curves resemble Beyonce or Jasmine Sullivan, now is the time to extenuate that hot body and not hide it. Know your best assets and flaunt them with pride, honey. 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Make A Statement <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="576" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Make a statement - four fashion images featuring colorful, patterned dresses and a gold sequined dress." class="wp-image-4594934" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?strip=all&quality=90 1920w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=150%2C84&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=300%2C169&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=768%2C432&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=1024%2C576&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=1536%2C864&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=180%2C101&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=140%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=70%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=178%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 178w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=356%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 356w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=89%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 89w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=720%2C405&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=900%2C506&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=1200%2C675&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=450%2C253&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=600%2C338&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=250%2C141&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=261%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 261w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=245%2C138&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=153%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 153w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=144%2C81&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525866818.png?resize=50%2C28&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Courtesy of Joce Blake / Courtesy of Joce Blake Whether it’s a pair of denim covered in teddy bears or a dress with geometric patterning, it’s time to make a statement. Geometric patterns can be incredibly slimming and flattering on any curve, making them perfect for that 5-star all-inclusive restaurant or resort you’ve been eyeing. AKIRA Sequin Crochet Minidress AKIRA Chainmail Dress <a target="_blank" href="https://finesse.us/products/levelle-blue-denim-stuffed-animal-jean?variant=41274965000269&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&wickedsource=google&wickedid=Cj0KCQjwornRBhCrARIsAON5exFS8bUdr-_mkT9SaldFf9yyDgdxDK8dS9z39D_ZHeASGj9NWSj_fg8aAjLNEALw_wcB&wickedid=&wcid=17492405202&wv=4&wickedsource=google&wickedid=Cj0KCQjwornRBhCrARIsAON5exFS8bUdr-_mkT9SaldFf9yyDgdxDK8dS9z39D_ZHeASGj9NWSj_fg8aAjLNEALw_wcB&wickedid=&wcid=17492405202&wv=4&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17348738867&gbraid=0AAAAACYf7REenjKyLq6-u2rtGc2kXrL72&gclid=Cj0KCQjwornRBhCrARIsAON5exFS8bUdr-_mkT9SaldFf9yyDgdxDK8dS9z39D_ZHeASGj9NWSj_fg8aAjLNEALw_wcB">Finesse Teddy Pants MICAS Geometric Dress Inspired by the 90s – 2000s <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="576" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Collage of fashion items inspired by the 90s and 2000s styles, including a red dress, black pants, patterned heels, and a pair of high heels." class="wp-image-4594935" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?strip=all&quality=90 1920w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=150%2C84&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=300%2C169&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=768%2C432&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=1024%2C576&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=1536%2C864&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=180%2C101&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=140%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=70%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=178%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 178w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=356%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 356w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=89%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 89w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=720%2C405&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=900%2C506&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=1200%2C675&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=450%2C253&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=600%2C338&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=250%2C141&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=261%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 261w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=245%2C138&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=153%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 153w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=144%2C81&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525966106.png?resize=50%2C28&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Courtesy of Joce Blake / Courtesy of Joce Blake Remember when the girlies would wrap a scarf as the top in the early 90s-2000s sitcoms? Bring that energy into this summer with high-waist pants or even high-waist bikinis that offer support while showing off what you were blessed with. Mars the Label Jumpsuit White Fox Cropped Pants White Fox Sandals AKIRA Embellished Wedge Sandal Elevated Matching Sets <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="576" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Elevated matching sets: yellow tiered dress, navy polka dot top and pants, black and white floral jumpsuit on a yellow background." class="wp-image-4594933" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?strip=all&quality=90 1920w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=150%2C84&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=300%2C169&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=768%2C432&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=1024%2C576&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=1536%2C864&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=180%2C101&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=140%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=70%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=178%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 178w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=356%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 356w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=89%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 89w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=720%2C405&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=900%2C506&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=1200%2C675&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=450%2C253&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=600%2C338&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=250%2C141&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=261%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 261w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=245%2C138&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=153%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 153w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=144%2C81&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816525764251.png?resize=50%2C28&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Courtesy of Joce Blake / Courtesy of Joce Blake I will always go for a matching set because they require little to no thought and can be remixed in so many ways. From apple and pear to Coke bottle shapes, there is a perfect set or look for every curvy body type this season. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.shopcider.com/product/detail?pid=114541173&style_id=2148863&sku_id=10632422&currency=USD&local=en&country=US&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_campaign=pla-newdrop-us-2209&link_id=e2d2a16a84554a4087cc76e1a9990156&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18657357820&gbraid=0AAAAABvq22ut-aqYtmm1aUpWkrLZHPTUt&gclid=Cj0KCQjwornRBhCrARIsAON5exELb5JWoXzov5597KLSMSgySbNoP3cPfygGM8SbAvach5kjnHA98_MaAtqoEALw_wcB">MICAS Polka Dot Set B FYNE Havana Set <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eloquii.com/products/intarsia-sweater-pant/303291727.html?src=EQVACAY&glCountry=US&glCurrency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ps_pla&utm_campaign=[ADL]+[PLA]+Standard+Shopping+-+Bottoms&utm_content=SSC+Bottoms&utm_term=&affiliate_id=049&affiliate_location_id=01&utm_adid=pla-2090941099370x179130131436x22511583312&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22511583312&gbraid=0AAAAADrRqxqr4cXoSLOids98VAG0kvnW2&gclid=CjwKCAjw6MPRBhBTEiwAd-7MrzTdHmd_uobgKqB2pHF2d_RNUe10JKH1vlTrSIEfOfZpEtdcrDavtRoCl6UQAvD_BwE">Eloqui Matching Set <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eloquii.com/products/intarsia-sweater-pant/303291727.html?src=EQVACAY&glCountry=US&glCurrency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ps_pla&utm_campaign=[ADL]+[PLA]+Standard+Shopping+-+Bottoms&utm_content=SSC+Bottoms&utm_term=&affiliate_id=049&affiliate_location_id=01&utm_adid=pla-2090941099370x179130131436x22511583312&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22511583312&gbraid=0AAAAADrRqxqr4cXoSLOids98VAG0kvnW2&gclid=CjwKCAjw6MPRBhBTEiwAd-7MrzTdHmd_uobgKqB2pHF2d_RNUe10JKH1vlTrSIEfOfZpEtdcrDavtRoCl6UQAvD_BwE">MICAS Matching Set
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Shannon Wallace Talks First Leading Role In ‘A Story About You,’ ‘Diarra From Detroit,’ And Championing Black Actresses
Shannon Wallace, the lead actor and producer of 'A Story About You,' champions Black women's stories and explores modern dating and ethical non-monogamy.
<img decoding="async" width="1024" height="736" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Tyler Perry's "Divorce In The Black" New York Premiere" class="wp-image-4595071" style="width:614px;height:auto" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=150%2C108&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=300%2C216&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=768%2C552&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=180%2C129&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=139%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 139w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=278%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 278w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=70%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=668%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 668w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=835%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 835w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=450%2C323&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=600%2C431&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=900%2C647&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=250%2C180&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=205%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 205w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=245%2C176&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=120%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 120w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=144%2C104&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17817930052202.jpg?resize=50%2C36&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Theo Wargo / Getty You may have seen Shannon Wallace in Diarra From Detroit, Beauty in Black, or Divorce in the Black. Now, he’s stepping into his first leading role on A Story About You. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUwKDvDk4Ve/?igsh=aTh0ZWE4NnViZmwz" 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After the film’s screening at the American Black Film Festival, we chatted with the leading man and producer about the film, his role as Wilde, and its refreshing approach to the romance genre. “It’s a Brooklyn love story about a man who needs to learn how to love. And the women that he’s surrounded himself by are the ones that are gonna teach him.” The film explores modern dating and ethical non-monogamy, driven by confessional chapters from the women in Wilde’s life. If anyone is wondering what ethical non-monogamy is, here is Wallace’s definition: “I think what that film means today, or what that ethical non-monogamy means today, it’s just basically situationships. It’s basically what dating is today. As long as you’re clear with the terms up front and in the beginning, I think if you let somebody know what you’re looking for and how you’re gonna go about looking for it, then you’re good. I think that’s the ethical part about it. If you’re out here trying to keep secrets and all that other stuff, then you’re out here just, it’s the wild west.” <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="683" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="A man with a beard wearing a gray sweater sits on a brown leather couch, with his hands on his knees." class="wp-image-4594925" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 5167w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=150%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=300%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=768%2C512&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&strip=all&quality=90 2048w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=180%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=75%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 75w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=720%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=900%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=450%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=600%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=250%2C167&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=220%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 220w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=245%2C163&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=129%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 129w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=144%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17816312186123.jpg?resize=50%2C33&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Wesley Volcy / Wesley Volcy Shannon Wallace Champions Black Women In New Acting Roles & Projects Having Black women drive the story is what attracted Wallace to the role as both lead and producer. “I saw it as an opportunity to kind of throw a spotlight on these actresses. Like very early, I didn’t know who they were, but whoever they were going to be, this is your film. And if I can be the vehicle in which you get whatever it is, your artistry or your craft off, then I’m all for it,” Wallace told HelloBeautiful. “It was my first leading role in a film. And I wanted to kind of introduce myself in that way, championing Black women at a time when I needed to champion Black women.’ When the film was shot four years ago, the multihyphenate had not seen Black women and their stories being supported in the way this film does. “I hadn’t seen it a lot. When I read the script, I was like, Oh, I know this guy, right? I’ve been this guy. It was less about me than it was about them. Like what they were saying felt way more important than what my character was saying. And when I put it down, I was like, nah, nobody else can do this but me.” Wallace believes the film’s unique format should draw audiences to A Story About You. “We made it to be different than anything you’ve seen. I think we kind of threw the idea of structure out of the window when making this film. Our director, Joseph Austin, was really inspired by Spike [Lee] and She’s Gotta Have It,” he said. “I think it’s a conversation starter. In the film, we ask a lot of questions that we intentionally leave unanswered.” Now we couldn’t let our time with Wallace pass without giving an update on the second season of Diarra From Detroit. “It’s incredible, it’s beautiful. In my opinion, it’s better than season one. And it’ll be coming to Paramount this summer.” Paramount+ recently announced Diarra From Detroit’s return on July 29. Now, you have two Shannon Wallace projects to look forward to. You’re welcome.
JAŸ-Z’s MarcyPen Is Trying To Buy LVMH’s Stake In Fenty Beauty
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty may be acquired by JAŸ-Z's firm, signaling a shift in ownership of a leading Black-founded beauty brand.
<img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Rihanna Celebrates New Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Foundation in LA" class="wp-image-4179093" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=150%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=300%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=768%2C512&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=180%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=75%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 75w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=720%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=900%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=450%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=600%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=250%2C167&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=220%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 220w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=245%2C163&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=129%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 129w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=144%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/06/1717536025179.jpg?resize=50%2C33&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Nearly a decade later, Fenty Beauty could be entering a new chapter. JAŸ-Z’s MarcyPen wants to buy LVMH’s stake in the company. Read on to see why this matters. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty changed the beauty industry the moment it launched in 2017. By introducing an inclusive foundation range that centered consumers who had long been overlooked, the brand quickly became a global success and forced the beauty world to rethink what representation really looks like. According to a report from Personal Care Insights, MarcyPen Capital Partners — the investment firm backed by JAŸ-Z — is reportedly exploring the purchase of luxury conglomerate LVMH’s 50 percent stake in Fenty Beauty. Rihanna currently owns the remaining half of the company. While the deal has not been finalized, the potential acquisition is generating major buzz because it represents more than just another business transaction. It could signal a significant shift in ownership within one of the most influential Black-founded beauty brands in the world. According to Cosmetics Business, MarcyPen has reportedly been evaluating several financing options and holding discussions with outside investors as it explores a possible purchase. The firm is no stranger to Rihanna’s business empire. Before becoming MarcyPen, its predecessor, Marcy Venture Partners, participated in funding rounds for Rihanna’s lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty. Industry experts believe the move comes as LVMH reassesses portions of its beauty portfolio amid slowing luxury spending around the world. According to Personal Care Insights, luxury brands have been facing softer consumer demand — particularly in key markets like China and the United States. As a result, LVMH is reportedly exploring options for several beauty brands while focusing on long-term growth strategies. For Black entrepreneurs and beauty enthusiasts, this potential deal carries extra significance. Fenty Beauty has become a case study in how culturally relevant products can drive billion-dollar success. Reports cited by Personal Care Insights estimate that Fenty Beauty generated approximately $450 million in net sales in 2024 and could be valued between $1 billion and $2 billion. If MarcyPen successfully acquires LVMH’s stake, it would place one of beauty’s biggest brands even closer to ownership and stewardship by business leaders who have long invested in Black innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether the deal happens or not, Fenty Beauty remains one of the most powerful examples of what happens when culture, community, and commerce come together. And as Rihanna continues to build her empire, the world will be watching to see what comes next. RELATED: Rihanna And Her Daughter Rocki Share Heartwarming Moment In ‘EE72’ Cover Shoot BTS
The Sister-Sister Act We Didn’t Know We Needed: Serena & Venus Williams Are Heading Back To Wimbledon
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Your Guide To World Cup Fan Zones, Experiences & Where To Stay In NY, NJ & Philly
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Tyra Banks Slams Netflix With Defamation Lawsuit Over Shocking ‘ANTM’ Docuseries
The legacy of America’s Next Top Model has moved from the runway straight into a federal courtroom. Supermodel Tyra Banks has officially filed an explosive defamation lawsuit against streaming pioneer Netflix, alleging that producers maliciously displayed an edited narrative to destroy her reputation. Filed on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Tyra Banks’ lawsuit claims that the […] The post Smize Surprise! Tyra Banks Slams Netflix With Defamation Lawsuit Over Shocking ANTM Docuseries appeared first on Bossip.
Jennifer Hudson & Common Performing Together Has Fans In Their Feelings
Jennifer Hudson and Common just gave Madison Square Garden a little Black love moment we can’t stop smiling about. The EGOT winner took the stage as a special guest on Josh Groban’s North American tour. But little did fans know, Jennifer had her own special guest waiting. The singer brought out her boyfriend, Common, and […]
Gooooaaal! Culture-Making Moments Already Defining The 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Jordyn Woods, Her Lucky Bag & Karl Anthony Towns Have Our Timelines In Their Feelings
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Bounce TV And Scripps Sports Celebrate New Programming With Olympians Sanya Richards-Ross, LaVonna Martin Floreal, Dawn Harper-Nelson, And The Silver Fox Squad
Olympians, NBA stars, and the Silver Fox Squad inspire audiences with new shows on Bounce TV and Scripps Sports Network.
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We had the privilege of gathering at The Shelborne on Miami South Beach to celebrate a new slate of programming coming to the networks. Before diving into mimosas and French toast, we got to chat with the MVPs of the day: Olympians Sanya Richards-Ross, LaVonna Martin Floreal, Dawn Harper-Nelson, and the Silver Fox Squad members Irving (Irvin Randle), former NBA star Kendall Gill, and Jean Titus about their upcoming new shows. ‘HB’ Talks To Olympian & ‘RHOA’ Star Sanya Richards-Ross Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya is on an impeccable run in her career off the track, and she’s helping audiences embrace their next chapter with her new show, Beyond the Curve. The Olympian started her track and field career at just seven years old and retired at 30, a shift that challenged how she understood herself outside of athletics, which she worked on in the last two years on the track. “I was so intentional about seeing myself beyond just being an athlete. This show is all about that. How do you transition beyond whatever that curve in your life is? For me, it was track and field. And I get to talk to some great people who have done incredible things. And I hope that people who are going through transitions will see that there is a common thread. I always like to say, ‘greatness isn’t fleeting,” Ross told HelloBeautiful. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZLuxw-s24j/?igsh=MWRiMWtlNGEzNW93dA==" 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“And if you’ve been great in one area of your life, you can be great in the next chapter of your life. When I talk to my guests, and the conversations are incredible, I see that they believe the same things. If they were great in one area, if they can apply that same discipline, that same hard work, that same resiliency and grit, they can continue to be great as well. So hopefully the audience will feel that every week, too.” Bounce TV & Scripp Sports Tell Real Stories: LaVonna Martin-Floreal On Unsung Women In Sports Two-time Olympian and track and field silver medalist LaVonna Martin-Floreal, 59, wanted to fill the void of untold stories of unsung women in sports, and her upcoming show, Paving Lanes, is bridging that gap. “We came up with this concept to tell the stories of women who have, in my opinion, been forgotten. Sometimes, when you’re a silver medalist in the U.S., we have so many wonderful athletes that you are forgotten. And I felt that way for many years. But this gave me and others a chance in this project,” Martin-Floreal said. “You’ll see in the project an opportunity to tell how they lived, what it felt like, who supported them, and just give a way of encouraging the young people to understand that, hey, this has been done before. We’re here for you. We want to encourage you, but we got something to say, too.” Dawn Harper-Nelson Looks Back At Her Athletic Journey In the series, Martin-Floreal is telling her own story and shining a light on other athletes like Olympic gold and silver medalist Dawn Harper-Nelson. “I have been blessed to be a part of Paving Lanes, where I get to tell my amazing story full of ups and downs, but also to hear some amazing stories that I knew a little bit about, but I got to learn so much more in understanding that we are really not in this alone. We are truly overcoming and overcoming and overcoming,” Harper-Nelson said. The East St. Louis native was proud to look back on her athletic journey through the series. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZGP22Vmvff/?img_index=1" 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“What I realized was I was built a little different. When I look at the grand scheme of things and the way that many people function, many people will give up on something that they truly care about and make many sacrifices for, but they will hit that wall one too many times and they feel like I just can’t get through. I was willing to kick that bad baby down because I always say, I wanna leave this tank empty. This thing that God gave me, this ability, I wanna see how far I can truly take me.” Martin-Floreal believes the show presented an opportunity for her story to be acknowledged. “It always feels like my story was forgotten. I knew my story. My community knew my story. My family knew my story, but I always felt like, ‘Okay, it’s forgotten,'” she said. “Life moves on. You get married, and you have children. You work. Paving Lanes has given me an opportunity to feel valued, to feel powerful, to feel like I still can go forward and give something to the next generation, which is my passion.” Bounce TV & Scripp Sports Tell Real Stories: Getting To Know The Silver Fox Squad & Mr. #StealYourGrandma <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="747" width="1024" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?w=1024&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Three well-dressed men with beards and sunglasses posing in front of a Scripps backdrop." class="wp-image-4594482" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 4978w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=150%2C109&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=300%2C219&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=768%2C560&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=1024%2C747&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=1536%2C1120&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=2048%2C1493&strip=all&quality=90 2048w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=180%2C131&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=137%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 137w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=274%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 274w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=69%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 69w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=658%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 658w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=823%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 823w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=1200%2C875&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=450%2C328&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=600%2C438&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=900%2C656&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=250%2C182&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=202%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 202w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=245%2C179&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=118%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 118w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=144%2C105&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17808650348906_d10763.jpg?resize=50%2C36&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Bounce TV & Scripps Sports Network / Bounce TV & Scripps Sports Network Another group inspiring younger generations is the Silver Fox Squad, the namesake of Bounce TV’s upcoming unscripted series, founded by viral style creator Irvin “Irving” Randle, aka #MrStealYourGrandma. 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And I had not had any semblance of a team with my family and everything, but outside of that, with men of comparable character and skill and success, I haven’t had that camaraderie since I retired from the NBA,” Gill told HelloBeautiful. Silver Fox Squad Member Jean Titus Is Grateful For Networks Like Bounce TV Jean Titus is another squad member who appreciates networks like Bounce, which prioritize unique stories. “‘I’m very grateful for a network like Bounce, which will take what would be considered odd stories and tell them because it’s the odd stories that turn into great stories. Having the opportunity, as someone over 50, to write a new narrative for what it means to be over 50 is an incredible opportunity, and I think we’re up for the task.” Be on the lookout for this new slate of shows coming to Bounce TV and Scripps Sports Network very soon.
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Love Island USA Season 8 kicked off on Tuesday, June 2, and the new cast is already the talk of the town for OG fans of the show and newcomers alike who are pining to pull these sultry stunners for a chat. The Peacock reality television series centered around a group of single contestants, known […] The post Villa Vixens: Meet The Too Tea Black Baddies Of ‘Love Island’ Season 8 Causing Copious Commotion appeared first on Bossip.
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Text overlays include "USA", "Unity", and "Lanie"." class="wp-image-4594392" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1680w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=150%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=300%2C171&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=768%2C439&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&strip=all&quality=90 1024w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=1536%2C878&strip=all&quality=90 1536w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=180%2C103&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=280%2C160&strip=all&quality=90 280w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=560%2C320&strip=all&quality=90 560w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=840%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 840w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=140%2C80&strip=all&quality=90 140w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=70%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 70w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=350%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 350w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=700%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 700w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=175%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 175w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=88%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 88w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=720%2C411&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=900%2C514&strip=all&quality=90 900w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=1200%2C686&strip=all&quality=90 1200w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=450%2C257&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=600%2C343&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=250%2C143&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=257%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 257w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=245%2C140&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=151%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 151w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=144%2C82&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/image-collage-9.jpg?resize=50%2C29&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Source: Love Island USA Season 8 kicked off on Tuesday, June 2, and the new cast is already the talk of the town for OG fans of the show and newcomers alike, who are pining to pull these sultry stunners for a chat. The Peacock reality television series is centered around a group of single contestants, known as Islanders, who live in an isolated villa on Fiji Island, where they are under 24/7 video surveillance on a quest to find love. To advance through the rounds on the show, contestants are expected to couple up based on love, friendship, or strategy. Anyone who remains single after a recoupling is eliminated and dumped from the island, but the overall goal is to win the public’s vote to be crowned the most compatible couple to take the grand cash prize home, which is typically $100,000. Ever since contestants like Serena Page and JaNa Craig took the show by storm in its sixth season and diversified it, many newcomers have begun to tune in, quickly attaching themselves to Islanders, falling in love with them, questioning their decision-making, and everything in between. JaNa Craig and Serena Page, Source: Stephanie Augello / Getty Despite not being the final winner in Love Island USA Season 7, Olandria Carthen still managed to captivate the hearts of many, continuing to lean into her natural star power, and landing brand deals with everyone including Poppi, Amazon, Yves Saint Laurent, Sephora, and more, putting the I into IT girl. Source: Steve Granitz / Getty Like many spaces, reality television doesn’t always hold proper room for Black women, and Love Island has had its fair share of controversies in its handling of Black women on-screen. With week one of Love Island USA Season 8 coming to a close, here’s everything you need to know about the Black women islanders gracing our screens RELATED CONTENT: Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]
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We knew there would be a lot of chatter following Jay-Z’s performance at The Roots Picnic, but we didn’t expect his hair to make headlines. But, when Jay stepped onto the stage at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau for the 2026 Roots Picnic on Saturday, May 30, the crowd—in person and online—did not just react to the music, we reacted to his hair. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZDtnR3D_2t/?igsh=ZDZuanplbnQxaWRo" 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Since 2017, we have been watching Jay-Z’s natural hair journey, and how his baby fro formed into freeform locs/wicks. It is important to understand the hairstyle that has defined his hair journey over the past decade. We spoke to The Real Wick Lady, who educated us on the loc lifestyle, and important tips to consider before combing out your locs or wicks. First, were the freeform locs. These are locs that develop naturally with little to no manipulation. Unlike traditional locs, which are started with twists, coils, braids, or the interlock method, freeform locs are allowed to form organically over time. Oftentimes people who choose freeform locs embrace the style as a symbolism of individuality, self-expression, and a more natural approach to hair care. Because the hair is left to loc according to its own pattern, no two sets of freeform locs are exactly alike. This is why many say Jay-Z’s loc journey felt like freeform. <div class="load-later load-later-vendor-wwwinstagramcom" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZHHXR4MzvI/?igsh=cTVmdjBveXRkbG5u" 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Wicks are a style of locs that originated in South Florida and are known for their large, thick appearance. Wicks are created by combining multiple locs into larger sections. Wicks can range from a few inches thick to the girth of an arm or larger; theymake a bold, bad-ass visual statement. Wicks are deeply rooted in Black culture, specifically in the South, and has become increasingly popular among men and women looking for a distinctive style that differs from traditional locs. There has been a lot of misinformation about locs, and whether they can or cannot be removed, except by cutting them. However, over the years, we have seen people removing their locs by combing them out, although this is something that not all locticians approve of. Celebrity stylist The Real Wick Lady offered her opinion on Jay-Z’s new hairstyle and offered somewhat of a blueprint (heh) for combing out locs or wicks. 1. Accept That You Are Going To Lose Hair <img decoding="async" width="658" height="530" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?w=658&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Serene African American Woman With Dreadlocks in Profile Wearing Gold Earrings and Pink Top" class="wp-image-4594381" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 658w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=150%2C121&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=300%2C242&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=180%2C145&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=124%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 124w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=248%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 248w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=62%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 62w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=596%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 596w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=450%2C362&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=600%2C483&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=250%2C201&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=183%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 183w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=245%2C197&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=107%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 107w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=144%2C116&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273642788.jpg?resize=50%2C40&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px" /> Source: Delmaine Donson / Getty The Wick Lady was clear: combing out locs does come with hair loss. Locs are entangled hair. Once your hair has locked, the process of separating it will cause shedding and breakage. The goal is to save as much healthy hair as possible, because you DEFINITELY will not to walk away with every inch you started with. 2. Freeform Locs Are Usually Easier To Comb Out According to The Real Wick Lady, freeform and semi-freeform locs are easier to comb out because the hair has not been overly manipulated. Locs that have been interlocked, crocheted, or retwisted often are usually much harder to separate. 3. Leave Your Locs Alone! If you are planning to comb your locs out, LEAVE IT ALONE! Stop retwisting, interlocking, crocheting, and styling them. <img decoding="async" width="724" height="483" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?w=724&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Young man with dreadlocks shrugging expressing confusion" class="wp-image-4594380" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 724w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=150%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=300%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=180%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=75%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 75w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=720%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=450%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=600%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=250%2C167&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=220%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 220w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=245%2C163&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=129%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 129w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=144%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273538055.jpg?resize=50%2C33&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" /> Source: Rommel Gonzalez / Getty Less styling could leave you with more hair. Continued maintenance only tightens the locs and makes the comb-out process harder. 4. Timing Is Everything! You Need That New Growth! The Real Wick Lady recommends allowing about six months of new growth before attempting a comb-out. That softer, newer hair at the root gives you a better chance of preserving length and avoiding unnecessary breakage. 5. Avoid Tight Styles And Tension Do not keep pulling your locs into tight ponytails, buns, or heavy styles. Tension at the root can encourage more locking and put stress on the hair you are trying to save. 6. Moisture Matters! <img decoding="async" width="814" height="429" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?w=814&strip=all&quality=90" alt="African woman adjusting dread hair outside" class="wp-image-4594378" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 814w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=150%2C79&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=300%2C158&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=768%2C405&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=180%2C95&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=190%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 190w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=379%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 379w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=95%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 95w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=720%2C379&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=450%2C237&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=600%2C316&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=250%2C132&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=279%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 279w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=245%2C129&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=163%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 163w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=144%2C76&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273315087.jpg?resize=50%2C26&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px" /> Keep Your Hair Hydrated: Use lightweight, water-based hydration sprays, gentle oils, and conditioning products to keep the hair soft and flexible. Dry locs are going to break! 7. Stop Coloring Your Hair <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="1024" width="694" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?w=694&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Confident Black Woman with Dreadlocks Wearing Gold Earrings and Necklace Portrait" class="wp-image-4594382" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 1425w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=102%2C150&strip=all&quality=90 102w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=203%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 203w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=768%2C1134&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=694%2C1024&strip=all&quality=90 694w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=1040%2C1536&strip=all&quality=90 1040w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=1387%2C2048&strip=all&quality=90 1387w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=180%2C266&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=68%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 68w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=135%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 135w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=34%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 34w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=325%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 325w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=406%2C600&strip=all&quality=90 406w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=610%2C900&strip=all&quality=90 610w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=305%2C450&strip=all&quality=90 305w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=169%2C250&strip=all&quality=90 169w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=100%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 100w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=245%2C362&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=58%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 58w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273757478.jpg?resize=144%2C213&strip=all&quality=90 144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px" /> Source: Delmaine Donson / Getty If you want to preserve as much hair as possible, The Real Wick Lady recommends against coloring your locs before a comb-out. Color can dry the hair out, and dry hair is more likely to crumble and break during detangling. 8. Brush Your Locs! The Real Wick Lady recommends using a medium-firm brush to gently brush the locs in the direction of the hair growth. Do not use harsh tools or aggressive brushing methods. The goal is to slowly loosen the loc structure, not rip through the hair. <img decoding="async" width="814" height="429" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?w=814&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Dreadlocks, profile and serious with student man on studio space for college or university education. Development, future and hairstyle with African person isolated on white background for study" class="wp-image-4594385" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 814w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=150%2C79&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=300%2C158&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=768%2C405&strip=all&quality=90 768w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=180%2C95&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=190%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 190w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=379%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 379w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=95%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 95w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=720%2C379&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=450%2C237&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=600%2C316&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=250%2C132&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=279%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 279w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=245%2C129&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=163%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 163w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=144%2C76&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811286073904.jpg?resize=50%2C26&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px" /> 9. Do Not Sleep With Damp Locs Sleeping with wet or damp locs can cause the hair to mat and lock even more. When you moisturize or wash your hair, make sure it is completely dry before bedtime. 10. Be Patient! Combing out locs takes time, patience, product, and care. Depending on your texture, loc size, length, and maintenance history, the process may take hours, days, or multiple sessions. 11. Remember: The Goal Is Preservation, Not Perfection <img decoding="async" width="724" height="483" loading="lazy" src="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?w=724&strip=all&quality=90" alt="Back View of Woman with Long Black Textured Twists" class="wp-image-4594379" srcset="https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?strip=all&quality=90 724w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=150%2C100&strip=all&quality=90 150w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=300%2C200&strip=all&quality=90 300w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=180%2C120&strip=all&quality=90 180w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=75%2C50&strip=all&quality=90 75w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=720%2C480&strip=all&quality=90 720w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=450%2C300&strip=all&quality=90 450w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=600%2C400&strip=all&quality=90 600w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=250%2C167&strip=all&quality=90 250w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=220%2C147&strip=all&quality=90 220w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=245%2C163&strip=all&quality=90 245w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=129%2C86&strip=all&quality=90 129w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=144%2C96&strip=all&quality=90 144w, https://hellobeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2026/06/17811273422526.jpg?resize=50%2C33&strip=all&quality=90 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" /> You may be able to save a lot of your hair, especially if your locs are freeform or semi-freeform. But you should not expect to save it all. As The Wick Lady makes clear, combing out locs is possible, but it is not magic. So yeah, Jay-Z’s latest hairstyle has sparked a lot of conversation. What some people see as a dramatic transformation, many members of the natural hair community simply see more receipts of Black hair’s incredible versatility. From freeform locs to an afro, Jay’s journey serves as a reminder that Black hair doesn’t have to fit into one category or stay the same forever. Black hair is and will always be a beauty standard.
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