Taraji Wears Edgy Hair and Reem Acra at the SAG Awards

Actress Taraji P. Henson dazzled in designer Reem Acra and made a powerful plea for unity as her film Hidden Figures took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

She also slayed with a “chic but edgy undercut style” created by celebrity hairstylist Tym Wallace.

"When thinking about Taraji's look- wanted to focus on her inner beauty and personality. Her versatility and command of any screen translates -- from Empire’s ‘Cookie Lyons’ to Hidden Figures’ "Katherine Johnson’,” explains the stylist.

Photos by Tym Wallace

Exclusively for Everything She Wants readers, here is a step – by – step guide to help you recreate Taraji’s flawless hairstyle:

1) Cleanse natural hair with L'Oréal Paris Sulfate-Free shampoo and conditioner, followed by It’s a 10 Leave-in Miracle Product.

2) Next, section the hair and blowdry with an Olivia Gardner round brush and fav tool, Dyson Supersonic hair dryer.

3) Once dry, section the hair to create an edgy undercut with Wahl Clippers.

4) Next, create large waves using the Harry Josh ProTools Ceramic Styling Iron. Bonus: Add a little pop with custom-colored Indique hair extensions using Pravana color system.

5) After letting the waves set, brush out downward using a small Mason Pearson brush.

6) Finish with ORIBE Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray and Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong Finish.

Voila, effortless beauty!

Comments

Giveaway: Thank Your Friends with Merci Chocolates!

National Friendship Day was August 4, 2013, but Everything She Wants has decided to continue the celebration with a giveaway from merci fine European chocolates . While some friendships are for a season or a reason, other friendships are built to last a lifetime. I’m fortunate to have two best friends: Cindy, whom I’ve known since junior high school and Deanna, who started out as my amusing intern. Besides my mother and my husband, these girlfriends are my greatest confidants. They’re like the sisters I never had and we’ve supported each other through personal trials and triumphs. So what better way to say ‘thank you’ to your friends than with merci chocolates? One lucky reader will win a ‘Friendship Kit’ that you can either keep to reward yourself for being such a great friend or share with a deserving comrade. The kit includes: $25 Target gift card (yay!) 7 ounce box of merci chocolates A picture frame to display a photo of you a...

Conway Discount Clothing Chain Closing in New York City

(Tracy E. Hopkins) It's the end of a budget shopping era. Conway discount stores are closing in New York City . As of this weekend, a sign on the sole Herald Square location (34th Street btwn 7th and 8th Ave) says the store will close in "7 Days." Before I relocated to the Big Apple, I was introduced to the discount chain while on a bus trip from Baltimore. I recall the first time I saw Conway's signature pink bags carried by hurried shoppers in midtown. And Miss Foster, the trip organizer and a bargain hunter from way back, took me to the store for the first time. Conway store in the Fulton Mall./Tracy E. Hopkins When I moved here in 1994, my love affair with Conway continued. I furnished my first apartment with discount knick-knacks and home goods from the store. And much to my chagrin, in hindsight, I curated most of my wardrobe for my first full-time job from the long-shuttered 42nd Street and Third Avenue store. One regretful ensemble: Lime green and...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Graces Brooklyn Academy of Music, June 4-9, 2024

Dance is expression. Dance is spiritual. Dance is activism. Dance is life. I feel most alive when I am listening to music and dancing. As a spectator and fan, some of my fondest moments of watching dance performances have been witnessing the dignity and grace of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Every time I see the Ailey company, I am inspired, moved, and grounded in the beauty and complexity of the African American experience. Photo by Paul Kolnik For me, the highlight is always "Revelations," Mr. Ailey's three-part ode to his upbringing in the Black Baptist church. The three sections -- "Pilgrim of Sorrow"; "Take Me to the Water"; and "Move, Members, Move" -- tell the story of African American faith and persistence from slavery to freedom. Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of taking an outdoor Community Workshop in downtown Brooklyn, where we learned some of the choreography for "Revelations." I beamed from ear to ear...

Everything She Wants

Search This Blog