Black Hair Reimagined Returned to NYC Celebrating Black Hair as Art, Identity and Cultural Expression

The Black Hair Reimagined Showcase Celebrated Black Hair Through Cultural Storytelling

 

Jawara Wauchope (@jawara) and Jarrod Lacks (@jrodlacks) of Echelon Noir, a production company dedicated to elevating Black and Brown voices by crafting experiences that honor the authenticity of Black and Brown culture,  returned with the second edition of Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty, the acclaimed hair and beauty showcase celebrating Black hair as a powerful medium of art, identity and cultural expression.

Presented at The Altman Building in New York City, this year’s edition continued the platform’s commitment to elevating Black hair artists, spotlighting the dynamic artistry of L’Oréal Professionnel Global Creative Contributors Jawara (powered by L’Oréal Professional and The Texture of Change) and Malcolm Marquez (@malcolm.marquez), amika Stylist Circle member Vernon François (@vernonfrancois), as well as Fesa Nu (@hair__poet),  Issac Poleon (@issacvpoleon) and Joshua Meekins (@meetthebarber).

See Black Hair Reimagined runway moments here:

Building on the momentum of its debut, Black Hair Reimagined remains a contemporary homage to the legacy of Black hair shows—reimagined through a modern lens that fuses editorial beauty, performance, fashion and cultural storytelling. Accompanied by makeup looks by Jamal Scott (@iamjamalscott) and Raisa Flowers (@raisaflowers), fashion stylists Jan-Michael Quammie (@jan.quammie), Ronald Burton III (@ronbreezy), Solange Franklin (@solangefranklin), Edward Bowleg (@edward.bowleg), Matthew Henson (@henson) and Yohana Lebasi (@yohanalebasi) elevated the 30 hair looks with fashion direction that worked in tandem with the elaborate hairpieces. Finishing touches by manicurist Dawn Sterling (@nailglam) further rounded out the creative direction of the show.

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More scenes from the runway:

This year’s edition was further shaped by partners whose contributions extend beyond beauty and into cultural advocacy. As a co-founder of the CROWN Coalition, beauty brand Dove has been working to “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair” by supporting the passage of the CROWN Act since 2019. The CROWN Act is legislation that prohibits race-based hair discrimination against textured hair and protective styles, including braids, locs, twists and knots. Through this ongoing work, Dove continues to help advance education and cultural change that elevates and celebrates the beauty of Black hair.

Square also teamed up with Black Hair Reimagined to honor the cultural significance and lasting influence of Black hair while championing the livelihoods and creative visions of the stylists, artists and entrepreneurs behind this everyday artistry. 

A full list of the Black Hair Reimagined Sponsors:

• L’Oréal Professional
• amika
• Square
• Dove CROWN
• The Texture of Change
• Eadem
• Fara Homidi Beauty
• Danessa Myricks Beauty
• Gotham
• True Hair Company
• True + Pure Texture
• Happier Grocery