American Fashion was the inspiration for this year's Met Gala, and the stars were here to bring the culture. For actress, Amandla Sternberg, Celebrity stylist Vernon François (@vernonfrancois) elevated a classic African American hair accessory, the durag, for one of fashion's biggest red carpets. Typically worn by men to protect their natural hair, Amandla's braided style elevated beyond just an accessory—complete with a dramatic train. Keep scrolling to check out the step-by-step and also see some behind the scenes pics from Vernon!
Amandla Stenberg’s Durag-Inspired Braids
Amandla Stenberg by Vernon François (@vernonfrancois) with Dyson + Redken / Photo courtesy Dyson.
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