Student Hair Gurus Reveal ‘IT’ Style for Fall

LIFESTYLE | SEP. 25, 2023

By Tiasia Saunders

Homecoming is quickly approaching. Check out the next ‘IT’ hairstyles according to Howard hair stylists.

1. Island Twists

Taylor Pierce of Talents by Taylor, Junior, Health Science major, Dallas, TX

Q: How long have you been doing hair on Howard’s campus?
A: 2-3 years

Specialty: Knotless Braids

Fall Hairstyle Pick: Island Twist (with Bohemian textured hair)

Instagram: @talentsbytaylor

2. Bohemian Inspired Braids

Dakota Granger of Crowned by Codyy, Senior, Sociology major, Miami, FL

Q: How long have you been doing hair on Howard’s campus?

A: “I’ve been doing hair since I was a little girl, but I started my hair braiding business and began servicing Howard students in the summer of 2022. I started off in my dorm on campus and have recently branched out into a full-service salon in Lanham, MD called McKenna Jordan Salon Bar.”

Specialty: Braids/ Soft Locs

Fall Hairstyle Pick: Boho Soft Locs/ Boho Knotless Braids

Instagram: @crownedbycodyy

3. Goddess Knotless Braids

Hope Ayim of 04Hair Freshman, Biology major, Atlanta, GA

Q: How long have you been doing hair on Howard’s campus?

A: Two years

Specialty: Knotless Braids

Fall Hairstyle Pick: “I think goddess knotless braids are serving right now because of the trendiness and cute but effortless look the style has."

Instagram: @04hair

4. Sew-ins

Brenda Robillard of Belle HairstylesJunior, Economics major, Miami, FL

Q: How long have you been doing hair on campus?

A: Three years

Specialty: Wig installs/ Quick weaves/ Sew-ins/ Ponytails

Fall Hairstyle Pick: “Right now, I think the hairstyle serving is sew-ins. They have always been around, but lately, I noticed they are becoming popular again, and the girls are eating it up!”

Instagram: @bellehair.styles