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
5. Designer Straight-back Braids
Lyric Jernigan of Looks by Lee, Senior, Health Science major, Philadelphia, PA
Q: How long have you been doing hair on campus?
A: Six years
Specialty: Braids/ Weave/ Natural Hair Care
Fall Hairstyle Pick: “The designer or freestyle straight back braids. The style is different and allows the stylist to be creative.”
Instagram: @looksby_lee
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