How Model Karen Williams Cares for Her Hair: From Embracing the Gray to Her DIY Scalp Treatment
By Akili King of Vogue |
is a space for Black people across industries to reflect on their journeys to self-love, and how accepting their hair, in all its glory, played a pivotal role in this process. Each week, they share their favorite hair rituals, products, and the biggest lessons they’ve learned when it comes to affirming their beauty and owning their unique hair texture.
Advocating for age inclusivity is what keeps model Karen Williams going. The self-titled “empowered aging ambassador” has been modeling since she was 13, after she was scouted by a photographer. She subsequently signed to Ford Models and modeled into her early 40s. After taking a break to pursue other passions like film production and acting, Williams returned to the modeling world at age 54 with a mission to “advocate for greater representation of diverse people aging in fashion and beauty,” she
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Your edges play a huge role in framing your face and how your hair looks the swoops and swirls you create with your baby hairs and edge control are
always the cherry on top of any super-cute hairstyle. That comes at a price, though because it s all fun and games until one day, you look in the mirror and notice that your edges aren t as thick as they used to be.
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ver-styling and over-handling your hairline can put a strain on your fragile baby hairs, causing them to thin and break off over time. And if you don t stop over-manipulating them, you could end up with permanent hair loss.