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 tells