Black Women Turn to Lupita Nyong’o’s African-Inspired Met Gala Look for Summer Hair Inspiration

Remember that show-stopping look that Nyong’o made sure you knew was inspired by the African continent and Nina Simone?

August humidity and monsoons have long been the enemy of black women’s hair, worn natural or straight. Having your hair sprout into a frizzy mound the moment you step outside can be a literal headache. And ain’t nobody got time for that, which explains why braids, twists and buns abound this time of year.

Black women are turning to the optically-amazing updo that Lupita Nyong’o wore at the Met Gala a few months back to switch up their summer hairstyle. Remember that show-stopping look that Nyong’o made sure you knew was inspired by the African continent and music icon Nina Simone NOT Audrey Hepburn as Vogue magazine would like us to believe?

Hair Inspiration. Check. @vernonfrancois @voguemagazine #metball2016

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As long as we’ve known the Kenyan beauty andQueen of Katwe star, she and her stylist Vernon Francishave never shied away from showcasing the edginess and gravity-defying magic of African hair. And why should you?

Be timeless, be chic, wear a high-bun like Nyong’o. And check out these glamorous rifts on her ‘do, dubbed the "ninja" or "corn" bun, courtesy of blog BlackGirlLongHair.

Link on the bio....#blackwomenmakeup #beautybynamy #highbun #hairtutorial #newvideo #bun #youtuber #botswana

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It's perfect poolside or at the beach.

#diy #ninjabun #naturalhair I struggled but I'm satisfied ??

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Add bangs for a dramatic effect.

Top Knot Bun | Bangs IG: Shayes_dvine_perfection FB: Shayes D'vine Perfection Book online at: www.styleseat.com/shalandawilliams2

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Or adornments:

Yasss, queen, slay.

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