We are just eight days away from Essence Festival, and if you haven't secured that hair appointment yet, you may be in trouble. You want to be photo-ready but also need to beat the New Orleans heat.

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Jennifer Lopez, also known as 'Jenny from the block,' has been around a few glam corners in her years, so when she serves us an organic throwback hair, makeup and nail moment, we're paying attention.

An NYC beauty influencer says she lost a chunk of her hair after attempting the iconic slicked-back hairstyle touted by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez for her birthday.

Not every braid style is ideal for thin hair, as experts say lightweight, low-tension options are key to avoiding breakage.