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2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons

Despite how long these have been on the market, we’ll never get enough of them.
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
By Samantha Callender & Blake Newby · Updated February 10, 2022
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In terms of creativity, this 2022 Best in Black Hair Hairstylist of the Year award winner is one in a million. Executing hair masterpieces for the likes of Issa Rae, June Ambrose and Chloe Bailey, Nicole Newland has an eye for mesmerizing shape. “Always be guided by the wardrobe,” she advises for the times when you want to take your hairstyle to the next level. “Styling hair with neck- laces, chains, stacked hairpins, zip ties (yes, zip ties), rings, ropes and scarves is always a fun way to accessorize.” And keeping these styles intact and fresh-looking is simple. “Just keep it moisturized at all times,” she says. “Tie it down with a silk scarf or silk bonnets at bedtime, wash the roots, and get professional in-between touch-ups for longer-lasting wear.”

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And just like some of Newland’s iconic hairstyles, there are some iconic hair products we just never seem to get enough of. Check out our hero picks ahead.

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MIELLE ORGANICS White Peony Leave-In Conditioner
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at Mielle Organics $13
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VERNON FRANÇOIS HAIRCARE Leave~In Conditioner
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at Vernon François $18
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BABYLISSPRO Nano Titanium Prima3000 Styling Iron
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at Ulta $190
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MISS JESSIE’S Honey Curls Hair Gelee
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at Miss Jessie’s $16
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CURLS Blueberry Bliss Control Paste
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at Target $9
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ORIBE Intense Conditioner for Moisture & Control
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
Courtesy of Brand
available at Oribe $49
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CAROL’S DAUGHTER Mimosa Hair Honey
2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at Carol’s Daughter $12
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2022 Best In Black Hair Awards: Timeless Icons
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available at TGIN $15
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