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Home • Hair

8 Hair Lessons We Can Learn From Willow Smith

Willow Smith, the newest ambassador for Chanel, (AKA the coolest teenager alive) gives us the best hair lessons. Take a page from her stylish book and take notes!
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Lesson 1: Be Yourself

Rule #1 when wearing your hair natural or with chemicals own it! Embrace everything about your hair and have fun with it!

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Lesson 2: Get Your Hair Wet

Who cares if water touches your hair at the beach? Good news: water won’t change your hair texture AND it adds moisture!

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Lesson 3: Show Off Those Baby Hairs

Willow knows baby hairs can be your best asset. Flex them and make sure they are always laid.

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Lesson 4: Fro It Out

The bigger the fro the better. Try a wash and go and letting your hair get bigger and bigger as the day progresses.

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Lesson 5: Experiment With Color

As the weather gets warmer opt for lighter shades. We loved when Willow sported blonde strands around town.

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Lesson 6: Switch Up Your Look

In need of a serious change, but don’t want to destroy your hair texture? Throw on a wig or weave and go!

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Lesson 7: Play With Accessories

Try wearing a scarf, headband or cute hair pins. Whatever you do, just have fun!

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Lesson 8: Wear a Hat

Hats aren’t just for bad hair days, try wearing a chic one on even the good days.

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