Recently, Solange took the plunge and rocked platinum blonde braids at NYFW. The braided style was chic, elegant, simple and entirely on brand. Solange seems to like the blonde life, and it suits her.
And she isn’t alone. In fact, more than a few black girls made 613 fly at fashion events. Teyana Taylor, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B each had a blonde moment while perusing the industry’s latest looks.
Usually darker skinned women rock dark roots for a more natural look (think Beyonce’s eternal slay). Yet these blonde bombshells were ice cold from root to tip. One could read into the moment as a punk rock response to dark skin beauty standards… or a really hot fashion trend.
It seems that icy blonde looks may be forming near you. However, achieving the ultimate platinum blonde can be a long and arduous, especially for relaxed or natural curly hair. Even wigs have their own set of issue, as Game of Throne’s stylists learned the hard way.
Here’s a few tips from celebrity colorists to get you started on your platinum journey:
