Last month Beyoncé shocked the world yet again with her visual album
Black Is King
—an extension of her 2019 album
The Lion King: The Gift
. For just under an hour and a half, Queen Bey takes us on a moving musical journey showing African and Black American culture, visuals, and experiences, all the while highlighting and uplifting Black people around the world. While we can marvel at the amazing costumes, gorgeous makeup looks, and the incredible set design (we would be here all day), we were truly astonished by all the hairstyles that came out of the masterpiece. With more than 40 hairstyles—which were done in six days—it’s no wonder why we’re
still
talking about them. From literal braided crowns to red-hued waves to braids as long as a wedding dress train, we want to wear them all.
Although the chances of us being able to rock 30-foot knotless box braids anytime soon are very slim to none, we were lucky enough to talk to the mastermind behind them.
Kim Kimble
has been a longtime stylist to Beyoncé and has worked on some of the entertainer’s biggest projects, from
Lemonade
to Coachella. She’s created countless styles that have impacted both Black and pop culture and has worked with major celebs from Kelly Rowland to Zendaya, just to name a few. It was a pleasure being able to discuss the importance of
Black representation in media
, the iconic 30-foot braids, and everything you need to re-create them. Keep reading to find out for yourself.
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