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Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty
Timed to kick off New York Fashion Week, the intimate, artist-led event focuses on technique, storytelling, and the creative process.
August 11, 2026
Stylists Jawara Wauchope and Malcom Marquez team up for Black Hair Reimagined Masterclass.
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Black Hair Reimagined
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- The event marks the beginning of New York Fashion Week with a focus on black hair.
- It is an intimate gathering led by artists, emphasizing technique and storytelling.
- The event explores the creative process in styling and presenting black hair.
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On Wednesday, September 9, Echelon Noir will debut the Black Hair Reimagined Masterclass at WSA in New York, presented in partnership with L'Oréal Professionnel and led by renowned hairstylists Jawara Wauchope and Malcolm Marquez, both L'Oréal Professionnel Global Creative Contributors. Centered on technique, storytelling, and creative process, the intimate, artist-led experience marks the next evolution of the Black Hair Reimagined platform following the success of the second annual Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty hair show during the last Met Gala weekend.
Timed to kick off New York Fashion Week—and following a standout season where both artists created unforgettable looks for the Black Hair Reimagined runway and the Met Gala red carpet—Jawara and Malcolm will invite attendees inside the world of high fashion, editorial, and celebrity hairstyling. Across two in-depth sessions, they'll reveal the techniques, creative philosophies, and behind-the-scenes processes that inform their work for fashion's biggest runways, campaigns, and red carpets, offering an unprecedented look at the artistry behind today's most iconic beauty moments.
Tickets are $400 for a single session, $650 for full-access. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.
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