Carol’s Daughter Goddess Strength Hair Regrowth Treatment
This women’s minoxidil treatment stimulates fuller strands.
Wrappd Beauty the Shower Bonnet Ultra
No need to layer your shower cap over scarves to protect your hair.
Fenty Beauty Fenty Parfum Hair & Body Mist
Perfume isn’t always for just your body. Let this soft and spicy floral coil around your crown for a light-yet-raw aroma.
Lina Lennox Organic Silk Hair Bonnet
This one’s actually silk—and it reduces frizz, flyaways and breakage overnight.
The Doux Bonita Bubble Balm Foaming Pomade
This cream-to-mousse styler locks in your ‘do without weighing it down.
SLIQ Deep It Conditioning Treatment
This deep conditioner is a curl-repairing, elasticity-enhancing treatment.
Camille Rose Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Aloe and guava are the ingredients behind this high-slip leave-in.
Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler and Dryer Curly+Coily
Achieve all of your favorite heat-styled ‘dos without the damage.
Curlsmith Defrizzion Curl Reviving Wand Bundle
Revive your curl pattern with a frizz-controlling tool.
Sienna Naturals Dream Curl Gelée
Curl definition can be a reality for you with this plant-based hair gel.
Mielle Organics Kalahari Melon Leave-In Conditioner
This 3-in-1 spray revives your natural texture.
Briogeo Dry Shampoo Puff
Powder your roots with an aerosol-free, biotin-rich puff for on-the-go touch-ups.
Neutrogena Hair Restore Advanced Growth Support Serum
This peptide complex helps retain growth and reduce breakage.
Fenty Hair The Water Boi Reparative Leave-In
This hardworking leave-in smooths frizz.
Cécred Scalp Refreshing Spray
Protection for your hair doesn’t end after an install when this line of refreshing scalp care/hair care exists.
The Frontal Queen Lace Melting Spray
This wig-glue alternative melts even better than your typical adhesive.
The Joy of Jawara
The hairstylist extraordinaire recommends products to elevate your ‘do
Jawara is known for styling hair for the likes of Doja Cat, Beyoncé and Solange, he is also the creator of the Black Hair Reimagined Hair Show. Now the Jamaican-born artist returns to where his career started—with ESSENCE—for our 2026 Beauty Awards.
“I love this AirLight Pro from L’Oréal, which is great for all hair types and prevents heat damage. I used that on the girls today, for the shoot. I also used Hair Rituel by Sisley. Lastly, I used a concoction that I’ve been working on, on some of the models today, for textured hair.”
Production Credits:
Models: Angeer Amol at Muse, Coco Mitchell at Muse, Delar Gaston at Muse, Nadia Blocker at One, Ayak at New York Models
Photographer: Brendan Wixted
Video Director of Photography: Kiymora Smith
Hair Stylist: Jawara
Makeup Artist: Mila Thomas
Nail Artist: Dawn Sterling
Wardrobe Stylist: Dione Davis
Photography Assistant: Justin Mulroy
Digital Technician: Tisha Harmsen
Hair Assistants: Jadis Jolie, Tiffany Blake
Makeup Assistant: Lauryn Scriber
Styling Assistant: Keanu Mohammed
Production Assistant: Eddie Claudon
Visuals Director: Breanna Hall
Senior Beauty Editor: Akili King
Production Director: Lauren DiLello Stair
Producer: Sharon Viera
Casting & Talent Management: Anne Marie Andrews
