For 75 years, the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show has been a symbol of creativity and artistry in Black hair culture. As the oldest Black-owned beauty brand in the U.S., Bronner Bros. has long celebrated the bold expression and innovation found in Black hairstyling. After the show paused last year, a new event has emerged to carry the legacy forward.
Echelon Noir Productions launched Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty in New York City, marking a fresh chapter in hair artistry. The show was created by beauty industry veterans and longtime friends, hairstylist Jawara Wauchope and stylist Jarrod Lacks. Held in Manhattan’s Financial District, the event featured hair presentations from five visionary stylists, along with major names in the beauty world—including makeup artists Sir John and Sheika Daley, nail designer Dawn Sterling, casting director Liz Goldson, and movement director Stephen Galloway.
The evening was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, who wore a striking Balmain ensemble, finished with bold red boots and gold accessories. Stars like Solange Knowles, Luar designer Raul Lopez, stylists Wayman and Micah, and fashion editor Rajni Jacques filled the front row. They watched in awe as models, including Anok Yai, walked the runway with sculptural and gravity-defying hairstyles.
“This is a moment for their work to shine,” Ellis Ross told Vogue ahead of the show. “It’s about expression—not just collaboration.”
As founder of the natural hair brand PATTERN, and daughter of music icon Diana Ross, Ellis Ross has long embraced beauty as a form of identity and pride. “Hair, for me, is about self-acceptance and freedom,” she said. “I love that my hair can do anything, if I care for it. And I love that in 2025, we’re finally seeing that freedom reflected everywhere—from laws like the CROWN Act to magazine covers and film.”
With bold looks and a powerful message, Black Hair Reimagined honored the past and celebrated a future where beauty is defined by individuality and cultural pride.
