When you're getting ready fro a big event and putting on your African American skin care product, what icons do you turn to for guidance for how to do style your hair? In the 90s it was all about Brandy, not only because of her hugely popular albums, but also for her iconic hairstyles. Recently, Essence magazine spoke to the artist about what it means to be a hair trend-setter.
According to Brandy, she began wearing her famous "Brandy braids" in the 90s because people around her said that as a young African American women, she shouldn't be wearing that hairstyle. She wanted to show that she couldn't be held back by what critics were going to say about her appearance.
Next, the news source asked the singer and actress who she turns to for hair advice in this day and age.
"I love Beyonce's hair. I just love it. It's so classy, yet very glamorous. I love Chanel Iman's style. I think she's beautiful in every way. Rihanna can’t do any wrong. Her style is fearless. I want to be able to grow into taking risks like that," said Brandy, quoted by Essence.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Brandy and other 90's icon Monica are reuniting to record a new single for the first time in 14 years, maybe this will lead to a resurgence of her famous braids as well.
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