10 Black Celebrity Hairstylists Keeping Locks Laid To The Gawd's

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There are few things more essential to the Black beauty experience than a great hairstylist — one who can make you feel and look your best when you sit in their chair, trusting their gifted hands to transform your tresses. 

A great hairstylist does more than just style your hair, they have the ability to boost your confidence or to usher you into a new era. Such is the case with celebrity hairstylists who hold the power in their hands to give your favorite A-listers the looks that cement them as bona fide superstars.

In celebration of Hairstylist Appreciation Day, let’s take our hats off to hair professionals everywhere, from the hard-working African hair braiders to the 10 talented Black celebrity hairdressers highlighted here. Keep swiping for a round-up of our favorite stylists who have made the likes of Rihanna, Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Zendaya, Tyra Banks, Mary J. Blige, and more icons.

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1. Kim Kimble

Many celebrity hairstylists have built impressive careers behind the scenes and decidedly stayed away from the spotlight — but then there are those that are just as well-known as their famous clients, like legendary hairstylist Kim Kimble. 

Known as the go-to stylist for many of Beyoncé’s most iconic looks, Kimble also had a very successful career in reality TV, with her WeTV series, L.A. Hair. She’s launched wig lines, product lines, and worked on a number of film, television, and music video productions.