Imaan Hammam’s nagging blowout is perfect for fall – the essence

Earlier this week, Victoria’s Secret held its first fashion show after a six-12 months hiatus, calling on all supermodels to return to the confetti-decorated runway. Silk ironing season is in full swing, an evening stuffed with straight hair would not be a surprise. However, Imaan Hammam – and lots of other angels – couldn’t be tamed, sweating their mane while blowing lionesses.

Hammam’s underwear-clad body wasn’t the only joke of the night. Her natural hair, lush and textured, resembled a horny evening, the heat lingering between each twist of her brushed curls. Volume set the mood as the lead hairstylist Duffy— known for his aforementioned Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2024 show — upped the ante on the bombshells Victoria’s Secret is known for.

While some angels, like Anok Yai and Jasmine Tookes, sported appropriately slicked-back high ponytails and a silk press, others could possibly be seen sporting electrified hairstyles. Tyra Banks, Blésnya Milner and Joan Smalls sported more straight, curly hairstyles, but Hammam’s mid-back extensions retained their natural texture.

Between the fall of Victoria’s Secret— exposed because of problematic definitions of gender, body image and relationship with the deceased Jeffrey Epstein— and them controversial returnloads trusted the fantastic thing about the show to redefine their approach to inclusivity. It’s no secret that the lingerie giant is separated from salvation by greater than only a push-up bra. However, the show’s voluminous hairstyles could still prioritize the beauty and flexibility that Black women are known for.