Vernon François

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Born (1985-11-07) November 7, 1985 (age 38)
Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
NationalityBritish
OccupationHairdresser
OrganizationVernon Francois Collection
Known forKnown for work in the natural hair movement
TitleFounder
Websitevernonfrancois.com

Vernon François is a hairdresser (born 7th November, 1985) from Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK.[1] He is known for his work in the natural hair movement,[2][3] particularly with curly hair[4] and afro textured hair.[5][6] He is the founder of the haircare line the Vernon Francois Collection, which was created in 2016.[7]

Early history

Francois was raised in Huddersfield, England in a Rastafarian household.[8] He learned to braid, loc and twist hair on a mop from the age of eight and taught himself how to blow dry hair using a fork.[9] By 14, he was employed in a salon on Oxford Street in London.[10] In 2016, he moved to Los Angeles.

Career

Named a top stylist in 2018[11] and 2019[12] by The Hollywood Reporter, François is known for styling the hair of Lupita Nyong’o,[13][14] Serena Williams,[15][16] Iman,[17] Solange Knowles,[18] Amandla Stenberg,[19] Denée Benton,[20] Willow Smith,[21] Danai Gurira[22] and Ava DuVernay.[23]

Since starting his career, he has been noted for his "creative, inclusive, and resourceful approach,"[24] and has had his work featured in Vogue,[25] InStyle,[26] Stylist,[27] The Hollywood Reporter[28] and Essence.[29] He has also appeared as a guest on The Wendy Williams Show,[30] Good Morning America[31][32] and BBC Radio 1Xtra.[33]

In 2017 he took part in the inaugural World Afro Day which included setting a world record for the world’s largest hair education lesson.[34]

In the media

        

References

  1. ↑ Simeon, Aimee. "How Vernon François Went From Braiding Mops To Styling Hollywood's Black Elite". Refinery 29. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "10 Trailblazers who impacted the Natural Hair Care Movement | NaturallyCurly.com". www.naturallycurly.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  3. ↑ Weiner, Zoë. "Hairstylist Vernon François on the Importance of Embracing Natural Hair". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  4. ↑ Turner, Elle. "From wavy to coily: The definitive guide to identifying - and owning - your curl pattern". Glamour UK. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  5. ↑ Murray, Megan (2018-02-14). "Afro-textured hair tips". Stylist. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  6. ↑ Team, ELLE Beauty (2017-08-25). "12 Natural Hair Hacks From Lupita Nyong'o's Hair Stylist Vernon Francois". ELLE. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  7. ↑ "Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Learned to Braid on a Mop". InStyle.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  8. ↑ "Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Learned to Braid on a Mop". InStyle.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  9. ↑ simeon, aimee. "How Vernon François Went From Braiding Mops To Styling Hollywood's Black Elite". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  10. ↑ "Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Learned to Braid on a Mop". InStyle.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  11. ↑ "Hollywood's Top 15 Glam Squads: Meet the Pros Who Get Lady Gaga and Julia Roberts Red-Carpet Ready". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  12. ↑ "Hollywood's Top Glam Squads: Zendaya, Margot Robbie and the Red-Carpet Talents Launching Trends". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  13. ↑ Valenti, Lauren. "Lupita Nyong'o's Latest Beauty Statement Is a Tribute to Whitney Houston". Vogue.
  14. ↑ "Drama Queen with Lupita Nyong'o". NET-A-PORTER.
  15. ↑ Penrose, Nerisha. "Please Thank Serena Williams For Your New Summer Hair Color". Elle.
  16. ↑ Underwood, Khalea. "Serena Williams Just Served Up The Coolest Ponytail — & We Have All The Details". Refinery 29.
  17. ↑ Carpenter, Cassie. "Iman, 63, stuns in African tribal look alongside Ciara and Teyana Taylor for ESSENCE's July cover". Mail Online.
  18. ↑ Valenti, Lauren. "Solange Slams Her Own Magazine Cover—and Here's Why". Vogue.
  19. ↑ Valenti, Lauren. "Amandla Stenberg Steps Out With Next-Level Braids at the Oscars". Vogue.
  20. ↑ Valenti, Lauren. "Meet the Rising Star Who's Blowing Up the Red-Carpet Hair Game". Vogue.
  21. ↑ Okwodu, Janelle. "Willow Smith Found Her Latest Red Carpet Look on Instagram". Vogue.
  22. ↑ Mazzone, Dianna. "Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Learned to Braid on a Mop". InStyle.
  23. ↑ Brown, Nikki. "Lupita Nyong'o's Latest Red Carpet Hairstyle Is A Work Of Art". Essence.
  24. ↑ "Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Learned to Braid on a Mop". InStyle.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  25. ↑ Valenti, Lauren. "The Deeper Meaning Behind Lupita Nyong'o's Sculptural Updo—and Gilded Hair Picks". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  26. ↑ "Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstylist Learned to Braid on a Mop". InStyle.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  27. ↑ Murray, Megan (2018-02-14). "Afro-textured hair tips". Stylist. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  28. ↑ "Blake Lively's Cinderella Meme - Hollywood's Top 25 Beauty Moments of 2016". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  29. ↑ "Lupita Claps Back, Says Audrey Hepburn Wasn't Inspiration For Met Gala Hair". Essence. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  30. ↑ "Celebrity Hair Trends". The Wendy Williams Show.
  31. ↑ "Vernon Francois' kid-friendly hairstyles". Good Morning America.
  32. ↑ "How to style your hair: kinky, coily, curly and wavy". ABC News.
  33. ↑ "Nick Sits In for Yasmin". BBC.
  34. ↑ "Hair Guru Vernon Francois to do live demo at World Afro Day". World Afro Day.

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