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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Ariel Baker

Janet Jackson Nails the Elevated Protective Style with Luxe Box Braids at Tom Ford

Janet Jackson wearing a curly ponytail hairstyle .

I don't usually get genuinely giddy when I write about a celebrity, but Janet Jackson and her Paris Fashion Week glam must be discussed immediately. On Oct. 1, the singer was pictured in the fashion capital as she arrived at the Tom Ford show. Jackson was dressed in an all-black outfit, playing up different textures by mixing a satin shirt and skirt with a leather jacket. While she was doing her hellos, I spotted Jackson’s braided updo and was reminded once again that protective styles are simply elite.

Let’s start from the beginning. Jackson’s hair was a gorgeous copper color, similar to another Paris Fashion Week icon, Pamela Anderson. Jackson’s hair was then plaited into medium-sized box braids before being pulled into a high ponytail, which was then wrapped around itself. The ends were left untucked, creating a '90s-inspired spiky bun. Large hoop earrings, bronzy makeup, and a red manicure were the finishing touches to the look.

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